Sue CramerMrs. WeedaLauren (8yrs) and her friend Cirsten were sitting at the snack bar eating a piece of Jack’s pizza after school the other day. They were...
Sue CramerThank You to Lauren’s BirthmomI don’t know your name or what you look like. I imagine that you saw the tiny disformed face of your new child and it brought you to...
Sue CramerGREAT! The Lid Came Off the Mayo JarHello, I just got back from a glorious run on this beautiful Michigan day! Not really…wouldn’t you hate me if that was the truth?? The...
Sue CramerCreative Way to ApologizeHello! Happy Friday! After yesterday’s post, I thought something a little more light hearted would be good. But let me just say, wow. Not...
Sue CramerThe NightmaresLauren’s been struggling with fear. Fear of bad guys. It overwhelms her at bedtime. She’s afraid that they will come in during the night...
Sue CramerLife is a Series of MomentsI am thankful. My family and friends give me reason to smile every day. Even when I look back at the events in my life that brought...
Sue CramerNo one else looks like meMy heart broke. Lauren had the day off so we went to the grocery store and then to Pizza Hut to redeem her book-it coupon that was...
Sue CramerSometimes the Past Haunts UsI originally posted this 3 years ago but this message has been going over and over in my heart lately, hope it touches you too. As many...
Sue Cramer*Video* Lauren’s First MotorcycleWe have some awesome friends in motocross and a bunch of them pooled together to get Lauren her first motorcycle. We are so thankful, and...
Sue CramerTears of Sadness and JoyI will never forget this morning 8 years ago. I was teaching Bible study and I felt a pull on my heart to drop our lesson for the day and...
Sue CramerSidewalk chalk goes awry…It starts out like (almost) any other day, a father and daughter doing some chalking… My little Asian smurf and her very fun Daddy!
Sue CramerAbandoned But Not ForgottenLauren loves other little Asian girls. She is drawn to them as if some imaginery cord ties the daughters of China. She immediately points...
Sue CramerSummer’s in full swing!Busy, busy, busy! We are having a good time so far this summer. Starting with swimming lessons… And Princess Camp!! But don’t let the...
Sue CramerMashed Potato FlowersThe other day, Lauren had speech class (she had a cleft palate/lip and is learning to speak correctly). The teacher shows her pictures...
Sue CramerFriday FluffThe other day I was having a “discussion” with my 16 year old daughter and as she left the room I jokingly said, “you better watch it or...
Sue CramerShe’s Changed Our Lives ForeverWhat would she be doing today. Would she be playing? Would she have friends? Would she trust anyone? Would anyone hug her? Would anyone...
Sue CramerMy Stunt GirlThis video was taken early spring- that’s why my yard looks so horrible. 🙂 Matt (my oldest) was coaching Lauren to ride down the hill (I...
Sue CramerPraying for ChinaSometimes I have these deja-vu type moments and I remember. A smell, a sound, whatever it may be, brings me back to China and a flood of...
Sue CramerTurning 4 is a blast…literally!The whole family got together today to celebrate Lauren’s birthday. It started out with all of us going to church which she loved because...