Author: Susan
When Your Child Goes Off to College
Ah, those back-to-school photographs! Toward the end of each August I so enjoy scrolling through social media and seeing all of the cuties heading back to school. For at least that one picture, everything...
Strength in the Struggle
I had lunch last week with four very special ladies. Altogether their years on this earth equaled 371. It was a sad occasion that brought us all together; one of their dear friends had...
A Smile, A Hug, A Moment
“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”- Maya Angelou
Reinventing Traditions
When our youngest son and his fiancé (now wife) began planning their wedding this past year, they decided to take a long, hard look at each aspect of both ceremony and reception. Their idea...
The Past, the Present, and a Beautiful Evening
Looking around the room, my heart was overwhelmingly full. These were people who understood what it meant to grow up in a small town in the 60s and 70s. Folks who had shared experiences...
Does Anyone Have a Tissue Handy?
I flipped the calendar to September; it seemed innocent enough. Every year my sister makes an awesome calendar for the whole family, including fun photos of the prior year throughout the pages. Each birthday...
Dorm Room Hints from College Students and their Parents
Recently, a friend of mine posed this question on Facebook: “All my young college friends….what was something that you realized was needed and appreciated for your dorm room?” The response was great! So many...
Lessons from Amy
Yesterday, most of us filed into church feeling a combination of disbelief and grief. One of our precious members had passed away suddenly and unexpectedly over the weekend. Sunday was the first time that...
