Author Archives: Susan Breeding

I saw a blog post this week entitled, “Most of Your Stuff Is Worthless.” Ouch! How blunt! But since I have been in the midst of sorting through Bruce’s and my “stuff” for months now, it seemed very timely–I at least had to take a peak. The post was written by a lawyer who hadContinue reading “Becoming Disentangled”

I used to say that one of the big downsides of getting a pet is that you usually outlive them. It’s just too sad when you do. It occurred to me today that I have finally reached the age and stage where that might not be true anymore. <<phew>> The way things are going, weContinue reading “The Proclivities and Perils of Pepper”

There is an “inspirational” quote that has been making the rounds for years that says, “God will not give you more than you can handle.” I can only surmise that the sentiment is supposed to bring comfort to those going through a hard time. It is supposed to help one recognize what inner strength oneContinue reading “He Gives Us More and Quiets Us With His Love”

Two days ago, a helicopter carrying 8 passengers and the pilot crashed into the side of a mountain due to inclement weather. It made national news immediately because of one famous passenger, in particular–Kobe Bryant–as well as his daughter. But as time went on, more light was shed on the other passengers as well. ThereContinue reading “The Futility of “If Only””

I received an unexpected letter in the mail yesterday. As soon as I saw the lone letter in the mailbox, I sensed that it might be something significant. When I noticed the return address, my eyes watered up. It was from the Willed Body Program from UT Southwestern Medical Center. Bruce and I decided yearsContinue reading “The Measure of a Man”

Be yourself; Everyone else is already taken. — Oscar Wilde. This is the first post on my new blog. I’m just getting this new blog going, so stay tuned for more. Subscribe below to get notified when I post new updates.

A year ago, my greatest passions were God, my family, and quilting. I never thought of writing–especially a blog. I was recovering from major hand surgery. A few months later, my world was turned upside down when my husband had a major stroke. It was so unexpected, but not. God redirected our paths–as only HeContinue reading “I didn’t expect to be here.”