Let your light shine so that others can see their way out of the dark. ~ Timber Hawkeye
Justice for Cannon
Tomorrow we ride in honor of Cannon Blake Hinnant, a precious 5 year old boy murdered by the next door neighbor. This is the kind of tragedy that’s impossible to understand. The only explanation is pure evil! We need to pray for Cannon’s family and especially his sisters who saw the evil one execute their […]
Believing Is Seeing
Don’t downgrade your dreams to match your reality. Upgrade your belief to match your vision. I love looking at pictures and not just for face value. What draws me in is what I see within the image. I guess that’s why advertising executive, Fred R. Bernard said, “one picture is worth a thousand words.” The […]
Lord, You Know. Please Help.
It’s a huge challenge to be optimistic when we consider how this year has gone so far. It’s become increasingly difficult to watch the news, see slanderous ads and the ways people are being manipulated. Our so-called experts and politicians, of course, claim to have the answers. Sure there are brilliant people capable of making […]
My Bobby
If you’ve read “Happy Valentine’s Day,” you know the story about how I met my husband, Bobby. Tomorrow is our 25th Wedding Anniversary! I’m writing today because I have more important things to do tomorrow!! I still think of the song “Keeper of the Stars” and will always believe God brought us together. He really […]
My Prayer
Sometimes I can’t find the words to say what’s on my mind and in my way. And it happens even when I pray. But you know me like no other can so I trust in you to take my hand. Please walk with me and don’t let go, Lord I need you more than anyone […]
Life in Pictures
Throughout our lives we accumulate lots of photos: babies, family portraits, school pictures, weddings, vacations, birthdays, holidays, graduations, etc. The pictures were taken to record events and happy occasions. Albums, scrapbooks and those old envelopes and boxes of photos are treasures! For quite a while now, our photos have been stored on our computers and phones […]
Defining Times
If you were asked to share your life story, which events and memories would you include? The things we remember with the greatest clarity are those with the strongest emotions attached. When I wrote “What Defines You?,” I talked about genetics, environment and influence. Those are key factors but maybe more important are the defining […]
Independence Day, Service and Perspective
Saturday, July 4th was especially great! We were excited about celebrating the holiday with our family and friends and we went to the Capitol for “Reading of the Names” at the Vietnam Memorial. For 33 years, on the first Saturday of every month at noon, the NC Vietnam Veterans, Inc. honors the fallen and reads […]
Black and White and Blue
I’ve been so aggravated by current events; it’s been difficult for me to say anything constructive. The whole purpose of BellaMiya is to be an example of hope – not hate. So I’m trying to reign in the opinionated and not-so-nice side of me. You can help by sharing your thoughts, faith, prayers, etc. God […]