Debra Basham

Living and Loving

Tag: Ella’s Soapbox

  • Heart-Shaped Water Spot

    Sacred Stories

    Out for a bike ride, early Sunday morning, after the previous day of heavy storm-related rain, at 8:31 a.m. she photographed a distinct heart-shaped water spot.

    A few minutes later she sent it to a dear friend in a text message.

    The reply: “I was just sitting here, sobbing about Ella, feeling like she’s so far away.”

    “Nope,” she wrote back, including a rainbow symbol.

    “Your timing is divine,” Ella’s mom wrote, “I love you.”

    “I love you. Ella loves you. I love you. You love Ella. Timing is always divine. Do I have your permission to post this as a sacred story?” she asked.

    “Of course. I am still staring at this. Thank you, thank you, thank you.” Ella’s mom continued.

    “Also look BEYOND the sign,” she reminded.

    “I see her.” (heart symbol)



    PLEASE make an intention to notice. Every moment we are being guided. Right where we are, we are being given the opportunity to look BEYOND the sign….

    (See Ella’s Soapbox for the rest of the story.)

  • Three Little Birds

    Sacred Stories

    After her daughter lived three-and-one-half days, she founded a soap making business to honor her daughter. It was the first “market” where Ella’s Soapbox was set up.

    Bob Marley’s “Three Little Birds” began to play.

    This was a very special song, and the message was clear:

    Saying’, (this is my message to you)
    Singing’ don’t worry ’bout a thing
    ‘Cause every little thing gonna be alright
    Three Little Birds lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

    Tears of gratitude and recognition. Ella was there with her!

    These are sacred stories. Pay attention to happenings in your life. Do you have a story to share? Send email to debra@scs-matters.com.