Such a coincidence! Watched this video on my birthday!!! Feb 1st 😊 I turned 68. It's the first without my husband, who passed in October of 24. Many friends reached out to me. I was taken out to lunch 3 days in a row. I'll need to hit the gym an extra day this week. I'm trying to live my life to the fullest. I have good and bad days. When I start to get depressed I think about all the positive things in my life and how lucky I am. The world is a beautiful place. I have my health, ,friends, family and every day is a gift.❤ the best part of your videos is seeing you and Desi singing. It always puts a smile on my face. Thanks for sharing your life with us ❤
Happy birthday, Susan! ❤ 🎉 My twin brother found me through Ancestry last year after being separated for 67 years. We will celebrate our 70th birthday on June 28th!
Happy Birthday Susan! What spoke to me was your segment on 'he's not coming back.' I am turning 70 in April. I spent the last decade trying to slow down aging. Today I had to have a headshot photo taken for a passport and seeing my photo disappointed and shocked me...there's was no denying it, I am aging! I said to myself, 'face it...she's not coming back.' The reality that the image I have of myself is outdated hit me pretty hard today. I want so much to be able to embrace the next decade with acceptance, to stop being so critical of myself and allow myself to enjoy my life regardless of how I look. I thought I would let go of my vanity and be able to live freely in my 60's, but I didn't. I hope my 70's will be the decade I live my life to its fullest in spite of my reflection in the mirror.
Happy Birthday Susan! You are so beautiful outside and most importantly inside. Enjoy your 70s.. I am 72 and the number has not made one bit of difference in how I feel mentally. I think I’m still 30.❤ I hope you had a wonderful day and ate cake!🎂😘
Susan Happy Birthday! This was a wonderful video! Thank you for your encouragement and inspiration! I am in bed just having major back surgery 6 weeks ago with 9 screws, rods, 17” incision, long recovery, but I”m not dying today” What an amazing inspiring comment your friend echoed. Giving me hope as this has made me depressed. Thank you so much for sharing your 70th birthday with us ( I will be 70 in August) and sending gifts to all viewers with words of wisdom.
My husband died years ago. There is nothing more irrevocable than that. I wish l could say my family was there for me. Mostly, they were not. My life seemed to live itself. All l could do was try to keep up. Things are better now, but there are still plenty of challenges. God helps me through them.
I am sorry your family wasn't there for you. I know how much sadness that holds inside. I wish I didn't, but hell with them, I try tell myself now, they don't deserve being part of my life. I want better for myself and not waste any more time on them. I really wish you a life you start to choose. I am trying to kick start mine now. Susan is a true inspiration, isn't she, we all learn so much from her.
Yes He does. I would be interested to know who you remember being able to cut through the anguish and say the words that felt so right, to the point, and helped you come to decisions Will you hit reply
My Husband died almost 9 months ago, I feel for you, this is the hardest thing I've had to do. I miss him so much and when she said, "He not coming back" tearing flowed uncontrollably. Hugs you are not alone.
I’m 75, and those bags are packed, but I’m leaving them in the closet for now. Facing age with a bit of humor helps me so much. My candy necklace is now made of Tums and Ibuprofen, but who cares! I am grateful for every new day. Thanks for sharing with this tribe of like-minded ladies.
@ I must admit that I am a thief. I saw that on a Facebook and stole it. Sometimes I think if I’d ever had an original thought, I think it would’ve died of loneliness. 🤣 And I certainly do remember wax lips and teeth. Haha. How about candy cigarettes? Beechnut gum, clove gum, and Blackjack gum? Sheesh, I’m old! lol. Have a wonderful evening. ❤️
Happy Birthday, Susan. I guess in our own way, this little group here have become our own little family. That's why we keep coming back. I am 80 years old and tomorrow (Feb 2nd) it will be 15 years since my husband died. I can remember my daughter saying "Mom, you have to do this and you have to do that." I was 65 at the time and I felt like that 20 or 21 year old out on their own for the very first time. I had lived at home until I got married and here I was, 65 and on my own. I have survived. I don't think about dying very much because there is nothing I can do about it. I am trying to be the best that I can. Three years my legs decided to not hold me up. So, I had back surgery and got to moving around. It has taken me five years, but I have lost a little more than 100 lbs and last week my doctor took me off diabetes medication. So, like the Energizer Bunny, I just keep going. So, to all the people in our little family. let';s just to do the best that we can. Sending Light and Love to All of you. Susan,k give Desi a pat and a hug from me. I really do love his singing. ❤🙏❤
Dear Maureen ! Wow ! You are amaazing ! Congrats on all the progress you have made : getting around & moving again, regulating your blood sugar, losing 100 lbs … and of course, starting on your own amidst grief & loss. So sorry you lost your husband. May you be comforted by happy memories, hope for the future, & contentment in This Now Moment! Do something nice for yourself today. You deserve it ! God bless you ! Liz 💕
Your new home is beautiful, but I started watching when you lived in your small apartment and had transformed it into such a beautiful space. I just admired your ability to bloom where you were planted. You are inspiring. Happiest of happy birthdays friend!
You are so right CSS!!! It was such a gorgeous place to live!!! I have always loved to see your home Susan in each video and what you have done or found to improve. And all the doggies!!! You have given them so much joy and happiness over the years just like they give to you!!!
I love to hear your perspective on life and I love how you decorate your home. I’m trying g to incorporate some of your decor in my house but I would love to see more home decor tours and ideas. You have a special gift for decor and insight into life. God bless you. ❤
I also started watching you in your first little beautiful apartment. You and your beautiful white retriever. I'm almost 75 and I agree , age is just a number. Love you and Desi 💕
"The privelege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are" Carl Jung On your special birthday, YOU are a gift to all of us! Happy Birthday, and many more celebrations of who you truly are.
It was my birthday week as well! Aquarians, unite! I turned 74 on Friday. Some friends and I have lunch every Wednesday at the same restaurant here in rural France, Loire Valley. When the owner heard I was turning 74, she just stopped what she was doing, looked at me and said, “Non!” I’m very vibrant as well. I think about my mother at the age of 74, and she was so “old.” We are a unique generation, us Boomers! BOOM!
I just find comfort in hearing what another woman my age is feeling. The beauty products you use , the things you buy when you 2nd hand and your home. It’s like having a friend. At this age friends are few. So thanks and Happy Birthday!!! I look forward to this year of friendship!!!
Hello from Australia 🇦🇺🇦🇺 I’m 73 years old and have experienced a LOT of life. Just turned 19 and married my husband (also 19) who was in the police force here in Victoria. June this year will be our 54th anniversary. The last 15 of his 25 years were in Homicide. Believe me, if you’ve lived with a man who ends up with PTSD from the trauma particularly dealing with paedophiles, sometimes involving new babies 😂. For the first 5 years we lived in a bungalow with an outdoor toilet, no bathroom or laundry. Heating was me lighting a fire through winter. No car, no disposable nappies, a husband working unimaginable hours. I also had two babies in that time BUT do you know what? They were 5 of the happiest times in my life. There have been many many hard times but I made a saying for myself. “You never know how strong you are until YOU are all you have”. I’ve been blessed with three precious grandsons so to me age is just a number. We all get to be young but not everyone gets to be old!! My grandsons are 20, 16 and 12 and one of my most treasured memories are the first time each of them said “GRANNY “ in their own way. Happy belated birthday🎂🎊🎈🇦🇺🇦🇺
I turned 70 last June, also marking 9 years as a widow. Last November I lost my Siberian Husky after 14 years together. I feel very blessed to have a very close relationship with God, and it gets me through the tough days when one of my chronic illnesses flare up. I have rescued another dog from the shelter, and he rescued me, too. Very grateful to come here every week to visit Susan, Desi, and all you ladies. Thanks to you all for the friendship and a place to belong.
