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Buh-Bye blazing summer temps. Hello fall colors, crisp breezes, and apple cider!

It's my favorite time of the year and I'm lovin' it!!

I'm running around the internet hearting all the pics of fall foliage.

My friends know how much I adore when the leaves change color. It's not just the anticipation of the holidays, it's the change of pace. Fall seems slower and cozier. Time for lingering and snuggling in.

Let me go grab my blanket (which I do year round, but this time of year is extra special), fuzzy socks, and a mug of tea or cider.

Ahhhhh....That's my happy place!

How about you? Do you have a favorite time of year? (hit reply and share your answer 💕)

Life update:

We had a fantastic time at the Witness Conference in Dallas!!

Imagine an entire room full of women who desire to be disciples and make disciples. What a beautiful and powerful event. I came home so excited about what God is doing in churches and communities across the nation. Always SO good to see you all face-to-face at events!

I have some upcoming events to announce for 2027- coming soon.

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From my heart to yours:

What does it mean to be an intentional mom?

Too often, when I hear moms talk about what it means to be intentional, they come to the conclusion that being intentional is a great idea, but they don’t believe that ‘intentional’ is a word that best represents them.

They think the intentional mom is a mom who has it all together.

If an intentional mom is

• a mom who has all the strategies
• who maximizes the use of her calendar and planner to manage her family
• confident and seems to know what she’s doing at home and at work
• has big plans AND the energy to make them happen
• an organized woman who seems to always look put together
• makes a mistake, she’s quick to recover with a better plan

If that’s how we describe an intentional mom, no wonder it seems out of reach.

To every mom who wants to be intentional, but you read that list and thought, “That’s not me!”

You’re in the right place. That’s not me either!

Being intentional is an inside job. It’s the deep internal work of the heart. It’s the posture we assume after much prayer as we accept God’s calling to be a mom. Long before we use our hands for our family’s day-to-day needs, we shift into this lifelong position with eternal impact.

Being an intentional parent isn’t about having it all figured out. It’s about seeking God and finding out what He had in mind when He put your family together.

All of us make mistakes. But here’s what we must remember: making a mistake is not a sign of failure; it’s simply feedback. A mistake is a timely messenger, alerting you that something isn’t working. Now you have the chance to make changes as you see fit for your family, for this season in your family’s life.

Life is a marathon, not a sprint. Embrace that sometimes your capacity doesn’t match your family’s demands. You might desire to make plans for this weekend or help out at the kids’ school, but you also recognize that your children still need naps and maybe you need too.

I hope my words get down into your heart and become part of what strengthens your backbone on those days when the pressures of life wanna weigh you down.

Mothering is bigger than feeding your kids and keeping your house clean. It’s bigger than shuttling your kids around to activities. It’s bigger than that.​

You’ve been called to impact and influence your children to live a life of purpose because God uniquely designed them. I am here as your champion and mentor to say: THIS is the intentional mom journey we will focus on here.

I have more to share, so be on the lookout for my next email.

Until next time…

Susan

P.S. -- Know a mom who needs this message? Forward this email. You might be sending her the exactly what she needs today.