Last Sept 1st I had a routine mammogram.(I was 69) They asked if I could stay for an ultrasound. There was a questionable area. I stayed. Then the radiologist came in and said I need to have a biopsy on the questionable area. I went back a few days later for that. It came back as an invasive malignant cancer. I had surgery and then radiation for 30 days. But the key thing for me is they found it before it went into the lymphnodes. We caught it early. I didn’t have to have chemo. My life was literally saved because I went to have a mammo done. Don’t put it off any longer. If I waited another month, the outcome could have been completely different. Catching it early will save your life.
Thank you so much Olivia for sharing your story..it made me cry and will give others perhaps the desire to get checked. EARLY is such a beautiful word!!! Love always!!! xo Susan & Dez
I had the same scenario but 10 years ago. On March 31 I will be a 10 year cancer survivor. Good for you going for that Mammo and urging others to get one too. Prayers for your continued good health.
Olivia your story reads like mine is told. Mammogram on my right breast was abnormal. Came back for more extensive imagery. Referred for biopsy, MRIs, ultrasounds...diagnosis was Triple Negative Breast Cancer...they didnt think it had invaded my lymph glands. The only way to treat this type of cancer in 2018 was chemo. 5 1/2 months of 4 different chemo drugs reduced a tiny tumor to nothing. Then I had a bi- lateral mastectomy. That's when I learned definitively it had never entered my lymph glands. I cant tell you what the party in my heart felt like. Only 3% of women make it past 3 years without it reocurring. May 2nd I start my 5th year of survival! Early detection is absolutely essential! And I preach it to anyone that will listen. Susan thank you Thank you for sharing your story and what a blessing you are okay. I love your visits every week! Love Desi and his songs at the end. Keep being you! ...till next week~ Love Marla
I have had my 1st mammogram when I was 49 and before that I always had a bad feeling about doing the mammogram. Gues what, it was cancer, had the whole package and last december I turned into 60 years old, so glad I went back then ❤
I go every year the first day I can go, as it has to be a year apart same with all my other doctor visits I make sure I get in for each of them every year because I agree prevention, or catching things early is the most important thing in keeping us healthy!
Moving close to your grandchildren was the right thing to do. You’ve always spoken about how important your grandfather was in your life and your giving your grandchildren that same experience. A special relationship between grandchild and grandparent is priceless.
I remember at 32 the Dr. calling with the words cancer and how empty and scared I felt. I had loving husband and two young sons. One was 12 and the other was turning 9. All I could think about was how scared I was that I would be leaving them. Here I am 76 and going to become a great grandmother in September. At age 47 I face something even harder hearing that word cancer again but this time the outcome for the love of my life my precious husband was not so great. He passed 20 months later. Life will never be the same but I have purpose in life to be her for our sons and our grandchildren and now my new little great granddaughter who will be here in September. I want to let them be told stories of the amazing grandfather and great grandfather they missed out on who would have loved them so much.
I had a similar experience with the loss of my husband when I was 52. He passed two weeks after his 54th birthday from a 5 month battle with cancer. I turned 80 In December & I have two sons & a daughter along with six grandchildren, one greatgrandchild & one in a few months. I agree life has not been the same but I’ve also been blessed with my family. My husband lives on through the stories we have shared with the next generation.❤
Today is my birthday and I spent it with my 94 year old dad with alzheimer's. It was one of my best birthdays, he knew me and I listened to a story I've heard a 100 times and I felt so honored to be his daughter. Now hearing BENIGN has made my birthday even better. Love you and Desi❤🐾
Happy Birthday, MK! What a sweet reflecton you shared. So delighted your dad knew you and that you thoroughly enjoyed all that was offered in that relationship today. I imagine there has been many hard moments with his situation and how beautiful that he has had you there to support and advocate for him and that you felt that honor of being his daughter deeply today. Many blessings on this next trip around the sun. May those moments of joy and contentment join you often on the trip!
We are so blessed that our 9 grandchildren live within 30 min. from our home. I tutor them and we have a blast. We read, draw, play games, play outside, cook. snacks, Legos and sometimes chores we pay them for. We are 74 and in great health. We also go camping with them once a year. Wild and crazy times. Thanks be to God.
Buying the house was the most practical thing. You have kept the rent from going sky higher by stabilizing the monthly payment. No answering to someone else.
A month ago I found out that I had uterine cancer when I was getting ready to receive a donated embryo (because I never had children of my own). Plans changed quickly and I had a total hysterectomy this past week with hopes they got all the cancer. I will never experience carrying my own child now. I’m grateful to be alive though and hopefully for many more years. How precious is life.
So glad your biopsy was benign. Seven years ago I had swelling under my armpit and my mammogram and biopsy were not benign. I had a mastectomy, but because of my age, I will be 85 next month, I refused all treatment after the surgery. I wanted to enjoy my 8 grandchildren and family gatherings without the terrible side effects of medication and radiation. I`m so glad I made that decision, because that was 7 years ago and all of my grandchildren are grown, finished college and three are married. Two of them have blessed me, one with a great granddaughter, and the other a great grandson. As of now I have had no serious health issues and I`m still going strong, which puzzled the doctors, because they were apprehensive of my decision. This may not be the right decision for many and it may have been a different one for me, had I been much younger, but I have always believed that we will not leave this world until God says it`s time. Love and Blessings To You and Desi.
I’m so glad that you made that decision to deny treatment. It’s the treatment that kills us is my belief. I would’ve done the same as you. God bless. 🙏❤️
@@sharonthepartyqueen5374 Thank you.I feel the same way. I was a RADIOGRAPHER by trade and I'm very aware of the dangers of radiation. Sometimes, only we know what's best for our health. Blessings to you. 🦋
I think I have spent all my life depending on a man. And I swore I would never end up that way, but here we are. Well at least my daughter is independent so that’s something. Self worth. I have none. And I think I never will. It’s just the way it is so I’m not going to fight it. I enjoyed this so much, Susan! I hope you have such a wonderful week. Lots of love, Melissa
Hello Melissa!!! I wish so much for you to see what a beautiful angel you are! So many folks love you...me included!!! Thank you for all the support and courage you gave me...I just love you so much!!! xxoo Sues
Hi Susan, I am so happy that you are cancer free. That is a marvelous thing. I will be 74 this year. My goal is to stay in my home and lead as painfree a life as possible. I share my home with three dogs, two birds, and one cat. I feel so privileged to be able to live this life, to share my time with my precious companions. I have a piano and an organ to play whenever iI want, a wonderful supply of books to read, and a plot of land to landscape and garden (total land mass is 1/6 of an acre). This life is a challenge just to fit everything in my day. I get around mostly by wheelchair. But what I wanted to share with you is that I really like my life. It's comfortable and I can study whatever I choose. I don't know where that fits in your seven needs but I'm very pleased that I have no demands on my time but what I choose. I took care of my parents until they passed away. I helped with my grandparents as best I could. I think I'm just pleased that my time is my own and my life is mine to do what I want and I feel free.
I'm so thankful that you don't have cancer. I've been putting off getting a mammogram for years, am 75, will plan to get one soon. I've been disabled with severe arthritis in both knees, but heard Oprah in an interview today that she had two knee replacements and is jogging now, she is turning 70. Maybe, with God's help, I will try to get the replacements done too. You are a beautiful blessing, and an inspiration, thank you for your lovely videos, it's a treat for you to visit with us on Saturday evenings. Love you and Desi 🥲💖🙏
Glad you don’t have Cancer. Truly I am. I’m one of those women. I was diagnosed almost 13 years ago, Stage 4 Breast Cancer, terminal. Given 6-12 months. I despise the word Cancer. Yet, I’m still here.
@@jlmw6311 I’m still living with Cancer, Stage 4 is end stage. I’m on my 2 nd treatment, first was Avastin and Femara. Lasted all these years, in October I switched to Exestamane?
Susan same here at 29. Now at 62 and married for 44 years and a marriage don't probably won't make it to 45 years. My only security now I believe I can rely on is Social Security . If I can laugh at that statement. I hope it's still around. I absolutely love your channel Susan. As a lonely woman I look forward to Saturday nights watching and growing from your channel and the other strong women that come into your channel. Thank you for you and all the women here. Be blessed. So glad your dinner was good. Moving on down the Road 🎈
Lots of prayers and blessings your way. Keep on being you. And laugh that's how I get through some things. There's so much good in life. You can do it.
You have awesome places to shop there. All true Susan. Priorities change throughout life. What was important when young, and they were, somehow seem minor now. The move you made was for all of you. But Susan, sadly, it doesn't work out well for everyone. Regarding medical: Yes, if you are told to wait and come back in 3, 6 months. Do not wait! Go somewhere else and find out whats going on. I hear many true stories of those who if had waited, would be planning a funeral. Never wait! Go to someone else! So glad it turned out well for you Susan! Desi is a real hit! 🐾 ❤
Susan I know how you feel. I fell off a one step step stool, I went to the hospital had two CT scans. While the radiologist looked at the scan he noticed two small nodules, one on each lung. My brother had passed away with lung cancer a few years prior so that really got my attention. The doctors decided to do a PET scan. I knew that was a pretty serious scan which only heightened my apprehension. So for a couple of weeks I was on pins and needles. My biggest fear was something would happen to me because My spouse of 59 years has dementia and I am his caregiver. After I had the scan and got the results I was so relieved. Both nodules were benign, I can’t begin to tell you how relieved I was. They said they would do a CT in 6 months and just keep a check on them. I give God all the praise and glory for my wonderful outcome.
