Joshua's Confirmation Susan Lawson Saturday, May 31, 2008 Last night we celebrated Joshua's confirmation. Our entire family managed to gather at the same time to witness and celebrate this precious sacra…
Vote Susan Lawson Friday, May 30, 2008 Our second oldest daughter just turned 18 and graduated. I have been reminding her to register to vote and she keeps telling me, "I don't kn…
Just another day on the banks of the Backyard River Susan Lawson Monday, May 26, 2008 Yes, it is Memorial Day and, fortunately for me, my friends have published very thoughtful photos and posts on their blogs. It's late and I have …
Simply... Prom Susan Lawson Tuesday, May 13, 2008 What words can express the feeling of sending a daughter off to her senior prom?
FOR TODAY Tuesday, May 13, 2008... Susan Lawson Tuesday, May 13, 2008 Outside My Window ... the wind is still blowing the trees around and it's getting dark I am thinking ... of all the things I hope to accomplish in t…
Sunflower House Susan Lawson Friday, May 09, 2008 These photos are of our sunflowers from last year's growing season. When (and if) the rain stops we'll be planting our sunflowers for Rachel…
For Robin Susan Lawson Thursday, May 08, 2008 Robin, You asked, who am I ? Here is your answer. You are a precious, beloved daughter of God. Always remember, when God made you He did so with a pur…
Backyard River Susan Lawson Thursday, May 08, 2008 For a moment this morning I thought perhaps I hadn't left Keokuk and I was still overlooking the Mississippi. Then I realized I was really looki…
Over the River and Through the Woods Susan Lawson Thursday, May 08, 2008 To Grandmother's house we go... We made a quick trip to Iowa to see Grandma - both of them actually! I am so proud of myself, I'm actually…
Botanical Garden Visit! Susan Lawson Monday, May 05, 2008 Photos from our trip to the Botanical Gardens. Sadly, I forgot to download my camera so I didn't get many photos. But my friend did!! Thanks B…
Daybook: In the Quiet Before the Sun Giving thanks – For a quiet house in the early morning, even when sleep didn’t come easy. For this season of growth, bo… Keep reading
Reverse Engineering the Good Life: Taking Back the Table When the year began, I made a quiet promise to myself: to be a better steward of what we have. To use it up, wear it ou… Keep reading
The Next Right Thing I like a good plan. A list, a schedule, a sense of control over the day ahead. It makes me feel steady—like I’m steerin… Keep reading
A Gentle Reset Sometimes what we need isn’t a complete overhaul. Not a color-coded system or a bullet-point life plan. Just a quiet pa… Keep reading