Clients:
Here are some comments a few of Shirley's clients shared about their experience working with her.
(To protect confidentiality, names are omitted.)
(To protect confidentiality, names are omitted.)
"Shirley is the best counselor I have ever had. Her wisdom, insight, genuine care, and godly mentorship have blessed me richly. Due to her guidance and direction, I have been both inspired to change where needed, as well as encouraged to move at the best pace for my situation. I can see God's grace shining out of her heart and life, and every word. God works through her to reverse the curse in people's lives, untangling the mess and making beauty out of brokenness!"
"Thank you for telling me I'm making progress. It's so important for me to know I'm learning to untangle
and articulate situations in my life. Thank you for encouraging me."
"Walking into your office to 'sit on the couch' the first time was one of the best decisions I ever made!"
"A couple of years ago I came to see you when I was really struggling in my marriage. Your words of truth and compassion have stayed with me and helped me many times over these last few years. Little did I know that the worst was yet to come in my relationship, but through it all
God remained faithful and good and has restored my broken heart and marriage. I am truly grateful and blessed that God used you to shine light
into the darkness I was facing! Thank you from the bottom of my heart."
". . you've been a wonderful help and blessing at a time when several life issues collided together.
Your patience, advice, prayers and time made the difference."
"Thank you so much for your listening in such a compassionate and understanding way. I remember how cautious I was choosing who to speak with. I think this was because I knew I had a lot in my heart I needed to tell. My circumstances at the time just seemed to make things more difficult.
Yet you listened as Christ would - without condemnation and much grace to help me understand myself and those I loved."
"You care about people and it shows. You are generous with your time, giving of your energy, and lavish with your unselfish deeds. I will remember your kindness to me. Thank you for brightening my world with your thoughtfulness. It really means a lot.
You are a person who makes life easier and better for everyone around you.
Your continual acts of thoughtfulness and kindness brighten each day. What you did for me will glow in my memory,
reviving pleasant feelings every time I think about it. I appreciate you and thank you."
"Thank you for being a listener and encourager during my darkest days. Thank you for praying on my behalf as I struggled to live and love my family."
"Thank you for telling me I'm making progress. It's so important for me to know I'm learning to untangle
and articulate situations in my life. Thank you for encouraging me."
"Walking into your office to 'sit on the couch' the first time was one of the best decisions I ever made!"
"A couple of years ago I came to see you when I was really struggling in my marriage. Your words of truth and compassion have stayed with me and helped me many times over these last few years. Little did I know that the worst was yet to come in my relationship, but through it all
God remained faithful and good and has restored my broken heart and marriage. I am truly grateful and blessed that God used you to shine light
into the darkness I was facing! Thank you from the bottom of my heart."
". . you've been a wonderful help and blessing at a time when several life issues collided together.
Your patience, advice, prayers and time made the difference."
"Thank you so much for your listening in such a compassionate and understanding way. I remember how cautious I was choosing who to speak with. I think this was because I knew I had a lot in my heart I needed to tell. My circumstances at the time just seemed to make things more difficult.
Yet you listened as Christ would - without condemnation and much grace to help me understand myself and those I loved."
"You care about people and it shows. You are generous with your time, giving of your energy, and lavish with your unselfish deeds. I will remember your kindness to me. Thank you for brightening my world with your thoughtfulness. It really means a lot.
You are a person who makes life easier and better for everyone around you.
Your continual acts of thoughtfulness and kindness brighten each day. What you did for me will glow in my memory,
reviving pleasant feelings every time I think about it. I appreciate you and thank you."
"Thank you for being a listener and encourager during my darkest days. Thank you for praying on my behalf as I struggled to live and love my family."