Meet in front of the Osborne Homestead Museum [at 500 Hawthorne Ave.] at 11 a.m. Wednesday. We will cross the street to the Story Walk around the pond.
Shared from the Library's Facebook page.
Spooner House is located at 30 Todd Road in Shelton.
I recently wrote an article for our church newsletter about God’s perfect timing in my life. I'm sharing a slightly edited version here.
I witnessed that timing on a November night in 2007. My 83-year old mother unfortunately had been a smoker for her whole life. As it turned out, cigarettes were almost her undoing.
She had gone to bed unaware that she had dropped a stll-lit cigarette in between the couch cushions. That’s what the Fire Marshal had concluded. That cigarette must have smoldered for quite a while because by around 2 a.m., black smoke was coming out of her house.
If her neighbor hadn’t come home at just that time and seen the smoke and called 9-1-1, my mother would not have survived.
An alert volunteer firefighter happened to live a short way down the road. He quickly arrived on the scene, put a ladder up to the bedroom window and grabbed my petite mother who was frantically waving out the window. This hero brought her down the ladder to safety!
Her travail didn’t end there. She had suffered smoke inhalation that landed her in two hospitals for treatment. We welcomed her home on Thanksgiving Day that year. We were all thankful indeed she was finally on the mend.
God’s grace intervened that night. His watching over my mother until help arrived was no coincidence. It was truly a blessing on our family. I believe the neighbor’s quick actions were part of God’s perfect timing.
Her rescue gave my mother another nine years. And it afforded her the opportunity to attend both of her grandchildren’s college graduations and witness them both starting their careers.
Life can change in the blink of an eye, whether through an accident, fire, or diagnosis of a serious illness. I believe how our lives go forward is part of God’s perfect plan for each of us.
Please congratulate her on this accomplishment as she steps into the next phase of her educational journey!
She is a graduate of Derby High School who currently manages a Dunkin Donuts in the valley and will be majoring in business and Marketing at Pace University in the fall.
Julissa expressed her love and appreciation of the library with such incredible eloquence:
"Libraries have been more than just a place filled with books for me—they have been a sanctuary, a second home, and a guiding light in my life. From a young age, I found comfort within the walls of my local library, a place where my curiosity was encouraged, and my dreams felt within reach. Libraries have provided me with knowledge, inspiration, and a sense of belonging, shaping me into the person I am today."
She went on to say....
"The library gave me access to a treasure trove of knowledge, fueling my intellectual curiosity and fostering a passion for reading that has carried me through every stage of my education.
And finally....
"Libraries are more than just buildings—they are pillars of education, growth, and community. Their impact on my life has been immeasurable, and I know they will continue to inspire and empower generations to come. Through libraries, I have discovered my potential, expanded my horizons, and developed a lifelong love for learning."
This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.
*Congratulations, Julissa, and all the best to you as you start your education at Pace University!
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