by Susan | Apr 12, 2022 | Awareness, Communications
Some days it feels like you go from feeling like you’ve won the gold to falling into a shit pile. Our lives are filled with highs and lows there’s no doubt. As I’m finishing up some work and decluttering my house, I often come across things that remind me of Mike and...
by Susan | Feb 8, 2022 | Communications, Medical
Do you hear what people say? I mean really listen. Sometimes when things get harried you need to slow down and breathe. Or you may need to tune out the outside world – that dog barking in the other room. Last week I took my son to the emergency room at our local...
by Susan | Jan 18, 2022 | Awareness, Communications
How is communication in your relationships? Do you feel like you’re talking to dogs who do not understand? Some days when Mike and I talked it felt like I was talking to a brick wall. I’m sure he felt the same way at times. Other days everything clicked. A big part of...
by Susan | Jan 11, 2022 | Communications
Last week I was reminded why people can be so negative about the healthcare system. Two of my sons had appointments with a specialist at KU Med Center. The oldest let me know on Tuesday for his Friday appointment that he wouldn’t be going because he was sick and...
by Susan | Dec 14, 2021 | Awareness, Communications, Horses, Lessons From the Horses
Last week things were happening very fast. I took John to KU Med Center for his surgical follow-up and an EEG. The third time we’ve driven across the state since November 18. Right before we left, I got a message from a woman about a horse I had inquired about. She...
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...
