tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55617532011-07-30T22:46:57.982-06:00Reflections from homeSuzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01498621969191192190noreply@blogger.comBlogger12991100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5561753.post-56867684226892884162010-03-20T12:02:00.004-06:002010-03-20T12:29:38.050-06:00

So, last night Tim and I were chill-laxin' and Tim gets a phone call from Christina's boyfriend Travis. "Christina is okay, but we're at the hospital in Maple Grove." Immediately I get in mom mode and get ready to head out the door. Apparently she had been throwing up all day, they had ended up in Maple Grove near the brand new hospital there, and after going to Urgent Care, they sent her right

Suzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01498621969191192190noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5561753.post-2956343419702517642010-02-14T17:54:00.003-06:002010-02-14T18:00:13.347-06:00

Happy Valentine's Day everyone!I especially want to wish my sweet husband of almost 27 years a happy and love-filled day. This painting of him was done by Luke Hillestad of our church (Solomon's Porch).He has blogged for the first time in months here.Till next time,Suzi

Suzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01498621969191192190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5561753.post-18765784311461798492009-12-29T20:24:00.002-06:002009-12-29T20:29:09.834-06:00

Suzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01498621969191192190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5561753.post-2908874070513238062009-12-28T09:37:00.002-06:002009-12-28T10:35:42.097-06:00

There's no place like home. Even though our time in Tennessee this Christmas was wonderful, it is so, so good to be home.We were very excited to have our former exchange student from Bolivia, Carla, join us for the holidays this year. She arrived on December 12, and is staying till January. She is delightful.So, we had to rethink our Christmas plans a bit. The past couple of years the five of us

Suzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01498621969191192190noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5561753.post-72500739473533791832009-11-26T16:56:00.003-06:002009-11-26T17:03:47.411-06:00

Now that the dinner is cooked and eaten and the kitchen is (mostly) cleaned up, I thought I'd blog how I'm thankful for family, friends, and of course the God who created those special people and who gives us good gifts so abundantly. As I look forward to my birthday tomorrow, I'm especially thankful for my parents who gave me life. I put the picture here on my Facebook as my profile picture--me

Suzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01498621969191192190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5561753.post-35924668719731670292009-11-22T17:39:00.003-06:002009-11-22T17:54:45.498-06:00

Well, last week we enjoyed the company of my sister Cheri and her grandson Josh. Jon and Kristi, Cheri's son and daughter-in-law, reluctantly left Josh at my house while they traveled to San Diego for a conference.The picture here is one I stole from Cheri's blog of Josh and our dog Raven. One of Joshy's favorite things to do was stand behind Raven and have his face brushed by Raven's wagging

Suzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01498621969191192190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5561753.post-19027005776697171792009-10-28T20:04:00.002-06:002009-10-28T20:07:46.248-06:00

Well, tomorrow is my last day teaching Introduction to Liberal Arts till next year. And what am I doing? Blogging, facebooking, surfing, looking for an episode to Monk in which Tivo failed to record the last 15 minutes (no luck finding it)--when I should be grading and preparing.But I really am pretty prepared. We are just going to review what they've learned, answer questions about students

Suzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01498621969191192190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5561753.post-30203712666500945742009-10-24T15:16:00.002-06:002009-10-24T15:31:35.098-06:00

Well, the end of October is already approaching. Summer is definitely over, and fall's been pretty busy. We had snow on October 10--way too early, especially after being spoiled by a beautiful September with mild temperatures. Today's been pretty nice--sunny this morning, but getting more cloudy this aftenoon. The leaves were still green at the Oct. 10 snowfall, but now the trees are past peak

Suzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01498621969191192190noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5561753.post-2146782337125540352009-10-03T12:42:00.004-06:002009-10-03T13:05:42.529-06:00

Picture of Tim and his old high school buddy, John. Unfortunately, John's mom passed away recently and he was in town for the memorial service a couple weeks ago. Tim and John look more like brothers than friends, don't they? I had to snap this fuzzy picture of them from Tim's cell phone. Well, it's been way too long since I've blogged. Been really busy with work and school. I began my teaching

Suzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01498621969191192190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5561753.post-89802538201921695602009-08-26T07:35:00.002-06:002009-08-26T07:38:58.229-06:00

I had to post today to wish my sweetie a very happy 51st birthday. It's always nice when he "catches" up to me for three months.Hope your day is fantastic, Tim!Love you!Till next time,Suzi

Suzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01498621969191192190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5561753.post-19421148862940817052009-08-15T07:44:00.002-06:002009-08-15T08:11:37.581-06:00

Wow, lots of things are happening--so I thought I should update my blog (finally)--if I have any readers left!Mark has been on a bike trip from Minneapolis to Yellowstone. He and his two buddies have had adventures that I can't wait to hear about in person. They've been gone for almost five weeks, and about two weeks ago decided they were going to return home via Amtrak. So, tomorrow they will

Suzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01498621969191192190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5561753.post-53573641740596062552009-07-05T15:32:00.002-06:002009-07-05T15:38:56.370-06:00

Well, I got back home around 6 pm last night and went out to dinner at Applebee's with Christina and her friend Pete. Christina and her boyfriend, Travis, cleaned the laundry room and kitchen while we were gone--practically spotless! What a nice welcome home!I went to the grocery store after supper and got home around 10 pm. Finally got to bed around 11:30, watching a show on Reagan instead of "

Suzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01498621969191192190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5561753.post-91034230278664684112009-07-03T20:14:00.002-06:002009-07-03T20:22:07.257-06:00

