by Runner Susan on January 22, 2011
in Family
I’ve spent the past week sitting in the hospital with my Grandmother, keeping her company as she dies. The family is taking turns coming in and out, but my sister and I have spent the majority of our time by her side, sleeping in the room with her at night and holding her hand during [...]
by Runner Susan on January 9, 2011
in Family
To say 2010 was an eventful year, would be an understatement. It was full of emotions that I never even knew existed. Somehow, we all survived. I ran a few races. I biked some and swam less. Michael won even more races. Kenza continues to get the #1 spot as best daughter in the world. [...]
by Runner Susan on December 21, 2010
in Family,Home
Many years ago I remember standing by my Grandparent’s small Christmas tree and studying a particular scary-looking elf ornament. My grandfather noticed me staring and commented it was Spanking Elf, and if you weren’t good girl or boy, Spanking Elf would come to your house instead of Santa. I wasn’t really sure if he was [...]
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Every now and then, scattered about the science fiction novel that is our life, there are a few good days – and today was one of them. It’s a great time in life when our babies are finally old enough to run the races with us. Today, Kenza and I ran, swam, clawed and climbed [...]
Who knew a 25 cent gumball machine mustache could provide hours of entertainment for the two of us? This photo is the perfect reminder of why I work so hard everyday to make our space in the world safe.