Thank you, Susan, for sharing your birthday with all of us! It's amazing to think that in so many places around the world, there are women just like me, taking time out of our days (or nights) every week to be with you and Desi. I know each of us carries a unique set of memories, heartbreak, delights and worries, and we gather here to find connection... and sometimes that bit of light we need to keep moving forward. Have a wonderful birthday year!! We love you and Desi, and all of us are grateful (I'm sure!) that somehow we found our way to you. 💗
I am happy with who I am. I turned 69 last week and I am on my own. I'm comfortable with that. I've been married twice and widowed twice. My second husband passed away a year and a half ago. I'm so blessed with family and friends! It's me and my dog and I'm totally good with that. I love your videos and you are such a positive spirit!❤
I'm a male, but much of what you mention in your videos resonates with me. These life issues apply to all of us regardless of sex. Thanks for the great video (s).
My aunt Olga is turning 103 this year. Every time I ask her how she is feeling she says “I’m doing wooooonderfuk!” She has been blind for the last 11 years, has trouble walking and depends on the support of other. Never the less, she is feeling wonderful. People like my aunt and you truly inspire me. It’s not about the circumstances, it’s our attitude. It’s about being grateful every day. Feliz cumpleaños dear Susan. Love from Costa Rica and many blessings. 🙏❤️👜☀️🍰🏠🐕🏺 🎶 💄 💎 🪴 ❄️ 👗
“Our bags are packed for a trip we don’t want to go on,” oh Susan, how perfectly stated!! I’m a couple of years older and in good health, but it seems like everyone I know and love (including celebrities I grew up with), are disappearing so fast. That’s the hardest part. I love what your friend said at that party. My sister Tina died suddenly and unexpectedly at 57, so I know it can happen. I’m not letting anyone steal my days from me. Great message in this video, thank you and Happy Birthday my friend!❤❤❤
Susannah, I relate to what you shared. My only sister, Susan, passed away unexpectedly 15 years ago. I miss her every day! I grieved her death even more than my parents’ passing. I do have her daughter in my life, they could be twins. God bless you. Hugs.
Happy Birthday Susan, may your 70’s be the best years of your life! Every Saturday you gift us your wisdoms, and show us that we can can be on our own and be happy. You are a blessing to,us all traveling on our own “ alone” paths.
Happy birthday Your words, experience and advice are a gift I cherish weekly. So, rosehip oil and your words, yeah, I know you'll be here next week. I never take your presence here for granted. Stay warm.
Susan .. I'm so glad it's not just me . I had a "goodbye" week this week. They took me to hospital in the danged ambulance on Wednesday because my heart was playing up again . I'm OK but I had a shake and as I've been so down lately (January blues) it made me stop and kick myself . So I wasn't dying today ! AND I told myself again after reading your vlog - dont die before your dead! Phew lucky escape eh? Happy birthday, gal ...you look fabulous and your laugh and smile and the wonderful Desi made me recover completely . Thankyou . Janice 👵 xxx 🇬🇧
I hope you are feeling better!!! If oyu ever feel down again please know you are not alone!!! There is 100,000 of your sisters here that have those same thoughts! LOVE YOU! Susan & Desi
Oh thankyou Susan, I am so glad I got you all in my pocket. Im getting stronger- will help when weather improves. Take care yourself, snuggle for Desi x Janice
Welcome To The 70’s! 🥳 You know why i keep meeting you here on Saturday nights? Other than love Desi’. I feel at home here , you sometimes make me remember things people and places I had forgotten , we like the same things , think a lot alike and I’ve enjoyed seeing us both grow in these years since i found your channel thank You Susan you don’t give yourself enough credit, you are such a beautiful person inside and out ‘ 🤗💕🙏
Happy Birthday! I turned 70 last November. What made me realize how limited my time is on this earth is when I considered adopting a second dog. I had to bid a sad farewell to my little old dog last year. We have a 6 year old lab who I think needs a new friend. If I adopt a puppy, will I be able to take care of it in 12 years? If not, who will? My solution for now is to foster dogs for local rescues until I meet the right pup for us.
Happy Birthday Susan!!!! Such a great video. I am the caregiver for my husband who is blind and has dementia. He’s sometimes violent sometimes angry and yelling and other times just confused. He can’t care for himself, walk, feed himself and he is tortured by hallucinations at times. He’s on hospice and often I just feel like my life is over. I don’t get to go to family gatherings, weddings, birthdays, etc. because I’m here where I’m needed but it’s so lonely. Perhaps I need to tell myself I’m not dying today, this isn’t it. It is a privilege to care for someone you love, I feel like I’ve already lost him and there’s this shadow of him left, but I will walk this journey with him. Hopefully someday I will come back to myself. I’m not dying today. I cannot tell you what a smile and laugh I get out of you and Desi singing! I love it!!🎉❤
Hi Susan. when I turned 70 last Aug. it was not easy . It brought on the mindset of why make any changes to my home, yard. how long would I enjoy it. But I don't feel this way anymore since the holy spirit told me to "embrace life". He brought this as that soft voice to me. My negative feelings of aging will not bring glory to God not the awareness of his power in my life to live as long as he has set for me. I'm ok now. I love your way of going. Thank you for sharing deep heartfelt thoughts. jeanelle
I’m 68. Last year, I was doing some banking and the banker said , “ wow, you’re my parents’ age. You’re much more “ with-it” than they are. 😅. Happy Birthday! 🎉
I love how you take painful life experiences and have turned them into what you now want for your life. I am 72, barely 5 ft 1 in, I live a plant based eating lifestyle, I try living my life to the fullest, loving nature, walks, gardening, I love photography, calligraphy, water coloring. Most of my life has been caring for someone else, I’m still caring for my 92 year old dementia mom, but I try to do some of the things I love as often as I can. Love Desi, and all his cuteness. I love my little dog Bootsie. Happy Birthday, 70’s are looking good….
Happy Birthday, Susan. You're a spring chic. I'll be 80 in June and enjoying every minute of every day. Of course, as I've said before, I look forward to you and Desi singing at the end of your videos. Have a wonderful year.❤
Happy birthday Susan, enjoy every moment of each day. I can’t believe how fast the years are going by. I just turned 79 and I can’t believe it, I don’t feel it. I lost my husband 6 years ago and it seems like it was last year. Sometimes I feel scared that I don’t have too many years ahead of me but then I think of so many friends of mine that died much younger than me, so every morning I thank God for another day and hug my Maltese Poodle 🐩 ❤
Thank you so much for that bit about Desi peeing on your dates shoe. I busted out laughing.😂 Desi, always the gangsta. I hope you had a beautiful birthday and I wish you many many many more. Blessings to you lovely young lady.❤
Happy birthday Susan. When you mentioned about your mama and her handbags reminded me of my mama. She said she’d rather have five cheap purses than one expensive purse. She said anybody who steals my purse, steals trash. I always loved having a designer bag. I would tell mama I’d rather have one expensive bag than five cheap bags and we would laugh about it. I sure do miss my mama. I want to tell you how much I enjoy hearing Desi sing with you every week. It’s the highlight of my week. God bless you and Desi.