Well, I've had fun here in Tennessee, especially seeing my dad come through his colon surgery with great success, but tomorrow I'll be winging my way back home to Minneapolis.Dad is doing great--he's been walking a bit better today and eating normally. He had a good night's sleep, although he woke up early, he was able to go back to sleep for another hour or two.My sister Cheri and I drove to the

Suzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01498621969191192190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5561753.post-32022237668798745022009-07-01T20:03:00.002-06:002009-07-01T20:10:18.269-06:00

Well, my dad had a colonoscopy last week and a large polyp was discovered. Turns out it was benign, but they wanted to remove it. Tim and I drove down to my folks here in Tennessee this past weekend. Dad had surgery on Monday but is still in the hospital, though he is doing well. When he eats more solid food he should be able to come home.Tim left yesterday to drive to Cornerstone. He is going

Suzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01498621969191192190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5561753.post-54764065840077674432009-06-13T11:07:00.002-06:002009-06-13T11:22:19.802-06:00

I think I may have discovered garments that stay on Raven to protect his wound: aprons (the long kind with a panel above the "waist"). I thread the top string/ribbon through his e-collar loops (which his collar is also looped through) and then fasten a velcro strap and also tie with the "waist" ties around his middle. I also discovered it's harder for him to wriggle out of a t-shirt if I put his

Suzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01498621969191192190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5561753.post-17833174239867085132009-06-09T19:43:00.002-06:002009-06-09T19:50:14.727-06:00

Well, I think I'm finished with my course now. I've made what I think were the suggested changes, so we'll see! Our deadline is Friday at 8 am, so next week some time I should know for sure.Meanwhile, Raven's taken a bit of a set-back. His wound opened up a bit, so we have to lightly spray above the area with water for about ten minutes and then put some salve on it. He's been wearing boxer

Suzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01498621969191192190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5561753.post-91614078862208470042009-06-06T18:35:00.002-06:002009-06-06T19:09:27.421-06:00

My professor just emailed our class and said that he has done a preliminary review of our course, and we have till 8 am Friday, June 12 to make changes.So, I guess I'm not done with my online class after all. I'm hoping to make the bulk of the changes tonight. I was doing final updates on Monday evening when I "took a break" to walk Raven with the resulting dog attack.So, back to work. No dog

Suzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01498621969191192190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5561753.post-66302822631860869042009-06-06T07:29:00.002-06:002009-06-06T07:39:42.604-06:00

Well, I have now completed my classes for my Post-Secondary Teaching Certificate--in the fall I will have an internship and "integrative seminar." I'm also teaching Introduction to Liberal Arts again in the fall, so hopefully I can handle all of it!I was putting some finishing touches on the online class I was creating for the "Effective Teaching Online" class I just finished when I decided to

Suzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01498621969191192190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5561753.post-8455814095018562142009-05-17T23:33:00.002-06:002009-05-17T23:34:09.620-06:00

Check out this video!You can first see me at just a little after the two-minute mark.This is where I work! What fun!Till next time,Suzi

Suzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01498621969191192190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5561753.post-18952341568390610082009-05-07T21:57:00.001-06:002009-05-07T21:58:19.718-06:00

Tim blogged again--after one year! See him at this link!Till next time,Suzi

Suzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01498621969191192190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5561753.post-8217846606138094892009-05-07T08:20:00.002-06:002009-05-07T08:25:18.294-06:00

It's been a great 26 years--here's to at least 26 more!Love,Suzi

Suzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01498621969191192190noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5561753.post-88103022937962926682009-05-01T21:50:00.005-06:002009-05-01T22:01:46.998-06:00

All right, it's been too long since I've blogged! Sorry about that!I've been wanting to post some pictures of our son Mark's house. Tim, Mark and others have been working very hard on remodeling. The latest buffing and coating the hardwood floors. Check it out!I've been on the computer way a lot working on my online writing class. Hopefully I can apply some of what I'm learning to this blog!Till

Suzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01498621969191192190noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5561753.post-64233338532701068582009-04-14T21:11:00.003-06:002009-04-14T21:31:29.150-06:00

You've got to check out this link.Till next time,Suzi

Suzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01498621969191192190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5561753.post-53200394355866792912009-04-11T09:54:00.003-06:002009-04-11T10:00:55.895-06:00

There were signs of spring as Raven and I took our morning walk today.It felt good to sleep in a bit after several Saturdays in a row of classes all day, beginning at 8:30 am. So, the sun was getting high in the sky by the time we made our rounds.A man in his front yard was raking leaves.The sidewalks are free of ice and snow, revealing where repair folks had blacktopped over precarious holes in

Suzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01498621969191192190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5561753.post-82387324886946709592009-04-10T08:40:00.002-06:002009-04-10T08:59:28.124-06:00

Friday, the end of the work week, a day off, a chance to relax--today is all of these things.It is also a day I need to be working on a paper that is due Monday.My paper is for my communication class, and I'm analyzing a dialogue in the movie "The Namesake." The father is explaining to his son the significance of his name, Gogol, which the son has disgarded for "Nicolai" or "Nick." Nicolai was

Suzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01498621969191192190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5561753.post-78805035066721627322009-04-03T18:42:00.001-06:002009-04-03T18:50:25.150-06:00

Well, it's been awhile since I've posted. Tomorrow is the last session in my second class. I've had The Teaching Craft, and now I have Advanced Interpersonal Communication. I have to analyze a dialogue in a movie between two people, using the communication methods we've studied. (This is a 12-20 page paper.) I've chosen "The Namesake" and the dialogue between father and son when the father

Suzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01498621969191192190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5561753.post-31631148798760967652009-03-18T12:15:00.002-06:002009-03-18T12:18:41.965-06:00

Thank you so much for your prayers for my sister-in-law Cheryl. Here's an excerpt from my dad's email about her thyroid cancer surgery:Well, it is over. Talked to Roger (my brother) this morning and the surgery lasted five and one half hours. It was originally thought it would take 3 to 4 hours. Yesterday after Cheryl woke up, she could only whisper. This morning her voice is fine. The surgeon

Suzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01498621969191192190noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5561753.post-17464055382611848282009-03-17T17:51:00.000-06:002009-03-17T17:52:13.733-06:00

Cheryl's in recovery now--seems all went well; she is sleeping. Thanks again for prayers!Till next time,Suzi

Suzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01498621969191192190noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5561753.post-71048384084611591022009-03-17T12:04:00.001-06:002009-03-17T12:05:26.525-06:00

1 pm CDT today: Cheryl's thyroid surgery is going well. Doctors are taking it slow and steady.More news later--thank you so much for your prayers!Till next time,Suzi

Suzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01498621969191192190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5561753.post-78429881234971017382009-03-15T22:56:00.003-06:002009-03-15T22:58:16.547-06:00

My brother called on Friday with news that his sweet wife, Cheryl was just diagnosed with thyroid cancer. She is having surgery on Tuesday, March 17.Please pray for a good outcome and quick recovery. This is tricky surgery, but the surgeon is skilled. We are praying for God to guide his hands.Thank you for remembering Roger and Cheryl and their three children.Till next time,Suzi

Suzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01498621969191192190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5561753.post-1869194153609462352009-03-13T21:33:00.002-06:002009-03-13T21:37:27.231-06:00

My sister Cheri was here briefly, and we had a nice, but too short visit. Her plane came in 30 minutes, so, although I was watching the progress from my computer at work, I didn't get away from my desk until the NWA website read "plane landed but not at gate." We went to Youthworks to meet the leader of the group my nephew traveled with to Florida on a missions trip. Then we went to Whole Foods

Suzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01498621969191192190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5561753.post-3258906830948786402009-02-22T17:04:00.002-06:002009-02-22T17:09:09.049-06:00

Well, the conference "Imagining the Future: The Reconciled Community" is over and it went well. We are pleased with the response and exhausted too. The many presenters did an excellent job and the attendees were enthusiastic.I had to miss quite a bit of it on Saturday since my class met at the same time. I caught a bit during lunch and at the end of the day, and came home pretty wiped out.Next

Suzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01498621969191192190noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5561753.post-34151421165666049022009-02-18T19:21:00.003-06:002009-02-18T19:24:12.678-06:00

Well, I'm really enjoying my class "The Teaching Craft." It is every Saturday from 8:30-4:30. Got lots of reading for the class, and a big project at the end (it's only a four-week class). So, with working full-time, I'm finding what being an Adult Learner is all about.Exhausting. But exhilarating. The Anthro/Soc department is also sponsoring a big reconciliation conference on campus this coming

Suzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01498621969191192190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5561753.post-65355137197521686802009-02-06T17:41:00.003-06:002009-02-06T17:45:26.223-06:00

Well, I survived the day of preparation and the procedure! No polyps, so I should be good for several years now (before another exam)!The Day of Preparation wasn't very pleasant but it's over now. The doctor and assistant were both very kind, and I was so sedated I didn't even really know what was going on and was very surprised when they said they were already finished.The nurse watching me

Suzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01498621969191192190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5561753.post-52232497611943976222009-02-05T14:08:00.002-06:002009-02-05T14:15:15.837-06:00

Today is My Day of Preparation. For Tomorrow, I am undergoing a procedure. An over-50 type medical procedure. The first part of it sounds like the name of a previous secretary of state whose last name was Powell. The second part of it is "oscopy."So, today is The Day of Preparation. I drink a gallon of this wretched liquid, and then drink more stuff. I've already taken two pills and waiting to

Suzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01498621969191192190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5561753.post-3571615693688621202009-01-27T20:17:00.002-06:002009-01-27T20:27:08.166-06:00

I'm now registered for The Post-Secondary Teaching Certificate program at Bethel University Graduate School. I'm signed up for my first class, The Teaching Craft. I just printed out the 10-page syllabus for this five-week class (meeting 8:30-4:30 on Saturdays). The class is pre-loaded, meaning I need to complete reading assignments by the first day of class (Feb. 6). Four chapters in one book,

Suzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01498621969191192190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5561753.post-64113600753157649862009-01-25T17:37:00.004-06:002009-01-25T17:57:41.390-06:00

This weekend was weird as far as sleep patterns go. I guess I can't handle caffeine after 6 pm in the evening. I had two Diet Cokes Friday night, and when I woke up at 2 am Saturday morning, I was unable to get back to sleep. Tim and I had started to watch Ghandi Friday night (on our free movie selection at home), but were too tired (at least Tim was) to finish it (it is a three hour+ movie after

Suzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01498621969191192190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5561753.post-65794948176359161782009-01-19T10:37:00.003-06:002009-01-19T10:48:19.744-06:00

Well, it's been nice to have a little break after jumping back into things at work after the Christmas and New Year holiday. Last night Tim and I were going to watch "Mean Girls" on the DVD player, but I had already started "Out of Africa" and was sort of waiting for Tim to let me know the other movie started. Before I knew it, he came out and said, "This is still on?" and that he had finished

Suzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01498621969191192190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5561753.post-8884450092707601492009-01-02T15:40:00.005-06:002009-01-02T15:47:10.393-06:00

Front: brother Roger.Second row (L to R) sister Cheri, Aunt Norma, Mom, me, Tim,Dad in the backMy kids with their Wells cousins: (L to R) Daniel, Ethan, Derek, Christina, Emily, Luke, and Mark in front. Missing are Daniel's brothers Jon and Nathan and sister Lori's son Richard.I stole these from my sister Cheri's Facebook. Hope you enjoy! (And I hope to post ones that Tim took soon!)Till next

Suzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01498621969191192190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5561753.post-65535961271623779282009-01-02T11:38:00.004-06:002009-01-02T12:00:12.238-06:00

Well, today is my last day of vacation (not counting the weekend). I'm planning to clean, take down the tree, and get some more relaxing in. Tomorrow we're having a Nelson family party to celebrate Christina's birthday. I'm missing KimmeeSue (pictured here) but very glad to be reunited with our Raven (pictured with me).Well, I suppose I should try to get a few things done around here. Hope you

Suzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01498621969191192190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5561753.post-56894912537121015972009-01-01T19:32:00.002-06:002009-01-01T19:34:02.366-06:00

Happy new year Aunt Norma! It was great to see you at Christmas!

Suzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01498621969191192190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5561753.post-92006738185333206742009-01-01T11:32:00.005-06:002009-01-02T11:35:21.974-06:00

I had so much fun with my family this past week. Below is a picture of me with my Mom and Dad before we hit the road. Mom said, "Be sure to take candy canes off tree!" So I have five (for each member of my family) clutched in my fist.Dad took us on a wild ride on Monday on the edge of the Smoky Mountains to the Dragon's Tail: 318 curves in 11 miles. I was riding in the lead car with my parents

Suzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01498621969191192190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5561753.post-52810183270399714222008-12-31T07:29:00.002-06:002008-12-31T07:30:55.739-06:00

We got home from our fun trip to Tennessee at 7:30 central time this morning. More later. It was great. I am exhausted after spending 20 hours in the car (mostly overnight). Thankful for fairly good roads, drivers that were mostly alert and to be back in my warm house.Happy new year!Till next time,Suzi

Suzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01498621969191192190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5561753.post-71060702161958899152008-12-23T21:00:00.002-06:002008-12-23T21:14:56.327-06:00

Hurray! I am finished with work till JANUARY 5!!!Now, I love my job, but it is so great not to have to get up and go out in this cold (unless I want to) and snow. Tomorrow I'll cook and clean and do a little wrapping. In the evening we'll go to Tim's brother's for Christmas Eve dinner and then to church for the 11 pm service. Christmas morning will be laid back (or else packing) and we'll get

Suzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01498621969191192190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5561753.post-3623946404987015442008-12-07T00:43:00.002-06:002008-12-07T09:53:03.802-06:00

Posing on a Saturday night while Tim and Raven sleep.Tim's cousin Terry and me before Terry installed our water softener.Luke with his mom (scary!)Here's a better one of Luke and me!

Suzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01498621969191192190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5561753.post-84028390730355240182008-11-29T15:55:00.001-06:002008-11-29T15:58:16.008-06:00

I took this picture with my new Mac. Like the backdrop? 

Suzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01498621969191192190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5561753.post-1672229452428876342008-11-28T10:13:00.005-06:002008-11-28T19:27:03.078-06:00

Whoa--it's been awhile since I've posted! But today ("black Friday") I have the day off and I'm not much of a shopper (I hate crowds), so I'll take time to blog.Yesterday was my birthday, and Tim gave me a new Mac desktop--I think it's just like my sister Cheri's! Woo hoo! I'm lovin' it. I've applied for the Post Secondary teaching certificate program at Bethel, so if I'm accepted, I'll start

Suzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01498621969191192190noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5561753.post-27122312940055545042008-11-06T07:49:00.002-06:002008-11-06T07:56:56.755-06:00

My mom had knee replacement surgery on Monday. Today is Thursday, and it looks like she's got the green light to come home today.Please pray for my dad and sister (and Mom, of course) as she recuperates, getting around at first with the aid of a walker and loved ones. Pray that KimmeeSue (the family dog star) will adjust and not jump around Mom. Pray that she (KS) will be a comfort and help with

Suzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01498621969191192190noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5561753.post-23489690896540616782008-10-24T17:52:00.001-06:002008-10-24T17:54:29.518-06:00

My friend Rick is blogging again--I'll have to update the side bar here. He's at http://crookedmaple.blogspot.com/He actually lives here in the Twin Cities, so maybe we can finally get together! He's an old family friend back from my youth in Chicago.Welcome back to Blogville Rick! Welcome to Minnesota!Till next time,Suzi

Suzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01498621969191192190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5561753.post-62774372229608234012008-10-18T18:32:00.002-06:002008-10-18T18:42:30.622-06:00

I am SOOOO excited! I have been trying to find my best friend from high school, Sandy, for over 10 years now. One sad year I received the Christmas card I sent her back in the mail with no forwarding address. After looking on classmates.com, searching on switchboard.com and other places, I had almost given up hope. Then I found a few long lost friends from high school on Facebook. And today, in

Suzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01498621969191192190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5561753.post-51525468531815428582008-10-14T20:11:00.002-06:002008-10-14T20:19:16.535-06:00

