Monthly Archives: November 2012

Big Yellow School Bus

Posted on November 28, 2012 by susansplace

I was on my way home from an appointment early this morning, and got stuck behind a big yellow school bus. We’re having some pretty good rain and wind this morning, so visibility was poor and the bus was traveling … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged childhood, hope, humor, inspiration, love, memories, yellow school buses | 2 Comments

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh!

Posted on November 26, 2012 by susansplace

I did not take this picture. I wish I did. Oh, how wonderful it would be to happen onto this path. To lay down in the midst of it. To feel the sun on my face and smell the lovely … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged faith, God's promise, hope, inspiration, joy, lupine, nature, photography, wildflowers | 3 Comments

Trusting in His Grace

Posted on November 26, 2012 by susansplace

Trusting in the grace and love of God, do you desire to have your child baptized into Christ? Today, as I watched the pastor gently cradle the first of two infant sisters in his arms, reciting those sacred words, I … Continue reading →

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Big Black Cow and Other Thanksgiving Blessings

Posted on November 23, 2012 by susansplace

This was supposed to be a hard one. My first Thanksgiving after… you know. But in fact, it was one of the nicest days I’ve spent in a very long time. I am so incredibly blessed. I had prepared for … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged bereavement, cows, faith, God, grief, healing, hope, inspiration, memories, photography, Thanksgiving, therapy | 7 Comments

My PW’s

Posted on November 18, 2012 by susansplace

Today was one of those days when after a fulfilling church service, coffee with friends turned into a raucous laugh-fest! One funny story led to another and we laughed hard – conjuring up grunts and frowns from the folks sitting … Continue reading →

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Humpty Dumpty Had a Great Fall

Posted on November 13, 2012 by susansplace

Seven people sitting in a small room in a church. Three men. Four women. Feet crossed at the ankles. Hands folded in their laps. Like children on the first day of school, patiently waiting for class to start. Soulful eyes. … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged bereavement, faith, God's love, God's promise, grief, grief counseling, group therapy, healing, hope, inspiration, loss of a loved one, love, sadness, therapists | 3 Comments

Cream in Your Coffee?

Posted on November 8, 2012 by susansplace

Or egg beaters? Blggghhhhhh! Next time, I’ll put my glasses on for that first cup o’ Joe!

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged egg beaters, happy, healing, hope, humor, inspiration, lonely, photography, recovering | 3 Comments