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Suzie Says: When You Fear the Holiday Blues {{GIVEAWAY}}

Jeannine* dreads the upcoming holidays. Her mother-in-law will politely backhand her with remarks that make her feel "less than". Her husband feels caught in the middle. The remarks aren't overt, so if Jeannine calls her out on them she looks like the bad guy, the one who is ruining the holiday. Cynthia*'s mom is… Continue

Added by T. Suzanne Eller on November 20, 2009 at 9:00am — 1 Comment

Suzie Says: So you want to be a writer

I receive hundreds of e-mails a year from women who want to write a book, or a blog. Where do I start? Is it even possible? Who would want to read what I write?

Great questions!

If you want to write, then start writing. Make it a daily discipline. Journal. Blog. Write a page, or 500 words. Why? Because writing is hard work, and it has to be more than a dream. It has to be a practice, a part of your life.

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Added by T. Suzanne Eller on November 13, 2009 at 1:30pm — No Comments

Suzie Says: How do we teach our kids to care?

I just returned from Quito, Ecuador after a tour of several Compassion International projects. I've traveled to many countries and seen poverty, b

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Added by T. Suzanne Eller on November 6, 2009 at 5:30am — 4 Comments

Suzie Says: A praying mama

I interviewed my friend, Mickey (pictured with a grandchild from her other son, Nick, and his wife Amber), about the time she prayed and it seemed like nothing was happening with her son, Austin. He was in trouble. He was stealing. He was doing drugs.

He was raised in church and once loved God like crazy, but

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Added by T. Suzanne Eller on October 23, 2009 at 10:00am — 1 Comment

Suzie Says: The Value of Now: Living Life One Moment at a Time

I was leaving the netlab yesterday evening and suddenly I stopped. Two trees towered over me. Their leaves were mauve, almost see-through purple, with hints of pink, red, and green. In the distance the Oklahoma hills were splashed with color. I looked up into the branches, almost getting lost in the color… Continue

Added by T. Suzanne Eller on October 16, 2009 at 10:11am — No Comments

When your child has cancer

Just this past month an acquaintance of my husband's found out that his young child has cancer. Their whole world has stopped as they go through treatments and try to support a two-year-old who has no clue what's happening.

That's why when I read the new book,

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Added by T. Suzanne Eller on October 9, 2009 at 1:00pm — No Comments

Suzie Says: Taking It Personal: when your memories make it hard for your kids

"I hate you!"

"I want it, momma. I want it now!"

You know those moments. Every mother has faced them. Even the best behaved children sometimes does it. They are tired. They want something even though they know the answer is "no". They are angry, or frustrated, or even out of control.

Th

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Added by T. Suzanne Eller on October 2, 2009 at 9:16am — No Comments

Suzie Says: Making Good Memories

This YouTube video made me laugh until I cried. I once had a chatty baby and it's been almost impossible to explain, until I watched this video.

It's still a sweet memory, remembering when I listened to my Leslie "talk".

Memories are one thing that we can give our children. It's also the one thing that is hard to take back, when we mess it up. How can we ensure that we are giving our kids good memories to take with them into adulthood?

My next few blog pos… Continue

Added by T. Suzanne Eller on September 25, 2009 at 10:00am — No Comments

Suzie Says: Gearing Up for Ecuador

The other day I pulled out a box marked "baby blankets". One was knitted, pink and white. It was so tiny. My daughter, Leslie, held it in her hands. "Are you sure this is mine?"

"Absolutely," I said.

There's something awesome about sitting next to your twentysomething daughter and remembering back

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Added by T. Suzanne Eller on September 18, 2009 at 9:30am — 6 Comments

Suzie Says: Building a Healthy "Nest"

Last weekend we took a three-day break on Grand Lake in Oklahoma. Twenty-six Ellers rented a lake house. Tables were loaded with foods like biscuits and gravy and eggs and bacon–though I ate oatmeal and cantelope. We played card games, shot pool, played Wii, and took a boating ride on rough waters.

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Added by T. Suzanne Eller on September 11, 2009 at 6:20am — No Comments

Just Suzie: Turning 50 was fun!

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Added by T. Suzanne Eller on August 31, 2009 at 10:00am — 4 Comments

Suzie Says: Just let us throw a party, mom!

I have a big d-day coming up on Tuesday, and this Saturday I'm having a party. A skating party! (I wish you could be there with me.)

It's the first event in my parenting life that I have no responsibilities. And maybe there's a learning curve.

Family functions have always been what I do.

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Added by T. Suzanne Eller on August 28, 2009 at 11:47am — 1 Comment

suzie Says: mentoring, are we doing it?

Lindy* is a young mom with a 2-year-old and a baby on the way. The first child's dad is not a good man. In fact, he's still a boy, and an immature boy at that. He's made it hard for Lindy, financially, emotionally. Daddy #2 is better. He's supportive financially, but emotionally Lindy… Continue

Added by T. Suzanne Eller on August 24, 2009 at 8:42am — 2 Comments

Suzie Says: Interview w/Margot Starbuck: Girl in the Orange Dress {{GIVEAWAY}}

I loved this book titled The Girl in the Orange Dress. I was excited to meet the author this past July. Margot Starbuck is one-of-a-kind woman of faith. Gentle, funny, dressed in orange and green and crocs, standing out with her wit and unique style. Her book can be describ… Continue

Added by T. Suzanne Eller on August 21, 2009 at 9:00am — 10 Comments

Suzie Says: Q: I'm angry at my mom and my daughters. When will I ever be whole?

I get a lot of e-mails from women who were raised in a dysfunctional past. Some are obviously hurting. Others have learned to hide it well. They look put together, composed, maybe even perfect. But the common desire is, "I want to get past this".

This week I received this note

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Added by T. Suzanne Eller on August 17, 2009 at 9:43am — 3 Comments

Meet our newest CML blogger, Takiela Bynum!

I am so excited to introduce a pretty cool lady named Takiela. She will blog every week, along with Jill, Carla, and me. I first met her in Colorado and realized she was pretty special right away. She's enthusiastic about God, family, books, and life in general. She's had some struggles,… Continue

Added by T. Suzanne Eller on August 15, 2009 at 10:43am — 1 Comment

Meet Jill Hart, new blogger at CML!

When I first met Jill I loved her warm personality and her heart for work-from-home moms. Jill Hart's entrepreneurial career began in her teens when she spent a summer helping her father with his vending business, stocking pop and candy machine. When he put her in charge of a Coke machi… Continue

Added by T. Suzanne Eller on August 10, 2009 at 4:54pm — 5 Comments

Meet Carla Williams, new blogger at CML!

When you first meet Carla Williams you realize that she is excited about two things: 1) her family. She talks about having a big house filled with food and fun and family members around the table. She's excited about her grandchildren, her children, and she is just as happy to share a… Continue

Added by T. Suzanne Eller on August 10, 2009 at 9:25am — 4 Comments

Really Woolly: A fun-filled site and products for your kids {{GIVEAWAY}}

Dayspring has created a cool line of products, books, and even an interactive site for kids called Really Woolly. I spent a few minutes hanging out on the site and wished I had a child beside me so we could p… Continue

Added by T. Suzanne Eller on August 4, 2009 at 1:05pm — 6 Comments

She Speaks: a conference for women who desire to speak and write in ministry

I'm exhausted. And exhilarated. I just returned late last night from She Speaks, a conference hosted by Proverbs 31 Ministries. Six hundred women from all over the nation and five countries poured in… Continue

Added by T. Suzanne Eller on August 3, 2009 at 1:00pm — 7 Comments

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