Category Gail Cawley Showalter

Book cover with a mom and three children waling hand in hand

Single Motherhood, “A Beacon of Light”

A book review

Book cover with a mom and three children waling hand in hand

I’m taking a pause from memoir

Announcing a pause to concentrate on book launch

My Thoughts on Religion

Christian growth over many years of experience in various churches.

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Religious Reorientation – Entering the Castle

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 – Sometimes Life Hurts & Yet Divine Messages Still Come

There are people without a conscience, and sadly they do not experience joy either. They are not to be scorned but pitied.

Religious Reorientation, a Memoir – A Miracle Connection in the Clouds

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.

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 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.