• A Mother’s Prayer

      She woke up today with a heavy heart. Anxiety pierced her chest. Slushing through the breakfast routine she wondered why. Fell asleep reading a book about minors being stolen and trafficked. Could wreak havoc on even the most hopeful mind. Studying, learning, praying, demanding some sort of safe haven for these sweet souls bought

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  • It’s a “get to”

    I posted this picture on Instagram (@suebidstrup) and Facebook (Great Big YES) yesterday. If you are not following, please do! It’s fun! I have been thinking about this picture and how awesome it is that this person is out there trusting, letting the wind carry him. We don’t have to kite surf.  I’ve never done it. But

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  • Who me? A straggler?

    Our verse today in Holy Yoga was from 1 Thessalonians 5 in the Message:  “Gently encourage the stragglers, and reach out for the exhausted, pulling them to their feet.  Be patient with each person, attentive to individual needs.” When I read the Bible, especially if I’m focusing on a short passage, I like to pick

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  • Here We Go Again

    Last year I wrote a post on the first day of high school for my daughter.  We survived the first year. So of course there are new things I hope for her and for my other kids which we can get to later.  Today, I’m posting the letter again in case you missed it or

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