You are such an inspiration, dear lady! Thank you for sharing your insights and kind spirit. So glad your letter said, "benign." Yes, ladies, get your screenings! Gentlemen, get your PSAs! My father had prostate cancer in '97. He is having a great life, now, at 90, thanks to his tests. Alas, my mammo and biopsy were not benign. BUT, as you said, we have caught it EARLY. Ladies, be there for your loved ones, be there for yourselves, get tested. ❤
Thank Goodness for Betty Ford in our town (@)(@) My son called and asked if I could take Liam ( 8 yrs old) the week of Spring Break. Happy to & going to bring him to the U.P where we have property (in-laws place) as he’s never been. When my son asked Liam “ Do you want to go to Grandmas? OF COURSE he said” They live an hour away so every minute I’m able to spend time I jump at the chance. My son called back & said “ I’m going to take time off and join you” Now’s the time we weave ourselves into their lives whether they grow up & don’t have time for us as long as they love us❤️
Susan you are where you are supposed to be… the most important thing you did in this age was moving close you your family. They are blessed to have you so near. Our grandchildren and children are our legacy . Proud of the woman you have become is a profound statement… we are not always proud of what we did in our past but we learned and persevered to what we are now. Be proud of that journey… you are awesome! I’m so happy that you received good news on your medical condition… it really is okay to be emotional. I’ve been emotional this past two weeks. My 97 yr old mother passed away peacefully in Fl, with my brother st her side. She lived a long life and blessed to be able to be in her own home, doing her own cleaning and cooking. In the end she was not alone. We had a complicated relationship but no matter still my mother. God bless you and Desi. Keep shining your light bright. Much love ❤❤❤
This is how my daughter's journey went, though, after her surgery, it was not benign. Now we are waiting for staging and whether or not its malignant and what the next steps are. I believe she has another week before she gets the results but i appreciate everyone's prayers and healing thoughts from last week. XO And Susan, I'm so grateful your biopsy was benign.
Sending love too your daughter and your family. Please do research and know all you can. Tape your office visits . Don't go in without knowledge and don't make quick decisions. Good luck.
I was going through my divorce at 38 with 3 teenagers. I found a lump in my breast and had the biopsy. I was told it was cancer 99.9%. I went in for an operation to remove the lump and when I woke up I was told it was benign. Weeks of stress..but so happy at the result 😊
I always find when I watch your videos, you share something that "hits home." Well, you did it again this week. I also had some tests done and they found some abnormal cells, but when it was all said & done, it wasn't cancer. What a relief. Thank God I get to enjoy my grandchildren longer and be grateful for another day. At almost 62, we just don't know, do we? So, I've learned to be more grateful for each & everyday. Hugs to you & Desi ❤ I'm so happy everything went well for you also.
Oh Susan, So thankful your biopsy was benign!! Loved our visit tonight. And thank you, dear Desi, for making me smile - it was a hard week here & I so looked forward to being with you all tonight. Much love & Blessings, til next week! ❤️🙏🏻🐶
Hard few months for me an absolute reset of my life... car accident with injuries in October... making progress with support of doctors attorneys and my precious daughter... a workaholic all my life ... taking time for much needed self-care and so full of gratitude ... I have time for Yoga Qigong and my art... haven't had the "time" to pursue , we all grown up from our 29 era... all CHANGE is internected take the leap of faith the universe will catch you and provide...I look to you for weekly hugs of love and assurance... my friends my daughter ... I am worthy of love and living my best life at 77 years young... and goals... I'm a Francophile with a love of all things French... plans to visit Paris next 2 years for opening of Nortre Dame ... I won't be climbing the 267 steps to the top as I did so many years ago... blessed to be alive🎉
I have been binge watching you since I found you about a week or so ago. During which I discovered you live in MI! I live on the other side in Bay City. My husband left suddenly over the holidays right b4 Christmas & my birthday. I'm 62 & you are inspiring me So much! You are fun, sweet, true & classy. Thank you for sharing. I started redecorating cos you So inspired me! 😀
I feel for you! I am 64 and my husband left me just after my birthday last September. I found Susan right after that, I was at my lowest point and she has helped to bring me back. Stay strong!
So happy for you, Susan that your biopsy was benign. We have to take care of ourselves. I have an ultrasound for my stomach this Thursday due to ongoing issues. I’m a little nervous but it has to be done. You and Desi made me smile singing at the end. God Bless you both.🤗🙏🏻
Susan, I'm so glad your test came back benign. I am 72 and 5 years my mammogram showed a lump and after the biopsy it was cancer but it was caught early, so I had surgery and 22 days of radiation. As of last week I hit my 5 year mark and am now cancer free and off all meds. I'm very lucky it was caught 'early". I'm so happy for you. I love Desi!
Had mammogram screening, insurance pays, came back with a concern. Had second one, paid out of pocket $200.00 copay, maybe a shadow, let's do another, had third one, paid $200.00 out of pocket for copay, maybe fatty tissue, let's do again, by this time it dawned on me I'm paying hundreds of dollars for repeat tests, learned about the new mammogram testing better than the old way, demanded that, insurance agreed to pay IIRC, all was fine.
70 IS the new 50! I’m 69 and 3/4. 70 is such a new milestone! I thought 60 would be hard. It wasn’t! My 60’s have seen so much aging and skin drooping and hair-graying abd thinning but I feel great! I had a Medicare annual checkup and the nurse asked me what meds I’m taking and I said ‘none’! She could hardly believe it! But I teach yoga and Pilates, took up ballet again (after Covid losses), walk a lot outside and started with a personal trainer. My muscles look better than that twenty-something nurse that took my info and she had a lot of excess weight on her than she needed. That will not serve her well as she ages. Stay in shape, ladies! Your life will be SO MUCH EASIER and healthier if you do! I just read an article about Alzheimer’s and it said it’s not only brain tangles that contribute to it but controlling blood sugar, eating healthy and exercising are key to staving off dementia! DUH! The simplest things are often the most effective.
I hit menopause and my body decided to start making fat , it’s awful 😩 And as a nurse, it’s not very representative of health. I haven’t figured out how to get the weight off and keep it off but I’m on a mission, gonna have to change things because I guess I’m not 40 anymore :(
Try eating low carb. It usually makes people loose weight easier without starving. No bad fats (canola, vegetable, corn oils), no processed junk foods, no sugar. In 5-6 months@@rnupnorthbrrrsm6123
This week i have been sick with the flu and miserable…..While coasting thru UA-cam I found you….my soul sister! You have made me forget my misery as I have listened! I have watched I think every episode and found that you and I must have been separated at birth! You in the northeast and I in the northwest! We think and feel so much the same!! It’s as if you are speaking my thoughts and straight from my heart! I’m so grateful I found you! I have a new friend to visit with and a sister to feel connected to! I wish you and Desi, who I absolutely LOVE, the best! 💕Many thanks to my soul sister! 😊
You and Dezi singing that duet was absolutely Devine. It made me smile and then laugh. Not a soft chuckle but a roar out loud. A great finish to my day.
Oh how my heart sank when SUDDENLY the breast cancer center was on the screen! I am so thrilled this was a happy ending!!! To the subject of this video, I would like to share that nothing has fulfilled the emotional needs which you so eloquently described, like my relationship with our living God, in Jesus Christ. Throughout my 73yrs and all of its many unexpected changes, He has been my uplifting constant; even when my focus had drifted. He has taught me how to love myself, warts and all ❤️. P.S. Oh how I love your little singing Dezi!! He is so precious, but I'll bet at times, he can be a stinker, too! 😘
I lost this channel for a while, I don't know why but now I found you again and i'm so happy. Your looking well and just loved Desi's singing. Have a blessed day. Hugs. 🌹💗💓💝🥰
Hi Susan and Desi.......I was diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer on the eve of my 65th birthday.....so "Happy Birthday James", and you have 8 months to live....." 14 years later I am still here...happy , grateful and well.(and will be 79 in August). I know how elated you feel with your good news. Thanks again for Desi's singing and I saw a Desi yoga pose in the video. Love to you both, James ❤❤
Raising three girls alone. Was my life. Now all I need is Jesus. And we’re good. He’s my “connection “. God Bless you little poet. I hope you find God.
@@gloriasaliba3395 This beautiful lady in the video always seems like she is going to break down and cry, like she has a lot going on, so on the off chance she doesn't have God in her life this is not malicious to wish this lady find God. I think she was coming from a place of caring to offer that. We should think better of people's motive and not be so easily offended by every little thing / comment.
I'm so glad your news is good. And at 76, I 100% agree with you on how I look at my needs in all areas. I'm married, but temporarily separated from my husband because of his job. I'm learning to do so many things on my own, plus the beautiful retirement home we spent all our savings on has turned into a nightmare. So, I'm learning my security isn't even in my home, but my hope and security is in the Lord, and he's teaching me to be independent as I lean on Him and not on another person. God bless! Keep sharing your beautiful videos with all of us. ❤
I'm so glad your news was good Susan! I would add "Fellas get your PSAs." I convinced my husband to request a PSA test in 2021. Turns out he had prostate cancer but we caught it early because of that test. It was contained and they were able to remove it and he's now cancer free.
