Something Sweet with Susan

Don't eat lemons, make lemonade – Making life sweet in the bitter moments


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  • Is It Denial?

    Is It Denial?

    People have been asking me, “Have you quit writing? Are you still posting on your blog?” The answer is no. There just hasn’t been anything to write about. Life has been fairly normal lately without feeling those lemons constantly coming at me. I’ve really been in a weird headspace for quite a while relating to… Read more

  • Feeling Blessed

    Feeling Blessed

    It’s been a while since my last post, so I thought I’d catch you up on how life has been treating me. My summer stayed busy.  I’m one of those people who, if I don’t have something to do, I’ll find something to do.  Many of my days were spent in the pool.  I still don’t know whether… Read more

  • Thief of Joy

    Thief of Joy

    Over the last 12 weeks, five holidays have come and gone. As I scrolled through social media during each one—Easter, Mother’s Day, Memorial Day, Father’s Day, and Independence Day—I found myself reflecting on something we all know but easily forget: comparison is the thief of joy. It all started with Easter Sunday family pictures.  I… Read more

  • Me & the Beast

    Me & the Beast

    If you’ve kept up with my story, you know about my sleep study a little over a year ago when it was determined that I have sleep apnea.   My desire to wake up feeling rested has taken me on quite a journey over the past 13 months.  As I share my experience, I hope… Read more

  • 1000 Days

    1000 Days

    I recently realized today marks 1000 days since my heart attack. I consider today my 1000th gift. I do not take for granted that I survived a heart event that takes so many lives. I thank God every morning for another new day. I especially love days like today when I have the opportunity to… Read more

  • PD The Good, Bad & Ugly

    PD The Good, Bad & Ugly

    A year ago when I started this blog no one would have made me believe I would be writing about this topic! Comments on this site often thank me for being so transparent and keeping it real.  Today’s topic is personal and not something that is normally discussed with others.  I’m told it affects 80%… Read more

I’m Susan

Thank you for visiting my site.

It is with great determination that I am living life to the fullest as I journey through my retirement years with
Heart Disease and Parkinson’s.
I hope you find encouragement as you follow along on my journey.

Motto’s I live by:

  • If you’re living in fear, you’re not living in faith.
  • Today I refuse to stress myself out about things I cannot control or change.
  • It’s hard to have a bad attitude, when you start your day with gratitude.

Favorite scripture:

“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”
Joshua 1:9 NIV

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