by Susan | Nov 2, 2022 | Awareness, Caregiving, Communications, Medical
What I Wish My Doctors Would Have Known When I Was A Patient and Caregiver – Part 2 This is part 2 of a 5-part series. To read the other posts follow the links at the bottom. We know what’s going on in our bodies and want to know more — listen, explain, and show I’ve...
by Susan | Oct 26, 2022 | Caregiving, Communications, Medical
What I Wish My Doctors Would Have Known When I Was A Patient and Caregiver – Part 1 This is part 1 of a 5-part series. To read the next posts follow the links at the bottom. We’re Human – Make a Connection with Us I can’t emphasize this enough. When you make a...
by Susan | Mar 1, 2022 | Caregiving, EGC, Horses
Is your life driven by chaos? Do you get exhausted by overwhelm? Several years ago, I went into my therapist’s office. It was a little over a year into Mike’s illness. When he asked how I was doing I told him I was terrified and exhausted. However, as I do, I was...
by Susan | Nov 30, 2021 | Awareness, Caregiving, Medical
Especially this time of year our lives feel hurried and harried. Do we have everything done for the holidays? Do we have enough money? At other times it may feel like you’re snoring your way through. Not getting enough done. For the four holiday seasons before Mike’s...
by Susan | Nov 23, 2021 | Caregiving, Medical
It was a dark and stormy night. Isn’t this how Snoopy starts all his stories? Do you have dark stormy nights, days, or weeks? This has been a trying week. I started out in Oklahoma City at the World Championship Quarter Horse Show. My friend, Tina, was showing on...
by Susan | Oct 19, 2021 | Awareness, Caregiving, Communications, Medical
Yesterday I had an appointment with my oncologist. He entered the room apologizing for being late. I had hardly noticed because the nurse who does the work on the study that I’m in was chatting with me. I also learned a long time ago to take something to occupy my...
