Susan Dieter-Robinson

Harry’s Mom

I remember dialing her number and hoping that it would go to voicemail. I had absolutely no idea what to say or do. I couldn’t fathom her pain and I definitely didn’t want to say anything that would make it worse. She answered. I cried and said that I was sorry. She said thank youContinue reading “Harry’s Mom”

Donate Life!

Last Wednesday I was given the opportunity, by the 8th grade health teacher at our local middle school, to share with the students about organ donation and to share with them Abigail’s donation story. I teamed up with my dear friend Aimee from Donate Life Northwest and we spent the entire day educating the students about why it’sContinue reading “Donate Life!”

His Happy Place

What do you get a dog that has everything? You let him spend time in his favorite room in the house, a place he is usually forbidden to go. I took Linus up to Anna’s room to take a photo of him and Anna’s favorite stuffed animal…just like I did when we brought him home last March.Continue reading “His Happy Place”

Happiness Journal

There is so much to say….I am so grateful. Last night I volunteered with Jess and Deb, two amazing friends, at the Dare to Be concert at Crossroads Church in Vancouver, WA. I sat and worshiped with a room full of women and felt the love of Christ with every note that was sung by NatalieContinue reading “Happiness Journal”

Max Train Adventure

It was the first day of summer break and we wanted to go on an adventure. Tom was working but the girls insisted that we needed to include him. “How about we head downtown on the Max and meet him for lunch?” You would have thought I suggested we take the next flight to Disneyland…theyContinue reading “Max Train Adventure”

Finding It Hard

I’ve been finding it harder to come to this space lately to write. I know it’s probably exactly what I need most days but, with limited time, I don’t want to just fill the space because I feel I should. When I come here I like to have time to sit, reflect and write ~ I just haven’t had thatContinue reading “Finding It Hard”