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I'm Susan...

We all have a story to share. Mine just happens to be another story of the grace and kindness of Jesus. If you were to ask me to tell you who I am, I would say: I am a wife, a mama to three wonderful boys, an ice-cream addict, a lover of words and their meanings, a storyteller, truth seeker, over-thinker, a lover of people and their stories, and a recovering worrier, to name a few things...
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Be nice to Tilly

Be nice to Tilly

St. Patrick's day was a sad day in our house this past week—we had to make the hard decision to put our dog, Tilly, down. It was even more challenging since my youngest son's 13th birthday was the day after. Not that any day would've made it easy, but that made it particularly difficult. After all, she was so much more ... read more

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A heart protected by praise

A heart protected by praise

My son and I just watched Tangled the other day—I love that my 12-year-old son will still sit with me and watch animated movies that include unreasonably long hair and singing. Near the end of the film, the villain, Mother Gothel, shrivels up and turns to dust after Rapunzel's hair, which was the source of her youth, gets ... read more

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When a rose blooms in November

When a rose blooms in November

There it was, a splash of soft lilac, contrasted by the sea of oranges, reds, and yellows just behind it. The sweet little surprise shocked me at first as I was letting our puppy out to go potty. A rose in November. "Well, you're a little late to the party," I whispered, as I softly brushed my fingers across her fragrant ... read more

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How to drastically change your life through words

How to drastically change your life through words

I have been sitting silently. Waiting for words when none would come. When they do come, they don't seem to stick around long enough these days to gather out of my mind and paste onto the page in front of me. I'm left utterly speechless when it matters most. And yet, in the heat of the moment, when anger or some ... read more

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Blessed are those who have not seen

Blessed are those who have not seen

The large box had been sealed years ago, stored in a cabinet with contents we were unaware of. After wrestling it from under the shelf, I pulled open the flaps to see smiling faces from long ago. My mother's cute curls and pouty expression were the first to look up from a weathered wood frame. She gazed into the distance ... read more

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Stepping away before you step in

Stepping away before you step in

This last year was rough for many reasons. I dealt with much heartache and personal turmoil while the world just outside my door was screaming injustice, disease, and pain. From a pandemic to political unrest and everything in between, this year has allowed ample opportunity to give opinions, get mad and live in ... read more

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Meet Susan

I’m a wife, to Don, who happens to be my best friend. I’m also a mama to three wonderful, fun and dashing boys, who are ages 17, 14 and 10. I love words and writing and I love encouraging others to follow after Jesus and to trust Him with their life.
Feel free to stay awhile and take a peek around my site!

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