by Susan Gregory | Aug 5, 2019 | Life, Motherhood
One of my first prayers, when news breaks of a mass shooting, is for the family of the alleged shooter. It is grievously hard to lose a loved one, beyond horrible to lose a loved one to violence, but to be the mom of the one who caused the terror—there are no words....
by Susan Gregory | Jul 25, 2019 | Motherhood, Uncategorized
Parenting is the most rewarding job I’ve ever had. It’s also the least rewarding, the most joyful and the most miserable. I suspect I’m not alone in this assessment. As the mother of young adults, I can look back and discern what made the difference...
by Susan Gregory | Jun 21, 2019 | Bible, Motherhood, Uncategorized
Remember A word that invokes passion. Remember 911. Remember injustice. And the panic of I don’t remember. It is a word that invokes poignancy. Remember high school. Remember your first car. Sometimes we need to work at remembering. Elie Wiesel, a Holocaust...
by Susan Gregory | May 13, 2019 | Motherhood
Thirty two years ago, Tim and I dared not glance at each other as the congregation began the second stanza of “Because He Lives”, “How sweet to hold a new born baby…” If anyone saw our smiles, they’d guess we were expecting our...
by Susan Gregory | Apr 30, 2019 | Bible, Motherhood
I was a shield maiden. (Yes, I watched Vikings even though I closed my eyes during the violence which means they were closed a LOT.) When Ty was a little fellow, we were very conservative in what and how much TV he viewed. The criticism and belittling from...
by Susan Gregory | Apr 13, 2019 | Life, Motherhood, Uncategorized
I decided to write a book. Notebook ready, freshly sharpened pencils at hand, I stared at the blank page. How to start? Kneeling before the bookcase, I pulled out a stack of my favorite novels. Book one started with a description of the weather. Book two started with...
