A southern brunch in the deep south–aahh, there’s nothing like it. Shrimp, sausage and grits with gravy, hot biscuits stuffed with country ham, egg casseroles with melted cheese on top, a fruit compote with whipped cream, homemade scones dripping with butter. my.oh.my. bring.it.on. I can smell the aroma and taste the goodness right now. The […]
The Woman with the Red Purse and How My Life Changed
It was a visual picture that will be forever imprinted in my mind. She was an attractive, petite woman in her mid-forties, with shoulder-length black hair, white blouse, and a dark colored pencil-thin skirt. My eyes were drawn to her large red purse as she walked down the long corridor. It seemed almost too big […]
Just married, Just moved, Just found out the cancer has returned…
A few weeks ago a beautiful young woman in her twenties, with an infectious smile, and a lovely British accent showed up at the door of our After the Boxes are Unpacked class. I welcomed her with open arms, introduced her to the other women in class, and asked her the usual questions–where are you […]
Five hidden treasures from Daddy’s back yard
A friend was standing in my kitchen the other day, chatting away, when her eyes locked in on a picture hanging on the wall behind me. She walked past me and looked closely at the picture. “This is so lovely! I thought it was a painting at first glance.” She paused, then said, “What is […]
Looking in all the wrong places
When I was growing up, mama used to always say, “It’s right under your nose, Susan!” In our family that always meant that what you are looking for, or what you need to do or say, is so obvious. The other day I had a “right under my nose” moment. I needed help with moving […]
Yes I can!
If you’re like me, and have experienced a life-changing loss, the holiday season could look and feel different to you. You might somehow want to escape all the memories, traditions, and decorations. It’s just too hard, and you’re just too numb to face the pain of what will never be the same again. As many […]
The Hidden Box You May Not Have Unpacked
A friend stopped by our Just Moved office for a visit and during our conversation she said, “I know why I’ve never settled in and feel so disconnected since I moved here. It’s taken me a long time, but I’ve finally figured it out. I’ve never completely unpacked and gotten rid of all the boxes […]
Tempted to ignore God’s nudge. Glad I didn’t!
I will confess. I am not very friendly on an airplane. Those travel hours are my down-time before I step off the plane to give my all to the women where I will be speaking. It is when I switch hats, pray, calm my spirit, and focus my mind and heart. A smile and a […]
This Little Light of Mine
I don’t know about you, but there are many times when I feel like my light is not only flickering, but growing dimmer by the minute . If I can be really honest and vulnerable with you, there are times when I feel so completely inadequate to shine for anything, or anybody. I can go […]
