prepared – Susan Norris

What would you say?

What would you say to someone if you knew your time with them was short? I remember the summer before my son went off to college like it was yesterday. He was so ready for college. Let's face it, he was ready for college in elementary school. He has loved learning his whole life. He loves adventure and the idea of having so many choices for classes and meeting a wide variety of people from around the country and world excited him. I remember looking at him one day and thinking, I only have days left with him before he's gone. [...]

By Susan Norris|2014-06-23T09:17:36-04:00June 23rd, 2014|Christ Follower, Women, Young Adult|0 Comments

How to Avoid Being a Victim

Do you know how to avoid being a victim? In an earlier post I shared the story of how a friend of mine was targeted by a man as a possible victim. He lurked throughout the Dollar General, basically casing her to see if he liked her and to determine how he would obtain her. This morning I received a comment from Mary and she asked what would have happened if my friend hadn't said, "NO!" to the man. How would the scenario have likely played out? This crime isn't a respecter of persons. It impacts every demographic imaginable. I've met [...]

By Susan Norris|2014-03-28T07:12:42-04:00March 28th, 2014|Christ Follower, Human Sex Trafficking, Women, Young Adult|13 Comments

More snow and ice. Really?

Are they calling for inclement weather where you live? The weather center has indicated metro Atlanta may get hit hard again tonight. School systems are not going to be caught off guard this time. They've already canceled all evening activities for tonight in anticipation of the weather. People will be heading to the grocery stores and gas stations today in droves. It's the old adage, Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me." No one wants to be caught like they were two weeks ago, sitting in a car for 8-10 hours crawling down the road [...]

By Susan Norris|2014-02-10T07:01:59-05:00February 10th, 2014|Christ Follower, Women, Young Adult|0 Comments