Congratulations dear Susan with Desi on your lap the world is beautiful, 70 years looking so good and having your own cozy home with your son, his wife and grandchildren around the corner is the best gift you have 🥳🎼🥳
Happy Big 70 Susan!! You do not look anywhere near your age. You have beautiful styles in your clothes, make-up, and house. You are a very kind and sweet person! I just adore watching Desi and you sing!!
Oh my! Singing happy B-day with a dashing pup on your lap...chef's kiss. The story of your friend's retort was wonderful. Striving to live in the moment. No more quiet laughter. Soon to be 70-- I GUFFAW!
Happy Birthday Susan. I have 9 years on you. Congrats on being called vibrant. That was a nice compliment. I remember the video you talked about your friend and what she said. I also liked what you just said about getting packed for a trip you don't want to go on. I do feel that. It is just reality even though I don't expect I'm dying tonight or tomorrow. I know how sudden things do happen all the time. For sure I know I've lived longer already than many people and I'm thankful for that. I just try to not dwell on how the years are flying by. I am reminded by the plane crash in DC and PA that it's not just me that may not have a lot of time left but it's anyone, maybe even a teen who just survived a life threatening operation before they all died in Philly. So sad for them. That just gave me the realization that maybe I think about it more than I really should. That Dezi, so sweet and he makes us all smile and you do also. Thanks for sharing and Happy Birthday again. May God Bless!
" I Love Lucy" is still on TV every single day! It is on many channels the world over! It bring s back my childhood and I laugh at the mores of the time. My Mother was a 50s housewife and no she has no explaining to do! She will be 90 in June. Happy 70th Birthday, Susan. I hope it was so happy! You and Desi are an amazing team. I so look forward to seeing you every week. I turned 70 in late September and I survived it! God Bless you!
Here i am a widow with a great family and amazing friends. A church i love and on April 28th i will turn 70. I can't wait! It feels like i have really done something just to be turning 70. Life can go any direction at any time and i do feel truly blessed. Happy Birthday to you Susan.
He's never coming back struck home with me. My husband (71) of 46 years left me in the middle of the night on Dec. 6, 2024. He is staying with our daughter and has stayed no contact with me. He is coming home tomorrow, and I am uncertain how it is going to go. I was fine while he was gone & took care of everything. I plan to listen & reflect. But the one thing I feel that I won't do is let him sleep next to me in our bed right away. I respect myself enough now to sleep alone. Btw, I am 70 years old, and I wish you a most happy birthday, Miss Gorgeous 70!!! ❤❤
Happy Birthday Susan I just had my birthday Jan. 26 turned 58, went out alone had a blast🎉I’m sexy Latina I don’t need friends or men to fullfill my alone time it’s just my adult kidos and my precious lil grand toddler lol!💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻..your awsome love your videos.. keep them coming ..muah! To Desi❤😊soo cute
What you said in this video and the last one made a ton of sense. I turned 70 in November but no one really knew, so I was able to celebrate with you. Love you and Desi - Happy Birthday!!!
Top five things? I found your channel when I was going through my divorce at 63 a few years ago and you have been a tremendous inspiration.. While I love the decor tips, the makeup critiques, when your thrift shopping, I completely relate to when you speak about the freedom and contentment. Well it may not have been what we planned when we got married, it's what we make of it and laughter and that daily joy and just the little things is what completely counts! And if Desy peed on his shoe then that was probably a good thing because that shows your sweet little King puppy saw something!
Happy belated 70th birthday!!!🎉🎂💝 this was such a touching video. It brought tears to my eyes about your friend Dani, who had the cancer prognosis. May she rest in ever loving peace in heaven!🙏❤️ thank you for sharing that with us. All my love to you and Desi. Have a wonderful week!❤️🐶🙏🥰
I just turned 73 last week and I love the "don't die before your dead" comment. Hope you don't mind if I enjoy Desi singing as if it were to me too. I'm losing vision, so can't drive anymore. I'm a widow so now going to have to depend on my Granddaughter to take me out when she gets her license. I feel trapped sometimes and would love to just go out for a few drinks and listen to some music and enjoy myself like I used to. My husband was the one who always got me out and doing things, but he's been gone 7 years now. That's a long time to be stuck, isn't it? I love all of the thrift store finds that you incorporate into your decor.
Just came home from church and the pastor said in his sermon,when you get everyday pains that won't go away think of it as a reminder you are getting closer to your home in heaven.Never thought about that way. He also said not to look back but look ahead. You are right ,love each day that you have and keep enjoying your life.Happy 70th Birthday!
Happy belated birthday! Nobody would ever guess you're 70. From your flawless complexion, elegant style sense, to your energy and humour, you Susan exude youth!
Each Birthday is truly a Celebration of a year completed as well as launch of another year full of experiences to celebrate. I am 73 on the cusp of 74 . I am full of anticipation of all that is yet to come. I look forward to all of your posts ! You’re truly an inspiration. 🎉🎉🎉🎉
Hi Susan, l say that to myself every time he has a Birthday or the Anniversary of the day he passed away, and Valentines DAY, 1 of my family or friends mentions his name, l ran into a few friends asked me today at the grocery store about my late husband Bruce, and l had to tell them that he passed away, they both were shocked, l said that to them, that l put it into our local newspaper, they said we didn't see it, but when I got home, l had a big cry, usually that happens when I see my good friends, they both gave me a big hugsssss, but it really got me today, hugsssss ❤❤❤
Happy birthday Susan! I turned 69 on 1/21. I love everything you talked about. Not letting someone edit the way you feel really hit home for me. I suffer from anxiety and I’m always told to go on with my day and stop feeling that way. I wish I could but anxiety just comes on and as much as I want it to go away when it happens I can’t. Nobody knows unless they’ve experienced anxiety 😢 Thank you Susan ! Love Desi ❤
Happy birthday, Susan! Welcome to the "70s"! I'm 72 and my husband Tom is 77. Occasionally we meet with some of Tom's cousins for lunch. I got the sweetest compliment from one of them on Friday's gathering which still makes me giggle 2 days later. There were 10 of us seated at a long table in the middle of the room. This cousin is a very distinguished-looking gentleman of 86 years. We were seated at opposite ends of the table when he suddenly yells down the distance, "Barb, you look like a million bucks!" (I swear no alcohol was involved and he suffers zero dementia.) I laughed and thanked him. Later, on the way out he said to me, "You look better than you have the past 20 years! Mind you my vision is impaired." I stopped him right there and said, "I don't even care, I am soaking it all in!" I walked on air all the way to our car and think I am still an inch or 2 above the ground!!!
Happy Birthday! My husband will be 66 tomorrow on Groundhog’s day. I won’t catch up with him until June. Longevity runs for women in my family. My grandmother lived to be 90. And my mom lived to be 96. So I feel like I have a long life ahead of me. I had a lot of health problems in my 50’s. I’m just happy to be alive now. I plan on staying around for a long time. I really hope God has the same plan for me. I love Desi. My dogs like to howl when we leave the house. I loved the ending. You two are so cute. I don’t like seeing the snow. That’s why I moved to the south. And we got snow here this year.
