I won’t draw this post out. I won’t go into a lengthy explanation of my appointment with the cataract surgeon, describe his tie or his demeanour. I won’t write about the drive to the clinic in Waterford or about the battery of tests. I won’t go on and on and on….I will just say this: ON 13, OCTOBER, I BID FAREWELL TO THE FIRST CATARACT!!!!!!!!! Four weeks later, the second will be taken out. I am excited and terrified and will definitely be writing more soon!
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I am an internationally published writer and poet, originally from Los Angeles, now living in Ireland with my husband, 2 pugs and 2 cats. I am also the author of the full length poetry collection, "Things My Mother Left Behind", from Potter's Grove Press, and half of the creative force behind "Tiger Lily" an Ekphrastic Collaboration with Jane Cornwell, published by JC Studio Press.
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August 28, 2021 at 7:22 am
Oh Susan!! This is amazing news!! I’ve been thinking of you so much. I’m so proud/excited for you/nervous for you/thrilled for you. Thrilled just to hear your words and voice and know you are in the world.
August 28, 2021 at 7:24 am
Sarah, I miss you and am sending all the love. Thank you for your support and care and all around loveliness! I haven’t been in much of a writing mood, hence the short and bland post, but I will write more about it later. I think I may be in need of coffee before attempting writing.
August 28, 2021 at 7:57 am
We love You and Your poetry.
August 28, 2021 at 8:04 am
You are Lovely and Good!!!! How are you, my friend?
August 28, 2021 at 12:42 pm
Thanks a lot my dear friend, doing well. Greetings to you
August 28, 2021 at 8:00 am
How wonderful, wishing you all the best, sending prayers and healing vibes.
August 28, 2021 at 8:05 am
Thank you, so so much!!!!!!
August 28, 2021 at 8:11 am
This is the best news, Susan, and I can’t wait for the world to get a little brighter for you. Lots of love to you, my friend.
August 28, 2021 at 8:14 am
Thank you Thank you Thank you, Beautiful Lady!!!Sending you hugs and hugs!!! xoxoxoxo
August 28, 2021 at 9:09 am
This is wonderful, Susan!
I’m so happy for you. All will go well and the coming days will be so much more beautiful.
I wish you all the best and will pray for you. 🙂🙏🏼
August 28, 2021 at 9:13 am
Thank you so much, Terveen! I hope you are safe and well and enjoying your Saturday!!!
August 28, 2021 at 9:48 am
Outstanding!!!!! So much love sent to you ❤️❤️❤️❤️
August 28, 2021 at 10:10 am
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August 28, 2021 at 11:19 am
Jon, tell Dawn that it’s possible, the cataracts can come out. It’s seems like a small thing compared to the RP, but any change, any hope, is good.
August 28, 2021 at 11:23 am
i talk to her from time to time. how s Ireland?
August 29, 2021 at 3:52 am
Ireland is a dream come true!
August 28, 2021 at 10:53 am
Great news!
August 28, 2021 at 11:20 am
Thank you so much, Kelley! Your book is on the top of my list to read!!
August 28, 2021 at 11:30 am
❤️
August 28, 2021 at 10:53 am
It’s lovely to read your exciting news and yes, to know that you are still in the world!
August 28, 2021 at 11:21 am
You are lovely and good!!! I miss this place. I am heading back into the light….slowly, but there is motion.
August 28, 2021 at 11:22 am
Hallelujah!
August 28, 2021 at 11:08 am
Omg Susan 😁 so , so happy for you . Soon you can see my home country in all its glory properly. I so wish you well with the next removal. Big hugs from Dave and I .
August 28, 2021 at 11:22 am
Thank you, Sweet Jean!!!! I am so excited to see Ireland with more clarity, to see the colour and the beauty without the distortion of the cataracts. Big hugs to you and Dave!!!!
August 28, 2021 at 1:25 pm
I’m so thrilled for you–I knew the move to Ireland would bring good things!!
August 29, 2021 at 3:54 am
Thank you, Lovely Suzanne!!! I feel like the whole thing is a dream; for so long, it seemed that we would be stuck forever in the sorrows of life. It is wonderful to feel the good now, and I can’t wait to be able to see it more clearly!
August 29, 2021 at 5:24 am
You must be so excited—I can’t wait to hear about how well it went!
August 28, 2021 at 1:44 pm
Hooray! Rooting for you–
August 29, 2021 at 3:55 am
Thank you, so so much!!!!
August 28, 2021 at 2:29 pm
Nice to hear from you Susan… only the best to you!!!
August 29, 2021 at 3:55 am
Thanks so much, Marts! I hope you are safe and well!!!
August 29, 2021 at 12:02 pm
all is well so far in sweet Trinidad… keep safe…
August 28, 2021 at 6:06 pm
Wishing you the best and it all works out for you.
August 29, 2021 at 3:56 am
Thank you so much!!!
August 30, 2021 at 12:11 pm
Oh Susan that’s great news and I am so happy for you. You are one of the sweetest and kindest person I know so you deserve all the health and happiness life has to offer. As we know mental and physical health are the most important things in one’s life. To have the power, knowledge and courage to improve it is the most amazing thing. Good luck and a good prayer Susan and please keep me posted. Lots love ❤️
September 1, 2021 at 7:47 am
Sonia, I miss you so much! Thank you for your love and kindness and care. I hope you and Gabriel and the babies are safe and well and happy. I hope I will be able to return to LA and see you again one day. Sending love.
August 30, 2021 at 11:21 pm
This is such wonderful news.. It took me a few days to get to see your post after it popped up in my email. I had missed your beautiful poetry so much.. May this bring all you are hoping for Susan.. ❤
September 1, 2021 at 7:46 am
You are, as ever, so wonderful and kind! I have missed being in this incredible space and reading your work! I hope you are safe and well. Sending love!
September 1, 2021 at 7:25 pm
I am I have some challenges as we all do but I am grateful to be here and alive..
September 1, 2021 at 3:50 am
Such great news! Sending early positive healing energy to you. I miss, and love you a bunch! XOXO💛
September 1, 2021 at 7:45 am
Oh, Beautiful Lady, I miss you. Patricia told me your huge news and I have been thinking about you so much. I am so proud of you! All the love to you, my friend!
September 5, 2021 at 7:02 pm
Oh this is the best news ever!~ Rooting for you, and praying for you
September 6, 2021 at 7:31 am
Thank you, so much!!!
September 7, 2021 at 9:14 am
You are in my prayers. Take care.
September 7, 2021 at 10:10 am
Thank you so much, Lakshmi! I hope you and your family are safe and well.
September 11, 2021 at 2:45 am
Thinking of you and shouting “YES!”. Much love!
September 11, 2021 at 6:37 am
Thank you, Beautiful!!! Love to you!!!
September 21, 2021 at 5:12 am
Good luck!
September 21, 2021 at 6:14 am
Thank you, Steve!!!!!
October 18, 2021 at 8:44 am
So excited for you!!
October 20, 2021 at 5:14 pm
This is great news, I’m hopeful for you!