Susan you seemed so excited about seeing your 3 friends last Sunday night with your dinner party!! You shared what dishes you would use and yet to my shock you didn't mention how things turned out?! I'd thought you would of least showed a minute of it with your viewers? Maybe plans didn't turn out huh?
Hi Susan. Another awesome video. I am happy the results of your biopsy was benign. I am celebrating my 75th Birthday tomorrow (St Patrick's Day) and I get to spend it friends, family and my 95 year old healthy mom. We are so Blessed.
My heart hurt for you when you brought up the breast issue, I had gone through the same thing at 50, no cancer found but my cells had changed and had to go on medication for 5 years. I know what you mean about the Dr. and nurses, they made is so much more comfortable and I didn't feel alone. Good luck in your future mamo's, it's stressful every year but I will do it and so will you:) Girl power❤
I'm 69 . I own my own home. I just renovated it from top to bottom. I put in beautiful flower beds all around my home in the past 4 yrs. since I moved here. I also did the same in my other home before moving into this one. I've been on my own for 45 yrs.and luv it.❤❤
Im so glad you had good results from your tests. Thanks for the great video. Im happy for you that you spend more time with your grandkids. Have a great week. ❤
Breast thermography and breast ultrasound are fantastic alternatives to mammograms. The fear of a mammogram is rupturing a potential cancerous lump by smashing the tissues down which would metastasize the cancer, or radiating the breast tissue which causes damage and unhealthy cell reproduction. After my daughter had cancer I will never have a mammogram for those reasons, but ultrasound and thermography? Absolutely! Oh I’m SO GLAD you’re okay!!
It makes me so sad and a bit angry when you reveal that someone has said something negative in the comments that made you doubt yourself. You are an inspiration to me and so many others. Keep your head up and continue on your path. You're heading in the right direction!
So glad for you. There is so much to appreciate about our lives. I’m 75 and I walk my dog daily. I sometimes don’t feel like it but once I’m out, I love every part of the walk. Trees, birds, people passing at the dog park talking to me about their dogs. Life is good.
If we could see ourselves as God sees us, we would rest in contentment in knowing how very much we are loved. Loved so much that God would lay His life down for us.
Dear Susan, Thank you for sharing. Thank God it was benign. I am battling breast cancer for the 2nd time. But having a strong will, a strong woman and a very positive outlook gets me through. I look forward to Spring and gardening again. Life renews. LOVE little Desi singing! Love, Hilah
ALways a pleasure to spend time with you, and the crooner little Desi!! He is going to lose his Gangsta reputation. You know I am thrilled for you Susie. Love to you, and The Dez...Mimi P.S. It makes me smile every time I think of you two in your perfect home, with the big back yard
Oh Mimi!!! It was a year ago I sent you the listing!!! And you had such good things to say about it!!! I was thrilled! You gave me so much courage to take the plunge! I have had no repairs here my first year so it's been so economical for me...even cheaper than my apartment if you count my garage and storage rent they had me pay. I have lost my fear of running a home on my own...I love being here so much. You are always there when life throws me a softball or a curve...you are the very best! Love you so! Sues & Singing Gangsta!
Hi Susan, thank God you are free. I am one month short of 82 and I feel blessed. At my age I try not to have any goal’s. Just organize my house and give away many beautiful things that I treasure most of my life. I know my day is near, and I better get ready.🙏🌷🙏🌷🙏🌷♥️🌷God Bless ❤️📿📿📿
I can’t believe believe I am here already❤ I’m so glad you had your dinner party and had a gracious time! I will comment at the end of the video because knowing me they’ll be a lot more to comment on😊 so on the 7😮 huge difference from when I was 29, married for nine years with four children got divorced two years later and until I married my childhood sweetheart, Tommy 10 years later❤ I raised my children on my own ❤through his illness in 2006 to his death in 2014. God has guided me through this whole thing. I am very strong, independent.. My children and grandchildren are all grown. There’s only me and Otis🐶 for the last seven years. I did not sell this home. I choose to stay in it and embellish it more and make the repairs that it needed. Any decision, I go to God first; pray on it and I always get my answer. I always look to Him for guidance above anything else. Have a blessed weekend, love to you and Desi from me and Otis🐶 praise God it was not cancer. I just got to that part! My daughter, my middle daughter Jennifer had breast cancer last year and she was proactive, she is a nurse. So far she she is doing good praise God praise, glorious Jesus that yours is benign, and you are proactive on this.🙏🙏 I am 73 and every year I go for a mammogram❤
Susan first and foremost BENIGN is awesome and I’m so proud of you being proactive and getting a mammogram. You being emotional is probably a release after three weeks of worry and I certainly would be emotional for sure! Your emotional needs list is so thought provoking for sure. I think when we are of ill health we tend to think a lot more of life and tend to reminisce years ago and how we lived but when we think of where we are now we can be grateful for how far we have come. I am so happy your dinner went well. I am also so very happy you get the love of your grandchildren and that any doubts you had from the naysayers about moving, can be tossed in the wind. You have huge support from a lot of us who love you and your stories and of course Desi. Lol! As always I look forward every week to your latest story. It’s so inspiring to me. Thank you…..Lisa 🤗🙏💓
Susan, So happy with your results, so grateful for your story. You are such a tremendous inspiration to all of us women. We'll stick together because of your sweet words of encouragement. You are a shinning star!; May God Bless you in everyway and little Desi too!! Love 💕 from Debbie 🙋 and Dexter-Dog 🐕🐾my sweet tiny rescued Chihuahua companion 🐶 living a quiet crafty life 🏠🌞in southern California. 🙋🐕🐾🧑🦽🌄🏄🐝🍊🍋🌴🏖️💌
Susan I just have to tell you I was looking back at old videos from your one bedroom apartment and especially from your two bedroom apartment and I must say that I loved both of them.... Especially the two bedroom it would have been very hard for me to leave that!!!! Loved your eclectic decorating style and all the thrift store finds so much fun!!!! Also modeling your clothing that was enjoyable to!
❤ God Bless You! 69 is young. I'm 79, my benign biopsy was just a hematoma in the area where my cancerous kidney had been removed the prior year. I've had three TURBTs to remove small non-invasive tumors from my bladder. To me, that is a blessing in itself. It could have been worse, requiring me to lose my bladder or spreading. If I should die, I think to myself, do I have choice? It's His plan and I can accept it. I hear afterlife stories of how beautiful it is on the other side. That's what keeps me positive.
I have had breast cancer twice. It was found early both times. By a mamagram. I'm 74 and it's worth checking. I have a lot of living to do. Blessings to you.
Love your yellow bug . We have a yellow bug we tow on our RV when we travel. Went up to the Great Lakes last fall and drove all the way to Prince Edward Island.
Im 60. I never get bored. Im always doing something. Decorating, gardening, yard sales, visiting friends, shopping, moviesmy cats and cooking. Of course watching you videos and others.
I do all the same things. At 68 I’m retired with three cats and my own home recently, and the things to do are endless. I do low carb, high fat diet to feel good. Walk, jump on rebounder trampoline to keep the lymphatic system healthy, keep those toxins moving out of the body so no cancer grows.
It is so refreshing watching your journey. I work harder now than I did as RN in a job as a care giver to multiple sibs older than me .I love them but most of the time I just want alone time. I lost my son 21 years ago in april. he was 28. It is amazing what people think you can and want to do because I survived that. I have always been a positive person until the tragedy,now I don't recall what joy is like. You are a breath of fresh air for a haggard soul. thank you.
I’m so glad you’re okay! At age 40, I went in for my first mammogram. Then my biopsy came back that I had 2nd stage cancer. After 2 surgeries, 5 months of chemo & 6 weeks of radiation, I have lived an additional 25 years. So for 1 year of hell I got 25 years. Definitely worth the minor discomfort of a mammogram & a biopsy! Thank you, Susan, for discussing this topic. Early detection is the key!
Thank God! I had a biopsy about 30 years ago, benign also! I am a year older than you and will not stop having mammograms. Enjoyed your six recommendations, wrote them down! You are always so easy to listen to!! Keep looking UP!
We are the same age, I'm divorced with no children, so I knew you were doing the right thing to move to the same town as your son and his family. I'm so happy for you, and I'm sure your future is bright!
I loved hearing about how excited your grandchildren get when they see you!! I have four, wonderful, grown children and I may never have a grandchild. There are reasons I say that ....but it warms my heart to hear other grandparents talk about their grandkids. I am so happy it was caught early and it was benign! God IS good! 🙏🤍🌞
Same here, I have 3 wonderful adult children but it’s not looking like I’ll have any grandchildren. I have 5 step grandkids but they are distant. I’ll be okay but it breaks my heart that non of my kids will ever know the love of having a child, they’ll never know how much I love them !
