Susan Wheeler Smith

I wouldn't exactly call myself "a people pleaser." In fact, probably just the opposite. Well, not really "a people displeaser" although now that I think of it that might be more the truth.But I do have trouble saying no when someone asks me to do something. As evidenced by the number of times I have [...]

*Siesta Scripture Memory TeamBeth Moore has challened us to memorize some scripture and it is way past time for me to start doing it!Scripture Memory #1 for me:Isaiah 44:22: I have swept away your offenses like a cloud, your sins like the morning mist. Return to me, for I have redeemed you. Isaiah 44:22 (NIV) 

I have been wanting to get serious about my menu planning for years now. 2011 is the year I'm just going to do it. So here is my January 1-14 Menu with links, as applicable.  January 1: Breakfast for dinner. One of our favorite meals. Will probably be scrambled eggs, bacon and biscuits, fresh fruit [...]

One of the changes I am looking to make in 2011 is to stop procrastinating! Procrastination really adds to my stress level. Getting organized is right up there on the list of changes, too. Getting my home organized, my home office, my work office better organized. I think that would all help with my tendency [...]

Happy December 23~I can NOT believe how time has flown! 2010 has been wicked. Wicked good. Wicked crazy. Wicked bad. Wicked blessed.Already looking ahead to 2011. Wanting to make some changes...not resolutions. Resolutions = failure in my book.One thing I have really tried to focus on and make a new habit/mind-set, is thankfulness. December has [...]

Slow Down or I will force you to slow down and you will not like it.I am just unable to grasp this entire obedience thing.He has been talking to me about this for a few weeks...slowing down and what that means and looks like.I have totally ignored Him.There is so much to do! I'm falling [...]

Let's see. It is 9:13 and I am the only one up and have been for about an hour and a half. I love that. Tux greets me, whiskers to face, every morning when I first awaken and leads me down the stairs to the fridge where his morning treat is waiting. Animals are such [...]

Quiet time this week has been pulled from Sarah Young's, Jesus Calling. Today's devotion, September 17, is all about planning and the need to control. (Sarah references 1 Peter 5:6-7; Proverbs 16:9 and Psalm 37:5)I am a huge sufferer of this illness. I flip through my journal to document my freakish need to plan and [...]

I walk alone. With only my sadness; my grief; the dark.Doing it my way.As I run ahead, I turn back to see You in the distance. Waiting.Patient.Indulgent.Eternal.You watch as I stretch the distance.You wait as I dare to do more.You mourn as I turn back less.The inevitable.I stumble. I dive headlong.Thinking it will be good.Convinced [...]

Pumpkin Banana BreadPreheat oven to 350Grease and flour loaf pan (I use Crisco and then use white sugar instead of flour...Oh. My. Word.)1 1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup butter, softened2 eggs, lightly beaten1 cup mashed bananas (about 2 large)3/4 cup canned pumpkin 1 tsp vanilla1 3/4 cup flour2 tsp baking powder1/2 tsp salt1 tsp baking soda1/2 [...]