Category Archives: adventures

Little Things

Posted on September 9, 2019 by Shannon Joy

“Won’t that hurt your shoulder?” “I knew you didn’t get lunch today, so would you like me to grab you Pad Thai since I am here already?” “I saw this song and thought you might like it.” “I can come … Continue reading →

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The Little Big Year

Posted on January 2, 2018 by Shannon Joy

Oh the memories. This was my first home after I left the shelter. 900 square feet with 2 bedrooms and 1 very tiny bathroom. The washer was in the kitchen and the dryer was in a closet in another room. … Continue reading →

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Life by Design – So many questions

Posted on July 25, 2017 by Shannon Joy

I have spent the better part of my adult years around network marketers. You know, the people who are always saying bigger is better and life needs to be maxed out in every way? The people who push you to … Continue reading →

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Wandering Heart

Posted on July 21, 2017 by Shannon Joy

I lean out a little further, uncertain of my own eyes. I can see his face now. That handsome, chiseled face with the dancing, warm eyes. I would know it anywhere. His sandy brown hair is a bit longer now, soft waves blowing in the breeze, … Continue reading →

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Hiking barefoot. A moment in time.

Posted on July 18, 2017 by Shannon Joy

The rich, dark earth slowly filters through my fingers as the sun shines warm on my back. This is the place. I look up slowly. Mystery tempts in the shade ahead, trees towering to the heavens, ferns and moss painting the scene … Continue reading →

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The Hunt…

Posted on June 21, 2017 by Shannon Joy

“Where are they?” I muttered. I looked over to see if he had heard me as I dug frantically through my purse again. Still no luck. I walked back over to his car and looked in the seat I had just … Continue reading →

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Waiting…

Posted on June 15, 2017 by Shannon Joy

Waiting. Waiting. Waiting. I sit in this office waiting once again. Over the last few weeks, I have thought about this visit constantly. I hope for good news, but I am prepared if there is none. And I am going … Continue reading →

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Survive – A Memory

Posted on May 25, 2017 by Shannon Joy

I run to the edge, but it’s too late. “Travis, call 911 NOW!!!” He is only 15 feet away, but his response is muffled by the beat of my heart pounding in my ears. How did this happen? Chris was always so … Continue reading →

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