Author Archives: Sue Edison-Swift

Thanksgiving present

Posted on November 23, 2016 by Sue Edison-Swift

In her “Pass the Thanksgiving” essay,* the late, great Marj Leegard gave sage advice for enjoying the holiday for what it is, not what it used to be, not what it could be. “Memories have a way of bundling together … Continue reading →

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The Straight Scoop on Donating after a Disaster

Posted on August 25, 2016 by Sue Edison-Swift

For some reason you are motivated to help after a disaster, nearby or far away, natural or human caused. Thank you. The need is great. The first thing you need to do, though, is think. Think about how you can … Continue reading →

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Protected: The Decorah Chapter

Posted on August 4, 2016 by Sue Edison-Swift

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Things: A mother’s lesson

Posted on May 6, 2016 by Sue Edison-Swift

When my mother was young, maybe 11 or 12, her family’s farmhouse burned to the ground. Mom, along with her mom, dad, and baby sister, Sally, got out with their lives and a basket of clean clothes. It was the … Continue reading →

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A future with hope

Posted on March 28, 2016 by Sue Edison-Swift

Kagemulo’s smile in this picture is misleading. She smiled upon seeing the video just taken during a visit to her home outside of Bukoba, Tanzania. Kagemulo had never before seen a picture of herself. Indeed, Kagemulo said, “I cry all … Continue reading →

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If you’re going to use my name, get it right

Posted on January 20, 2016 by Sue Edison-Swift

The other day, a Ranger Rick subscription offer arrived our mailbox, a print version of a cold sales call. No doubt the National Wildlife Federation, publisher of Ranger Rick magazines, got our name by purchasing a list of recent subscribers … Continue reading →

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Remembered Recipe

Posted on January 18, 2016 by Sue Edison-Swift

While Doot-Doot cake is the go-to Edison-Swift family treat when zucchini is abundant, for daughter Annie’s January birthday I remembered “Swiss Chocolate Squares.” I brought the recipe home from my seventh grade home-ec class, and it became an Edison family … Continue reading →

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Protected: 2015 Thanksgiving Card

Posted on November 19, 2015 by Sue Edison-Swift

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Come, Lord Jesus

Posted on November 10, 2015 by Sue Edison-Swift

Come, Lord Jesus: Devotions, Prayer Journal and Prayerful Coloring for Advent and Christmas is a booklet I created for and with Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan (LSS).  It includes seven devotions linked to the Sunday before Advent, the four Sundays of Advent, … Continue reading →

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Life-Changing Grace

Posted on September 29, 2015 by Sue Edison-Swift

Since 1985, every year on October 9, I remember a terrible-wonderful time of healing and abundant grace upon grace. The first time I told the story was in the December 1986 issue of Family Computing magazine. On October 9, 2010, “Life-changing … Continue reading →

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