Post #187 – A Sweet Surprise, Holiday Greetings, and A Poem

Our humble Christmas tree decorated by my wonderful caregiver My magnificent son Jorge and darling three-year-old granddaughter Charlotte came to visit us on Thursday. She is a bundle of energetic joy. We could not stop smiling at her antics. What a beautiful Christmas gift they are to us. [ ]
https://nancyjeanwalker.me/2016/12/24/post-187-a-sweet-surprise-holiday-greetings-and-a-poem/

Post #186 – Wordless Wednesday

Photo credit: Apple KampFiled under: Wordless Wednesday Tagged: inspirational, Nature, photography, Uplifting, Wordless Wednesday
https://nancyjeanwalker.me/2016/12/21/post-186-wordless-wednesday/

Post #185 – Stolen Joy – A Poem

Nerves on edge Anxiety rises My flesh throbs With each heartbeat Too dark and silent Tension permeates Sleeplessness Head pounding Fearing another blindside A premonition I cannot shake Haunting me nightly I just want it to go away Filed under: Poetry Tagged: anxiety, depression, discouragment, fear, hope, insomnia, non-fiction, [ ]
https://nancyjeanwalker.me/2016/12/18/post-185-stolen-joy-a-poem/

Post #184 – Wordless Wednesday

Filed under: Inspirational photography, Nature, Wordless Wednesday Tagged: inspirational, Nature, photography, sunrise, swans, Wordless Wednesday
https://nancyjeanwalker.me/2016/12/14/post-184-wordless-wednesday/

Post #183 – His Heart’s Tears- A Poem

When the sun rises slowly in the morning and when I wake from my long and lonely sleep, I feel how strongly I miss you. It’s burning in my soul. I miss you with deep yearning. Days pass by with you in my mind, No escape. I walk [ ]
https://nancyjeanwalker.me/2016/12/13/post-183-his-hearts-tears-a-poem/

Do You Know Who Is Chatting with Your Children?

Predators and pedophiles target vulnerable children and teens via chatrooms, X-box, Facebook, MySpace, and all social media sites. Even parental controls cannot keep some of these predators out. It's important not to allow your child or teen on th...
http://www.slaveryshatterslives.com/2016/12/12/chat-room-predators/

Do You Know Who Is Chatting with Your Children?

Predators and pedophiles target vulnerable children and teens via chatrooms, X-box, Facebook, MySpace, and all social media sites. Even parental controls cannot keep some of these predators out. It's important not to allow your child or teen on th...
http://www.slaveryshatterslives.com/2016/12/12/do-you-know-who-is-chatting-with-your-children/

Post #182 – Smashing Sunday

Working on my first e-book for Smashwords. It’s slow and challenging for a newbie, especially for a poetry e-book. Poetry that flows from my heart doesn t seek fame or fortune. I pen and share it because it s a dying art. It s wonderful to find so many amazing poets [ ]
https://nancyjeanwalker.me/2016/12/11/post-182-sunday-smashing/

Post #182 – Sunday Smashing

Working on my first e-book for Smashwords. It’s slow and challenging for a newbie, especially for a poetry e-book. Poetry that flows from my heart doesn t seek fame or fortune. I pen and share it because it s a dying art. It s wonderful to find so many amazing poets [ ]
https://nancyjeanwalker.me/2016/12/11/post-182-sunday-smashing/

Financial Abuse: 6 Signs and What You Can Do About it

Ginger Dean Founder, Girls Just Wanna Have Funds Financial abuse is something that we rarely discuss openly since it is often insidious and wrapped up in the confines of what appears to be otherwise,{sic }a normal relationship. Very rarel...
http://www.slaveryshatterslives.com/2016/12/10/financial-abuse-6-signs-and-what-you-can-do-about-it/

Post #181- Wordless Wednesday

Filed under: Wordless Wednesday Tagged: inspirational, photography, Wordless Wednesday
https://nancyjeanwalker.me/2016/12/07/post-181-wordless-wednesday/

Post #180 – Stormy Weather

It’s storming out today. Lightning bolts broke into my bedroom twice. I dreamed a few times that if I got struck by lightning, I would be healed. But these flickers of lightning that enter my room missed me by a mile. Oh well, maybe next time. Happy Tuesday [ ]
https://nancyjeanwalker.me/2016/12/06/post-180-stormy-weather/

Post #179 – A Personal Message to My Fellow Bloggers

I just want to say thank you to all my followers. You make my days brighter. My life is quite boring and it’s difficult to come up with things to say that are not medically related. My whole life is medical related.
https://nancyjeanwalker.me/2016/12/05/post-179-a-personal-message-to-my-fellow-bloggers/

