Category Archives: memories

“Room”

Posted on February 27, 2018 by Shannon Joy

The doorknob hits my hip as I stand there, still groggy, toothbrush in hand. “Mommy, can you make room for me?” I scoot over, pulling my robe closer around my body as she walks in and hugs my waist. “Good morning … 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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My take on church…

Posted on June 29, 2017 by Shannon Joy

I remember Sundays at my house growing up. We didn’t always go to church, but my mom tried to make sure we went as often as possible. And on the days that we did go to church, it was utter chaos … 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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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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