The thing I get the most from your videos is you touch on things I have gone through and it makes me feel better that I’m not alone. Or that the people who follow you have gone through these same trying times. We endure and we succeed in getting through it. And yes I just want to have fun at this stage of my life!!
Thank you for the reminder no one should ever be allowed to edit our feelings!! I spent 7 long years with a horrible man who did everything to edit my words, thoughts and spirit. Im trying to heal and your words were so reaffirming!! Love you and King Desi! Hope you had a wonderful Birthday! 🥰♥️✨🤗
Happy Birthday Vibrant One!! And here, I thought as you spoke of your lawyer , that he was going to ask you out on a date! Sometimes I wish we were all gathered in your living room , listening to one another, cheering each other on! So many stories, so many lives lived , so much connection needed. I’m glad we get to hang out with you and Desi!
Happy 70th Birthday Susan! You have brought so much joy to so many of our lives! My Father lived to 96 and used to say he would give anything to be 70! He drove till he was 94! Cheers! Wendy
Happy 70th Birthday Beautiful Susan! I just turned 70 this last May too! I hope you had a great Birthday 🎂 🥳 🎉 🎈 🎁!! I can't believe so much time has passed when it seems like it was my 15th Birthday not long ago and here I am being a Grandma and Mom and live alone with my Shih-tzu Gunnar. I feel like i have a 2yr old Toddler again. He is my Love ❤ and my Life now! I live below you in Ohio and our snow has all finally melted after all the rain. God Bless you Dear Friend, Susan! Have a great week.
Happy birthday Susan! I love Saturday night so I can visit with you and Desi. I just spent 9 days in the hospital. Now I am gratefully home and looking to "get my pretty back". Stay tuned...my motto always is to never give up. Hugs to you.
I love your videos. They make me feel good and introspective. (I'm 67) I just got over finally, some stomach and lower back issues and was homebound for over a week just taking care of myself. There's nothing like the icks to make me feel great when their gone and I'm feeling back to normal. Normal is perfect or super great, but really good because I'm better. Reminds me to be grateful and enjoy life. Thank you Susan for who you are in all your wisdom, beauty, fun, words, and just sharing your life with all of us. I appreciate and love you. Happy Birthday. Annette
Susan , welcome to the 70s club! I enjoy seeing your thrift shop finds, your visits with Hal, your transformation of your garden and your beautiful photography of nature. Of course can't forget your dapper little guy Desi wearing his bowties and him singing with you. I look forward to your videos every Saturday night!
Having lost my son last year, I no longer fear death. I do however fear old age and specifically dementia. I also fear loneliness. My mother and her mother had Alzheimers. I now live for temporary pleasures like nice food, a beautiful day, stroking my lovely cat, watching my baby nephew play, going for a coffee with friends and buying things that will make my life better. I also give financially to people in need when I can. What else can I do, the worst has happened.
Reminds me of the song , Say Something! Letting go can be very freeing!! You could be letting go of a child, spouse, anyone that's emotionally gone. I enjoy you talks! Happy Birthday 🎈🎂 I'll turn 71 in March!
Ha ha, My bags are 'actually' packed for somewhere I don't want to go. Won't bore you with the details. So many things you said today, rang a bell for me, your friend Dani sounds like a wonderful gal. I was one of those to whom The Goodbye days touched a nerve. Thank you for your sweet videos each week, they are part of my Sunday. Kisses to Desi, way to go peeing on an unliked suitor's shoe. Happy Birthday to you too.
Such a coincidence! Watched this video on my birthday!!! Feb 1st 😊 I turned 68. It's the first without my husband, who passed in October of 24. Many friends reached out to me. I was taken out to lunch 3 days in a row. I'll need to hit the gym an extra day this week. I'm trying to live my life to the fullest. I have good and bad days. When I start to get depressed I think about all the positive things in my life and how lucky I am. The world is a beautiful place. I have my health, ,friends, family and every day is a gift.❤ the best part of your videos is seeing you and Desi singing. It always puts a smile on my face. Thanks for sharing your life with us ❤
I am so sorry for your loss...every day is a gift yes, I admire you so much.
Happy birthday 🎉 I’m so sorry about the loss of your husband.
The first year is hard for every occasion. You are so lucky to have such good friends. Yes every minute is a gift.
Happy Birthday🩷 🙏🏼🕊️🤍 I’m sorry for your loss.
Happy birthday It’s so wonderful that you have such good friends 🎉🎂
Happy birthday, Susan! ❤ 🎉
My twin brother found me through Ancestry last year after being separated for 67 years. We will celebrate our 70th birthday on June 28th!
Oh wow that is really something. Enjoy that time with your brother 🌺
Wow, I'm an Identical twin and we've been together all our lives....so glad y'all found each other and will celebrate such a milestone!
So glad you found each other.
that is just wonderful !!! so happy for both of you .. remembering things and making new ones
pure joy
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That is so wonderrful!
Happy 70th Birthday, Susan! 70 never looked better! 🥳🎂🎉🎈
Happy Birthday Susan! What spoke to me was your segment on 'he's not coming back.' I am turning 70 in April. I spent the last decade trying to slow down aging. Today I had to have a headshot photo taken for a passport and seeing my photo disappointed and shocked me...there's was no denying it, I am aging! I said to myself, 'face it...she's not coming back.' The reality that the image I have of myself is outdated hit me pretty hard today. I want so much to be able to embrace the next decade with acceptance, to stop being so critical of myself and allow myself to enjoy my life regardless of how I look. I thought I would let go of my vanity and be able to live freely in my 60's, but I didn't. I hope my 70's will be the decade I live my life to its fullest in spite of my reflection in the mirror.
I am surprised looking in the mirror. I do not feel 70. And then the mirror reminds me, lol.
Happy Birthday Susan! You are so beautiful outside and most importantly inside. Enjoy your 70s.. I am 72 and the number has not made one bit of difference in how I feel mentally. I think I’m still 30.❤
I hope you had a wonderful day and ate cake!🎂😘
Susan Happy Birthday! This was a wonderful video! Thank you for your encouragement and inspiration! I am in bed just having major back surgery 6 weeks ago with 9 screws, rods, 17” incision, long recovery, but I”m not dying today” What an amazing inspiring comment your friend echoed. Giving me hope as this has made me depressed. Thank you so much for sharing your 70th birthday with us ( I will be 70 in August) and sending gifts to all viewers with words of wisdom.
Keep shining Kathy and enjoy your 70’s!
You are still you! Don’t ever forget that❤
My husband died years ago. There is nothing more irrevocable than that. I wish l could say my family was there for me. Mostly, they were not. My life seemed to live itself. All l could do was try to keep up. Things are better now, but there are still plenty of challenges. God helps me through them.
I am sorry your family wasn't there for you. I know how much sadness that holds inside. I wish I didn't, but hell with them, I try tell myself now, they don't deserve being part of my life. I want better for myself and not waste any more time on them. I really wish you a life you start to choose. I am trying to kick start mine now. Susan is a true inspiration, isn't she, we all learn so much from her.
@@dorisdaylight8415 Yes. Every week we visit with her and Desi. And she gives us something to ponder. That's friendship on a large scale.