I am so happy for you that you dont have cancer!❤ I felt a lump in my left breast and after biopsies and other tests I got the call....you have cancer. It just took my breath away and I was in a fog..But I opted for a total mastectomy as it would mean that I would have such a slim chance of it on that side...also I am to ocd to have just one breast 😅😅 I had 6 chemo treatments after and sick as a dog the whole time then I ended up in an ambulance and 12 days in ICU almost died. That was it I waved all the other treatments they wanted me to have .Its been 2 and a half yesrs I look and feel great except if I had it to do over I would have done a lot of research.all Surgeons are not great! I just turned 73 last week. Ladies if you get the C.diagnosis PLEASE make sure you go on facebook there are many groups of us who can help you navigate the whole ordeal. One in Eight woman will get breast cancer. Sorry this is so long but there is SO much information out there you will NEVER get from your Drs! 😥
I always buy alot of clothes because I'm seeking love and have a husband but he doesn't show it😢😢 feeling so sad I always watching your videos and that makes me feel so good and happy I'm fifty seven years old and you made my day all the way from Jamaica st Thomas 🙏 ❤
Susan, your Goodwill's have wonderful merchandise..... ours, here in San Diego, have crappy merdchandise. In two years, I have found only 3 items worth purchasing. Your Goodwill's are awesome. Love your channel ------ LOVE IT. God bless you now and forever.
Desi cracks me up with his little stretches. It took me turning 70 to realize I didn't know who I was. Life has always been a struggle. I never fulfilled any of my dreams because I allowed others to dictate my life. I have taken care of family members my entire life. I still am. I started it at 16. My parents had a late in life child. She was born with arthritis. I always had to help with her care. I got married at 19 to escape. The guy I married was an alcoholic. I stayed with him 27 years. During that time, I cared for my Dad and my sister and raised my son. I got divorced and a couple of years later, I had my granddaughter for 3 years. Then my Mom got sick, we moved closer to my sister. Mom passed and my sister moved in with me. Now, I am caring for my sister again. it's tough. She can't travel any more. She resents my going anywhere. She always tells me I shouldn't travel because I am too old. And, all I hear within myself is guilt. I can't do this any more. So, later this week, I am going back home to celebrate my granddaughter's 18th birthday. I have made arrangements for my sister's care. She isn't happy about it. But, I am feeling so happy to be leaving for a few days to be me. So glad to know your health scare had negative results! You are such a beautiful person and your messages are always thought provoking. Thank you Susan for inspiring me weekly!
@twanahess5838...go back home and BE YOU ! It is extremely hard to get alone time or rejuvenate yourself when you are a caregiver (been there done that. ) You have had a challenging life and I commend you. You are strong. I am saying a prayer that you will have a beautiful trip and you will be at peace.
Always get your mammograms! Don’t stick your head in the sand! Susan, so happy that your biopsy was benign. 😊 This June marks 23 years since my breast cancer at age 42 with a lumpectomy, chemo and radiation. 2 young children and loving husband. So thankful. We definitely need to laugh more. At ourselves and with others and find joy in our daily lives. In the small things or large. Doesn’t matter, just smile and giggle out loud! ❤🙏🇺🇸🐾😅😃 Happy St Patrick’s day. ☘️ Thanks Desi for that lovely song. 🤗🐾
Being with my grandchildren is the absolute joy of my life. Some day they won't need me or maybe even want to be around me and then I will have to reach out to others. I went through multiple mammograms a few years ago because of "calcification" and I really don't want to go through that again. Thank you for the encouragement!
So happy that you got a great report. Mammograms can be so scary. I love your videos. I have been single for 42 years and can relate to what you talk about. Have had chances to marry, but have become too street smart about men. Even though they seem so nice, most of them lie and run around. No matter how pretty you are or how nice you are they just can't help it. I know if we lived close to each other we would be great friends. We could go out to nice places and dance with those men and not believe one thing they say. I know there are some nice men out there, but they are hard to find. Women if you have a good husband or boyfriend that is good to you and you enjoy doing things together you are so lucky. Get out and enjoy yourselves and have fun. Life is too short not too.
I have been on the same piece of land since 1979. It’s in a rural area with not many people. I am alone most of the time because my husband works off in far away cities in construction. I am 71 and the only time I get scared is at night . I know now how lonely senior women get and die from loneliness
Saying a prayer for you today. I also went through something similar..Many deaths...all friendships dissipated, best friend(dog)died..alone in house going down under...Many broken dreams and shattered life.Prayed and cried out tp God...met a friend,looking at churches to get felllowship...I am coming out of the pit. I listen to gopd teaching at night it inspires me...there's good youtube xhannels for sleeping,meditating scriptures...I get peace everyday from listening. He has what you need.Direction ,peace,etc... I will pray for that for you,hippiegirl. New life,strength,purpose,and dreams.❤
As I listen to these profound words, I am so thankful that I know where to find #1 SECURITY..My security is found in Gods word. He promised to never leave or forsake us. #2. GROWTH.. I have so much room to grow in Gods word. #3..CONNECTION..What better place to find connection than in the house of God. #4..LOVE..My love for someone who gave their life for me, gets stonger every day. #5..PURPOSE.. Where can you find a greater purpose than to search for righteousness, peace and joy in the Holyghost, and share with everyone. #6..SELF worth is found in knowing the Creator of Heaven and earth knows how many hairs are on my head, and yes that is in the Bible. God has become my everything. Ecclesiastes 12:13 I am doing my best to live by. I know this is long, but my heart is overwhelmed at knowing the one true God. I am so thankful your test was benign. You are so special and willing to share. Prayers for all.
Thank you Susan for advocating for early detection. As a nurse and a woman who has a 35 y.o niece who is a breast cancer survivor, it is vital to have regular mammograms. She had 2 young children at the time so we were all scared. She is now cancer free and guess what? She had a 3rd child despite being told she probably would not be able to after her chemotherapy. Brooklyn is a miracle. I do not understand why woman moan about how uncomfortable or painful a mammo is, because any discomfort is so short lived and minor. The second the technician takes the image the plate automatically lifts up off your breast. My appt. is already made and this year I will have a sonogram also since I have dense breasts. Just do it ladies! I am so glad Susan that your results were benign!
I miss my house and yard sooooo much, all the trees and shrubs and flowers my aunt and uncle planted, and my bird feeder and wind chimes and patio. I live in subsidized senior housing now, two rooms, and with my family all gone I'm lucky to have it.
12 years ago I too had to move to a 2 room apartment...but I had so much fun making it look cute and cozy! And I know that feeling of being so grateful for every I had...I still feel that way. Perhaps it isn't where we live but how we live...love to you always, Susan
Last Sept 1st I had a routine mammogram.(I was 69) They asked if I could stay for an ultrasound. There was a questionable area. I stayed. Then the radiologist came in and said I need to have a biopsy on the questionable area. I went back a few days later for that. It came back as an invasive malignant cancer. I had surgery and then radiation for 30 days. But the key thing for me is they found it before it went into the lymphnodes. We caught it early. I didn’t have to have chemo. My life was literally saved because I went to have a mammo done. Don’t put it off any longer. If I waited another month, the outcome could have been completely different. Catching it early will save your life.
Thank you so much Olivia for sharing your story..it made me cry and will give others perhaps the desire to get checked. EARLY is such a beautiful word!!! Love always!!! xo Susan & Dez
I had the same scenario but 10 years ago. On March 31 I will be a 10 year cancer survivor. Good for you going for that Mammo and urging others to get one too. Prayers for your continued good health.
Olivia your story reads like mine is told. Mammogram on my right breast was abnormal. Came back for more extensive imagery. Referred for biopsy, MRIs, ultrasounds...diagnosis was Triple Negative Breast Cancer...they didnt think it had invaded my lymph glands. The only way to treat this type of cancer in 2018 was chemo. 5 1/2 months of 4 different chemo drugs reduced a tiny tumor to nothing. Then I had a bi- lateral mastectomy. That's when I learned definitively it had never entered my lymph glands. I cant tell you what the party in my heart felt like. Only 3% of women make it past 3 years without it reocurring. May 2nd I start my 5th year of survival!
Early detection is absolutely essential! And I preach it to anyone that will listen. Susan thank you Thank you for sharing your story and what a blessing you are okay. I love your visits every week! Love Desi and his songs at the end. Keep being you! ...till next week~ Love Marla
I have had my 1st mammogram when I was 49 and before that I always had a bad feeling about doing the mammogram. Gues what, it was cancer, had the whole package and last december I turned into 60 years old, so glad I went back then ❤
I go every year the first day I can go, as it has to be a year apart same with all my other doctor visits I make sure I get in for each of them every year because I agree prevention, or catching things early is the most important thing in keeping us healthy!
Moving close to your grandchildren was the right thing to do. You’ve always spoken about how important your grandfather was in your life and your giving your grandchildren that same experience. A special relationship between grandchild and grandparent is priceless.
I remember at 32 the Dr. calling with the words cancer and how empty and scared I felt. I had loving husband and two young sons. One was 12 and the other was turning 9. All I could think about was how scared I was that I would be leaving them. Here I am 76 and going to become a great grandmother in September. At age 47 I face something even harder hearing that word cancer again but this time the outcome for the love of my life my precious husband was not so great. He passed 20 months later. Life will never be the same but I have purpose in life to be her for our sons and our grandchildren and now my new little great granddaughter who will be here in September. I want to let them be told stories of the amazing grandfather and great grandfather they missed out on who would have loved them so much.
