Chanel was born in May 2011. On February 14, 2012, she received the greatest gift of love and officially became Chanel Minarcine. Bob and Suzanne went to the Monroe County Animal Shelter to adopt a specific cat who wanted nothing to do with them! Chanel knew as soon as they walked in the door thatContinue reading “A Tribute to Our Cat, Chanel”
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My Abortion Was Not a Choice
January, 1990. At thirty-six years old, I had a happy family with three healthy children and a successful career. My life was seemingly perfect, except for some ongoing nausea, dizziness, and shortness of breath. I was pregnant. While I did not plan to have more children, this pregnancy delighted me. My best friend at workContinue reading “My Abortion Was Not a Choice”
Bladder Cancer – A Family’s Struggles
The memory of my grandfather standing in our powder room struggling with his ileostomy bag is indelibly printed in my brain. My grandparents had come to visit with my parents and the bag had leaked. PawPaw never had a cross word for anyone and he didn’t talk much. Andy always said PawPaw was a lot like God. He didn’tContinue reading “Bladder Cancer – A Family’s Struggles”
September 11, 2001
I’ve had two days at home and it is time to start moving around. It is a beautiful Georgia day, low humidity with a hint of fall in the crisp air. I make some jasmine tea, sit down on the sofa. The fragrance of blueberry muffins fill the house. This is the perfect life. Maybe I’ll go play some golfContinue reading “September 11, 2001”
A Shopping Story
I have exactly four hours to find the right shoes for Andy’s wedding and get back to the hotel before Netjets sends me my brief. I can’t believe they won’t let me just go home, but a night out in Atlanta isn’t all bad. My new friend Steven is picking me up at theContinue reading “A Shopping Story”
Dr. Suzanne Minarcine 