In Hot Pursuit of Peace

I woke up this morning to a frightening realization. Today is December 2! That means I have only 23 days to prepare for Christmas!!! I have yet to buy one gift, bake one cookie or put up one decoration. How did this sneak up on me so fast??? Breathe, Susie, breathe. This happens to me … Continue reading In Hot Pursuit of Peace

In Everything Give Thanks

One Saturday, recently, my kids and I were out and about in our town. We stopped at our local Petsmart because we all love looking at the doggies and kitties that are up for adoption each weekend from our area's animal shelters. The kids and I spent time at each cage, talking to and petting … Continue reading In Everything Give Thanks

I’m Just a Regular Girl!

Lily is my oldest daughter. As a baby, she could have "dethroned" the Gerber baby. Seriously...I'm not just saying that because I'm her mother, it's a true fact. Her big, beautiful blue eyes, chubby cheeks, and her sweet, comical dispostion melted everyone's heart... that is until Miss Lily wouldn't get her way....One day when Lily … Continue reading I’m Just a Regular Girl!

A Woman in Love

"He is jealous for me, Loves like a hurricane, I am a tree, Bending beneath the weight of His wind and mercy. When all of a sudden, I am unaware of these afflictions eclipsed by glory, And I realize just how beautiful You are, And how great Your affections are for me. And oh, how … Continue reading A Woman in Love

I Can Do All Things…with a little help!

My hubby, Lew, has been out of town for work since October 30th(!) and is coming home this Saturday. Every time he goes away, I get SO excited for him to come home. It's a nervous, excited anticipation... kinda like how I felt when I was a little girl on the night before Christmas. It's … Continue reading I Can Do All Things…with a little help!