Food

Food

I think about food more than some people and less than others. I mean, I know that I should eat to live and not live to eat.  (The same could be said about the consumption of other things, like wine and coffee).  So, while I really have no problem with not letting food control me, […]

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Jennie/Bonnie

Something I learned a long time ago about my mother’s family…few people had one name. For instance, my great great grandmother was Jennie Kendrick Collins, but the kids called her Bonnie. Turns out she didn’t want to be called “grandmother.” Others–my great aunt: I called her Auntie, her given name was Mary, her siblings called […]

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God Answers

I survived the night to find this devotion in my In Box this morning.  I claimed His word all night…that he is with me, he comforts me, he does not abandon me.  I am so grateful to have such concrete assurance of what I already know.  When you pass through the waters, I will be […]

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The Journey Home

It is grace that pulls out a chair for someone who has no other place to sit, to take a meal, to share fellowship, to feel safe and cared for. This chair is one of several that begs for someone to take a seat and sit a spell. It is in the Cafe’ at The […]

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Watching Birds

Always, I have loved birds. I think they are amazingly beautiful creatures, creations. There is no accident in the way they were created.   The woodpecker in the first picture is different from the one in  the other photos.  This one has no red on his head, while the other does.  I’m sure there is an […]

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Mouse One

I never would have thought a mouse would make me happy, but after two weeks of this craziness, I am beginning to have hope all because of a mouse. Finally, he wasn’t able to eat off of the trap and run–he is stuck. Thank you Sticky Pads.

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Constant

God’s love is constant. I think that’s what amazes me the most. There is never any question as to whether God loves me or not. I am a fortunate child. Do my children feel so fortunate? Do I show them the same grace that my Heavenly Father continues to show me?Each Sunday, I speak to […]

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Are You Out There?

I miss so many of you…off at college, life is busy…it’s just the way life is, isn’t it?  Well, I’m still on my other site, but I still read the Xangas of those who still post.  I’ve been thinking that I could just continue to post a blog on here…maybe not.  It’s just one more […]

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Where Am I?

If you are looking for me, wondering where I’ve been…I’m somewhere else.  I have my very own site!  Please visit me… www.suezquesteen.com  How’s that for easy to remember?

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New Things

Well, It’s obviously been a very busy new year!  Here are some photos of what’s been going on! Courtney got a new car!  A 2003 Trailblazer!  Go Courtney!!! A trip to Starbuck’s showed me that Taylor and Courtney have rather normal feet, while Melissa has a very petite foot. Great shoes, girls! DBS Fashion Show […]

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Thoughts to Encourage

Joy is the will which labors, which overcomes obstacles, which knows triumph.~ William Butler Yeats

Whether you think you can or think you can’t you’re right. - Henry Ford

The best way out is always through. ~ Robert Frost

Real difficulties can be overcome, it is only the imaginary ones that are unconquerable. ~ Theodore N. Vail

Success consists of getting up just one more time than you fall. ~ Oliver Goldsmith

You must be the change you want to see in the world. - Mahatma Gandhi

Nothing helps like a good nap…

Birds are Beautiful

A Dog is Faithful…