Packing up for a 9.5 hour drive to Normal, Illinois, to speak at Hearts at Home. I’m so excited. This is one of the best mom parties of the year. Great speakers. Amazing music. Encouragement. And lots of chocolate!
My good friend and Proverbs 31 Ministries team sister will also be there, which just makes it better.
I don’t normally drive, but I look forward to a time of just hanging out and praying and talking to God about the women I will meet.
The guy I love is climbing on a jet plane the day after I get home. He’s working on addtl. training for his job as a counselor with youth who struggle with addictions. It’s rare that I go very long without seeing him, and I know I’ll miss him like crazy, but I’m excited that he’s doing something he absolutely loves.
When I get home I plan to play in the dirt for three or four days and plant some bulbs. Sometimes we just need to take time to do nothing but enjoy the small things around us. I can’t remember the last time that happened, which can only mean it’s past due.
I hope you will pray with me as I connect with these beautiful moms, and new friends as I talk about the things I love most — faith and family.
Suzie – Thank you so much for sharing your life at Hearts at Home. The things you said in “The Mom I Want to Be” spoke to my heart so dearly. God removed some areas of blindness in my life. I am so grateful. Thank you for commenting on my blog to a few days ago. I’m reading your book now and it is an amazing story.
Thank you for your amazing workshop, Woman Under Construction. I am praying about my passion and trying to live my calling each day. Any tools on how to figure this whole passion thing out?
Suzie – I, too, attended your workshop “The Mom I want to Be”, along with “College Bound”. I’m the one that spoke to you in the hallway alone (while you were waiting by the door). Thank you for your encouraging words and connectivity to the audience. May God continue to bless you & your family. Lanette
Suzie-
You were amazing at H@H, thank you for blessing us with your story. I attended your workshop “The Mom I Want to Be” and have read your book of the same title. I spoke to you at the speaker’s table, and you seemed truly genuine, not wrapped up in your “known-ness” but instead connecting with each person you talked to. Thank you for being real, and giving your amazing story. God bless
Wendy
Will do… It’s a privilege to pray for my sisters in Christ.
I pre-registered for the SheSpeaks conference. I’m going to have to seek financial help to attend. I saved the scholarship info letter to use. How can I use it to help me in this way? I’ve never asked anyone for anything before…I need to learn to ask because I’ve learned it’s ok. I researched airfare to get from Seattle to Charlotte, NC. I found a good fare. I’m not sure it’ll last long. I may lose it before I can purchase it.
Any ideas or thoughts to offer?
Thanks for your encouragement and support along the way Suzie.