The words of my tween daughter pierce my heart like a knife. “Mommy, why are my thighs bigger than all the other girls’ in my dance class?” “Mommy, do you think I sing as good as my friend?” “Mommy, why can’t I be funny like her?” Question after question. Irrational insecurities. Constant critical comparisons. Her … Continue reading A Mommy’s Heartache
Despite what you all may think (haha), I'm no superwoman. I'm no supermom. Though I confess it in faith with a Supergirl keychain, hoodie and t-shirt (thanks to the hubs) and I have a nickname floating around out there (Super Suze). I don't feel so super all the time. Super Suze? More like … Continue reading I’m No Superwoman
Have you ever got up in the morning, looked in the mirror and asked yourself, "Who in the world is that person looking back at me? Who am I?" Some days I look at myself in the mirror and I'm like, "Yikes!" The Susie I know in my mind doesn't have a double chin or … Continue reading Who Are You?
This letter was written by a high school senior. Her AP English teacher had given the assignment of writing a letter to a future teenage daughter, giving her advice about life. I'm amazed at the maturity and clarity with which this 17 year old wrote. To my daughter, My greatest wish is for … Continue reading To My Future Daughter
I was on my way to pick my kids up from their dad on Sunday night. I left a few minutes early so I could stop at the grocery store on my way for some necessities. It was going to be a "drive by" shopping trip. You know the kind. Get in, get what you … Continue reading 4 Bucks and a Dash of Hope
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