Author Archives: Sue Edison-Swift

Basket of blessings

Posted on June 25, 2011 by Sue Edison-Swift

“For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans for your welfare and not for harm, to give you a future with hope.” (Jeremiah 29:11). June 16, 2011, was one of those “first days of … Continue reading →

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Yippie Skippy

Posted on June 9, 2011 by Sue Edison-Swift

P.S. The next post–What does this mean?–invites your advice, recommendations and suggestions. With joy and thanksgiving, I accepted the position of “Corporate Director Marketing & Communications” with Bethesda Lutheran Communities in Watertown, Wis. To accommodate my mobility issues, I will begin … Continue reading →

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What does this mean?

Posted on June 9, 2011 by Sue Edison-Swift

Accepting a position with Bethesda Lutheran Communities in Watertown, Wis., prompts a lot of good questions. Where will I live? Where will Paul live? What does this mean for Paul’s work, our condo, and our community at St. Luke’s? Good … Continue reading →

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Growing up free

Posted on June 1, 2011 by Sue Edison-Swift

There’s a new hyphenated life in the making: daughter and son-in-law Anne and Sean Edison-Albright are expecting a baby (lovingly nicknamed Scooter) in mid-October.  Yesterday, at their 20-week doctor’s appointment, an ultrasound revealed a healthy baby with all the right … Continue reading →

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Shower of blessings

Posted on May 14, 2011 by Sue Edison-Swift

Thank God for husband Paul, who has earned so many hyphenated-life points caring for me that he qualifies for the grand palooza of “to be determined” prizes. He’s my hero. Thank God for Park Ridge Community Church’s Medical Loan Closet. … Continue reading →

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Hotel blessings

Posted on May 8, 2011 by Sue Edison-Swift

This picks up where the previous post–“Casting blessings“–left off.  After receiving excellent and kind care at John Hopkins Emergency Room, I returned to the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront hotel, complete with new crutches and a knee-high “Big Joey” splint-cast on my … Continue reading →

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Casting blessings

Posted on May 7, 2011 by Sue Edison-Swift

You know you’re a writer when, as you’re being hoisted to the door of a regional jet on a cherry-picker-type lift, you think “well, this is going to make a good blog post.”  And even in the absence of the … Continue reading →

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Mattresses

Posted on May 1, 2011 by Sue Edison-Swift

A long, long time ago, as a high school sophomore, I played the role of Winnifred in the Stoughton Sr. High School musical production of Once Upon a Mattress, a role made famous by the most wonderful Carol Burnett. About 30 … Continue reading →

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Baggage

Posted on April 30, 2011 by Sue Edison-Swift

Last week my flight from BWI (Baltimore) to ORD (Chicago O’Hare) was canceled due to a mechanical problem. It was the first time I’ve experienced a flight cancellation after paying to check a suitcase. I wondered how the $25 fee … Continue reading →

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Yippie!

Posted on April 11, 2011 by Sue Edison-Swift

I have good news to share! I have accepted a six-week contract (April 18-June 3) with Lutheran World Relief to serve as acting director for LWR’s Creative Services Unit.  My work will allow Emily Sollie, the unit’s director, to focus … Continue reading →

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