Sue Bidstrup / Great Big YES!

Encouraging Women to Live Faithful, Bold, Abundant Lives!

  • The Invisible Brave

    Note the looks on their faces. Somewhere between, “This is Stupid” and “I hate you for moving us.” Emotions run wild. On the first day of school. Wherever you are. Whoever you are. Check out the rooftops below. The newness. The growth. The sun. So much is different and yet…

  • Letter to My Daughter on Her First Day of High School

    This post originally appeared on the blog in 2012 when my oldest daughter started high school. This year my younger daughter starts her freshman year. I’m reposting because  I’d say the same things to her. Of course I would say some different things too.  Because she is different.  And now,…

  • If These Walls Could Talk

    If these walls could talk, what would they say? Would they tell about the love? And the tears? and the growing pains? Did they see when I was unsure and afraid and stepping out the door with trepidation? Could they feel when I returned and sank deep into the comfort…