Shelly BandelmanSep 30, 20213 minPrado to Dodge in 10 YearsWhen Brian and I moved to Uganda we had enough money to set up our house and live sparingly for the first few years. We did not have...
Shelly BandelmanDec 19, 20203 minRejoice!The holidays are in full swing in the Bandelman home. The tree has been trimmed, the stockings are hung, and anticipation is running high...
Shelly BandelmanNov 25, 20202 min"F" Words For This ThanksgivingIt’s Thanksgiving! The one holiday of the year that really is just about being FULL of thanks. Celebrating the goodness of God with a...
Shelly BandelmanNov 20, 20203 minCulture of Joy and PeaceThis week’s blog is to Christ followers. Do you ever feel like you just don’t fit in with the culture of the day? Well guess what!? You...
Shelly BandelmanNov 8, 20202 minShe Should Have Written A BookMy mom always talked about writing her memoirs, and she had some great stories to tell. She grew up in Colorado in the 1930s. She used to...
Shelly BandelmanOct 31, 20202 minScissors and RubbishI threw a pair of scissors in the rubbish. They were just a pair of cheap Dollar Tree scissors that had long ago lost their sharp edges....
Shelly BandelmanOct 24, 20202 minA Sincere Pumpkin PatchFall is my favorite season. I enjoy the foggy mornings that morph into cool, crisp, sunny afternoons, the red, yellow, and orange of the...
Shelly BandelmanOct 17, 20206 minMarla and MeNoah recently asked me how I know someone is my friend. That’s a tough question because friends come in a variety of shapes and sizes....
Shelly BandelmanSep 17, 20202 minAnd So It BeginsI like to write. I would rather write than talk, and those who know me know I love to talk. But there is something satisfying about being...
Shelly BandelmanAug 20, 20202 minYellow RosesA bouquet of yellow roses caught my eye, and a flood of memories flashed through my mind! My dad loved yellow roses, and I love my dad....
Shelly BandelmanJul 24, 20201 minThe Rear VerandaThe front veranda is for those just passing by, but the rear veranda is for those who are lingering. It’s a place of gathering as the day...