First, without an iota of patronization...…Susan’s remarkable being includes a very strong self-knowledge defining who she is mentally, spiritually and physically. Her understanding of being has consistently allowed her to manifest joy in remarkable and creative ways. On paper her talents are a lengthy list: Singer, Songwriter, Sound Healer, 13th Octave LaHoChi Master, Reiki Master, End-of-Life Doula, children’s book author, and much more that include many other talents and labels.
In the nearly 30 years that we have known each other my constant amazement is her commitment and successes as a seeker, a performer, a practitioner and generous friend. How lucky that she’s also my best friend! The most accurate adjective I can conjure for Susan is impactful. Her friends, clients, and collaborators are unanimous in their gratitude for her deep commitment to genuine friendships, sensitive advice, and creative collaboration.
But for me, I am most grateful to have her in my life as a wife and mother to our children and a partner in the unfolding of our shared lives. We are both each others’ second marriage. Susan brought one daughter into the marriage and I brought a daughter and two sons. What a party!
Susan’s commitment to blending this family cannot be described in this blog….it would have to be a separate novel. It would include the passing of my first wife, her step children’s mother, the financial and emotional strain of her new husband’s life on the road, and the incredibly beautiful blending of four children into one loving set of siblings through her management, sensitivity, creativity, birthday remembrances, good food, understanding, support & sympathy…. and commitment to understanding the differences between obligations and loving support.
She chose from her heart.
Sue has done all of this without the requirement of recognition. She has often told me that our blended family has been a gift that she inherited without having been invited. It has not been easy, and occasionally lonely, and Susan has been remarkable in understanding both her obligations and her role while supporting my role as a husband, father, provider and protector.
And now, another set of unintended circumstances. Two and a half years ago I earned the choice to retire after 22 years of building a very successful sales and distribution business. With great expectations I emerged from the work chrysalis like the caterpillar with the expectations of becoming a Monarch Butterfly. Instead, with a certain frustration, I have found my wings to be a bit frail, and less uplifting than I expected. I feel as though I am in a struggle with relevancy. My own creation of limitations of course. Turning inward instead of taking advantage of being free to think, do and act with the sense of security and abandon that I have earned and Susan has supported.
Stay tuned and please stay in touch. I am working on a different story line now. Also,…my door is open. With great affection, thank you for occasionally spending a few minutes musing through my rambling blog!
Note from Sue:
Hello dear friends, Mickey wanted to start this year’s father’s blog with some acknowledgments & love for me, it’s so sweet…! These blog entries are an inspiration to create some legacy for us both as we are connected for all time and also for our beautiful children and grandchildren. I love you all, and I thank Mickey for his divine masculine musings! March 2025