Everything Susan

First off let me wish everyone a Happy Valentine's Day.  Well, things didn't go as well as I'd hoped they would today. I w...

Had a CT scan February 4 th and this morning I received a call to remind me of an appointment with my oncologist on Tuesday the 12...

It's been almost a year since I've written anything. Last year was a tough one for me but I made it through. I keep checking in over...

Hi, and welcome to my little corner of the world; Orillia, Ontario, Canada, home of Gordon Lightfoot.  I’ve lived here for the past...

Looking across the bar that night, I saw him. The man of my dreams. He was tall, gorgeous, and he was looking at me. I just had to ...

Swipe Away Spend, Spend, Spend Okay shopper’s you have approximately seven days left, get out there, swipe those credit cards...

Carrot Ranch The children had worked so hard in the early spring, picking good locations that would have sun exposure, getting the so...

Went and saw my oncologist this past Tuesday before getting my 48 th treatment of Pemetrexed (Brand name Alimta). I had just had a CAT s...

We should all start out with a healthy breakfast every day. For me this includes my entire family member even my dog Maggie. Maggie...

Dexamethasone (Steroids)  At my last chemo appointment I saw my oncology nurse. After weighing me and looking at my blood results s...

One year when I was in Florida my son called me saying that Maggie and Bruce (our 2 Newfoundland dogs) were gone. I panicked and asked him w...

Meg was having a nicotine fit and needed a smoke. Her parents were home so she went into the bathroom. Sitting on the toilet taki...

Look Joe, I made you a pie. Why would you do that? I wanted you to know that I still want to be friends even though you m...

Picture taken at Friends house in Toronto, Ontario

Meg was determined to find out today what was in the treehouse. When she saw Johnny going up there she called to him. “Wait for me I’...

Squinting, trying to see a few feet in front of the car was impossible.  I only wish there was a car in front of me to follow.  OH ...

I’m so sick and tired of all these trips to the hospital. If it’s not for chemo it’s for CT scans. For a week after I have to feel like a b...

Meg was having a hard time finding a new job. She’d been on countless interviews and was starting to wonder if she’d ever find a jo...

Had today what I thought was going to be my every two month chemo treatment. Little did I know that my oncologist and I were on a very diffe...

As soon as Jim walked through the front door the aroma of Megs cooking put a smile on his face. “Oh my goodness woman what are ...

“I wouldn’t want to trade places with you for all the money in the world.” “And why is that?” she asked. “I am married to my ...

Homemade Macaroni and Cheese The day at school had not been that great for Brenda. The bully in her class decided to pick on her for ...

Went in today for my monthly chemo treatment. I had to see Dr. Anglin, my oncologist, beforehand. When he walked in with a big smile on his ...

Grandma would sit and tell Molly stories about her life in the old country. Scotland sounded amazing to Molly but what she most wante...

I just realized the other day that I hadn't posted anything on this blog since last December. Wow! I've been working on my Poetry ...

It's been just over three years now since I was diagnosed with lung cancer and considering they gave me a year to live I'm doing gre...

I remember the day my illustrator,  +Sannel Larson  wrote me and said if we hurry, we can get your book Mr. Beaver Plans a Party out just b...

A beautiful center piece made by my Mother In Law. Last weekend was our Canadian Thanksgiving and I’ve been meaning to write a post abo...