@@heidibee501 Truly she is such a friend. I just wish we could all get together and have a real loving get together.
Yes He does. I would be interested to know who you remember being able to cut through the anguish and say the words that felt so right, to the point, and helped you come to decisions Will you hit reply
My Husband died almost 9 months ago, I feel for you, this is the hardest thing I've had to do. I miss him so much and when she said, "He not coming back" tearing flowed uncontrollably. Hugs you are not alone.
I’m 75, and those bags are packed, but I’m leaving them in the closet for now. Facing age with a bit of humor helps me so much. My candy necklace is now made of Tums and Ibuprofen, but who cares! I am grateful for every new day. Thanks for sharing with this tribe of like-minded ladies.
Your sense of humor is awesome!
Wonderful!
I love your sense of humor. ❤😂😅😅
That’s cute~~ my candy necklace is made of tums & Ibuprofen lol lol~~ remember wax lips & teeth? lol lol?
@ I must admit that I am a thief. I saw that on a Facebook and stole it. Sometimes I think if I’d ever had an original thought, I think it would’ve died of loneliness. 🤣 And I certainly do remember wax lips and teeth. Haha. How about candy cigarettes? Beechnut gum, clove gum, and Blackjack gum? Sheesh, I’m old! lol. Have a wonderful evening. ❤️
There is no top thing for me. I love the videos of the thrift stores, your home, the music. The river, the trees. Desi. I just love it all.
I agree. I love the thrift stores Susan goes to. Her home. the town. they way the videos are done and the music. And of course Desi!
Happy Birthday, Susan. I guess in our own way, this little group here have become our own little family. That's why we keep coming back. I am 80 years old and tomorrow (Feb 2nd) it will be 15 years since my husband died. I can remember my daughter saying "Mom, you have to do this and you have to do that." I was 65 at the time and I felt like that 20 or 21 year old out on their own for the very first time. I had lived at home until I got married and here I was, 65 and on my own. I have survived. I don't think about dying very much because there is nothing I can do about it. I am trying to be the best that I can. Three years my legs decided to not hold me up. So, I had back surgery and got to moving around. It has taken me five years, but I have lost a little more than 100 lbs and last week my doctor took me off diabetes medication. So, like the Energizer Bunny, I just keep going. So, to all the people in our little family. let';s just to do the best that we can. Sending Light and Love to All of you. Susan,k give Desi a pat and a hug from me. I really do love his singing. ❤🙏❤
Happy Birthday Susan x❤
Happy Birthday,with love❤
Have a wonderful birthday!
Dear Maureen ! Wow ! You are amaazing ! Congrats on all the progress you have made : getting around & moving again, regulating your blood sugar, losing 100 lbs … and of course, starting on your own amidst grief & loss. So sorry you lost your husband. May you be comforted by happy memories, hope for the future, & contentment in This Now Moment! Do something nice for yourself today. You deserve it ! God bless you ! Liz 💕
Your story is so encouraging!! Thank you for sharing your journey with us. You are inspiring!
Happy 70 years young!🎉
Your new home is beautiful, but I started watching when you lived in your small apartment and had transformed it into such a beautiful space. I just admired your ability to bloom where you were planted. You are inspiring. Happiest of happy birthdays friend!
You are so right CSS!!! It was such a gorgeous place to live!!!
I have always loved to see your home Susan in each video and what you have done or found to improve. And all the doggies!!! You have given them so much joy and happiness over the years just like they give to you!!!
Happy birthday 🎉
I love to hear your perspective on life and I love how you decorate your home. I’m trying g to incorporate some of your decor in my house but I would love to see more home decor tours and ideas. You have a special gift for decor and insight into life. God bless you. ❤
I also started watching you in your first little beautiful apartment. You and your beautiful white retriever. I'm almost 75 and I agree , age is just a number. Love you and Desi 💕
"The privelege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are" Carl Jung
On your special birthday, YOU are a gift to all of us! Happy Birthday, and many more celebrations of who you truly are.
It was my birthday week as well! Aquarians, unite!
I turned 74 on Friday. Some friends and I have lunch every Wednesday at the same restaurant here in rural France, Loire Valley.
When the owner heard I was turning 74, she just stopped what she was doing, looked at me and said, “Non!”
I’m very vibrant as well. I think about my mother at the age of 74, and she was so “old.”
We are a unique generation, us Boomers! BOOM!
I just find comfort in hearing what another woman my age is feeling. The beauty products you use , the things you buy when you 2nd hand and your home. It’s like having a friend. At this age friends are few. So thanks and Happy Birthday!!! I look forward to this year of friendship!!!
Thank you @donnamartin927 so much for being here! xo Susan
Love and best wishes to you and precious little Desi. Thank you for adding joy to my life by being here every week. XOXO
I feel comforted by your videos.
Hello from Australia 🇦🇺🇦🇺 I’m 73 years old and have experienced a LOT of life. Just turned 19 and married my husband (also 19) who was in the police force here in Victoria. June this year will be our 54th anniversary. The last 15 of his 25 years were in Homicide. Believe me, if you’ve lived with a man who ends up with PTSD from the trauma particularly dealing with paedophiles, sometimes involving new babies 😂. For the first 5 years we lived in a bungalow with an outdoor toilet, no bathroom or laundry. Heating was me lighting a fire through winter. No car, no disposable nappies, a husband working unimaginable hours. I also had two babies in that time BUT do you know what? They were 5 of the happiest times in my life. There have been many many hard times but I made a saying for myself. “You never know how strong you are until YOU are all you have”. I’ve been blessed with three precious grandsons so to me age is just a number. We all get to be young but not everyone gets to be old!! My grandsons are 20, 16 and 12 and one of my most treasured memories are the first time each of them said “GRANNY “ in their own way.
Happy belated birthday🎂🎊🎈🇦🇺🇦🇺
I turned 70 last June, also marking 9 years as a widow. Last November I lost my Siberian Husky after 14 years together. I feel very blessed to have a very close relationship with God, and it gets me through the tough days when one of my chronic illnesses flare up. I have rescued another dog from the shelter, and he rescued me, too. Very grateful to come here every week to visit Susan, Desi, and all you ladies. Thanks to you all for the friendship and a place to belong.
Ditto kiddo! Deborah here.. your friend always in San Diego California… where are you???❤
You & Desi are just the cutest! 😊 And, yes, you ARE vibrant!
Happiest birthday friend. I feel like you have become my friend through each video I watch. Much happiness to you❤
Thank you, Susan, for sharing your birthday with all of us! It's amazing to think that in so many places around the world, there are women just like me, taking time out of our days (or nights) every week to be with you and Desi. I know each of us carries a unique set of memories, heartbreak, delights and worries, and we gather here to find connection... and sometimes that bit of light we need to keep moving forward. Have a wonderful birthday year!! We love you and Desi, and all of us are grateful (I'm sure!) that somehow we found our way to you. 💗
I am happy with who I am. I turned 69 last week and I am on my own. I'm comfortable with that. I've been married twice and widowed twice. My second husband passed away a year and a half ago. I'm so blessed with family and friends! It's me and my dog and I'm totally good with that. I love your videos and you are such a positive spirit!❤
Happy Birthday, Connie !
