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Author: Sue Birdseye

  • All of It and More

    I have started no less than three blogs this week.   I have thought of about fifteen I want to write.  Time has been limited so I had hoped yesterday would be the day to put words to page, but God had different plans. I spent the day at the hospital with my mom.  It is…

  • So Loved

    I feel kind of silly because I so wanted to write daily and that lasted about a week.  Best laid plans… I’m determined to get in the habit because it helps my focus.  Hopefully, tomorrow?!? This week is my last of graduate class homework!  Yippee!  I really don’t even have time to write right this…

  • It All Depends on Where You Look

    Recently I went on a walk through a beautiful park.  It was almost a spring day…chilly, but still warm enough to skip the jacket.  The trees were still bare, the flowers still asleep, and the air still a little crisp. At one point, there was an overlook that provided a lovely view of the marsh…

  • Had You Known?

    It was about this time 6 years ago when my husband left. And although in many ways I’m stronger and better…the repercussions still vibrate through my life.  In the midst of something wonderful, I can feel the stirrings of fear seeping into my thoughts, the beat of insecurity pulsing through me, and the blending of…

  • Don’t Worry…Just Walk

    This weekend was such a blessing. It set me up for a good attitude Monday…even with the sleep deprivation factor. That factor is just life. I was joking with my daughter that I’d look so much younger if the past 6 years hadn’t happened.  I’d be less stressed and more rested…but alas, the wrinkles are…

  • On the Road…On the Path to Prayer

    I have been so looking forward to this weekend!  I’m on a girls’ road trip with two of my daughters!  We have had so much fun!  My oldest daughter has had me laughing almost nonstop.  I’m blessed with really witty children!  We are looking at some colleges for my second oldest and I just can’t…

  • Some Quiet Please…

    In returning and rest you shall be saved; in quietness and in trust shall be your strength.  Isaiah 30:15 Ever wanna be alone?  Just for a minute or two? Me too. (I’m assuming you said yes.) Today I tried for a minute…not even two…and it was a disaster. It was a wet and dreary day…

  • Spaghetti Girl

    My quiet time is happening rather late in the day, but I’m so very thankful for it whenever it happens. Last night I was blessed to spend time with all 5 of my children to celebrate Peter’s 14th birthday!  My oldest drove down to spend the evening with us.  It was so nice to have…

  • Day 7 – Where Have All the Snow Days Gone?

    I have to admit being a little disappointed that I didn’t get a call for a snow day or a two-hour delay today…it is definitely a Monday  🙂 I’m ready though and willing to start the week off well.  A little sore from my weekend of skiing – no broken bones and I didn’t fall…

  • Day 6 – Today I Pray

    Today I’m going skiing after 30 years of avoidance.  The last time I went I fell off the ski lift – didn’t even make it to the top of the mountain before I took a spill.  This sport will probably not be my forte, but I have been convinced to give it a try.  After…