Memorial Day

Reaching out as Memorial Day 2013 approaches and taking a moment to invite you to spend some time this weekend remembering the men and women who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. I love these words in the song by Lee Greenwood, as he reflects on this very idea of remembering those who have given the ultimate sacrifice.

“And I’m proud to be an American,
where at least I know I’m free.
And I won’t forget the men who died,
who gave that right to me. “— Lee Greenwood

Perhaps for you, it is a loved one, or family member you remember, or just remembering those who have paid the price for our freedom. If you have suffered the loss of a loved one as a result of their time in the military, or you have lost someone who served at one time, you may experience grief as you remember.  Dr. Gerald May has something to say about grief that is worth repeating here: “Grief is neither a problem to be solved or a problem to overcome.  It is a sacred expression of love….a sacred sorrow.”  Let your time to remember also be sacred, and do what you can to honor their memory.

I will never forget. I will remember.

Happy Memorial Day!

Blessings, Susie

Mother's Day 2013

Praying for you today, that the day will be a celebration of you, or your Mom, or those who have been Moms to you.

Something that stood out to me about Mothers this year….

“My mom is a never-ending song in my heart of comfort, happiness, and being. I may sometimes forget the words but I always remember the tune.”
- AUTHOR UNKNOWN –

Happy Mothers Day to the mothers to be, the mothers that are, the fathers who are mothers and the mothers no longer with us. You are appreciated....

Very thankful today for my Mom, who has always believed in me, who has never given up on the possibility of who I am becoming. She saw in me something I did not always see in myself. Thank you Mom!

Happy Mothers Day to the mothers to be, the mothers that are, the fathers who are mothers and the mothers no longer with us. You are appreciated....

Blessings from Susie and from all of us at Journey to Hope.

May News

There are some new things happening at Journey to Hope and we want to share a few of them with you. First, there are new faces in our front office! Rosemarie Jones and Gloria Elder have joined us, and we are very happy to have them. Click on the About our Staff to get to know them a little better.

Second, we are starting an email newsletter, beginning this Friday, May 3rd, 2013. Please sign up to be on our mailing list right here on our website.

Third, new therapy groups are coming! In June, we will have a 4 week group for women who have lost a baby through miscarriage, still born or abortion, called Grieving a Child I Never Got to
Know. Click on the group link for more information and to sign up. July's group will be focused on Grieving the Loss of a Loved One.

The issues you face in this life are big. We are here to journey with you, always toward hope. Blessings, Susie

Happy Easter

Holidays or Holy days make me thankful. Thankful for the gift of Christ, thankful for the gift of family. In awe of the astonishing way God brings families together. Only God could do the work of knitting hearts and souls together in our beautiful family! Praying a blessing over your life and your circumstances as we celebrate the true reason for HOPE in any season. Happy Easter from Journey to Hope!  Susie

MARCH 25TH, 2013 SCHEDULE ANNOUNCEMENT

Good Morning.  I wanted to announce that we will be in the office today, running a normal counseling schedule.  The roads are clear here, even though the snow is continuing to fall.

I will leave the decision about everyone on the calendar today with you. If you feel that it would be too risky to drive, please just let us know that you will not be coming, and there will be no charge for today. If I do not hear back from you, however, I will anticipate you making your appointment time today.

Enjoy the beauty of the snow.  I never tire of watching it, or playing in it, or just reflecting on the purity and wonder of it all. It is always a God moment for me. Praying for you today.