I'm a male, but much of what you mention in your videos resonates with me. These life issues apply to all of us regardless of sex. Thanks for the great video (s).
My aunt Olga is turning 103 this year. Every time I ask her how she is feeling she says “I’m doing wooooonderfuk!” She has been blind for the last 11 years, has trouble walking and depends on the support of other. Never the less, she is feeling wonderful. People like my aunt and you truly inspire me. It’s not about the circumstances, it’s our attitude. It’s about being grateful every day.
Feliz cumpleaños dear Susan. Love from Costa Rica and many blessings. 🙏❤️👜☀️🍰🏠🐕🏺 🎶 💄 💎 🪴 ❄️ 👗
Wow, what a lady! ❤
“Our bags are packed for a trip we don’t want to go on,” oh Susan, how perfectly stated!! I’m a couple of years older and in good health, but it seems like everyone I know and love (including celebrities I grew up with), are disappearing so fast. That’s the hardest part. I love what your friend said at that party. My sister Tina died suddenly and unexpectedly at 57, so I know it can happen. I’m not letting anyone steal my days from me. Great message in this video, thank you and Happy Birthday my friend!❤❤❤
Susannah, I relate to what you shared. My only sister, Susan, passed away unexpectedly 15 years ago. I miss her every day! I grieved her death even more than my parents’ passing. I do have her daughter in my life, they could be twins. God bless you. Hugs.
Happy Birthday Susan, may your 70’s be the best years of your life! Every Saturday you gift us your wisdoms, and show us that we can can be on our own and be happy. You are a blessing to,us all traveling on our own “ alone” paths.
🥂 Happy 70th Birthday Susan 🎶 Thank You for all you do to make this world a better place❣️
Happy birthday beautiful lady! I absolutely love to hear you and Desi sing!❤️🐾🙏❤ God bless you!
“Life is strong. We need to rise to the occasion, don’t we?”
Thank you!
Strong - robust - unbreakable...life flows through us...I just love you!
Happy Birthday, Susan! Vibrant is a very good word to describe you, in looks, in personality and in essence. I see you as a light in this world.
Happy birthday
Your words, experience and advice are a gift I cherish weekly.
So, rosehip oil and your words, yeah, I know you'll be here next week.
I never take your presence here for granted.
Stay warm.
Thank you for being here!
Happy Birthday!!! You look fabulous!
Love your videos! I love them all! I learn something from each one. Thank you for sharing!!!
Susan ..
I'm so glad it's not just me . I had a "goodbye" week this week. They took me to hospital in the danged ambulance on Wednesday because my heart was playing up again . I'm OK but I had a shake and as I've been so down lately (January blues) it made me stop and kick myself . So I wasn't dying today ! AND I told myself again after reading your vlog -
dont die before your dead!
Phew lucky escape eh?
Happy birthday, gal ...you look fabulous and your laugh and smile and the wonderful Desi made me recover completely .
Thankyou .
Janice 👵 xxx 🇬🇧
I hope you are feeling better!!! If oyu ever feel down again please know you are not alone!!! There is 100,000 of your sisters here that have those same thoughts! LOVE YOU! Susan & Desi
Oh thankyou Susan, I am so glad I got you all in my pocket.
Im getting stronger- will help when weather improves.
Take care yourself, snuggle for Desi x
Janice
Welcome To The 70’s! 🥳 You know why i keep meeting you here on Saturday nights? Other than love Desi’. I feel at home here , you sometimes make me remember things people and places I had forgotten , we like the same things , think a lot alike and I’ve enjoyed seeing us both grow in these years since i found your channel thank You Susan you don’t give yourself enough credit, you are such a beautiful person inside and out ‘ 🤗💕🙏
Amen!
Oh thank you so much for your kind words!!! I love it that you are here tonight! Much love always, Susan & Singing Desi
Happy Birthday! I turned 70 last November. What made me realize how limited my time is on this earth is when I considered adopting a second dog. I had to bid a sad farewell to my little old dog last year. We have a 6 year old lab who I think needs a new friend. If I adopt a puppy, will I be able to take care of it in 12 years? If not, who will? My solution for now is to foster dogs for local rescues until I meet the right pup for us.
Happy Birthday Susan!!!! Such a great video. I am the caregiver for my husband who is blind and has dementia. He’s sometimes violent sometimes angry and yelling and other times just confused. He can’t care for himself, walk, feed himself and he is tortured by hallucinations at times. He’s on hospice and often I just feel like my life is over. I don’t get to go to family gatherings, weddings, birthdays, etc. because I’m here where I’m needed but it’s so lonely. Perhaps I need to tell myself I’m not dying today, this isn’t it. It is a privilege to care for someone you love, I feel like I’ve already lost him and there’s this shadow of him left, but I will walk this journey with him. Hopefully someday I will come back to myself. I’m not dying today. I cannot tell you what a smile and laugh I get out of you and Desi singing! I love it!!🎉❤
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Holly, you have a very special heart. . . 💟 Both laughter & tears can be healing!
@ thank you, I love that! I have to admit I always feel a little lighter after I see Susan and Desi sing!
Just getting better with age Susan and just getting started. Enjoy 70!❤
The guy has to get Desi’s seal of approval!!
YES!!!
Happy Birthday Beautiful Susan!you look awesome at 70!! Stay Blessed, keep smiling
Greetings from India
From your 20’s during the 70’s to your 70’s during the 20’s, Happy 70th Birthday Susan! It’s a whole new world for us seniors. Enjoy! ❤
Hi Susan. when I turned 70 last Aug. it was not easy . It brought on the mindset of why make any changes to my home, yard. how long would I enjoy it. But I don't feel this way anymore since the holy spirit told me to "embrace life". He brought this as that soft voice to me. My negative feelings of aging will not bring glory to God not the awareness of his power in my life to live as long as he has set for me. I'm ok now. I love your way of going. Thank you for sharing deep heartfelt thoughts. jeanelle
I’m 68. Last year, I was doing some banking and the banker said , “ wow, you’re my parents’ age. You’re much more “ with-it” than they are. 😅. Happy Birthday! 🎉
I love how you take painful life experiences and have turned them into what you now want for your life. I am 72, barely 5 ft 1 in, I live a plant based eating lifestyle, I try living my life to the fullest, loving nature, walks, gardening, I love photography, calligraphy, water coloring. Most of my life has been caring for someone else, I’m still caring for my 92 year old dementia mom, but I try to do some of the things I love as often as I can. Love Desi, and all his cuteness. I love my little dog Bootsie. Happy Birthday, 70’s are looking good….
Happy Birthday, Susan. You're a spring chic. I'll be 80 in June and enjoying every minute of every day. Of course, as I've said before, I look forward to you and Desi singing at the end of your videos. Have a wonderful year.❤
Happy Birthday Susan 70 years young ❤ !!!
Happy Birthday Susan! Now you are 70 along with me. A great wise club to be in
Happy birthday Susan, enjoy every moment of each day. I can’t believe how fast the years are going by. I just turned 79 and I can’t believe it, I don’t feel it. I lost my husband 6 years ago and it seems like it was last year. Sometimes I feel scared that I don’t have too many years ahead of me but then I think of so many friends of mine that died much younger than me, so every morning I thank God for another day and hug my Maltese Poodle 🐩 ❤
OMG he peed on his shoe…boy, that’s a statement! Run…
I always look forward to your videos. Sometimes you make me cry and sometimes you make me laugh! Both are good. Love you 🩷
Happy birthday Susan. You look marvelous🎉🎂🎊
Thank you so much for that bit about Desi peeing on your dates shoe. I busted out laughing.😂 Desi, always the gangsta.