I had a similar experience with the loss of my husband when I was 52. He passed two weeks after his 54th birthday from a 5 month battle with cancer. I turned 80 In December & I have two sons & a daughter along with six grandchildren, one greatgrandchild & one in a few months. I agree life has not been the same but I’ve also been blessed with my family. My husband lives on through the stories we have shared with the next generation.❤
Today is my birthday and I spent it with my 94 year old dad with alzheimer's. It was one of my best birthdays, he knew me and I listened to a story I've heard a 100 times and I felt so honored to be his daughter. Now hearing BENIGN has made my birthday even better. Love you and Desi❤🐾
Sending love to you and your Dad!!!
Happy Birthday, MK! What a sweet reflecton you shared. So delighted your dad knew you and that you thoroughly enjoyed all that was offered in that relationship today. I imagine there has been many hard moments with his situation and how beautiful that he has had you there to support and advocate for him and that you felt that honor of being his daughter deeply today. Many blessings on this next trip around the sun. May those moments of joy and contentment join you often on the trip!
Happy birthday 🎊🎂🎁
Happy birthday love 🎂
Happy birthday!!!!
We are so blessed that our 9 grandchildren live within 30 min. from our home. I tutor them and we have a blast. We read, draw, play games, play outside, cook. snacks, Legos and sometimes chores we pay them for. We are 74 and in great health. We also go camping with them once a year. Wild and crazy times. Thanks be to God.
Amén ❤❤
Buying the house was the most practical thing. You have kept the rent from going sky higher by stabilizing the monthly payment. No answering to someone else.
A month ago I found out that I had uterine cancer when I was getting ready to receive a donated embryo (because I never had children of my own). Plans changed quickly and I had a total hysterectomy this past week with hopes they got all the cancer. I will never experience carrying my own child now. I’m grateful to be alive though and hopefully for many more years. How precious is life.
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Bless you.
I will be praying for Gods healing and blessings upon you.
I clapped my hands, when you said that 70 is the new 50!!
I’m 73! Thank you for that.
So glad your biopsy was benign. Seven years ago I had swelling under my armpit and my mammogram and biopsy were not benign. I had a mastectomy, but because of my age, I will be 85 next month, I refused all treatment after the surgery. I wanted to enjoy my 8 grandchildren and family gatherings without the terrible side effects of medication and radiation. I`m so glad I made that decision, because that was 7 years ago and all of my grandchildren are grown, finished college and three are married. Two of them have blessed me, one with a great granddaughter, and the other a great grandson. As of now I have had no serious health issues and I`m still going strong, which puzzled the doctors, because they were apprehensive of my decision. This may not be the right decision for many and it may have been a different one for me, had I been much younger, but I have always believed that we will not leave this world until God says it`s time. Love and Blessings To You and Desi.
God Bless you!!❤❤🙏🙏
@@debbiechaney6607 Thank you, God has been good. Praising His Holy Name.
I’m so glad that you made that decision to deny treatment. It’s the treatment that kills us is my belief. I would’ve done the same as you. God bless. 🙏❤️
@@sharonthepartyqueen5374 Thank you.I feel the same way. I was a RADIOGRAPHER by trade and I'm very aware of the dangers of radiation. Sometimes, only we know what's best for our health. Blessings to you. 🦋
@@chlorismcgahee1366 Thank you. Blessings to you as well. 🙏
I think I have spent all my life depending on a man. And I swore I would never end up that way, but here we are. Well at least my daughter is independent so that’s something. Self worth. I have none. And I think I never will. It’s just the way it is so I’m not going to fight it. I enjoyed this so much, Susan! I hope you have such a wonderful week. Lots of love, Melissa
Hello Melissa!!! I wish so much for you to see what a beautiful angel you are! So many folks love you...me included!!! Thank you for all the support and courage you gave me...I just love you so much!!! xxoo Sues
Hi Susan, I am so happy that you are cancer free. That is a marvelous thing. I will be 74 this year. My goal is to stay in my home and lead as painfree a life as possible. I share my home with three dogs, two birds, and one cat. I feel so privileged to be able to live this life, to share my time with my precious companions. I have a piano and an organ to play whenever iI want, a wonderful supply of books to read, and a plot of land to landscape and garden (total land mass is 1/6 of an acre). This life is a challenge just to fit everything in my day. I get around mostly by wheelchair. But what I wanted to share with you is that I really like my life. It's comfortable and I can study whatever I choose. I don't know where that fits in your seven needs but I'm very pleased that I have no demands on my time but what I choose. I took care of my parents until they passed away. I helped with my grandparents as best I could. I think I'm just pleased that my time is my own and my life is mine to do what I want and I feel free.
I'm so thankful that you don't have cancer. I've been putting off getting a mammogram for years, am 75, will plan to get one soon. I've been disabled with severe arthritis in both knees, but heard Oprah in an interview today that she had two knee replacements and is jogging now, she is turning 70. Maybe, with God's help, I will try to get the replacements done too. You are a beautiful blessing, and an inspiration, thank you for your lovely videos, it's a treat for you to visit with us on Saturday evenings. Love you and Desi 🥲💖🙏
God Bless you Susan. You are wonderful.
Glad you don’t have Cancer. Truly I am. I’m one of those women. I was diagnosed almost 13 years ago, Stage 4 Breast Cancer, terminal. Given 6-12 months. I despise the word Cancer. Yet, I’m still here.
Wow ,that's great. What treatment did you have that helped you overcome the dreaded C word.ty
@@jlmw6311 I’m still living with Cancer, Stage 4 is end stage. I’m on my 2 nd treatment, first was Avastin and Femara. Lasted all these years, in October I switched to Exestamane?
Desi singing is so precious!! Im happy you results came back good! Praise God!!!
Susan same here at 29. Now at 62 and married for 44 years and a marriage don't probably won't make it to 45 years. My only security now I believe I can rely on is Social Security . If I can laugh at that statement. I hope it's still around. I absolutely love your channel Susan. As a lonely woman I look forward to Saturday nights watching and growing from your channel and the other strong women that come into your channel. Thank you for you and all the women here. Be blessed. So glad your dinner was good. Moving on down the Road 🎈
Vote 💙 if you want to save social security and Medicare!!
Hi Sharon. Sending love and strength to you! We are all stronger than we think!
@@ineztrigg1394 Thank you so sweet of you. Yes we are . ,🎈😊
Lots of prayers and blessings your way. Keep on being you. And laugh that's how I get through some things. There's so much good in life. You can do it.
@@starwaters4287 Amen 🎈🙏
You have awesome places to shop there. All true Susan. Priorities change throughout life. What was important when young, and they were, somehow seem minor now. The move you made was for all of you. But Susan, sadly, it doesn't work out well for everyone. Regarding medical: Yes, if you are told to wait and come back in 3, 6 months. Do not wait! Go somewhere else and find out whats going on. I hear many true stories of those who if had waited, would be planning a funeral. Never wait! Go to someone else! So glad it turned out well for you Susan! Desi is a real hit! 🐾 ❤
Susan I know how you feel. I fell off a one step step stool, I went to the hospital had two CT scans. While the radiologist looked at the scan he noticed two small nodules, one on each lung. My brother had passed away with lung cancer a few years prior so that really got my attention. The doctors decided to do a PET scan. I knew that was a pretty serious scan which only heightened my apprehension. So for a couple of weeks I was on pins and needles. My biggest fear was something would happen to me because My spouse of 59 years has dementia and I am his caregiver. After I had the scan and got the results I was so relieved. Both nodules were benign, I can’t begin to tell you how relieved I was. They said they would do a CT in 6 months and just keep a check on them. I give God all the praise and glory for my wonderful outcome.
God Bless You! ❤❤🙏🙏
So glad you are OK! The waiting is the worst!
You are such an inspiration, dear lady! Thank you for sharing your insights and kind spirit. So glad your letter said, "benign." Yes, ladies, get your screenings! Gentlemen, get your PSAs! My father had prostate cancer in '97. He is having a great life, now, at 90, thanks to his tests. Alas, my mammo and biopsy were not benign. BUT, as you said, we have caught it EARLY. Ladies, be there for your loved ones, be there for yourselves, get tested. ❤
GOD.... how I totally adore Desi! ❤❤❤❤❤❤
That guy can sing!!!
Thank you, Lord, for taking such good care of Susan! You have a plan for her. You have a purpose. Please continue your good work in her. ❤️🙏🏻❤️
Thank Goodness for Betty Ford in our town (@)(@) My son called and asked if I could take Liam ( 8 yrs old) the week of Spring Break. Happy to & going to bring him to the U.P where we have property (in-laws place) as he’s never been. When my son asked Liam “ Do you want to go to Grandmas? OF COURSE he said” They live an hour away so every minute I’m able to spend time I jump at the chance. My son called back & said “ I’m going to take time off and join you” Now’s the time we weave ourselves into their lives whether they grow up & don’t have time for us as long as they love us❤️
Susan you are where you are supposed to be… the most important thing you did in this age was moving close you your family. They are blessed to have you so near. Our grandchildren and children are our legacy .
Proud of the woman you have become is a profound statement… we are not always proud of what we did in our past but we learned and persevered to what we are now. Be proud of that journey… you are awesome!
