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‘TIS THE SEASON…FOR CHANGE

Posted on November 24, 2015 by chronicsue

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Oh, the weather outside is frightful, Hallmark films are so delightful, if you want to sing this song, come along, hum along, sing along. As for me, I love this season and always have, however…We’ll get to that. Funny, but … Continue reading →

Posted in Christmas, Gratitude, Inspiration
LIFE HERE IN PAINVILLE

LIFE HERE IN PAINVILLE

Posted on May 4, 2015 by chronicsue

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Our little village is not listed on any maps, praised on any tourist pamphlets lining the walls of a travel agency nor is it on MapQuest. No, it is a city long lost in the fog of denial as most … Continue reading →

Posted in Chronic Pain, Gratitude, Inspiration, Life Lessons, Motivation
HEY! I’M SCOOTIN’ AS FAST AS I CAN.

HEY! I’M SCOOTIN’ AS FAST AS I CAN.

Posted on March 23, 2015 by chronicsue

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  I could have also called this blog, “Conversations with myself.” The object of the “Hey” in question is usually me. I’ve often heard that patience is a virtue. It’s not one I particularly like. It’s so much easier to … Continue reading →

Posted in Chronic Pain, Gratitude, Motivation
SUE’S OFFICIAL RULES FOR WHINING

SUE’S OFFICIAL RULES FOR WHINING

Posted on February 24, 2015 by chronicsue

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When you’ve had chronic pain for many years whining becomes an art form, a sacred ritual while also becoming a bit repetitive. That’s why you have to jazz it a bit by coming up with new ways to whine. Sure, … Continue reading →

Posted in Chronic Pain, Gratitude, Life Lessons
REMEMBERING CHRISTMAS PAST

REMEMBERING CHRISTMAS PAST

Posted on December 10, 2014 by chronicsue

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This year I am rethinking the meaning and source of Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays and find I have to seek them in the past, at least for right now. I find myself, like so many of you remembering past … Continue reading →

Posted in Christmas, Gratitude, Hope, Inspiration
THE MAGIC OF BELIEF

THE MAGIC OF BELIEF

Posted on April 24, 2014 by chronicsue

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Since I dug a furrow of personal experience in last week’s blog, I thought it was logical to continue that story; just to fill you in on the rest of the story…to explain the crop that my life produced. There … Continue reading →

Posted in Gratitude, Hope, Inspiration, Life Lessons

THE SECRET OF GIVING

Posted on February 7, 2014 by chronicsue

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Many years ago I read a true story in a GUIDEPOSTS publication I have never forgotten. One of my favorite actresses/comedians, Carol Burnet told her true story about how she got started in show business. I thought of it today … Continue reading →

Posted in Chronic Pain, Gratitude, Inspiration
THE BIRTHDAY BOOK

THE BIRTHDAY BOOK

Posted on January 3, 2014 by chronicsue

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There is always something about the first part of every year that makes us think of our age and aging in general. My granddaughter had a birthday this month, my husband has one coming up in January and each of … Continue reading →

Posted in Gratitude, Life Lessons, Motivation, Poem
THE GIVING HEART

THE GIVING HEART

Posted on December 12, 2013 by chronicsue

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When chronic pain and/or illness slam into our lives, we change. Just as surely as George Bailey hit that tree in the film IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE. Bam! We usually lay there for a while, metaphorically bleeding and trying to … Continue reading →

Posted in Christmas, Chronic Pain, Gratitude, Inspiration, Life Lessons, Motivation
SEASONS OF GRATITUDE

SEASONS OF GRATITUDE

Posted on November 22, 2013 by chronicsue

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Hold on. That whirring sound you hear is my mind striving to think of a way to express my gratitude for so many areas of my life. After all, it is Thanksgiving here in America and that is our appointed … Continue reading →

Posted in Gratitude, Inspiration, Life Lessons Tagged childhood memories, gratitude, thanksgiving

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