Author Archives: susansplace

About susansplace

I am a wife, mother and grandmother. I work out of my home as a commercial real estate appraiser. I was born and raised in San Francisco, and Mill Valley, California.

Unconditional Love

Posted on May 10, 2013

My daughter called me this morning, from across the country. First she texted at o’dark thirty; “Are you up?” It was about 5:45 am. I stumbled out of bed and grabbed my cell phone to see who it was. This … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged a mother's love, daughters, Families, forgiveness, God, grief, healing, loss of loved ones, missing my mother, mothers, sons, unconditional love | 4 Comments

Hey Harry…

Posted on May 9, 2013

Yeah, Sally? I’m so bored! Ya think if I cough up a hair ball, I’ll get a rise out of her? It’s worked before. Can’t hurt to try!

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged bad photography, boredom, cat humor, cats, faith, hair balls, healing, pets, photography | Leave a comment

Oh, Come On Sally!

Posted on May 8, 2013

Get in the box with me! Pleasezzzzzzzzzzz!

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged bad photography, cat games, cat humor, cats, healing, pets, photography | Leave a comment

Wow! I’ve Got Kin!

Posted on May 8, 2013

I traveled from California to Jackson, Michigan to celebrate my sweet Aunt’s 93rd birthday! While there, I had the opportunity to meet a whole bunch of cousins whom I had never met before. What a shame to let years go … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged aunts, cousins, faith, family, family dog, family ties, farm life, hope, Jackson, joy, kin, life is short, long lost relatives, Michigan, uncles | 5 Comments

Pondering the Question

Posted on April 30, 2013

What should we get her? I don’t know! Dead bug? Got her that last year! Oh man!

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Canadian geese, children, faith, geese, grandmothers, grieving, healing, Mother's Day, mothers | 2 Comments

Thankful…

Posted on April 20, 2013

Blissful. But always vigilant.

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged cats, condolences, faith, first responders, God's forgiveness, grateful, grief, human race, love one another, Peace, photography, sad, terror, terrorism, thankful, we got 'em, world peace | 2 Comments

Grief Has No Face

Posted on April 18, 2013

I found a window seat, which I love after a long business day. I pressed my face to the glass and as is my habit, searched for heaven. “Hi honey. It’s me again. I miss you! How are you? I … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged community, death and dying, faith, God's healing touch, grief, healing, heaven, hidden blessings, pain, shock | 6 Comments

Scalloped Potatoes and Ham

Posted on March 31, 2013

On my way to church this morning, I remembered all those other Easters. The last 20 or so all went about the same way. I can hear him saying to a daughter on the telephone, “Why don’t you bring a … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Christian faith, death and dying, Easter, Easter dinner, faith, God's promise, grieving, healing, life and living, lost sheep, memories | 1 Comment

Trust – Love – God

Posted on March 16, 2013

A couple of weeks ago, our Pastor supplied each of us with a blank index card prior to the beginning of the service. The sermon had to do with trust. Our trust in God. He asked us to take our … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged death and dying, faith, God, grief, grief support, healing, hope, inspiration, love, trust, trusting in God | 2 Comments

Hey, Harry…

Posted on February 16, 2013

Hey, Harry! Yeah, Sally? Don’t you love Saturdays? Yeah, Sally…

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged cat humor, cats, content, happiness, hope, inspiration, photography, Saturdays | 3 Comments