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To Laugh or To Cry
There are no words to describe my feelings while driving home after hearing the doctor say, “All of your symptoms present as Parkinson’s.” I literally sat in my living room and stared into space from noon until evening, when Greg arrived home from his golf trip. I can only describe the feeling as being in… Read more
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HA Anniversary
The year 2022 was the year that celebrating June 28th became an annual event on my calendar. Today is my 2nd heart attack survival anniversary. I was with my dear friend, Samantha, who is like a daughter to us, and her 3 week old son when my heart attack started. Together we decided the 3… Read more
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Another cause using lemonade!
Greg and I met some friends at Firebirds Wood Fired Grill in Brentwood, TN. for dinner recently. When reading the menu I was so surprised seeing the following statement under the Lemonade item: Alex’s Fresh Lemonade For every Alex’s Fresh Lemonade purchase, $1.25 will be donated to Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation to fight childhood cancer. … Read more
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Physical, Emotional & Mental Health
Getting used to life after a heart attack is more than just going back to normal. I faced fears of the “What if’s.” What if I have another heart attack while being out of the country? What if, this feeling in my chest is another heart attack – and on and on. And, many more what… Read more
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My Heart Attack Symptoms
The question I’m asked the most: What were your symptoms? About a year before my heart attack, I noticed fatigue and a terrible lack of energy. I had an asthma attack for the first time in almost 50 years in March 2021, which remained an on-going problem. It didn’t feel like my childhood asthma, but… Read more
Something Sweet with Susan
Don't eat lemons, make lemonade – Making life sweet in the bitter moments
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Hello,
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.
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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