Post #178 – Sunday Funnies

A husband and wife are shopping in their local Wal-Mart. The husband picks up a case of Miller Lite and puts it in their cart. What do you think you re doing? asks the wife. They re on sale, only $10 for 24 cans , he replies. Put them back, it s [ ]
https://nancyjeanwalker.me/2016/12/04/post-178-sunday-funnies/

Post #177 – Transitions – A Poem

Change ruffles my feathers Infuses me with fear As I enter a new unknown Routines suit a gal my age Transitions throw me off Confusion couples with my fears.   But, nothing lasts forever; I wish I could hide from these new issues And have some control over [ ]
https://nancyjeanwalker.me/2016/12/03/post-177-transitions-a-poem/

Post #176 – Clever Organizational Tips

I found many of these tips quite useful.Filed under: Great organizational tips, inspirational, Organizing Tagged: Organizational Tips, Useful information
https://nancyjeanwalker.me/2016/12/02/post-176-clever-organizational-tips/

Post #175 – Animal Affection with a Touch of Humor

I need a fishing rod Tastes like chicken saith the giraffe I thought they would look more like me I think I can, I think I can And the Guinness world record for most amazing Mom goes to . . . Let me help you They said they [ ]
https://nancyjeanwalker.me/2016/11/29/post-175-animal-affection-with-a-touch-of-humor/

Post #174 – When Mom’s Trailer Burned to the Ground and a Poem

Mom wasn’t home that day but when she returned her home was in ashes. All her possessions vanished, along with irreplaceable family photos and memorabilia. I wrote my first children’s book when I was eleven with pencil and paper. It died in the fire too. Poor Mom. I [ ]
https://nancyjeanwalker.me/2016/11/28/post-174-when-moms-trailer-burned-to-the-ground-and-a-poem/

Originally Posted on Boundless Blessing by Kamal

Originally posted on Boundless Blessing by Kamal. I tried to reblog but it did not work. So I copy and pasted it. This is an excellent post. Why Worry…………. There is an excellent ‘Irish Philosophy’ that says it so perfectly on the topic for today:  “Why Worry”.  In simple words it tells us [ ]
https://nancyjeanwalker.me/2016/11/27/originally-posted-on-boundless-blessing-by-kamal/

10 Ways to Stop Child Abuse

BOYHOOD SHADOWS PROJECT 1. Act on your suspicions. If you suspect a child is being abused or neglected, trust your instincts. Suspected abuse is enough of a reason to make a report to the authorities. You do not need proof. 2. Be aware of unexplain...
http://www.slaveryshatterslives.com/2016/11/27/10-ways-to-stop-child-abuse/

Post #173 – History and Unexpected Ways to Celebrate Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving day is celebrated mainly in America and Canada. Much like the annual harvest festivals celebrated in other countries throughout the world.Thanksgiving Day was meant to pay our homage to the Almighty for this bountiful harvest. While the purpose and origin of the concept remain the same, the [ ]
https://nancyjeanwalker.me/2016/11/24/post-173-history-and-unexpected-ways-to-celebrate-thanksgiving/

Post #172 – Dismantled – A Poem

Dismantled by my abusers Years of mental, emotional, and physical torture They thought they won So did I But within me a flickering candle of hope Ignited Extinguishing their power over me. Filed under: Encouragement, Poems, Poetry Tagged: author, inspirational, non-fiction, poem, poetry, positive thinking, writer
https://nancyjeanwalker.me/2016/11/22/post-172-dismantled-a-poem/

Post #171 – Wildflower: a story of survival and resilience – Published

Finally Six long years of rewriting and editing, editing, editing, until my eyes burned. The tedious process was worth it. My book is now available on Kindle here: https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_1_18?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=wildflower+a+story+of+survival&sprefix=wildflower+a+story%2Caps%2C158&crid=O87HMET7JW3O You can view the first few chapters on Look Inside. I would be honored if you would take a [ ]
https://nancyjeanwalker.me/2016/11/21/post-171-wildflower-a-story-of-survival-and-resilience-published/

55 Little Known Facts about Human Trafficking

Fact Retriever By Karin Lehnardt, Senior Writer - Published September 20, 2016 Approximately 75-80% of human trafficking is for sex. Researchers note that sex trafficking plays a major role in the spread of HIV. There are more ...
http://www.slaveryshatterslives.com/2016/11/21/55-little-known-facts-about-human-trafficking/