I hope you had a beautiful birthday and I wish you many many many more. Blessings to you lovely young lady.❤
Happy birthday Susan. When you mentioned about your mama and her handbags reminded me of my mama. She said she’d rather have five cheap purses than one expensive purse. She said anybody who steals my purse, steals trash. I always loved having a designer bag. I would tell mama I’d rather have one expensive bag than five cheap bags and we would laugh about it. I sure do miss my mama. I want to tell you how much I enjoy hearing Desi sing with you every week. It’s the highlight of my week. God bless you and Desi.
Happy birthday! 🎉 I will be 70 in June. I’m thankful to still be on this earth yet a little scared of 70.
1955 was a glorious year! June will be a lovely time to celebrate! 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹
Congratulations dear Susan with Desi on your lap the world is beautiful, 70 years looking so good and having your own cozy home with your son, his wife and grandchildren around the corner is the best gift you have 🥳🎼🥳
Happy Big 70 Susan!! You do not look anywhere near your age. You have beautiful styles in your clothes, make-up, and house. You are a very kind and sweet person! I just adore watching Desi and you sing!!
BEST philosophy EVER! I’m not dying today. Don’t die before you’re dead. Definitely one to share!
Oh my! Singing happy B-day with a dashing pup on your lap...chef's kiss. The story of your friend's retort was wonderful. Striving to live in the moment. No more quiet laughter. Soon to be 70-- I GUFFAW!
Happy Birthday Susan. I have 9 years on you. Congrats on being called vibrant. That was a nice compliment. I remember the video you talked about your friend and what she said. I also liked what you just said about getting packed for a trip you don't want to go on. I do feel that. It is just reality even though I don't expect I'm dying tonight or tomorrow. I know how sudden things do happen all the time. For sure I know I've lived longer already than many people and I'm thankful for that. I just try to not dwell on how the years are flying by. I am reminded by the plane crash in DC and PA that it's not just me that may not have a lot of time left but it's anyone, maybe even a teen who just survived a life threatening operation before they all died in Philly. So sad for them. That just gave me the realization that maybe I think about it more than I really should. That Dezi, so sweet and he makes us all smile and you do also. Thanks for sharing and Happy Birthday again. May God Bless!
" I Love Lucy" is still on TV every single day! It is on many channels the world over! It bring s back my childhood and I laugh at the mores of the time. My Mother was a 50s housewife and no she has no explaining to do! She will be 90 in June. Happy 70th Birthday, Susan. I hope it was so happy! You and Desi are an amazing team. I so look forward to seeing you every week. I turned 70 in late September and I survived it! God Bless you!
I loved that show, too!
Happy birthday 🌹❤️🎈You sure don’t look 70. You are radiant ‼️I love that to, I’m not dead today. I loved this video ‼️Have a great week❤️
Here i am a widow with a great family and amazing friends. A church i love and on April 28th i will turn 70. I can't wait! It feels like i have really done something just to be turning 70. Life can go any direction at any time and i do feel truly blessed. Happy Birthday to you Susan.
He's never coming back struck home with me. My husband (71) of 46 years left me in the middle of the night on Dec. 6, 2024. He is staying with our daughter and has stayed no contact with me. He is coming home tomorrow, and I am uncertain how it is going to go. I was fine while he was gone & took care of everything. I plan to listen & reflect. But the one thing I feel that I won't do is let him sleep next to me in our bed right away. I respect myself enough now to sleep alone.
Btw, I am 70 years old, and I wish you a most happy birthday, Miss Gorgeous 70!!! ❤❤
Hang tough dear one. Trust in the Lord.
Happy Birthday Susan I just had my birthday Jan. 26 turned 58, went out alone had a blast🎉I’m sexy Latina I don’t need friends or men to fullfill my alone time it’s just my adult kidos and my precious lil grand toddler lol!💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻..your awsome love your videos.. keep them coming ..muah! To Desi❤😊soo cute
Oh thank you so much for your kind words!!! I love it that you are here tonight! Much love always, Susan & Singing Desi
Thanks!
Happy Birthday! You are vibrant and so lovely, you make 70 look fine!
She sure does.
The beauty of you tube is people sharing experiences and it helps us all feel connection and not alone.
What you said in this video and the last one made a ton of sense. I turned 70 in November but no one really knew, so I was able to celebrate with you. Love you and Desi - Happy Birthday!!!
Happy 70 sweet friend!!! Now lets go shopping!!!
Happy Belated Birthday 🎉
Wow, happy birthday you look great!🌹🎉
Top five things? I found your channel when I was going through my divorce at 63 a few years ago and you have been a tremendous inspiration.. While I love the decor tips, the makeup critiques, when your thrift shopping, I completely relate to when you speak about the freedom and contentment. Well it may not have been what we planned when we got married, it's what we make of it and laughter and that daily joy and just the little things is what completely counts! And if Desy peed on his shoe then that was probably a good thing because that shows your sweet little King puppy saw something!
I laughed out loud when Susan shared that Desi peed on that guy's shoe! Desi knew! 🐾🐾
Oh thank you so much for your kind words!!! I love it that you are here tonight! Much love always, Susan & Singing Desi
Happy birthday, Susan! I hope this next year is one of good health and treasured times spent with those you love (especially Desi). Have a great year!
Happy belated 70th birthday!!!🎉🎂💝 this was such a touching video. It brought tears to my eyes about your friend Dani, who had the cancer prognosis. May she rest in ever loving peace in heaven!🙏❤️ thank you for sharing that with us. All my love to you and Desi. Have a wonderful week!❤️🐶🙏🥰
Such a sweet ending! Love Desi’s duets! Happy Birthday, dear Susan ❤
When you are the most vulnerable in your videos means the most to me. Happy Birthday sweet Lady.❤
Oh what beautiful precious treasure the birthday cards your grandchildren made you!
I just turned 73 last week and I love the "don't die before your dead" comment. Hope you don't mind if I enjoy Desi singing as if it were to me too. I'm losing vision, so can't drive anymore. I'm a widow so now going to have to depend on my Granddaughter to take me out when she gets her license. I feel trapped sometimes and would love to just go out for a few drinks and listen to some music and enjoy myself like I used to. My husband was the one who always got me out and doing things, but he's been gone 7 years now. That's a long time to be stuck, isn't it? I love all of the thrift store finds that you incorporate into your decor.
Wishing you a very Happy Birthday Susan. I will be 74 on Monday. Life is good. ❤❤❤❤
May Monday be one of your most special birthdays ever! Make a wish!🎂
@@rrhines3151 thank you so much.
Happy Belated Birthday Susan, Desi is absolutely precious. Ann in Indiana
Happy Birthday Susan, welcome to the club. I also turned 70 in December. 🎉 Always good to watching your videos.
Just came home from church and the pastor said in his sermon,when you get everyday pains that won't go away think of it as a reminder you are getting closer to your home in heaven.Never thought about that way. He also said not to look back but look ahead. You are right ,love each day that you have and keep enjoying your life.Happy 70th Birthday!
