Author Archives: SuAnne
The One House Phone
I came across the picture today just after I had a conversation with a friend about what life was like before cell phones. We ONLY had one phone. One phone in a public area of our house; no privacy, no … Continue reading
People Sometimes Surprise Me
I know that everyone has their own unique journey that has made them who they are today; beginning with their genetic make-up passed on to them from their parents and then every experience good and bad goes into creating who … Continue reading
Called To Serve
Do you wake every morning feeling you were created to do what you are doing? I am blessed to say I do. Serving those who have served our country. Teaching, educating, listening and sometimes just really hearing the heart of … Continue reading
Mwen Pral Tounen
I will return. There are few moments when I wonder if I physically can manage being in Haiti. Moments like when you’re stuck in traffic for hours with air conditioning that stops working so that you need to open the … Continue reading
Still Under the Net
Writing with the glow of this phone tonight. The generator is running powering my fan on the other side of the net so I could turn the light on if I wanted.I’d rather not draw in any more mosquitoes just … Continue reading
Wisconsin to Haiti- TRANSITION
Transition. From electricity without fail(for the most part) to electricity sporadically with the hope that you can have at least a running fan. Transition. From springtime temperatures to a hot and humid heat offering little relief in the shade.(did I … Continue reading
Is Depression Real? PTSD?
Yes! And I am willing to travel into a third world country to teach on mental health, mental illness and offer hope for healing. There is a biological basis for mental illnesses and I began to wonder if this message … Continue reading
Mercy Said No-Thank you Jesus!
These lyrics speak my heart today and Cece Winans sings it better than I ever could! My apologize if you get a few second commercial before she starts singing. 😦 I was just a child, when I felt the … Continue reading
As the Orchid Bloomed
“He’s being cremated, I don’t know if it’s the right decision but it has been decided”, I had never heard these words before, well not for a loved one of mine. Cremated. How do you say good-bye and find closure … Continue reading
“Let Me Lead”
Recently I came across one of my writings from January 1, 2003. The hours prior on Dec 31st of 2002 ended with so many question marks for my future; I so desired to see my children find joy once again, … Continue reading
For Such a Time As This 