by Susan | Jun 5, 2019 | Awareness, Caregiving, EGC, Horses
Early Monday morning I was up with diarrhea and vomiting. When this happens, I figure there was something offensive in my body that needed to be purged. I hate vomiting but usually, feel better afterward. Sometimes our systems need purging. Whether it be emotional or...
by Susan | May 15, 2019 | Caregiving, Communications, EGC, Horses, Medical, Relationships
I’m so done with high school. Fortunately, that part of my life is complete. I was done when I graduated and now, I have all my children graduated. I suppose it’s the same everywhere, but it feels unique to a small town. If you don’t fit in it can be difficult. John...
by Susan | Mar 27, 2019 | Caregiving, Grief, Relationships
John’s senior year of high school has been bittersweet. It’s been full of firsts and lasts. Lasts for John. Firsts for all of us without Mike. Mike’s birthday, eight days after he died, was the first such event. It was so fresh, and John had a swim meet on that day so...
by Susan | Mar 13, 2019 | Awareness, Caregiving, EGC
Even after watching for two hours as they stabilized Mike before taking us to the airport, I was sure everything would be fine. That’s how optimistic I am. I was talking to my BWEL Study coach last week and she asked me if I was optimistic. Well, funny you should ask...
by Susan | Feb 13, 2019 | Awareness, Caregiving, EGC, Horses, Medical
Sometimes I feel like the circus performer who is spinning the plates. My job is to keep all the plates spinning and not let any fall and break. I must keep an eye on all the plates. Hustling from plate to plate as I see them slowing down on the sticks they are...
by Susan | Jan 16, 2019 | Awareness, Caregiving, EGC, Horses, Relationships
OK Universe, I’m listening. I heard this song twice today, it must be a sign. It’s a beautiful song and it made me think of Mike. I had something else to write about today, but this seemed to be what needed to be said. Several years ago, I think in the fall of 2010, I...
