Tag Archives: Easter

Scalloped Potatoes and Ham

Posted on March 31, 2013 by susansplace

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 →

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Is that the Pastor’s Wife in the Bar?

Posted on April 8, 2012 by susansplace

My husband sleeps, this Easter morn. We can’t go to church, and I will miss praising our Father with all of our good friends. All is prepared for the family meal, later on, so I sit, and think, and wonder. … Continue reading →

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Easter Sunday — 1952

Posted on April 8, 2012 by susansplace

Easter Sunday, 1952 – – – As the story goes, it was about 5:00am. It was still pretty dark out, and there was an icy dew all over the front lawn. In those days, in that first little house in … Continue reading →

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Sheepy Has Clothes – the Rest of the Story!

Posted on April 7, 2012 by susansplace

For those of you who were following my recent post regarding clothes for Sheepy, I’m sure you’ve had some sleepless (sheepless?) nights, worrying about the outcome. Well, I’m happy to announce: THEY FIT!!! You can see the rest of the … Continue reading →

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His Promise

Posted on April 6, 2012 by susansplace

On one of our first Mother-Daughter Getaways, the three of us went hiking in Sedona. This is a magical place with vistas that go forever, and so do the trails! On this hike, we had been walking for about three … Continue reading →

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Holiday Dinner

Posted on April 5, 2012 by susansplace

Sitting here thinking about Easter dinner reminded me of a “Mom memory”. Anyone that knows me, knows that I’m a couple recipes short of a good cook! Well I have a really good excuse. My Mom. My Mom worked throughout … Continue reading →

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Pastor’s Sermon

Posted on April 2, 2012 by susansplace

Due to my husband’s illness, we were unable to attend Palm Sunday services today. This is the first day of Holy Week, leading to resurrection Sunday – Easter! We were extremely fortunate that Pastor emailed his sermon to us. It … Continue reading →

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Be Mindful of the Needs of Others

Posted on March 30, 2012 by susansplace

I loved my Dad so much. I miss him. He was a kind, thoughtful man and loved to do for others. In his later life, alcoholism caught him by the tail and all the ravages that go with it. So, … Continue reading →

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Easter Reminds Me of Thanksgiving

Posted on March 29, 2012 by susansplace

Easter reminds me of Thanksgiving. And Thanksgiving reminds me of Hong Kong. In 1990, I took a job in Hong Kong. My husband came along, and as he likes to say, “to carry my bags”. We were fortunate to stay … Continue reading →

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Easter Memory

Posted on March 24, 2012 by susansplace

I mentioned in one of my earlier posts, that I lost my Mom early in life. She succumbed to breast cancer in October of 1984. That put me in the 30-something range when she passed. We shared a moment that … Continue reading →

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