Author Archives: Shelley Harrington

Two Things Can Be True

In a new stage of pre-menopause that I’m experiencing, apparently I can be hot AND cold at the same time. Who knew? It’s quite interesting to wake up in a sweat AND have cold feet. Also, did you know that my kindergarten students look at a 6 upside down and think it’s a 9? OrContinue reading “Two Things Can Be True”

Your Boiling Point is Your Starting Point

This is a repost from my previous blog, posted in March, 2019, which I think is a good message (and reminder for myself) for the New Year! Have you ever thought about what gets you to your “boiling point”? What sets you off? What gets you feeling like you are DONE? It’s interesting to meContinue reading “Your Boiling Point is Your Starting Point”

Stop Wrestling for “Worthiness”: You Are Already CHOSEN and Enough

As I shared in my post two days ago, I’m in the process of transferring over my past blog posts to this one, and if you have the time, I just posted a new post about adoption and grief but have included here some additional thoughts to read about adoption that I wrote in JanuaryContinue reading “Stop Wrestling for “Worthiness”: You Are Already CHOSEN and Enough”

The Transformative Power of Adoption and Grief

November is National Adoption Month, and while we celebrate many things this time of year, it’s easy to get distracted by the Thanksgiving holidays, preparations for Christmas, and the endless Black Friday deals that seem to start earlier every year. Personally, I think starting the month with an election and the ongoing division among familyContinue reading “The Transformative Power of Adoption and Grief”

The Amateur Acorn

In 2019, I began writing a blog I called “The Amateur Acorn”. The idea was that I would inspire, encourage spiritual growth, and talk about the “things that matter” with the goal of growing into “a mighty oak” as God intended. I do have a love of trees! I’m in the process of transferring allContinue reading “The Amateur Acorn”

Where I’m From

A Poem by Shelley Harrington, From the template and original poem by George Ella Lyon I am from God is good. From potluck dinners and Chinese dumplings. I am from trains and a treehouse. I’m from Road trips and Camping. I am from Son Village campground, with joyful memories I will NEVER forget, and aContinue reading “Where I’m From”

Decent Respect

“…a decent respect to the OPINIONS of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation.” – the US Declaration of Independence In 1776, Thomas Jefferson penned these words on behalf of the thirteen colonies forming a new government. Almost 250 years ago, he was stating on behalf of allContinue reading “Decent Respect”

We HOLD These Truths

***This is the first in a series I’m writing about the meaning of the individual words of the US Declaration of Independence. Words have meaning but I’ve found they can be interpreted in different ways based on the emphasis, or combination of words, or one person’s perspective. I’m exploring this topic, along with the USContinue reading “We HOLD These Truths”