I’m so happy that you received good news on your medical condition… it really is okay to be emotional.
I’ve been emotional this past two weeks. My 97 yr old mother passed away peacefully in Fl, with my brother st her side. She lived a long life and blessed to be able to be in her own home, doing her own cleaning and cooking. In the end she was not alone. We had a complicated relationship but no matter still my mother.
God bless you and Desi. Keep shining your light bright.
Much love ❤❤❤
Basic need of everyone is to love and to be loved
This is how my daughter's journey went, though, after her surgery, it was not benign. Now we are waiting for staging and whether or not its malignant and what the next steps are. I believe she has another week before she gets the results but i appreciate everyone's prayers and healing thoughts from last week. XO
And Susan, I'm so grateful your biopsy was benign.
Sending love too your daughter and your family. Please do research and know all you can. Tape your office visits . Don't go in without knowledge and don't make quick decisions. Good luck.
praying for your daughter and you!
Prayers going up for your daughter 🙏✝️
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Praying for your daughter ❤
Thank you, Susan. I love you and Desi’s singing!!!❤
I was going through my divorce at 38 with 3 teenagers. I found a lump in my breast and had the biopsy. I was told it was cancer 99.9%. I went in for an operation to remove the lump and when I woke up I was told it was benign. Weeks of stress..but so happy at the result 😊
I always find when I watch your videos, you share something that "hits home." Well, you did it again this week. I also had some tests done and they found some abnormal cells, but when it was all said & done, it wasn't cancer. What a relief. Thank God I get to enjoy my grandchildren longer and be grateful for another day. At almost 62, we just don't know, do we? So, I've learned to be more grateful for each & everyday. Hugs to you & Desi ❤ I'm so happy everything went well for you also.
Thank you for sharing this!!! Life is good..blue skies! Much love, Susan & Desi
Oh Susan, So thankful your biopsy was benign!! Loved our visit tonight. And thank you, dear Desi, for making me smile - it was a hard week here & I so looked forward to being with you all tonight.
Much love & Blessings, til next week! ❤️🙏🏻🐶
Hard few months for me an absolute reset of my life... car accident with injuries in October... making progress with support of doctors attorneys and my precious daughter... a workaholic all my life ... taking time for much needed self-care and so full of gratitude ... I have time for Yoga Qigong and my art... haven't had the "time" to pursue , we all grown up from our 29 era... all CHANGE is internected take the leap of faith the universe will catch you and provide...I look to you for weekly hugs of love and assurance... my friends my daughter ... I am worthy of love and living my best life at 77 years young... and goals... I'm a Francophile with a love of all things French... plans to visit Paris next 2 years for opening of Nortre Dame ... I won't be climbing the 267 steps to the top as I did so many years ago... blessed to be alive🎉
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She said it was an invasive malignant cancer and had surgery and radiation. That's not benign but luckily it was caught early. Happy March
I'm so glad you're ok❤
I have been binge watching you since I found you about a week or so ago. During which I discovered you live in MI! I live on the other side in Bay City. My husband left suddenly over the holidays right b4 Christmas & my birthday. I'm 62 & you are inspiring me So much! You are fun, sweet, true & classy. Thank you for sharing. I started redecorating cos you So inspired me! 😀
Bless you dear one.
I feel for you! I am 64 and my husband left me just after my birthday last September. I found Susan right after that, I was at my lowest point and she has helped to bring me back. Stay strong!
So happy for you, Susan that your biopsy was benign. We have to take care of ourselves. I have an ultrasound for my stomach this Thursday due to ongoing issues. I’m a little nervous but it has to be done. You and Desi made me smile singing at the end. God Bless you both.🤗🙏🏻
Susan, I'm so glad your test came back benign. I am 72 and 5 years my mammogram showed a lump and after the biopsy it was cancer but it was caught early, so I had surgery and 22 days of radiation. As of last week I hit my 5 year mark and am now cancer free and off all meds. I'm very lucky it was caught 'early". I'm so happy for you. I love Desi!
Thanks for reminding us that we all have the same fears and make the best of day ❤️❤️
I remember those disco days ! Going out dancing 💃 until they closed the place down for the night. So many fun memories !
Oh so fun!!!!!
Had mammogram screening, insurance pays, came back with a concern. Had second one, paid out of pocket $200.00 copay, maybe a shadow, let's do another, had third one, paid $200.00 out of pocket for copay, maybe fatty tissue, let's do again, by this time it dawned on me I'm paying hundreds of dollars for repeat tests, learned about the new mammogram testing better than the old way, demanded that, insurance agreed to pay IIRC, all was fine.
70 IS the new 50!
I’m 69 and 3/4. 70 is such a new milestone!
I thought 60 would be hard. It wasn’t! My 60’s have seen so much aging and skin drooping and hair-graying abd thinning but I feel great!
I had a Medicare annual checkup and the nurse asked me what meds I’m taking and I said ‘none’!
She could hardly believe it!
But I teach yoga and Pilates, took up ballet again (after Covid losses), walk a lot outside and started with a personal trainer.
My muscles look better than that twenty-something nurse that took my info and she had a lot of excess weight on her than she needed. That will not serve her well as she ages. Stay in shape, ladies!
Your life will be SO MUCH EASIER and healthier if you do!
I just read an article about Alzheimer’s and it said it’s not only brain tangles that contribute to it but controlling blood sugar, eating healthy and exercising are key to staving off dementia! DUH! The simplest things are often the most effective.
I hit menopause and my body decided to start making fat , it’s awful 😩
And as a nurse, it’s not very representative of health. I haven’t figured out how to get the weight off and keep it off but I’m on a mission, gonna have to change things because I guess I’m not 40 anymore :(
Try eating low carb. It usually makes people loose weight easier without starving. No bad fats (canola, vegetable, corn oils), no processed junk foods, no sugar. In 5-6 months@@rnupnorthbrrrsm6123
This week i have been sick with the flu and miserable…..While coasting thru UA-cam I found you….my soul sister! You have made me forget my misery as I have listened!
I have watched I think every episode and found that you and I must have been separated at birth! You in the northeast and I in the northwest! We think and feel so much the same!! It’s as if you are speaking my thoughts and straight from my heart! I’m so grateful I found you! I have a new friend to visit with and a sister to feel connected to! I wish you and Desi, who I absolutely LOVE, the best! 💕Many thanks to my soul sister! 😊
Hello sweet new friend!!! I am so happy you found Desi and me!!! The ladies here are so wonderful!
Omg that singing Desi is the best. Every week I die laughing he’s so cute! Thanks for sharing sweet friend. Love you ❤
You and Dezi singing that duet was absolutely Devine. It made me smile and then laugh. Not a soft chuckle but a roar out loud. A great finish to my day.
Oh how my heart sank when SUDDENLY the breast cancer center was on the screen! I am so thrilled this was a happy ending!!! To the subject of this video, I would like to share that nothing has fulfilled the emotional needs which you so eloquently described, like my relationship with our living God, in Jesus Christ. Throughout my 73yrs and all of its many unexpected changes, He has been my uplifting constant; even when my focus had drifted. He has taught me how to love myself, warts and all ❤️.
P.S. Oh how I love your little singing Dezi!! He is so precious, but I'll bet at times, he can be a stinker, too! 😘
oh yes....God Is great!
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What a lovely ending with you and Desie singing. It felt good to have a hardy laugh🤗
I lost this channel for a while, I don't know why but now I found you again and i'm so happy. Your looking well and just loved Desi's singing. Have a blessed day. Hugs. 🌹💗💓💝🥰
Welcome back!!!!!!!!
Hi Susan and Desi.......I was diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer on the eve of my 65th birthday.....so "Happy Birthday James", and you have 8 months to live....." 14 years later I am still here...happy , grateful and well.(and will be 79 in August). I know how elated you feel with your good news. Thanks again for Desi's singing and I saw a Desi yoga pose in the video. Love to you both, James ❤❤
Oh I am so happy you told me this!!! I am so happy for you!
Happy your biopsy was benign Susan
Raising three girls alone. Was my life. Now all I need is Jesus. And we’re good. He’s my “connection “. God Bless you little poet. I hope you find God.
Such a presumption how do you know that she has t already found God?
Obviously she has Christ consciousness. She is loving and kind. God is in every detail of her life.
@@gloriasaliba3395 This beautiful lady in the video always seems like she is going to break down and cry, like she has a lot going on, so on the off chance she doesn't have God in her life this is not malicious to wish this lady find God. I think she was coming from a place of caring to offer that. We should think better of people's motive and not be so easily offended by every little thing / comment.
rosacortez3575 That was very kind of you to bless LP.
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Look forward every week to being serenaded by The Desi! Such wonderful, blessed news on your results!
I'm so glad your news is good. And at 76, I 100% agree with you on how I look at my needs in all areas. I'm married, but temporarily separated from my husband because of his job. I'm learning to do so many things on my own, plus the beautiful retirement home we spent all our savings on has turned into a nightmare. So, I'm learning my security isn't even in my home, but my hope and security is in the Lord, and he's teaching me to be independent as I lean on Him and not on another person. God bless! Keep sharing your beautiful videos with all of us. ❤
I'm so glad your news was good Susan! I would add "Fellas get your PSAs." I convinced my husband to request a PSA test in 2021. Turns out he had prostate cancer but we caught it early because of that test. It was contained and they were able to remove it and he's now cancer free.
