This is Me
I’m Susan and I live in the Okanagan Valley in the interior of British Columbia, Canada. I work as both a laboratory assistant and a licensed practical nurse.
I’m the oldest girl of four so I’m really good at getting on people’s nerves because bugging my siblings was one of my hobbies. I used to lisp but that retholved itthelf by the time I graduated from high thool.
I grew up in a small mountain town on the shores of glacier-fed Kootenay Lake in the West Kootenay region of British Columbia. One of my fondest memories is of Baker Street on Halloween night. I’m a teenager running with a roll of toilet paper, and plastic vampire fangs when I get whacked in the back of the head with a rotten tomato. Sigh. Kids just don’t have that kind of fun anymore.
I got married and had two really sweet little boys. A whole bunch of stuff happened in the twenty years I was married, most of it good, but my life turned inside out in 2000 when my youngest son, Nicholas, died of leukemia at the age of twelve.
I began to write so I could sort out what I was feeling, and to save my own life, because I wasn’t sure I would live when it hurt so much to breathe. The writing eased my mind, and I haven’t stopped. This blog is all about my Journal.
I’m going to share the really tough stuff, sprinkled with what makes me tick. In doing that, I’m going to connect with you where you hurt and maybe we can heal together.
I’ve been told that to share a sorrow is to halve the burden, and some days my heart just aches – so here goes…
cmwriter says
August 15, 2014 at 9:53 amThank you for your sharing. I always appreciate your posts. Your blog is mentioned in my post of August 15, 2014.
Susan B says
September 4, 2014 at 8:11 amWell thank you so much Carol. You have a very thoughtful blog.
Stephanie says
July 4, 2014 at 8:28 amI’m so very sorry–writing and sharing the grief and remembering the joy enable you to still share him with the world.
Susan B says
July 4, 2014 at 8:42 amHi Stephanie, thank you for visiting and commenting.
Jennifer's Journal says
December 17, 2013 at 5:22 amThank you for visiting and following my blog. You have a beautiful blog, and you made me chuckle with the lisp comment. Following back. x
cmwriter says
December 4, 2013 at 7:11 pmThank you for visiting my blog. The sea is compelling … for comfort, challenge, peace. I was very moved by your comment and what I consequently read on your blog. I’m so sorry. I can’t begin to say I know how you feel, but I can feel a strong woman, coping and healing.
Susan B says
December 8, 2013 at 11:17 amExactly! There is huge coping and healing in writing! Thank you for visiting me as well.
Victoria says
November 19, 2013 at 6:01 pmI can’t imagine what it’s like to lose a child, but I still feel for your loss and hope that one day, you’ll be able to smile again with the many happy memories (instead of the pain).
Thanks for dropping by my blog – hope your enjoyed the time spent there.
I wish you happiness and healing into the future. I’m sure you’ll benefit from the sharing and caring in the blogging community.
Kind Regards
Vicki
becky6259 says
January 26, 2013 at 6:43 amSusan, thank you so much for visiting Mrs. City Boy and liking my blog. I can’t even imagine the pain of losing a child to death, and I know your blog must be such a help and comfort to many who are going through what you did and are. Blessings to you as you continue to bless so many others through your writing.
ibrahimweber says
December 2, 2012 at 11:52 amYes, I’ve also read;
And joy shared is a joy doubled.
admin says
December 2, 2012 at 12:06 pmYes! Thanks for that reminder.
laurenc129 says
July 18, 2012 at 4:12 pmYour story is so compelling. I’m very sorry for your loss. Thank you so much for sharing it. It really does have the power to help you to heal and to help heal others.
Susan B says
July 18, 2012 at 8:55 pmAnd thanks for sharing your thoughts.
Hans says
January 7, 2012 at 5:27 pmthank you susan for sharing your heart here. that is a very lovely picture of you posted above….
Susan B says
January 8, 2012 at 7:13 amHans, thanks for the compliment. My baby sis Dori is next to me, some of the blowing hair belongs to her. She was visiting us with middle son. It was October, bright, gusty; we had lunch on a patio across from the beach. Fabulous day.
Susan B
Anonymous says
January 6, 2012 at 10:56 amSusan, you write so well, I am glad that you are sharing it with others. I know that what you write will touch the lives of others and be an encouragement. Brenda
Susan B says
January 6, 2012 at 4:24 pmHey, thanks for coming on board! You’ve been good for me Brenda.
Hug, Susan B
Bonnie Dean says
December 3, 2011 at 11:21 amSo very sorry for your loss; I know what it is to lose a son.
Susan B says
May 7, 2012 at 8:32 amBonnie, I’ve checked out your awesome blog – great work and the beautiful bears…!