Blog - Life and Art by Susie Marie

I thought I had missed it...

Sep 23, 2023

I went to town optimistic for opportunity but was actually met with very little. I questioned if there was something else I was suppose to have done with that block of time and if I had wasted it. As I drove down Center Street, during the busiest time of the day, there was a parking spot in front of some of my favorite flowers and I couldn't help to smile.....it was as if this prime spot had been saved just for me. I sat there for a few minutes, somewhat at a loss though. "Why don't you ...

Brace yourself...

Sep 20, 2023

"Brace yourself..." Those were the words I felt as I read an invite to a "Company Update" meeting with a blind guest list. As I waited for the meeting to start, I noticed there were no options for video or mic. and based on recent history, I had a nauseated feeling of what was about to happen. Within minutes of the meeting starting, a peace came over me. I watched and listened to the surreal but brief and scripted announcement. My position, along with several others, was eliminated. After ...

Searching...

Oct 12, 2022

I've always been a bit of a skywatcher, whether it's day or night, I gaze with wonder but lately there's been more of a longing and anticipation......as if there's this little girl waiting for her dad to pick her up after being away. I can almost feel her searching and reaching for Him with outstretched arms as she senses his return, eager to run into His arms. She's happy but she longs to be Home, in her Father's arms ♡

Love...

Sep 12, 2022

I remember many, many years ago after I had started back going to church....trying to do all of the things to "be good", I simply couldn't fully believe/accept His love was for me. Often in our day to day lives, we see and hear the verse tossed around: "Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the ...

On the road...

Jun 23, 2022

Last week, I traveled through parts of Georgia and South Carolina with Communications International. If you know me personally, you know we had to pull over a few times for a shot here and there, lol! Communications International is an employee owned company that is leading the way in wireless systems, specializing in the design and implementation of mission critical communications systems for the federal, state and local public safety, utility and transit industries. Sure they have a service ...