I’ve debated publishing this document, due to the feelings on it being so personal to me. However, I’ve had many individuals that have requested some

Published by Shelley Cartwright Metje · October 18 at 2:17 PM ·  So, today is the day. The one we’ve been building up to since April. The showing of

Published by Shelley Cartwright Metje · September 21 ·  Here it is 30 minutes to “go time”… And I am feeling torn between wanting to stay and needing to

Published by Shelley Cartwright Metje · September 16 ·  Dearest Corey, Happy 29th birthday. I know you aren’t here anymore. But more importantly, you were in my arms 29

Published by Shelley Cartwright Metje · August 20 ·  People often ask me how I can stay so strong. Truth is, I’m not strong. I’m weak. It’s my purpose

Published by Shelley Cartwright Metje · August 3 ·  My God is the great weaver of my life… The Tapestry A missionary was traveling in the Far East when

There’s no such thing as closure. There’s no such thing as moving on. These are just myths we’ve created to comfort victims of homicide. But

Published by Shelley Cartwright Metje · July 19 ·  This week has been difficult for Bob and me. Not only have we written 6 checks for funerals, we’ve spoken

Published by Shelley Cartwright Metje · June 28 ·  My dearest Corey, One month from today will mark 6 years since you died. So much has changed since you

Published by Shelley Cartwright Metje · May 28 · I often struggle with the environment that’s been created in the Kansas City metropolitan area. One in which 6 homicides