Home with Mama Sue

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HAPPY SUNDAY!

It’s still hot here in Central Alabama, but I’m believing cooler temperatures are just around the corner! I’m thankful for Sundays because we GET to be in church with others and worship together. Harold is still teaching on faith in Sunday School, and it has given me a lot to think about. Hebrews 11:6 reminds us that “without faith it is impossible to please Him.” Faith can be easy to talk about when everything is going well, but when we are going through hard times, that’s when our faith is truly put to the test. We may not understand what God is doing or know what the outcome will be, but we can trust that He is with us through it all.
My prayer is that we will continue to grow in our faith and trust God even when we can’t see what lies ahead. I hope each of you has a beautiful Sunday and a blessed week ahead.

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Good morning, friends! Happy Tuesday.

You know how I love my Annalee figurines. I got these 2 fall elves on Saturday at Sweet Pickins in Alabama. I love them! I stuck them in this little pitcher and I think they look so sweet here. Today is the first day of fall, so I thought it was the perfect time to share them with you. Hopefully, the temperatures will cool down soon and it will feel like fall.

What are you doing today? Tonight is mahjong night, so I am excited for that. Leave me a comment to let me know what you’re doing today, or how you are welcoming the first day of fall.

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It’s thundering outside, the heat index is finally below 100, and look what I added to my Walmart delivery today! I am a sucker for pumpkin spice creamer in my coffee. I had to go ahead and have a cup this afternoon. What about you? Do you like pumpkin spice in your coffee? 🎃

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Good morning, friends! Happy Monday!

This won’t be my view much longer. Last week, the farmers sprayed the defoliant to kill the leaves. When the leaves look dead and the bolls are bursting open, that means it’s harvest time.

Look around you today. You may not have a cotton field in your life, but you can still have a harvest. There are lots of things that look to be dead. If you look closer, I guarantee you will see that things are ready to burst open. It’s harvest time. Don’t let the harvest ruin on the vine. The Bible says that the harvest is plenty, but the workers are few. Let’s be workers today. You never know what someone is going through. Your kind word or smile could be all that is needed to bring about a change for them. Your small act of obedience may be what is needed to produce a harvest in their life.

The harvest is plentiful. The workers are few. Let’s be workers for Jesus today.

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Good morning, friends! Happy Friday!

Yesterday we celebrated Angela at the office. I think she probably expected a party, because we celebrate every birthday. She certainly didn’t expect Mississippi Kween to come walking in, though. We surprised her with that. We had the best time and I’m so thankful. Each of these ladies works so hard and means the world to me. Angela is a blessing to me, and she deserves to be celebrated.

What are you doing today? I don’t have any big plans. Amy reminded me that Harold owes you a teaching video. You may have to help me to “encourage” him. Do you want to see Harold’s teaching from last week? He is teaching about faith. It really is good stuff.

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Ok friends. So many of you have messaged me to let me know that you tried to order a tree and it wasn’t in stock. Both the 7.5 and the 4 foot trees have been restocked and both are available (right now, anyway). These sell out fast and often, so if you have been waiting you need to order ASAP.

Also, if you don’t want one or don’t like them - that’s fine, too. Don’t yuck somebody’s yum. It’s obvious that lots and lots of people DO like these trees, because they sell out so often. You don’t have to like them, or order them, but I do ask that you are kind. Love you all!


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Good morning, friends! Happy Thursday!

Today is Angela’s birthday! Without Angela, there would be no Mama Sue. I am so thankful for her, and I hope she knows just how much she means to me. Please wish her a big Happy Birthday, because it’s a big one. 5-0!

Happy Birthday, Angela! 🎉🥳🎂

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Y’all, Amy just sent me this picture and I told her that I had to share it with my friends. She normally makes homemade lasagna, but she said that today she just wanted to take the easy route and ordered a frozen one with her grocery delivery. She got the Stouffer’s Family-Size lasagna. That is what we have always had in our freezer for cooking in a pinch.

Have you heard of shrinkflation? Well it has definitely happened with the lasagna. Look how tiny this thing is. She put a spice jar beside it for reference. She said, “Mama, look at this! I guess I will be eating a pb&j tonight. There’s no way this is 5 servings.”

Have you noticed shrinkflation in any of your favorite grocery items? The prices are going up, and by the looks of things, the serving sizes are going down.

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Good morning, friends! Happy Monday!

I hope you are sitting down because I may be about to shock you. It’s only 14 weeks till Christmas. 14 weeks! Think about the number of gifts you have to buy. I know that Harold and I have to buy more than 14. I have got to get busy! I am not going to put it off. I have already started buying some things. If we buy one or even a few a week from now till the beginning of December, then we won’t have that stressful time crunch at the end. If you’d like, I will start sharing some gift ideas. Is that something you would be interested in?

I actually had one of you sweet friends to let me know that the 4 ft. version of the viral tree is now available (thank you, Amanda 😀). This one is probably the most popular because it is so beautiful and affordable. You could use these in so many places. As always, these trees sell out fast so if you are at all interested you need to grab one while you can.

What about you? Have you started your Christmas shopping yet? It may still feel like summer outside, but Christmas will be here before we know it…ready or not. I say we get ready now. ❤️💚🎄


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HAPPY SUNDAY! ❤️

I want each of you to know how much I love and appreciate you. We are all different. We come from different places, backgrounds, races, and nationalities, but God made each of us uniquely and wonderfully. His Word tells us that we are “fearfully and wonderfully made.” We have all made mistakes…things we hope no one else ever finds out about. We have all experienced joyful moments, difficult seasons, victories, and heartaches. Every part of our journey becomes a part of our story. Tonight at 5:00, I’ll have the opportunity to share my story at The Chapel at the Bowery, which is part of The Old Baker Farm. I’m reminded of the words in Revelation that we overcome “by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of our testimony.” Your story matters. You never know when sharing what God has brought you through might be exactly what someone else needs to hear to help them keep going and overcome their own struggle. I pray that we will never be ashamed of our stories, because God can use every part of them for His glory and to encourage someone else. Be blessed, and remember that your testimony may be the very thing someone needs today. ❤️

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