Dear Shawn.Today you are 18 (wow...the sob that just erupted out of me was major...the tears such a shock. I was doing so well!)In the eyes of the law, you are no longer a child. But you will always be MY child. The child we longed for and agonized over for years. Knowing we wanted [...]
Author: Susan Wheeler Smith
I love Jesus, my family, and dark roast coffee with a bit of sugar and heavy cream. I live on a gorgeous lake in Southwest Virginia. I'm a bit on the sarcastic side with a whole lot of love and encouragement for women in every stage of life. I have a serious addiction to books, kitchen towels, and the Oxford comma. Welcome.
The Simple Woman’s Daybook
I saw this on Kimberly's blog and loved the idea! So here is mine...FOR TODAYOutside my Window...last night....(crazy lightning as Sarah keeps saying) lightning streaking across the dark, cloudy night. Thunder was vibrating through the house. Rain hitting the side of the house. This morning...the sun is shining, the winds are calm.I am thinking...that my [...]
The Shack.
Rarely do I cry most of the way through a book. But this one I did. Tears of joy. Tears of sorrow. Tears of horror. Tears of redemption. Get it. Read it.
Twenty Things on My Mind Right Now.
1. Senior exams start this week. My senior's final senior exams as a high school senior.2. My senior also turns 18 this week. Eight-Freaking-Teen! I can not believe it. I remember...well, let's just say I'm doing a lot of remembering.3. Clearly God does this on purpose...all of the other mom's of seniors I know are [...]
I’m still around…
Been super crazy-busy here. Went away over the weekend for a "It's All About Jill" weekend since she'll be leaving us the end of July to head to beautiful Montana.I'll be blogging soon. Really, I will. It's not that I don't miss you. Cuz I totally do.
Three Years Ago Next Month.
Ran across these and had to share.The kid on the right is my youngest. Three years ago we were in Jax for our nephew's wedding and Brett was the ring bearer. Since he was nine years old, he did a great job. The girl is the bride's niece, and flower girl. She was Brett's age. [...]
What Day is it?
After three straight days of volleyball and then three hours shopping for a prom dress (no luck) I don't even know the date this morning.I have a lot to say. And I will. Eventually. But first, I need to catch up here. Brett is home sick today. I haven't been in the office pretty much [...]
Please lift up The Chapmans in your prayers.
They are so on my heart this week.
The Real Me.
1. Rarely says what she's thinking. It's just too scary for people to hear.2. Wonders what this entire "twitter" thing is about? What the??? As if we don't all spend enough time online, texting, blogging, and surfing????3. Loves Chick-fil-a and ain't afraid to make anyone stop at every single cfa we go by.4. Could (and [...]
It’s True! A Girl really CAN change!
I'm not sure what has happened. I didn't ask for it to happen, but it has. And this is may-jhor, girls!I have actually been drinking coffee other than Starbucks.No, I swear it's true!The weirdest part is that I'm drinking coffee that, in the not-so-distant-past, I totally turned my nose up at!It all began when I [...]
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