Author Archives: Gail Cawley Showalter
Religious Reorientation: a Memoir – Grandchildren Blessings
I was blessed with nine grandchildren from my husband’s children. Here are just a few of the numerous pictures of them- I raised three children as a single mother before I remarried. In 2007 I founded SMORE for Women, a nonprofit whose goal is Single Moms, Overjoyed, Rejuvenated, and Empowered. I’m also a Certified Professional Coach […]
Religious Reorientation: a Memoir – Precious Grandchildren
My sons gave us five beautiful, and more importantly, healthy grandchildren. To protect their privacy, I do not identify them here. Here are just a few of the numerous pictures of them- Religious Reorientation I didn’t know how my grandchildren would be taught religious beliefs and given spiritual guidance. Since I had raised my children […]
Religious Reorientation: a Memoir – More Than a Synchronicity, Part 3
In the years that followed when my hands held Kaylin’s, when she went through eye surgery, extensive sinus surgery, and urinary tract infections I knew that my love for her was as my Father’s love for me—unconditional in every way.
Religious Reorientation: a Memoir – More Than a Synchronicity, Part 2
Now, four months after hearing the dreadful news from the fertility specialists, Treva was with us in Russia with the Treasures of the Heart ministry providing dental care to orphans.
Religious Reorientation: a Memoir – More Than a Synchronicity, Part 1 of 3
In September 2002 Sam and three other dentists began planning a trip to Russia with Treasures of the Heart, a ministry our friend Stephanie Blackstone founded. They would provide much needed dental care to the orphans there.
Religious Reorientation: a Memoir-Religion That Confuses
You have probably noticed by now, if you have been following my “Religion Reorientation” that I am not one to take scripture literally.
Religious Reorientation, a Memoir – Church in Control
Since we were both divorced, they required a document from each of us. It stated that our divorces were scripturally based. Sam refused. I do not sign documents that deal with my personal spiritual life. Something able that seems offensive to my privacy.
Religious Reorientation, a Memoir-Synchronicities or Answered Prayers?
What was I thinking? I couldn’t afford a house. This whole idea was so new to me. That night my curiosity got the best of me and I called anyway.
Nothing Like Us Ever Was?
Gail’s on Her Soapbox-a Sunday Rant Warning! This may not sit well with all of you readers. I’ve had so much on my mind that it is spilling out. I’m concerned, NO I’m down right worried about, not just our country, but our planet. What have we been thinking? We have a presidential candidate who […]
Religious Reorientation, a Memoir
I wanted to move to Austin. I spent the entire following summer working on getting another job, a job out of the classroom. I had a Master’s Degree and hoped it would open doors. Nothing. Not one interview. To say I was discouraged is an understatement.
Gail Cawley Showalter 