Hey there, Ms. Viv ‘Nim Fanatics—and Happy June 1!Today is a very special day in the life of Susie Douglas—she turns 52 years old today… but she doesn’t look a day over 24 (her exact words).
We posted Susie’s bio last year around this time, and found out that she is the devoted wife of Bret Douglas, a loving mother of three children, and a “sweet little firecracker.” However, not too many individuals know that Susie’s motto is: “I am truly blessed beyond all recognition.” This has been Susie’s motto because she is a survivor.
Allow me to explain.
Back in June 2009, about two weeks after her 50th birthday, Susie was laughing it up with her co-workers when she noticed a mysterious lump on her left breast. As a means not to alarm anyone, Susie excused herself and rushed to the ladies’ room. Just as she feared, there was an actual lump on her breast.
Although she was alarmed, Susie did not allow herself to get too consumed with worry. She went straight to the doctor that same day. Come to find out, Susie needed a biopsy. Fully concerned about her own well-being, Susie scheduled the biopsy as soon as possible. A week later, Susie had her biopsy and the results were in—her lump was benign. Since then, whenever someone asks Susie how she is doing, the first thing she says is: “I am truly blessed beyond all recognition!”
When I asked Susie what she wanted for her birthday, she said, “I got my birthday present last night—I had a dream about my dad.”
As you know, Susie’s dad, Ralph Brandon Gosinheimer, passed away on November 29, 2010 at the age of 79. Susie reflects on her dad’s life, and how she celebrated what would have been his 80th birthday this past March 17th.
“I guess it can be said that I’m a ‘Daddy’s Girl,” and I’m not ashamed to say it,” she laughed. “It was difficult for me to get through March 17 this year, but just last night, I had the most wonderful dream about my dad. From what I remember, he pinched my nose and said, ‘Happy Birthday, Susie Q—Happy #52.’ When I woke up, I had tears in my eyes, because my dad took time out from his new heavenly schedule to still remember my birthday.”
We here would like to once again wish Susie Douglas a very happy birthday, and we would also like to remind her that yes—you truly are blessed beyond all recognition.
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