Praise God for that! Good you convinced him to go.
Susan you seemed so excited about seeing your 3 friends last Sunday night with your dinner party!! You shared what dishes you would use and yet to my shock you didn't mention how things turned out?! I'd thought you would of least showed a minute of it with your viewers? Maybe plans didn't turn out huh?
@@susanblanche9684 I believe she mentioned in the beginning of this video that she very much enjoyed her dinner party.
Hi Susan. Another awesome video. I am happy the results of your biopsy was benign. I am celebrating my 75th Birthday tomorrow (St Patrick's Day) and I get to spend it friends, family and my 95 year old healthy mom. We are so Blessed.
🎈 Happy Birthday!!
Happy Birthday!
My heart hurt for you when you brought up the breast issue, I had gone through the same thing at 50, no cancer found but my cells had changed and had to go on medication for 5 years. I know what you mean about the Dr. and nurses, they made is so much more comfortable and I didn't feel alone. Good luck in your future mamo's, it's stressful every year but I will do it and so will you:) Girl power❤
I'm 69 . I own my own home. I just renovated it from top to bottom. I put in beautiful flower beds all around my home in the past 4 yrs. since I moved here. I also did the same in my other home before moving into this one. I've been on my own for 45 yrs.and luv it.❤❤
Im so glad you had good results from your tests. Thanks for the great video. Im happy for you that you spend more time with your grandkids. Have a great week. ❤
Breast thermography and breast ultrasound are fantastic alternatives to mammograms. The fear of a mammogram is rupturing a potential cancerous lump by smashing the tissues down which would metastasize the cancer, or radiating the breast tissue which causes damage and unhealthy cell reproduction. After my daughter had cancer I will never have a mammogram for those reasons, but ultrasound and thermography? Absolutely! Oh I’m SO GLAD you’re okay!!
Yes, my doctor recommends this. I’m due for another thermography. No pain process.
Have A Beautiful Week Susan, Desi and Sweet Ladies ❤
It makes me so sad and a bit angry when you reveal that someone has said something negative in the comments that made you doubt yourself. You are an inspiration to me and so many others. Keep your head up and continue on your path. You're heading in the right direction!
So glad for you. There is so much to appreciate about our lives. I’m 75 and I walk my dog daily. I sometimes don’t feel like it but once I’m out, I love every part of the walk. Trees, birds, people passing at the dog park talking to me about their dogs. Life is good.
Benign also means gentle and kind so my wish is that we all are benign! 👍🏼♥️🇨🇦
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Oh My … you and Desi made my day by singing! I laughed for the first time today! Thank you!
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If we could see ourselves as God sees us, we would rest in contentment in knowing how very much we are loved. Loved so much that God would lay His life down for us.
IM SO HAPPY FOR YOU THAT IT BENIGN.. PRAISE GOD
Dear Susan, Thank you for sharing. Thank God it was benign. I am battling breast cancer for the 2nd time. But having a strong will, a strong woman and a very positive outlook gets me through. I look forward to Spring and gardening again. Life renews. LOVE little Desi singing! Love, Hilah
God Bless you. Sending prayers up for you! Love 💕 from Debbie and Dexter-Dog.🙋🐕🐾🧑🦽🌄🏄🐝🍊🍊🍋🌞
Asking for a healing for you. God bless.
thank you, God Bless, Hilah@@debbiechaney6607
Thank you God Bless, Hilah@@JayP-kd5rc
ALways a pleasure to spend time with you, and the crooner little Desi!! He is going to lose his Gangsta reputation. You know I am thrilled for you Susie. Love to you, and The Dez...Mimi
P.S. It makes me smile every time I think of you two in your perfect home, with the big back yard
Oh Mimi!!! It was a year ago I sent you the listing!!! And you had such good things to say about it!!! I was thrilled! You gave me so much courage to take the plunge! I have had no repairs here my first year so it's been so economical for me...even cheaper than my apartment if you count my garage and storage rent they had me pay. I have lost my fear of running a home on my own...I love being here so much. You are always there when life throws me a softball or a curve...you are the very best! Love you so! Sues & Singing Gangsta!
Hi Susan, thank God you are free. I am one month short of 82 and I feel blessed. At my age I try not to have any goal’s. Just organize my house and give away many beautiful things that I treasure most of my life. I know my day is near, and I better get ready.🙏🌷🙏🌷🙏🌷♥️🌷God Bless ❤️📿📿📿
What a relief! You are such a blessing to so many. I'm so happy everything went well. ❤
Thank you so much for being so kind! Happy Tuesday!!! Day!!!
I can’t believe believe I am here already❤ I’m so glad you had your dinner party and had a gracious time! I will comment at the end of the video because knowing me they’ll be a lot more to comment on😊 so on the 7😮 huge difference from when I was 29, married for nine years with four children got divorced two years later and until I married my childhood sweetheart, Tommy 10 years later❤ I raised my children on my own ❤through his illness in 2006 to his death in 2014. God has guided me through this whole thing. I am very strong, independent.. My children and grandchildren are all grown. There’s only me and Otis🐶 for the last seven years. I did not sell this home. I choose to stay in it and embellish it more and make the repairs that it needed. Any decision, I go to God first; pray on it and I always get my answer. I always look to Him for guidance above anything else. Have a blessed weekend, love to you and Desi from me and Otis🐶 praise God it was not cancer. I just got to that part! My daughter, my middle daughter Jennifer had breast cancer last year and she was proactive, she is a nurse. So far she she is doing good praise God praise, glorious Jesus that yours is benign, and you are proactive on this.🙏🙏 I am 73 and every year I go for a mammogram❤
sending you so much love!
Yes I remember it well❤
@@LittlePoet 🧡🧡
Getting my own home on my own at 61 has been one of my biggest accomplishments. It is a blessing from God and my sanctuary.
Susan first and foremost BENIGN is awesome and I’m so proud of you being proactive and getting a mammogram. You being emotional is probably a release after three weeks of worry and I certainly would be emotional for sure! Your emotional needs list is so thought provoking for sure. I think when we are of ill health we tend to think a lot more of life and tend to reminisce years ago and how we lived but when we think of where we are now we can be grateful for how far we have come. I am so happy your dinner went well. I am also so very happy you get the love of your grandchildren and that any doubts you had from the naysayers about moving, can be tossed in the wind. You have huge support from a lot of us who love you and your stories and of course Desi. Lol! As always I look forward every week to your latest story. It’s so inspiring to me. Thank you…..Lisa 🤗🙏💓
Don't worry about being emotional. I cry everytime I watch ur videos
oh you make me feel better sweet friend!!!
Susan, So happy with your results, so grateful for your story. You are such a tremendous inspiration to all of us women. We'll stick together because of your sweet words of encouragement. You are a shinning star!; May God Bless you in everyway and little Desi too!! Love 💕 from Debbie 🙋 and Dexter-Dog 🐕🐾my sweet tiny rescued Chihuahua companion 🐶 living a quiet crafty life 🏠🌞in southern California. 🙋🐕🐾🧑🦽🌄🏄🐝🍊🍋🌴🏖️💌
Me too!!!
Susan I just have to tell you I was looking back at old videos from your one bedroom apartment and especially from your two bedroom apartment and I must say that I loved both of them.... Especially the two bedroom it would have been very hard for me to leave that!!!!
Loved your eclectic decorating style and all the thrift store finds so much fun!!!!
Also modeling your clothing that was enjoyable to!
Oh thank you! It was a lovely apartment!! Thank you for being here!!
❤ God Bless You! 69 is young. I'm 79, my benign biopsy was just a hematoma in the area where my cancerous kidney had been removed the prior year. I've had three TURBTs to remove small non-invasive tumors from my bladder. To me, that is a blessing in itself. It could have been worse, requiring me to lose my bladder or spreading. If I should die, I think to myself, do I have choice? It's His plan and I can accept it. I hear afterlife stories of how beautiful it is on the other side. That's what keeps me positive.
Wonderful words. Keep the faith.❤🙏🙏
I have had breast cancer twice. It was found early both times. By a mamagram. I'm 74 and it's worth checking. I have a lot of living to do. Blessings to you.
Yes!!! Lots of life and lots of great living!!!
Desi makes me laugh! I love that boy
he likes his yoga!
I've been in survival mode all my life.
I'm a widow at 79. Its a challenge to find purpose to continue. Goal is to get to the finish line with a smile
Benign is fantastic. 👏👏👏👏👏😊🎈
Dear Susan, glad your results came back good "Early is a word can make a huge difference in our life" thank you! to share your history with us. Hugs 💞
Desi has so much character. I love to see pets stretch. I smile and relax.
My purpose is to grow into the best version of myself. I did not figure this out until later in life.
Me too! But how wonderful we found the right road....
I just LOVE hearing Desi sing! It brightens my day every time. Thankyou for sharing 💕
Love your yellow bug . We have a yellow bug we tow on our RV when we travel. Went up to the Great Lakes last fall and drove all the way to Prince Edward Island.
Nothing like a Yellow Bug!!! Love to you!!!
Im 60. I never get bored. Im always doing something. Decorating, gardening, yard sales, visiting friends, shopping, moviesmy cats and cooking. Of course watching you videos and others.