Happy birthday month! I just turned 62 on the 31st. Love your videos!!!!
Happy belated birthday! Nobody would ever guess you're 70. From your flawless complexion, elegant style sense, to your energy and humour, you Susan exude youth!
Each Birthday is truly a Celebration of a year completed as well as launch of another year full of experiences to celebrate. I am 73 on the cusp of 74 . I am full of anticipation of all that is yet to come. I look forward to all of your posts ! You’re truly an inspiration. 🎉🎉🎉🎉
Hi Susan, l say that to myself every time he has a Birthday or the Anniversary of the day he passed away, and Valentines DAY, 1 of my family or friends mentions his name, l ran into a few friends asked me today at the grocery store about my late husband Bruce, and l had to tell them that he passed away, they both were shocked, l said that to them, that l put it into our local newspaper, they said we didn't see it, but when I got home, l had a big cry, usually that happens when I see my good friends, they both gave me a big hugsssss, but it really got me today, hugsssss ❤❤❤
Happy birthday Susan! I turned 69 on 1/21. I love everything you talked about. Not letting someone edit the way you feel really hit home for me. I suffer from anxiety and I’m always told to go on with my day and stop feeling that way. I wish I could but anxiety just comes on and as much as I want it to go away when it happens I can’t. Nobody knows unless they’ve experienced anxiety 😢 Thank you Susan ! Love Desi ❤
Well Happy Birthday!!!!
Inner child healing work will help you heal your anxiety. Much online about this. May you find your inner peace.❤
Happy Birthday! Hope that you had a wonderful time! ❤
Happy birthday, Susan! Welcome to the "70s"! I'm 72 and my husband Tom is 77. Occasionally we meet with some of Tom's cousins for lunch. I got the sweetest compliment from one of them on Friday's gathering which still makes me giggle 2 days later. There were 10 of us seated at a long table in the middle of the room. This cousin is a very distinguished-looking gentleman of 86 years. We were seated at opposite ends of the table when he suddenly yells down the distance, "Barb, you look like a million bucks!" (I swear no alcohol was involved and he suffers zero dementia.) I laughed and thanked him. Later, on the way out he said to me, "You look better than you have the past 20 years! Mind you my vision is impaired." I stopped him right there and said, "I don't even care, I am soaking it all in!"
I walked on air all the way to our car and think I am still an inch or 2 above the ground!!!
Good for you, Barb. You deserved it, I'm sure!
Happy 70th Birthday 🎂 🥳 Blessings ❤
Numbers 6:24-26
May the Lord bless and shine his face upon you 🙏 ✨️
Happy Birthday! My husband will be 66 tomorrow on Groundhog’s day. I won’t catch up with him until June. Longevity runs for women in my family. My grandmother lived to be 90. And my mom lived to be 96. So I feel like I have a long life ahead of me. I had a lot of health problems in my 50’s. I’m just happy to be alive now. I plan on staying around for a long time. I really hope God has the same plan for me. I love Desi. My dogs like to howl when we leave the house. I loved the ending. You two are so cute. I don’t like seeing the snow. That’s why I moved to the south. And we got snow here this year.
The thing I get the most from your videos is you touch on things I have gone through and it makes me feel better that I’m not alone. Or that the people who follow you have gone through these same trying times. We endure and we succeed in getting through it. And yes I just want to have fun at this stage of my life!!
Happy Birthday Susan. 🎉
Thank you for the reminder no one should ever be allowed to edit our feelings!! I spent 7 long years with a horrible man who did everything to edit my words, thoughts and spirit. Im trying to heal and your words were so reaffirming!! Love you and King Desi! Hope you had a wonderful Birthday! 🥰♥️✨🤗
Happy birthday beautiful lady 💜🎂🥂
Happy 70th Birthday! You look beautiful.
Happy Birthday Susan! 🎂 Life is a gift, enjoy each day.😊 I'll be turning 70 in May. Love watching your videos.
Happy Birthday Vibrant One!! And here, I thought as you spoke of your lawyer , that he was going to ask you out on a date! Sometimes I wish we were all gathered in your living room , listening to one another, cheering each other on! So many stories, so many lives lived , so much connection needed. I’m glad we get to hang out with you and Desi!
Happy 70th Birthday Susan! You have brought so much joy to so many of our lives! My Father lived to 96 and used to say he would give anything to be 70! He drove till he was 94! Cheers! Wendy
Happy 70th Birthday Beautiful Susan! I just turned 70 this last May too! I hope you had a great Birthday 🎂 🥳 🎉 🎈 🎁!!
I can't believe so much time has passed when it seems like it was my 15th Birthday not long ago and here I am being a Grandma and Mom and live alone with my Shih-tzu Gunnar. I feel like i have a 2yr old Toddler again. He is my Love ❤ and my Life now! I live below you in Ohio and our snow has all finally melted after all the rain. God Bless you Dear Friend, Susan! Have a great week.
Alright, we are 70 sisters!!! Feels pretty good!!!!
Happy Birthday. Hope you had a great one. Love to Desi. ❤
Happy birthday Susan! I love Saturday night so I can visit with you and Desi. I just spent 9 days in the hospital. Now I am gratefully home and looking to "get my pretty back". Stay tuned...my motto always is to never give up. Hugs to you.
I hope you are entirely healed now. That's a long time in the hospital. Take good care of yourself. ❤
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I love your videos. They make me feel good and introspective. (I'm 67) I just got over finally, some stomach and lower back issues and was homebound for over a week just taking care of myself. There's nothing like the icks to make me feel great when their gone and I'm feeling back to normal. Normal is perfect or super great, but really good because I'm better. Reminds me to be grateful and enjoy life. Thank you Susan for who you are in all your wisdom, beauty, fun, words, and just sharing your life with all of us. I appreciate and love you. Happy Birthday. Annette
Susan , welcome to the 70s club! I enjoy seeing your thrift shop finds, your visits with Hal, your transformation of your garden and your beautiful photography of nature. Of course can't forget your dapper little guy Desi wearing his bowties and him singing with you. I look forward to your videos every Saturday night!
Happy Birthday 🎂 🥳 🎉 🎈 🎁 🎊 🎂 Susan. Although we have ups and downs, lifes good.
Having lost my son last year, I no longer fear death. I do however fear old age and specifically dementia. I also fear loneliness. My mother and her mother had Alzheimers. I now live for temporary pleasures like nice food, a beautiful day, stroking my lovely cat, watching my baby nephew play, going for a coffee with friends and buying things that will make my life better. I also give financially to people in need when I can. What else can I do, the worst has happened.
Reminds me of the song , Say Something! Letting go can be very freeing!! You could be letting go of a child, spouse, anyone that's emotionally gone. I enjoy you talks! Happy Birthday 🎈🎂 I'll turn 71 in March!
Ha ha, My bags are 'actually' packed for somewhere I don't want to go. Won't bore you with the details. So many things you said today, rang a bell for me, your friend Dani sounds like a wonderful gal. I was one of those to whom The Goodbye days touched a nerve. Thank you for your sweet videos each week, they are part of my Sunday. Kisses to Desi, way to go peeing on an unliked suitor's shoe. Happy Birthday to you too.
Oh thank you so much for your kind words!!! I love it that you are here tonight! Much love always, Susan & Singing Desi