Family

This is Buck and Rachel Vaughn. It was taken the day Buck signed up to join the Navy, WWII was beginning. 

Buck was Pop Shoupe's brother.

Family Pictures

This was our Thanksgiving back in 2006.

Family Photo

This is a picture of Ms Alberta, Edith Alberta Shoupe Thomas Brandon, approximate age 12, and her sister Ardith Faye Shoupe Wilson Harris, approximate age 8.

The picture was taken between 1938 and 1940.

Quote

I believe that we are solely responsible for our choices, and we have to accept the consequence of every deed, word and thought throughout our lifetime.

Elizabeth Kubler Ross. 1926-2004

Swiss born American psychiatrist

Quote

I don’t think of myself as a poor, deprived ghetto girl who made good. I think of myself as somebody who from an early age knew I was responsible for myself, and I had to make good.

Oprah Winfrey born 1954

My Inspiration

You guide me with Your counsel, and afterward You will take me up in glory.

Whom do I have in heaven but You? And I desire nothing on earth but You.

My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart, my portion forever.

Psalm 73:24-26

Quote: Helen Keller

I am only one.

But still I am one.

I cannot do everything.

I will not refuse to do

 the something I can do.

Helen Keller 1880 – 1968

American writer and lecturer

Toxic People

Toxic People

By Daniell Koepke – Simple Reminders

You don’t ever have to feel guilty about removing toxic people from your life.

It doesn’t matter whether someone is a relative, romantic interest, employer, childhood friend, or a new acquaintance – you don’t have to make room for people who cause you pain or make you feel small.

It’s one thing if a person owns up to their behavior and makes an effort to change. But if a person disregards your feelings, ignores your boundaries, and “continues” to treat you in a harmful way, they need to go.

What is marriage?

Marriage is a dance set to the beat of two hearts.

One Heart – Two Souls

Guideposts Encouragement 2013 SC140-11

Let marriage be held in honor by all. Hebrews 13:4 ESV

RE: Anniversaries from Guideposts Encouragement 2013

Marriage is nothing short of a miracle – the creation of one heart fashioned from the clay of two consenting souls. It is the work of God perfected over time as we learn to manage conflict productively and rebound from our mistakes. When we discover the secrets of living in harmony, we take steps of genuine growth into what God intends for us to be. Every anniversary brings us closer to the fulfillment of God’s purposes in our lives. Even if the path to this day has sometimes been difficult, you've earned the celebration. Make it one to remember.

Twelve Steps for Self Care

Twelve Steps for Self Care

From FaceBook.com/ChangeYour ThoughtsToday

1.  If it feels wrong, don’t do it.

2.  Say “exactly” what you mean.

3.  Don’t be a people pleaser.

4.  Trust your instincts.

5.  Never speak bad about yourself.

6.  Never give up on your dreams.

7.  Don’t be afraid to say “No”.

8.  Don’t be afraid to say “Yes”.

9.  Be KIND to yourself.

10. Let go of what you can’t control.

11. Stay away from drama & negativity.

12. Love