Cutest kid ever

May 16, 2008 | family, quotes

My daughter’s good friend, LeAnne, has a 2 1/2 year old son named Titus. If there was an award for the cutest kid ever category, I think he would win it. I checked in to LeAnne’s Facebook lately and she had shared some of Titus’ recent sayings. You got to read these. They are priceless.
 

We were sitting on the front porch sharing my ipod.
I asked, “Hey Titus, do you want some ice cream?”
He answered with his eyes closed:
“Just let me listen. I’m enjoying this music”
(John Prine, “Thats The Way The World Goes Round”)

After being asked: “Hey Titus, what do you want to be when you grow up? An architect, engineer…or an artist?” He was building a bridge out of his fort building kit.
He answered: “No…I’m going to help little children cross the street when im a grown-up.” Then finished building his bridge.

He was asked by a friend we had to dinner, “Titus do you work? Do you have a job?” He answered, “My job is to take care of momma.” (more…)

I wish it were my doing, but. . .

May 14, 2008 | family

So, how do you like the new look of the website?

I’m excited about the new direction. I wanted this to be welcoming, and to be a place where I could invite readers to join me to talk about Christ, life, issues, and books.

Speaking of life, this weekend my three children and two of their spouses graduated from college.

Somehow these five graduations–in three cities–in five different facilities–were all at the same time and on the same day. Ayee!

We attended as many ceremonies as we could, but I was torn.

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Article for moms (and dads) wanting to heal the past

May 9, 2008 | articles, family

I hope you’ll check out a great article on cbn.com today. I was interviewed by Belinda Elliot of Christian Broadcasting Network and it ran as a feature on their site.

Here is an excerpt of Be The Mom You Want to Be: (more…)

When Mother’s Day isn’t what it’s cracked up to be

May 7, 2008 | family

My good friend, Allison, shared this on her Boomer Babes Rock blog today:

“I was recently in a meeting with a group of dynamic authors and speakers. One of them asked for feedback on a Mother’s Day message she was giving. She wanted to keep her presentation upbeat and exciting. I could understand that. She was focusing on all the mothers who were going to have a lovely day. Yet, when I asked her the following question, I could immediately see that I threw her a curve ball.

What about the mothers in the audience whose hearts are breaking because they may have lost a child, or their child is in bondage to an addiction, or, like my son, might be in prison?” (more…)

When things don’t go the way we hope

April 22, 2008 | faith, family

My mom is sick. We received the call last Thursday and I rushed to the hospital. (more…)

WRJZ

April 10, 2008 | T. Suzanne Eller, family, media interviews

It was a pleasure to have another early morning radio interview, this time with Bob Bell of Joy 620 WRJZ, Knoxville, Tennessee.

Maybe you are visiting DTB today because you heard something in that interview, and want to know more.

Being a mom is both a wonderful, and yet sometimes challenging role. It’s life changing. It’s beautiful. It’s also demanding, difficult, and overwhelming at times, especially if you are carrying hurt or anger or unhealthy parenting patterns from the past.

What can you do? (more…)

Interview w/author of Broken Heart on Hold

April 8, 2008 | family, interviews

Linda W. Rooks is the author of Broken Heart on Hold, a book for women separated from their husbands. I interviewed Linda and this is what she had to say. . . 

 Suzie: I haven’t seen many Christian books dealing with the issue of separation. What prompted you to write this book?

Linda: This book came from my own experience. My husband and I were separated for three years back in the nineties. It was a heart-wrenching, lonely time. I needed emotional and spiritual support, but didn’t know where to find it. I went to Christian bookstores looking for a devotional book that was gutsy and real enough to help me through this devastating time, but I found nothing that would help. (more…)

Wedding bells

March 12, 2008 | family

My son is getting married this weekend. My guest bedroom is filled with blue tulle, candles, snow-white tablecloths, and programs. All the details are falling place. The weather is beautiful. 72 degrees.

I’ll love the day, but I also love what this means. A new life for Ryan and Kristin.

This is what I hope for them: (more…)