Monthly Archives: August 2014

Just Call Out My Name

Posted on August 26, 2014 by susansplace

Just call out my name, and wherever I am, I’ll come running to you! I feel the tug in my heart. It makes me swallow hard. I fight back the tears, but they come anyway. It’s just too hard. Please … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged broken hearts, feeling the pain, grief, grief support, grief takes time, letting go, sisterly love, sisters | 2 Comments

The Dark Side

Posted on August 23, 2014 by susansplace

One of my daughters has practiced the art of painting for a number of years. The most recent series of paintings have been quite dark, and when she asked me if I liked a particular painting, I said, frankly no, … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged black rainbow, dark side, God's love, james foley, missionaries, power of love, Prayer, terrorism | 3 Comments

Excuse Me, Do You Have the Time?

Posted on August 22, 2014 by susansplace

I woke up to the 6:00 am alarm with a grunt and laid there for a few moments, contemplating the day. I had an appointment at 10:00 am. I made a mental note: four hours until appointment — check! As … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Cambodia, clock time, event time, in the moment, ministering cross-culturally, time is money | 4 Comments

What do you do?

Posted on August 21, 2014 by susansplace

Image | Posted on August 21, 2014 by susansplace | Tagged Bay Area, Cambodia, careers, God's work, healing, hope, jobs, our hands, Sacramento | 1 Comment

Why Am I Going?

Posted on August 20, 2014 by susansplace

I am preparing to leave on a mission trip to Cambodia in November. Our team of 13 people will work with Agape International in their fight against sex trafficking of little girls. In preparation for this trip we have been … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Cambodia, children, God's work our hands, Khmer Rouge, ministering cross-culturally, missionary work, moral compass, sex trafficking, we are all God's children | 12 Comments

Here’s Lookin’ at You, Pardner!

Posted on August 7, 2014 by susansplace

August is my sister’s month. As soon as August comes around, I think of my dear Peggy. She was born on August 26. She is gone now, but memories — thank God for memories — keep her alive in my … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged August, birds, grief lasts a long time, grief support, John Wayne, love, loving memories sustain, nature photography, Peggy, sisters | 6 Comments

Keep Your Game Face On

Posted on August 4, 2014 by susansplace

Some days are harder than others to keep your game face on. The good news is, the day ends and there’s a new one to look forward to.

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged game face, God loves, grief support, group therapy, hope, reaching out, therapy, tough days | Leave a comment