I do all the same things. At 68 I’m retired with three cats and my own home recently, and the things to do are endless. I do low carb, high fat diet to feel good. Walk, jump on rebounder trampoline to keep the lymphatic system healthy, keep those toxins moving out of the body so no cancer grows.
It is so refreshing watching your journey. I work harder now than I did as RN in a job as a care giver to multiple sibs older than me .I love them but most of the time I just want alone time. I lost my son 21 years ago in april. he was 28. It is amazing what people think you can and want to do because I survived that. I have always been a positive person until the tragedy,now I don't recall what joy is like. You are a breath of fresh air for a haggard soul. thank you.
I’m so glad you’re okay! At age 40, I went in for my first mammogram. Then my biopsy came back that I had 2nd stage cancer. After 2 surgeries, 5 months of chemo & 6 weeks of radiation, I have lived an additional 25 years. So for 1 year of hell I got 25 years. Definitely worth the minor discomfort of a mammogram & a biopsy! Thank you, Susan, for discussing this topic. Early detection is the key!
Thank God! I had a biopsy about 30 years ago, benign also! I am a year older than you and will not stop having mammograms.
Enjoyed your six recommendations, wrote them down! You are always so easy to listen to!! Keep looking UP!
2 15 am. here in north wales, uk. Drinking large cup of coffee before taking my little jack russel out for a walk. Im 79yrs young. Happy days.
Oh Desi...love it when you sing...Susan I'm so happy, for your good news❤
We are the same age, I'm divorced with no children, so I knew you were doing the right thing to move to the same town as your son and his family. I'm so happy for you, and I'm sure your future is bright!
I loved hearing about how excited your grandchildren get when they see you!! I have four, wonderful, grown children and I may never have a grandchild. There are reasons I say that ....but it warms my heart to hear other grandparents talk about their grandkids. I am so happy it was caught early and it was benign!
God IS good! 🙏🤍🌞
Im in the same boat.❤but having great kids even if you have or may not have grandkids, God is good!
@@tammi67able 🤗💞
Same here, I have 3 wonderful adult children but it’s not looking like I’ll have any grandchildren. I have 5 step grandkids but they are distant.
I’ll be okay but it breaks my heart that non of my kids will ever know the love of having a child, they’ll never know how much I love them !
A couple of good, supportive female friends is an emotional need. True friends. Glad you're doing well. ❤
I am so happy for you that you dont have cancer!❤ I felt a lump in my left breast and after biopsies and other tests I got the call....you have cancer. It just took my breath away and I was in a fog..But I opted for a total mastectomy as it would mean that I would have such a slim chance of it on that side...also I am to ocd to have just one breast 😅😅 I had 6 chemo treatments after and sick as a dog the whole time then I ended up in an ambulance and 12 days in ICU almost died. That was it I waved all the other treatments they wanted me to have .Its been 2 and a half yesrs I look and feel great except if I had it to do over I would have done a lot of research.all Surgeons are not great! I just turned 73 last week. Ladies if you get the C.diagnosis PLEASE make sure you go on facebook there are many groups of us who can help you navigate the whole ordeal. One in Eight woman will get breast cancer. Sorry this is so long but there is SO much information out there you will NEVER get from your Drs! 😥
I always buy alot of clothes because I'm seeking love and have a husband but he doesn't show it😢😢 feeling so sad I always watching your videos and that makes me feel so good and happy I'm fifty seven years old and you made my day all the way from Jamaica st Thomas 🙏 ❤
Susan, your Goodwill's have wonderful merchandise..... ours, here in San Diego, have crappy merdchandise. In two years, I have found only 3 items worth purchasing. Your Goodwill's are awesome.
Love your channel ------ LOVE IT. God bless you now and forever.
Desi cracks me up with his little stretches. It took me turning 70 to realize I didn't know who I was. Life has always been a struggle. I never fulfilled any of my dreams because I allowed others to dictate my life. I have taken care of family members my entire life. I still am. I started it at 16. My parents had a late in life child. She was born with arthritis. I always had to help with her care. I got married at 19 to escape. The guy I married was an alcoholic. I stayed with him 27 years. During that time, I cared for my Dad and my sister and raised my son. I got divorced and a couple of years later, I had my granddaughter for 3 years. Then my Mom got sick, we moved closer to my sister. Mom passed and my sister moved in with me. Now, I am caring for my sister again. it's tough. She can't travel any more. She resents my going anywhere. She always tells me I shouldn't travel because I am too old. And, all I hear within myself is guilt. I can't do this any more. So, later this week, I am going back home to celebrate my granddaughter's 18th birthday. I have made arrangements for my sister's care. She isn't happy about it. But, I am feeling so happy to be leaving for a few days to be me. So glad to know your health scare had negative results! You are such a beautiful person and your messages are always thought provoking. Thank you Susan for inspiring me weekly!
@twanahess5838...go back home and BE YOU ! It is extremely hard to get alone time or rejuvenate yourself when you are a caregiver (been there done that. ) You have had a challenging life and I commend you. You are strong. I am saying a prayer that you will have a beautiful trip and you will be at peace.
Glory be to God , you are OK !!!
Always get your mammograms! Don’t stick your head in the sand!
Susan, so happy that your biopsy was benign. 😊
This June marks 23 years since my breast cancer at age 42 with a lumpectomy, chemo and radiation. 2 young children and loving husband. So thankful.
We definitely need to laugh more. At ourselves and with others and find joy in our daily lives. In the small things or large. Doesn’t matter, just smile and giggle out loud! ❤🙏🇺🇸🐾😅😃
Happy St Patrick’s day. ☘️
Thanks Desi for that lovely song. 🤗🐾
Being with my grandchildren is the absolute joy of my life. Some day they won't need me or maybe even want to be around me and then I will have to reach out to others. I went through multiple mammograms a few years ago because of "calcification" and I really don't want to go through that again. Thank you for the encouragement!
So happy that you got a great report. Mammograms can be so scary. I love your videos. I have been single for 42 years and can relate to what you talk about. Have had chances to marry, but have become too street smart about men. Even though they seem so nice, most of them lie and run around. No matter how pretty you are or how nice you are they just can't help it. I know if we lived close to each other we would be great friends. We could go out to nice places and dance with those men and not believe one thing they say. I know there are some nice men out there, but they are hard to find. Women if you have a good husband or boyfriend that is good to you and you enjoy doing things together you are so lucky. Get out and enjoy yourselves and have fun. Life is too short not too.
I have been on the same piece of land since 1979. It’s in a rural area with not many people. I am alone most of the time because my husband works off in far away cities in construction. I am 71 and the only time I get scared is at night . I know now how lonely senior women get and die from loneliness
Do you have a dog to keep you company?
Saying a prayer for you today. I also went through something similar..Many deaths...all friendships dissipated, best friend(dog)died..alone in house going down under...Many broken dreams and shattered life.Prayed and cried out tp God...met a friend,looking at churches to get felllowship...I am coming out of the pit.
I listen to gopd teaching at night it inspires me...there's good youtube xhannels for sleeping,meditating scriptures...I get peace everyday from listening.
He has what you need.Direction ,peace,etc...
I will pray for that for you,hippiegirl.
New life,strength,purpose,and dreams.❤
Security for me is that He will NEVER leave or forsake me..I don't know what I have today will be there tomorrow, but He is there and that is enough!!
As I listen to these profound words, I am so thankful that I know where to find #1 SECURITY..My security is found in Gods word. He promised to never leave or forsake us. #2. GROWTH.. I have so much room to grow in Gods word. #3..CONNECTION..What better place to find connection than in the house of God. #4..LOVE..My love for someone who gave their life for me, gets stonger every day. #5..PURPOSE.. Where can you find a greater purpose than to search for righteousness, peace and joy in the Holyghost, and share with everyone. #6..SELF worth is found in knowing the Creator of Heaven and earth knows how many hairs are on my head, and yes that is in the Bible. God has become my everything. Ecclesiastes 12:13 I am doing my best to live by. I know this is long, but my heart is overwhelmed at knowing the one true God. I am so thankful your test was benign. You are so special and willing to share. Prayers for all.
Thank you xx
Thank you Susan for advocating for early detection. As a nurse and a woman who has a 35 y.o niece who is a breast cancer survivor, it is vital to have regular mammograms. She had 2 young children at the time so we were all scared. She is now cancer free and guess what? She had a 3rd child despite being told she probably would not be able to after her chemotherapy. Brooklyn is a miracle. I do not understand why woman moan about how uncomfortable or painful a mammo is, because any discomfort is so short lived and minor. The second the technician takes the image the plate automatically lifts up off your breast. My appt. is already made and this year I will have a sonogram also since I have dense breasts. Just do it ladies! I am so glad Susan that your results were benign!
I miss my house and yard sooooo much, all the trees and shrubs and flowers my aunt and uncle planted, and my bird feeder and wind chimes and patio. I live in subsidized senior housing now, two rooms, and with my family all gone I'm lucky to have it.
12 years ago I too had to move to a 2 room apartment...but I had so much fun making it look cute and cozy! And I know that feeling of being so grateful for every I had...I still feel that way. Perhaps it isn't where we live but how we live...love to you always, Susan