It had been so long since she had been out of her small, secluded home. She made herself as small as possible as she picked her way through the crowds. Head covered and as low as possible to allow her to see the path through the market place. She avoided touching anyone with even the [...]
Author: Susan Wheeler Smith
May 9, 2020.
As a momma who loves Jesus, I began praying for my children's spouses when I found out I was pregnant. So far, we have two "in-law" children who we now claim as our own, making us a family of seven. This girl was special from the start. Our youngest, Brett, wasn't a big communicator with [...]
May 7, 2020. All Things My Girl.
She turns 29 today. Sarah Kaye. Named after a great-grandmother and a grandmother. Born at 36 weeks, determined to do it her way, even in the womb. She didn't spend but an hour in the NICU before being declared perfect. Happiest baby ever. Woke up singing every morning. She's still a morning girl. Nicknames include: [...]
May 6, 1991.
Twenty-nine years ago today, I stopped taking the meds that had been keeping contractions at bay for 10 weeks. My body was exhausted, medication keeping me awake at night and restless and anxious during the day. I had been on complete bed rest but, following my 36 week check up, my doc decided it was [...]
May 1, 2020.
At the beginning of each week, on Sunday, and the beginning of each month, my favorite planner, Sacred Ordinary Days Liturgical Year, prompts me to reflect on the week and then the month behind and the week and month ahead. How I did and how I want to do. This is Liturgical Year A. If [...]
To do and to don’t.
Do self-care. Shower daily or better yet, soak in the tub with epsom salt and a drop or two of your fave essential oil.I've been wearing my hair in a pony tail and today I let it down and gave it a good brushing and shake. Which was a mistake and led me to a [...]
Quarantine List 1.
BOOKS. Tell me what you are reading (title and author). I'll pull together everyone's input, add some inks, and get it back to you tonight. I'm also asking for input on Instagram and Facebook and will post the lists to those places as well. Share with your social media people so we can get more [...]
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