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C O N T R I B U T I N G writers cookie cawthon is a wife, a mama, and the founder of Te- nacious Grace – a ministry born out of her own personal story with Jesus. As a writer and speaker, Cookie is most pas- sionate about reaching hurting people with the message of Truth, strength, and hope - which led her to join the Florence County Detention Center Ministry Team, where she now spends Sunday mornings teaching, praying, and connecting with female inmates. She can be reached at tenaciousgrace.cc. marti miller-willoughby now busies herself staring wistfully at empty boxes waiting to be filled with the treasures of her past and pres- ent. Decision-making continues to be a struggle, but the figs have turned to jam rather quickly. And this points to yet another season of change - for better or worse, for richer or poor- er, in sickness and in health - with the promise of many more words to be share from “down on the farm.” 14 AUGUST 2017 isabelle cimon resides in Quebec, Canada, with her hus- band David and their two sons, Julien and Arnaud. She enjoys her work as a doctor (a profession she’s held for 14 years), and activities outside of work as well, includ- ing: jogging, reading to first graders and helping teachers in the library at her chil- dren’s school, participating in Bible Study at Saint Felix’s Catholic Church, and hav- ing quiet time to pray outside in her yard while enjoying God’s amazing creation. jumana swindler VP of Communication and Public Infor- mation and Public Information Officer for McLeod Health. She is active in the cultur- al and arts community in Florence, acting and directing at the Florence Little The- ater and serving on the Florence County Museum Board and the Florence County Economic Progress Board, also serving as the President of the Florence Little The- atre Board of Directors. She considers every day a gift and is passionate about people, finding the humor in all situations, and is very serious about her personal re- lationship with the Lord. mar y dittman Recipient of the Excellence in Teach- ing Award, is a business professor at Francis Marion University. She con- sults for businesses in the areas of marketing, sales and business strate- gy, and is active in the Florence com- munity. She can be reached at www. MaryDittman.com. Her column is ti- tled, “A One-derful Life.” marsha tennant is the author of the children’s book, Margaret, Pirate Queen. Marsha writes for several local, regional and national publications. She is a retired educator and she facilitates altered journaling classes in her spare time. [email protected] SHEMAGAZINE.COM