I wish it were my doing, but. . .
May 14, 2008 | Nurturing 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. It simply wasn’t possible to be in five places at one time. The weekend was huge as we attended a commencement here, a convocation there, a celebration in Norman, and then a family get-together at our house on Sunday. We put $145 in gas in our tank in the space of 48 hours and lots of miles on the odometer.
But it was amazing, and I’m proud of all five of them. A family member pulled me aside this weekend and said, “Suzie, you guys did a great job.”
I appreciated the comment, but I can’t take credit for the hours I know they’ve worked. I can’t 
take credit for the fact that Josh worked at a rescue mission for his practicum, while working at Starbucks to pay bills, and carried a full load of classes. Or that Leslie persevered through eight years of school to finish law school. Or that Melissa and Kristin both somehow made it through with a 4.0.
Ryan loves to say that college is the best years of your life. I watched him transition through majors–and how he came to life when he found his niche. As they read his many accomplishments as I 
sat in the audience, I realized how successful that journey was for my son.
So, is it okay if this mama is proud today? Not of what I did, because honestly there were times that I stumbled through parenthood, knowing that I wanted to do well, but making mistakes and learning through them. But I’m proud of their efforts and hard work and the discipline to stick with it when things got tough.
I’d love to hear about your family and about you!
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Did i say i how much i love your family! You’ve done a wonderful job and i only hope that when Titus is standing in front of the house with his silly hat and hot robe we too will have reached such high parenting accomplishments. p.s. great website
May 14th, 2008 at 9:34 amHey LeAnne,
We love Titus and his mom and dad. I appreciate you so much!
May 14th, 2008 at 9:42 amI Love the New site! Whoever made it did an amazing job!
I Just wanted you to know that you have amazing children! And that you are a great parent!
May 14th, 2008 at 11:56 amHello, I found your website through Lysa TerKeurst and TWV2. I love the new look. Wow, all in one weekend. You deserve to be proud. I am at the beginning of my parenting journey with a 4-year-old daughter. What surprises me most is how much I learn from her. Striving to be a great mom makes me a better person in many ways. I enjoy your blog. Thanks for sharing your family.
May 14th, 2008 at 3:40 pmI love this. Its so YOU! and can I say u have gorgeous children. Course what would I expect knowing you and Richard. Beautiful inside and out!!! God bless ya today!!
May 16th, 2008 at 3:58 pm