Post #170 – Quiet Rest – A Poem

      There dwells a hole within my heart       Only one can fill.       An exquisite space,       So peaceful and so still.         A place of quiet rest,       All weights are set aside.       His love enraptures the emptiness       And fills the [ ]
https://nancyjeanwalker.me/2016/11/20/post-170-quiet-rest-a-poem/

Post #169 – New Travel Photos and A Diagnostic Journey

It’s been a long two weeks or maybe a month. I have had several doctor appointments along with diagnostic and home study medical tests. A nocturnal pulse oximetry test, ultrasounds of legs and aortic region, x-rays, CAT scan, ugh. My cardiologist is concerned about my blood flow because [ ]
https://nancyjeanwalker.me/2016/11/19/post-169-new-travel-photos-and-a-diagnostic-journey/

Post #168 – Soulful Creatures – Precious Photographs

Bear Hug Brown Bear and Cub Nap Time for These Precious Chimps   Wallaby Mama and Joey Native to Australia and New Guinea   Lion Cub Lovin Mama Mama Alpaca Kissing Baby Cria Native to South America Mama Kangaroo Hugging Joey Native to AustraliaFiled [ ]
https://nancyjeanwalker.me/2016/11/14/post-168-soulful-creatures-precious-photographs/

Post #167 – Wordless Wednesday

Filed under: photography, Wordless Wednesday Tagged: Humor, photography, Uplifting, Wordless Wednesday
https://nancyjeanwalker.me/2016/11/09/post-167-wordless-wednesday/

1 in 3 Girls and 1 in 5 Boys Are Sexually Abused Before The Age of Eighteen

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1 in 3 Girls and 1 in 5 Boys Are Sexually Abused Before The Age of Eighteen

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Post #166 – Lonely Romance – A Poem

The moon slept on that lonely dirt road As the clouds wept muddying the ground A Victorian house set at the top of the soggy hill My sweetheart’s home I drove in circles for hours wondering why she left me. Her graceful silhouette waltzes as a gentle breeze [ ]
https://nancyjeanwalker.me/2016/11/07/post-166-lonely-romance-a-poem/

Post #165 – So, You’re Writing a Book Says the Cat

Professional writers are compelled to read   Give your characters dimension When your alter-ego changes your passages You finally got an agent! Everyone wants you to autograph your book Now that you re a famous author Sources: Deviant art and GiphyFiled under: Author, Humor, Saturday Morning Funnies Tagged: author, gifs, [ ]
https://nancyjeanwalker.me/2016/11/05/post-165-so-youre-writing-a-book-says-the-cat/

50 Facts about Domestic Violence

Huffington Post Contributor: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/soraya-chemaly/50-actual-facts-about-dom_b_2193904.html Number of U.S. troops killed in Afghanistan and Iraq: 6,614: Number of women, in the same period, killed as the result of do...
http://www.slaveryshatterslives.com/2016/11/04/50-facts-about-domestic-violence/

Post #164 – Words of Wisdom from Ordinary People

To me, a lush carpet of pine needles or spongy grass is more welcome than the most luxurious Persian rug. ~ Helen Keller “An animal’s eyes have the power to speak a great language.”  ~ Martin Buber God grant me the serenity to accept the people I cannot change, [ ]
https://nancyjeanwalker.me/2016/11/04/post-163-words-of-wisdom-from-ordinary-people/

50 Facts about Domestic Violence

Huffington Post Contributor: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/soraya-chemaly/50-actual-facts-about-dom_b_2193904.html Number of U.S. troops killed in Afghanistan and Iraq: 6,614: Number of women, in the same period, killed as the result of do...
http://www.slaveryshatterslives.com/2016/11/04/50-facts-about-domestic-violence/

Post #163 – Words of Wisdom from Ordinary People

To me, a lush carpet of pine needles or spongy grass is more welcome than the most luxurious Persian rug. ~ Helen Keller “An animal’s eyes have the power to speak a great language.”  ~ Martin Buber God grant me the serenity to accept the people I cannot change, [ ]
https://nancyjeanwalker.me/2016/11/04/post-163-words-of-wisdom-from-ordinary-people/

Post #162 – Celebrating 65

So, Sunday was my actual birthday (Medicare!)
https://nancyjeanwalker.me/2016/11/03/post-162-celebrating-65/

Post #161- A Hug

Filed under: Encouragement, Inspirational photography, Inspirational Quotes Tagged: encouragement, hope, inspirational, Inspirational Quotes, photography
https://nancyjeanwalker.me/2016/10/30/post-161-a-hug/

