I was minding my own business today when I was suddenly confronted with the urge to cry. And I’m not talking like a sweet, gentle tear floating down my cheek I’m talking a waterfall erupting from my tear ducts, inconveniently, right in the middle of …
Susan’s Favorites
I write a lot, and there are just certain pieces of writing that stand out to me more than others. These are those pieces! Enjoy!!

Let me tell you how we met
The untamed smile on her face caught his attention from across the way. He couldn’t help but notice her unshakable joy, her welcoming presence, and the way she walked with purpose as she approached – her hands outstretched, by way of an invitation to embrace. …

Check it out – some of my favorite things for a thriving life
I have a few favorite things that I’d love to share with you! This list is ever-growing, and is by no means exhaustive, but here’s a glimpse into some recent FAVS you can enjoy with me: MESSAGES “A Beautiful Story” message by Mia Fieldes – …

47 years, and growing stronger by the day
On this day, in 1976, my parents said “I do” in a homemade wedding dress and a blue polyester suit ?? Today is their 47th wedding anniversary ? I called them to wish them happy anniversary, and they were out running errands together LOL! Romance …

The Gratitude Challenge
The Gratitude challenge. It goes as follows: answer every question this week by starting your response with “I’m grateful…” and finishing the sentence from there! ❓ Question: How are you today?? Answer: I’m grateful that I woke up to sunny skies and got to have …

“I choose you, Satan”
? “I choose you, Satan.”? “I choose inexplicable health issues.”? “I choose tension.”? “I choose random bouts of anxiety.”? “I choose nightmares.” This is effectively what you’re saying each time you✅ remember someone with resentment✅ recall an instance with bitterness✅ vow to never forgive someone …

Dear, Husband (September 11, 2022 edition)
Dear Husband, There is going to be so much of my life that you’ll only ever know about through stories. So many experiences I’ll only be able to relay to you via words, because we weren’t together when it happened. And same for you. We’re …

High Standards
High standards. This is a touchy subject ? People tell me “your standards are way too high” and I just let them talk. Ladies, HAVE HIGH STANDARDS. Do you think anything is too hard for the Lord? You watch, and you’ll see, HE WILL COME …

I really despise the word “busy”
I don’t loosely throw the word “hate” around, but it was highly considered for describing my feelings towards the word “busy” in this post ? “Busy” gets used way more often than it needs to, and my hope with this post is that you’ll take …

Act like a wife, not like a girl trying to get a husband
? Single ladies, I’m about to UNLEASH ? so if you’re feeling thin-skinned (or you know you’re compromising in your dating life and you don’t want to be called on it)… ⚠️You’ve been warned ⚠️ Girl. You’re doing yourself a HUGE ? disservice ? (and …