Susan Wheeler Smith

Just wanted y'all to know that while I am sitting here typing this up, I am balling like a baby. This part is NOT random. I have so many incredible women in my life that just overwhelm me with their love, compassion, and Godliness. In our bible study session Monday, our fearless leader, Jeanie, pointed [...]

Thanks, Jeni, for sharing your Thanksgiving feast plans. Sounds dee-lish.We are having:Roasted turkey and gravySmashed tatersSweet potato casseroleCorn pudding/casseroleGreen beansRoasted Brussels sprouts Baby lima beans in butter/milk (the way Katie made them but they are never as good as hers) Yeast rollsApple spice ringsCranberry saucePumpkin PiePecan PieTums What are y'all having?

I opened Jesus Calling this morning right at the ribbon marker. I have always been thankful for ribbon markers. They take me to the exact location I need to be in a book. In this case, that would be November 8, the last time I opened up Jesus Calling, apparently. I was seriously surprised by [...]

1. Apparently I have been quite pitiful lately. I received three cards of encouragement last week from three different people. I felt very loved and blessed. Thank you sweet people...you know who you are.2. The packing and clearing out at father-in-law's home is progressing. It's a vicious cycle. Packing and moving his stuff out of [...]

I first met him when he was 17 and a junior in high school. I was 15 and a freshman.Today he is 52.Like a fine wine, he is totally getting better with age.See y'all tomorrow. Love you guys!

A few weeks ago I was pulling into the Starbucks parking lot in Big Red Truck and this person in a minivan nearly took me out by pulling in front of me. I had the right away. I didn't respond in kind or in any way, actually, other than slamming on my brakes. However, she [...]

Just a little glimpse into my week...moving and packing FIL means a lot of stuff is coming into OUR house...Mexican food last night was Much Needed. Love you guys. See y'all tomorrow.

Now that I am 50...or HALF A CENTURY as my youngest likes to shout in my ear (as if I'm deaf)...I am loving My Comfort Zone. It is safe; warm; comfy; just how I like it. It encompasses my whole life: food; money; clothing; my weight and health; my relationships.Clearly it was time to shake [...]

I like the rain. It is cleansing. Following a good rain, the air smells fresh. The puddles are inviting.Rain always reminds me of "God crying" or "the angels crying."Sometimes, I imagine, this is true.In life, there is pain. I am ashamed that I spent so much time unaware of this. It was on the peripheral. [...]

1. I love checking my email first thing in the morning and discovering what I have emailed myself in the middle of the night. *explanation: I toss and turn all night and think of things, pray, have revelations and often...way too often...I grab my iPhone and email myself my thoughts. Please don't judge. I'm only [...]