Articles by Amy Shankland

Sandwiched I celebrated my 49th birthday this week, which means I’m only one year away from having one of the “big ones.” Although my dear friend Patricia pointed out last…

Sandwiched Have you ever heard of worry dolls? Originating in Guatemala, children tell their worries to these tiny, handmade dolls. Boys and girls place them under their pillow when they…

Sandwiched Many people from Central Indiana and beyond are flocking to the Indiana State Fair this month, and for good reason. The sights, sounds, activities and smells are second to…

Sandwiched He had been postponing it for months but it felt like we had been arguing about it for years. I’m talking about The Haircut for my youngest son, Jacob….

Sandwiched My number one prayer involves counting my blessings. It’s important to be grateful for everything the Lord has given us, and I try to thank Him every day. Family…

Sandwiched Hopefully Mother Nature was kind to us last evening and we were all able to safely celebrate our nation’s birth with family, friends and, of course, fireworks! My heart…

Sandwiched My 17-year-old son, Jacob, returned last Monday just after midnight from an incredible road trip to L.A. (Thank you to the Paullus family for such a great opportunity!) I…

Sandwiched I’m sure many of us in Central Indiana have experienced chigger bites. I’ve had a few cases of them in the past. Typically they in result in 15 to…

Sandwiched Growing up, I remember my mother having challenges when she would get close to people wearing certain perfumes or colognes. Some fragrances caused her to have headaches or other…