Susan Dieter-Robinson

One Minute Mama

I was running late but I knew that she was in good hands. Anna was having a sleepover with her friend and I was really anxious to pick her up. I remember feeling nervous about how I would feel when I finally arrived at the house. I was greeted at the door and told thatContinue reading “One Minute Mama”

Happiness Journal

Today as I drove to Anna’s school my heart was extremely heavy knowing that my visits were going to be different. Kids were going to be mixed up in different classes, the second grade teachers never had Anna in their classroom and there was no longer a cubby with her name on it. I was almost there when I sawContinue reading “Happiness Journal”

His Smile

I spent some time in Anna’s room today, as I do most days. I could hear him pushing his nose up against the gate desperate to get in. I could hear the gate hit the floor ~ success. As he trotted into her room he scooped down and grabbed her favorite stuffed animal which was lyingContinue reading “His Smile”

Beautifully Simple

I’m having a hard time finding words to express my feelings. My heart hurts and as the air gets cooler and leaves start to change my sorrow gets deeper. Last year on Sept. 8th at this time I would have just picked Anna up from school. On the way home she would tell me all aboutContinue reading “Beautifully Simple”

This Time Last Year…

This time last year this is what we did on Saturday morning. It seems like just yesterday that we were trying to pick out the perfect socks to wear. I miss my girls so much!!

Happiness Journal

This past weekend my family sat around my parent’s family room, dance music blaring, watching my nephew and nieces dance around the room with so much joy ~ each one moving to the music in their own unique style. As I sat and watched I couldn’t help but smile ~ we are all so blessed by our love drenchedContinue reading “Happiness Journal”