Post #160 – Saturday Morning Funnies

Filed under: Saturday Morning Funnies Tagged: author, Humor, inspiration for writers, laughter, publishing, Saturday Morning Funnies, technicological age, writer
https://nancyjeanwalker.me/2016/10/29/post-160-saturday-morning-funnies/

Island Dreaming on this October Day~

Vancouver Island is full of stunning hiking opportunities. This Marina was the trailhead for one hike, where we were greeted by a curious fawn! The hike wound through pristine rain forest, and river gorges with wildlife all around us. The beach was mostly empty and the water so
https://nancyjeanwalker.me/2016/10/28/island-dreaming-on-this-october-day/

Post #159 – Wordless Wednesday

Filed under: Wordless Wednesday Tagged: encouragement, inspirational, love, lovely animals, non-fiction, photo stories, photography, Wordless Wednesday
https://nancyjeanwalker.me/2016/10/26/post-159-wordless-wednesday/

Post #158 – Delightfully Unfettered – A Poem

The confines of my paralyzed condition hinder not my senses or imagination  Delightfully unfettered  A chariot of feathery clouds escorts me to ethereal wildflower fields Overflowing with dancers just like me running free  Whilst on earth a leafy ballet romances my eyes as a balmy breeze caresses The graceful branches [ ]
https://nancyjeanwalker.me/2016/10/24/post-158-delightfully-unfettered-a-poem/

Post #158 – Writers Quandary

Truth. I self-corrected my grammar while I was praying last night. I said “this is” rather than what “this is” referred too. I corrected it, then repeated my prayer; as if He didn’t already know what I meant. Duh.
http://nancyjeanwalker.me/2016/10/22/post-158-writers-quandary/

Post #158 – Delightfully Unfettered – A Poem

The confines of my paralyzed condition hinder not my senses or imagination  Delightfully unfettered  A chariot of feathery clouds escorts me to ethereal wildflower fields Overflowing with dancers just like me running free  Whilst on earth a leafy ballet romances my eyes as a balmy breeze caresses The graceful branches [ ]
http://nancyjeanwalker.me/2016/10/24/post-158-delightfully-unfettered-a-poem/

Post #158 – Writers Quandary

Truth. I self-corrected my grammar while I was praying last night. I said “this is” rather than what “this is” referred too. I corrected it, then repeated my prayer; as if He didn’t already know what I meant. Duh.
https://nancyjeanwalker.me/2016/10/22/post-158-writers-quandary/

FBI: 82 Children Rescued From Underage Human Trafficking

Photo: Director James Comey 239 arrested in Operation Cross Country X, including 26 in Jacksonville. By Robert Alonso and Rich Jones - Oct. 18, 2016 Jacksonville, FL — Saying there is no work they do that's deeper in moral conte...
http://www.slaveryshatterslives.com/2016/10/21/fbi-82-children-rescued-from-underage-human-trafficking/

Post #157 – Throwback Thursday – 50’s & 60’s Nostalgia

Born in 1951, a Baby-boomer child of the fifties and sixties, Bozo scared me to death. Look at that face. Shiver. But, I faithfully watched the show. I wonder what went through my mind back then.
https://nancyjeanwalker.me/2016/10/20/post-157-throwback-thursday-50s-60s-nostalgia/

Post #156 – Wordless Wednesday

Photographer: Na-Son NguyenFiled under: Wordless Wednesday Tagged: Children, inspirational, photography, poignant photo, Wordless Wednesday
https://nancyjeanwalker.me/2016/10/19/post-157-wordless-wednesday/

Post #157 – Wordless Wednesday

Photographer: Na-Son NguyenFiled under: Wordless Wednesday Tagged: Children, inspirational, photography, poignant photo, Wordless Wednesday
https://nancyjeanwalker.me/2016/10/19/post-157-wordless-wednesday/

The God of the Philosophers: Ethics & Free Will – Reblogged

One could spend a thousand lifetimes on religious questions which have no answers. Such questions are worth bringing up but not even attempting to exhaust, and so I want to briefly write about two … Source: The God of the Philosophers: Ethics & Free WillFiled under: reblogged Tagged: [ ]
https://nancyjeanwalker.me/2016/10/18/the-god-of-the-philosophers-ethics-free-will/

Post #155 – Climbing out of a Black Pit – Poem

Uninspired Lost in muck and mire Climbing my way out of the pit Without a rope Pulling my paralyzed body Up with my hands Slipping and sliding Blood dripping Grasping jagged rocks No ceiling above me I see the light If I keep at it The light will [ ]
https://nancyjeanwalker.me/2016/10/17/post-155-climbing-out-of-a-black-pit-poem/