Well, I've been sick for about a week and a half now. Last week I had no voice at all. Friday I stayed home from work and thought if I rested the whole weekend, I'd be good as new on Monday. Today is Tuesday, and my voice is still rough and my cough still is not quitting.But I am seeing improvement. Fortunately, I only teach twice a week, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Last Tuesday we had a guest

Suzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01498621969191192190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5561753.post-13719624516679889732008-10-04T09:05:00.002-06:002008-10-04T09:12:58.024-06:00

Well, October is here, and just as the evening frost is giving some relief from his allergies, I've come down with a cold and sore throat. I've been gargling salt water and mouth wash, sucking on lozenges, drinking lots of fluids. Hopefully it will be better soon!Today Raven and I encountered a stray dog--or at least a dog without an owner. It's hard for me to do anything when I see a dog except

Suzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01498621969191192190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5561753.post-65584980949902171172008-09-23T16:33:00.003-06:002008-09-23T16:42:58.274-06:00

Wow, I guess it's been awhile since I've blogged. Lots has happened.I've registered over 100 students at the seminary.I have now taught eight sessions of Introduction to Liberal Arts, and as far as I know, no one has fallen asleep yet!We are planning a weekend trip to Lake Beauty with our church, Solomon's Porch. We went last year and had a blast--horse back riding, good food, rest, playing Mafia

Suzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01498621969191192190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5561753.post-89443026230323469442008-09-13T09:03:00.002-06:002008-09-13T09:16:46.062-06:00

Well, the weekend is here! It's been a long, busy week, so I'm glad for a chance to sit down, catch my breath, and prepare for next week!After registering dozens of students for the seminary SemPM program, I found that we'll have to re-register most of them due to classes changing (we have record enrollment and have to shuffle things around to accommodate everyone). So, new classes are being

Suzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01498621969191192190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5561753.post-91380294248795767752008-08-31T15:50:00.002-06:002008-08-31T16:04:18.933-06:00

Tim and I went to the State Fair today: "The Great Minnesota Get-Together." We took this picture with his camera phone while he enjoyed some pie and coffee at the Hamline Church restaurant (I had a Diet Coke and a pretzel from a vendor that I smuggled in).We made lots of purchases--so many that we weren't sure they would fit in Tim's scooter for the ride home (it only cost $4 to park with a

Suzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01498621969191192190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5561753.post-56580223523778514222008-08-30T11:13:00.002-06:002008-08-30T11:29:04.159-06:00

I am now a college instructor! I am noted as full-time staff with faculty status (at least I think that's how I'm noted...). I can teach, give assignments, grade and have a TA (teaching assistant).The first class was really fun for me. I think the students are still a bit overwhelmed by everything, but I hope they enjoyed class too. The hour time slot went by very quickly. I'll have to be careful

Suzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01498621969191192190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5561753.post-53440676126932960642008-08-27T17:13:00.003-06:002008-08-27T17:19:55.957-06:00

Happy birthday (one day late) to my wonderful husband Tim!We both worked yesterday, but I had a roast in the crockpot and bread in the breadmaker. Mark was the only one who could join us for dinner (at first), but it was nice--corn on the cob too. Then Tim's Moldovan friends came over with their two children and brought us a salad, lots of home-grown veggies, breads and candies. By the time they

Suzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01498621969191192190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5561753.post-22256522427202993872008-08-24T09:59:00.002-06:002008-08-24T10:01:53.945-06:00

Just a quick note to say that work responsibilities continue, but should lessen considerable in the next couple of days. I'm having Tim's family over for brunch today at 1 pm, so that is a nice change of pace, and forcing me to get the house in some kind of order.Freshmen arrive on campus later this week--should be fun to see them! So far football players and other fall sports participants are

Suzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01498621969191192190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5561753.post-63627394977388703832008-08-19T19:56:00.002-06:002008-08-19T20:01:46.167-06:00

Well, last Wednesday evening I got an email asking if I could lend some administrative assistance for the class I'll be teaching in a couple of weeks. Turns out Academic Affairs is short-handed right now, and they offered me overtime. So, I accepted! I worked quite a bit over the weekend and this week I'm working long hours as well. The bulk of it should be done by Monday, when we have our

Suzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01498621969191192190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5561753.post-79232885661300899392008-08-12T06:04:00.002-06:002008-08-12T06:07:36.966-06:00

Well, my flight was delayed in Chicago for over two hours, because the plane we were to take from Chicago to Minneapolis had weather issues in Newark or somewhere out there on the east coast. So even though things were clear from Nashville to Mpls, I didn't get in till about midnight last night, and to bed after 1 (there was no milk in the house so we had to make a run on the way home, and found

Suzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01498621969191192190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5561753.post-28819720761784825012008-08-10T19:42:00.002-06:002008-08-10T19:50:19.862-06:00

Well, it's Sunday evening and I've had a great time with my Tennessee family. I can' believe I'm going back to Minnesota tomorrow already!This morning Cheri & I went to Sunday school and church with Mom and Dad, then out to lunch at the Patio (where leftovers conveniently serve as the next meal). Then while Mom and Dad took a little nap, Cheri and I drove to some beautiful falls nearby and hiked

Suzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01498621969191192190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5561753.post-41529034878534797202008-08-09T18:54:00.001-06:002008-08-09T19:00:29.132-06:00

Here I am at my dad's laptop using dial-up internet in Madisonville, TN. But I couldn't be happier! Mom and Dad had their 55th anniversary today, and we celebrated it with my brother and his daughter, my sister and her husband, their oldest son and his girlfriend. I surprised Mom (Dad had figured things out), and it was great to see her face when I walked in the door.I'll be here till Monday when

Suzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01498621969191192190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5561753.post-41108523922506286802008-08-08T12:50:00.002-06:002008-08-08T12:53:47.279-06:00

Well, after a summer of searching, Christina has now landed two part-time jobs--one as an office assistant at Brunswick Bowling, the other at Caribou Coffee!Hopefully she can juggle her hours without too much trouble.Meanwhile, I'm preparing for my 8-week teaching job--I've received class materials and books. I've taken the StrengthsFinders test. My highest ranking category was Positivity.I'm

Suzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01498621969191192190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5561753.post-80569045240087171652008-07-28T18:57:00.002-06:002008-07-28T19:03:37.318-06:00

Well, Zeus ran away AGAIN today, but this time he came right back. We had two workers at Mark's house. Zeus is feeling so at home that he started chewing Mark's shoes, his cup, his blanket. Okay, Zeus, time to move to the back porch.The only problem with the back porch is that it leads to the back yard, which is not a problem if THE GATE IS SHUT AND LATCHED.Zeus, being the free spirit that he is,

Suzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01498621969191192190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5561753.post-79905111997636522202008-07-26T06:56:00.001-06:002008-07-26T06:58:27.809-06:00

Home and happy.

Suzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01498621969191192190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5561753.post-42514559658285931142008-07-25T19:32:00.004-06:002008-07-26T07:14:43.750-06:00

Here is a picture of Zeus, on Mark's upper porch. Isn't he sweet? When I can get Tim to email me more photos, I'll post more.(Don't worry Raven, you're still my first doggy love!)Till next time,Suzi

Suzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01498621969191192190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5561753.post-27328434791646102782008-07-24T20:13:00.002-06:002008-07-24T20:24:48.622-06:00

Well, July is now closing down, and my sister informed me I need to blog again. So here goes.I'm still waiting for my husband to email me pictures of Zeus. They're on his laptop, and I can't figure out how to access them so I can show the new dog to the world. Have patience, I hope to soon.Lately Tim and I have been coming home from work, having dinner, and crashing soon after. He's been working

Suzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01498621969191192190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5561753.post-53281900200236263022008-07-16T14:54:00.002-06:002008-07-16T14:59:01.766-06:00

Thank you all for praying! I had canvassed the neighborhood last night and talked to some kids about our dog. This morning I drove by a pet hospital in the neighborhood and called them with a description of the dog.Well, some kids FOUND HIM and took him to the Pet Hospital. I had given them Mark's phone number, so they called him with the GOOD NEWS!I'll have to post pictures soon.We are VERY

Suzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01498621969191192190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5561753.post-34647315136106523672008-07-16T08:10:00.003-06:002008-07-16T08:13:40.753-06:00

A short blog today--we are in the process of moving our son Mark to his north Minneapolis home--one that Tim just purchased for a really good price. We just got him a new dog, Zeus--a hound German shepherd mix. Well, a worker who was coming to the house didn't know we had a new dog and left the gate open, and Zeus is now AWOL.Please pray for his safe return. He went missing yesterday morning (

Suzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01498621969191192190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5561753.post-33797542265191715362008-07-12T08:52:00.003-06:002008-07-12T09:02:40.233-06:00

Wow, the summer is really flying by! This is Whiz Bang weekend in Robbinsdale, our fair town. Last night Luke's band played a few numbers at the local stage, under the town water tower, just about an hour or so before the Minnesota skies unleashed a strong storm. By that time I was safe in my friend Kimberly's basement, watching a movie with our bookclub (Memory Keeper's Daughter--a book we read

Suzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01498621969191192190noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5561753.post-84693613504457223262008-07-06T20:20:00.002-06:002008-07-06T20:36:50.917-06:00

Well, we're back from the 25th anniversary of Cornerstone! Tim went to some great seminars (I joined him for Miroslav Volf) and we all went to some wonderful concerts. All stages were closed on Friday night for the 25th anniversary special from the main stage. Candles and communion elements were passed out and we worshiped as Charlie Peacock led us in participating in the Lord's Supper. Several

Suzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01498621969191192190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5561753.post-21418350011786683142008-07-01T08:26:00.002-06:002008-07-01T08:29:04.212-06:00

After months of debating, we've finally decided we are going! Tim, Christina, her friend Travis and I are busy cleaning and packing, and yes, we're taking the trailer! I just talked to my brother Roger who is about 5 hours from C-stone.Isn't last minute planning fun! It will be good to get away. Luke and Mark will be here working, so we'll really miss them (especially their help driving and

Suzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01498621969191192190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5561753.post-4509703587217571662008-06-27T17:13:00.002-06:002008-06-27T17:17:32.968-06:00

I got a phone message at home the other day.It was from an associate dean at Bethel, confirming that I was accepted to teach Introduction to Liberal Arts in the fall!I'll have about 15 freshmen and/or transfers, and will have a syllabus to study and add to. There will be training in late August and on Labor Day.This is an eight-week course, taught by mostly faculty but some staff at Bethel.I'm

Suzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01498621969191192190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5561753.post-18925555168079996212008-06-22T21:26:00.002-06:002008-06-22T21:53:07.673-06:00

It's been a busy couple of weeks, but we made it!We had a beautiful day for Christina's party. The day before was warm and humid, so we turned on the air conditioning, which takes at least three days of straight running before it really begins to cool the house done. We've tried everything, but for some reason our house likes to be warm.Anyway, Friday evening we opened all the windows and have

Suzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01498621969191192190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5561753.post-18542590644013126882008-06-16T21:33:00.003-06:002008-06-16T21:34:27.978-06:00

We are busy getting ready for Christina's grad party--in only five days! Ordering food, doing lawn work, cleaning, painting, decorating, etc. etc.Not much time to blog! Come over if you can--Saturday 4-6 at our house!Till next time,Suzi

Suzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01498621969191192190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5561753.post-6868299824213896552008-06-05T18:17:00.003-06:002008-06-05T18:22:33.452-06:00

She's done! Today was Christina's last day of school. Tomorrow our baby will graduate from high school.It's been a long road--raising three kids, having five exchange students, and holding open houses for almost all of them. This year wasn't easy, and there were times when I thought none of us would make it to this point, but Christina is finishing strong.We're proud of her.Look out world, here

Suzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01498621969191192190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5561753.post-67968426465824254812008-06-01T10:39:00.003-06:002008-06-02T21:10:28.148-06:00

Well, I just came in from mowing the lawn. I tried to do it between church services at the church in our back yard, since we attend church on Sunday evenings. It's already warm, so I'm going to jump in the shower after this post.Yesterday was graduation at Bethel Seminary. I worked most of the day, collecting caps and gowns and making sure the graduates had their tassels before the ceremony. A

Suzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01498621969191192190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5561753.post-89107635214611090892008-05-26T16:45:00.003-06:002008-05-26T16:55:49.185-06:00

It's been a good weekend. After two days of mostly rest and some work, we did some organizing as Christina's open house is less than four weeks away! It's hard to get motivated to do stuff around the house when you come home tired from work and just want to kick back and play some Scrabulous on Facebook. I just beat Tim at a game, so it's really a cause to celebrate.There was a bad storm in our

Suzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01498621969191192190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5561753.post-21997964935722228102008-05-20T17:09:00.002-06:002008-05-20T17:23:54.210-06:00

Wow, I guess it's been awhile since I blogged! Lots has happened both good and bad.I'll start with the bad so I can end with the good. Christina lost her job--I think due to some misunderstandings, but she is now looking somewhat diligently for another. It's tough--she's competing with lots of students looking for summer work.A student at Bethel was killed in an accident over the past weekend.

Suzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01498621969191192190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5561753.post-49401362510390959662008-05-09T20:08:00.004-06:002008-05-09T20:28:48.479-06:00

Today is my Mom's birthday. It is a special birthday--she is my age plus half my age. That's all I'm gonna say.Here she is with my sister Cheri, who has now joined her permanently in Tennessee. I stole this picture from Cheri's blog. Aren't they cute together?Wish I could be down there with you too, Mom! Have a happy happy day!Till next time,Suzi

Suzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01498621969191192190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5561753.post-22193130295471221082008-05-08T18:50:00.002-06:002008-05-08T18:59:17.985-06:00

At the church Tim and I often attend, the Powers That Be (actually the art community of the church) decided that instead of a photo directory of the church family, they would do Porchtraits (the church's name is Solomon's Porch). So, I signed up.Above is the result. Kinda cool, huh? It's on a wall of about a dozen other porchtraits--some are also oil paintings, others are photographs. I can't

Suzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01498621969191192190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5561753.post-84348752379617431282008-05-07T08:04:00.004-06:002008-05-07T08:15:28.640-06:00

I think I post this picture every year, but it's hard to find a better one! Today Tim and I have been married 25 years--yes, it's our silver anniversary! I thought that was just an anniversary for "old" folks! Hard to believe I've been married half my life, but it's also hard to remember Life Before Tim.He has enriched my life so much, and I don't know what I'd do without him. I appreciate his

Suzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01498621969191192190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5561753.post-78727388696559925312008-04-29T22:20:00.004-06:002008-04-29T22:22:35.350-06:00

Here is my grand-nephew Joshua Robert. Isn't he sweet!!Till next time,Suzi

Suzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01498621969191192190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5561753.post-5931713432930849802008-04-29T10:38:00.004-06:002008-04-29T10:40:39.420-06:00

I am now a proud great-aunt! Joshua Robert was born to my sister's son and daughter-in-law this morning!He is 8 pounds, 4 oz and adorable--I have a cell phone picture that I'll try to figure out how to post.Till next time,Suzi

Suzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01498621969191192190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5561753.post-40421441449643611342008-04-28T20:27:00.001-06:002008-04-28T20:28:33.441-06:00

My sister is about to be a grandma! She arrived yesterday at her son and daughter-in-law's home. They found out today that the baby is breech, so a c-section is scheduled for tomorrow. Please pray for everyone.Thanks!Till next time,Suzi

Suzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01498621969191192190noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5561753.post-69478975483519272142008-04-26T17:40:00.003-06:002008-04-26T17:43:38.693-06:00

Here is a photo of me on Friday (yesterday, April 25). The great faculty I work with gave me candy, a pretty plant and a "Super Chick" note pad. Harley (aka Dr. Schreck) rode on his bike through the cold rain to bring this to me on Friday.I am blessed to work with such great fellows.Till next time,Suzi

Suzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01498621969191192190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5561753.post-52909901008157478682008-04-26T08:22:00.002-06:002008-04-26T08:35:07.624-06:00

It's snowing. On April 26. Ay caramba.But, we don't have it too bad. It's barely sticking to the green grass, and not at all on the roads. Up north, they have several inches of snow.And, my sister just called. She is about to be a grandma (hurray!), so she's going to come my way tonight and crash before heading on to greet her new grandson who is laboring to get out of his mom (actually Kristi is

Suzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01498621969191192190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5561753.post-70951519078376115802008-04-21T20:46:00.003-06:002008-04-21T20:50:47.729-06:00

The house is quiet.Our daughter is in Washington, D.C. with the senior and junior class from school.I watched her plane fly across the country on the NWA website. It inched across Michigan, West Virgina, and landed at Reagan.She called tonight and talked to Tim (I was still at work). She said she was sick during take-off and landing, but that the flight was okay. She said it was raining and that

Suzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01498621969191192190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5561753.post-53317085123734842842008-04-12T13:32:00.002-06:002008-04-12T13:42:12.923-06:00

Winter can't figure out it's supposed to be in the southern hemisphere by now. Or at least leaving the north. (I suppose it's only fall in the down-under land). When I walked Raven this morning there was a cold wind blowing, and now there are snow flurries along with the wind.I heard that it might get up to 70 degrees on Tuesday. I hope they're right!It's been a busy, tough week. Stresses of

Suzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01498621969191192190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5561753.post-36209024130343568902008-04-05T14:30:00.002-06:002008-04-05T14:35:30.733-06:00

I just looked at the thermometer and I think we've reached 60 degrees today! A far cry from the 7 inches of snow we got on Monday. I'm lovin' it!Christina is getting better--she still has some back aches and is still on pain meds and medication to clear up the kidney infection. She'll be leaving in two or three weeks with her class for a week-long trip to Washington, D.C. It will be pretty quiet

Suzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01498621969191192190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5561753.post-23840681384453520372008-04-03T07:56:00.002-06:002008-04-03T08:00:37.462-06:00

Christina and I took a midnight visit to ER, and I don't mean Eagle River! She was complaining and crying with back pain and a fever, so I decided this was unusual enough to warrant a visit to the doctor. At midnight even Urgent Care is closed, so off to the hospital we went.We got in right away, thankfully, and it turns out she has a kidney infection. We got pain meds and antibiotics dispensed

Suzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01498621969191192190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5561753.post-26760545781759630512008-03-29T11:49:00.006-06:002008-03-29T12:02:53.207-06:00

We got Christina's senior pictures back.Here are some samples. Our photographer, Sarah, got some great shots and really captured her personality.I saw my first robins in the neighborhood. The snow is mostly gone around here--except in areas where it was mounded up. Maybe spring is finally on the way! Sn*w is forecast for Monday, but temps are starting to climb up near the 50 degree mark.It will

Suzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01498621969191192190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5561753.post-17868531781147402502008-03-27T17:57:00.004-06:002008-03-27T21:16:57.544-06:00

I can hear the tick of the clock in the room. Raven sits quietly and basks (note, not barks) in the lengthening shadows of evening.Tim, who has been very sick this week, is at his mom's doing tax work after doing drywall all day. Luke is on his way to a second interview with UPS. Christina is at work.All week long, I've longed for time like this. But now it seems almost too quiet.I haven't picked

Suzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01498621969191192190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5561753.post-37675998040482962322008-03-25T21:04:00.002-06:002008-03-25T21:07:39.953-06:00

The past few days have been hard.Parenting is hard.But through God's grace, things are looking up.Things looked bleak on Good Friday. Easter held its promise. Now we live in post-resurrection times.It's time to celebrate life. Time to be glad for hardship, for out of hardship springs strength, character, grace, and deeper love.I'm thankful God is a strong pillar when the ground around me seems to

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Tim is in this promotional piece for Cornerstone. Can you find him? Hint, he is seated on the ground, near the center.Shane Claiborne is the speaker. I met him this past week at Bethel. We was wearing the same pants as in this photo, I believe--he makes all his own clothes and lives very simply.Till next time,Suzi

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Today I celebrated non-St. Patrick's day by listening to the Irish songwriting of the movie soundtrack "Once." I did not wear green, but I was still green in my heart. Green with envy of these talented musicians.This day will only come once in my lifetime, the day that is St. Patrick's day but not St. Patrick's day because it is the Monday of Holy Week.I also celebrated by viewing a picture of a

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Beware the Ides of March? Not this year, I guess. St. Patrick's day is moved to today, apparently to avoid conflict with Monday, the second day of Holy Week.I don't think Jesus would mind sharing Holy Week with St. Patrick, who evangelized most of Ireland after living as a slave there and returning as a missionary.But never mind. This hasn't happened since 1940, and won't happen again until 2160.

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Yesterday morning, I received several frantic text messages from my daughter--"I'm sick" "Please pick me up" I have a terrible headache" "People are telling me I look pale..."She has missed a lot of school this year, yet I felt she could make it through this day. I tried to be firm, but supportive. Finally I texted "I'm at work now." The texts ceased.Turns out she had a great day at school after

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Lately I have been dealing with midlife issues. Wondering what to do when I grow up, blahs, struggles with teenager(s), etc. etc.My husband is usually trying to encourage me and pick up the pieces. Today when I got home from work, I was feeling pretty good, and he was low. A perfectionist by his own admission, he was complaining about how he can never get construction jobs finished quite the way

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After Larry Norman died, my friend Curtiss and I have been doing some reminiscing about early days of Christian rock and roll. He's letting me borrow Randy Stonehill's (one of Larry's best friends, especially in the "early days") CDs "Edge of the World." Turns out Tim's got a copy, too. Anyway, here are the lyrics of one of the songs, one that really captured my mood of late:THAT’S THE WAY IT

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