by Susan Gregory | Jul 7, 2018 | Bible, Life, Motherhood
“Hands off,” a phrase repeated by countless moms and tested by countless children. It’s a hard lesson to learn. And when God says to us, “Hands off”, we often respond with: “I’m only trying to help.” “But time is running...
by Susan Gregory | Jun 3, 2018 | Life, Motherhood
Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy, a housewife and mother of nine children, was once asked if she’d ever wanted to be a senator. She replied, “I think I’d rather be the mother of a senator. You can form a child’s mind, and soul.” Her philosophy: “…to tend the roots as well as...
by Susan Gregory | Apr 12, 2018 | Bible, Life, Motherhood
I wonder if God hurts for us like we hurt for our children. Whether they are young, adult, or young adults, it is hard to watch the struggle with finances or decisions, with careers or relationships, with faith or failures, with attitude or self-image. Parenting...
by Susan Gregory | Feb 27, 2018 | Life, Motherhood
Kuzco, my son’s dog, speaks fluent Wookie. He’s a beautiful boxer/shepherd brindle with tiger markings, loves to cuddle and is, unfortunately, a counter surfer. His most recent conquest was my 6qt. crockpot filled with stew. Okay, please stay with me. I promise this...
by Susan Gregory | Dec 25, 2017 | Life, Motherhood
Today is Christmas Day. A quiet and unusual Christmas Day for us. Our children do not arrive until later this week. The tree is sagging. The light in the Moravian star has burned out. I’m recovering from the flu, and still eating toast and tea. Poor Tim will probably...
by Susan Gregory | Nov 14, 2017 | Life
Seasons. With few exceptions, our favorite season is not year-round. In the wilting heat of summer, one could don a scarf and mittens to experience winter’s chill by opening freezer doors in the grocery store or recreate summer by sitting, bikini-clad, in front of the...
