Comments

1. 
   Posted by: sas | March 8, 2011 at 4:49 pm

   you’ve come a long way, baby x

   
2. 
   Posted by: leslie | March 8, 2011 at 4:57 pm

   wow, lady… these are heady times.
   sending you a big fat squeeze :)

   
3. 
   Posted by: Hannah Marcotti | March 8, 2011 at 5:12 pm

   Holding space for you today and for your numbers.

   xo

   
4. 
   Posted by: Mel | March 8, 2011 at 5:14 pm

   I am thinking of you. Look at far you travelled. That in itself is sheer wonder and inspiration.

   
5. 
   Posted by: Bénédicte Prouvost | March 8, 2011 at 5:15 pm

   5 (pm) + 11 (months) + 8 (days)
   7 (days) + 1 (manuscript)
   6 (years)
   = 38

   Isn’t it your age? I guess all of those make you who you are.

   xx

   

   

   Posted by: susannah | March 8th, 2011 at 7:07 pm

   Yes I am! That’s really awesomely spooky :)

   

   Posted by: leslie | March 9th, 2011 at 8:31 pm

   um?
   WOW.
6. 
   Posted by: jane | March 8, 2011 at 5:23 pm

   big love (it doesn’t have a number)

   
7. 
   Posted by: Tina Tierson | March 8, 2011 at 5:37 pm

   You’re amazing Susannah! And much beloved by so many!!!

   
8. 
   Posted by: angie b | March 8, 2011 at 5:39 pm

   Joy, sadness, and stress – all crammed into a few days time.
   We all seem to have these moments, its maddening, but strangely comforting to know we are not alone in life’s craziness.

   Wishing joy your way during the next week – and sitting here clutching an atm card waiting for a book that is a year away!

   

   

   Posted by: susannah | March 8th, 2011 at 9:30 pm

   :-D x
9. 
   Posted by: Jill Kane | March 8, 2011 at 6:06 pm

   *hugs* to you today :) indeed, numbers filled with emotion – the best sort of numbers, in my book at least!

   I remember reading your post from last year and just re-read it now. Beautiful, standing-in-your-truth honesty.

   A friend who has been keeping a gratitude blog for just over a year (and not repeating *any* gratitudes along the way!) posted this last night. Shared threads of truth, for certain:

   From my friend, Tammy:
   #1858 – When I am driving between 9-10pm, I’m probably listening to The Story on NPR. Tonight the first half of the show featured Aqeela Sherrill, a former gang member who is now a peacemaker. He brokered a peace agreement between the Bloods and the Crips, and is a leader in his community. I felt nourished and supported by the program.

   #1859 – By far the moment that most affected me was when Aqueela was asked about his response to his son’s murder. This is what he said,

   “In every tragedy, there is a gift…
   We have to be present
   to the pain of it
   long enough
   for the actual gift
   to arise from it.
   It wasn’t, it hasn’t been easy.
   It took everything in me
   to sit
   and to hold space
   for the gift to manifest itself.”

   -Aqeela Sherrill

   

   

   Posted by: susannah | March 8th, 2011 at 7:07 pm

   Thanks for sharing that, hon – really amazing words, wow
10. 
    Posted by: sperlygirl | March 8, 2011 at 6:09 pm

    i lost my father suddenly and unexpectedly from a heart attack when i was 18 – i understand the hole that’s left. sending you love and light today. may the memories lift and carry you. xx s

    
11. 
    Posted by: Charlane Killough Griffith | March 8, 2011 at 6:19 pm

    i think it’s rather brillant where all you have been in these years. i know he would be so very proud of you, no matter if he thought it was touchy-feely or no. i think you’re rather brilliant myself. :)

    
12. 
    Posted by: christine | March 8, 2011 at 6:26 pm

    You have come a long way. He’s been so helping you along every step.

    
13. 
    Posted by: Catherine Denton | March 8, 2011 at 6:57 pm

    1. YAY!!!
    2. You’ll make it. :)
    3. I’m sorry for your loss. Your post is beautiful; the way you explain breathing it in is so poignant. You put to words what most of us can’t find a way to say. I love that you’ve emerged into a more real you and found the creativity inside.
    4. Thank you for sharing.

    
14. 
    Posted by: DawnS | March 8, 2011 at 7:05 pm

    Celebrating with you all the good things in your life today. It’s the “not so good” things in life that make us even more grateful for the joyous moments. We realize just how precious they are.

    
15. 
    Posted by: boo | March 8, 2011 at 8:26 pm

    Beautiful numbers, exciting numbers and numbers to balance life. Sadness always helps us appreciate our blessings – and you have many Boo xxxx

    
16. 
    Posted by: Angela DiGiovanni | Living Out Loud | March 8, 2011 at 8:39 pm

    Loved reading your letter from last year to the man you loved. Mostly, I love all that you learned and that you found peace with his passing. xo.

    
17. 
    Posted by: Milena Widdowson | March 8, 2011 at 9:10 pm

    Wow for Wobble taking his first steps;I can remember feeling awe inspired when my niece began to walk- what incredible beings children are :)I wish you strength and courage to finish your writing, I know the end result will be magical. Susannah you change so many lives through Unravelling, your book will reach out even further- another WOW! I feel for your loss my lovely, I came so close to losing my husband a few years ago due to a heart attack, I am still trying to deal with that and I was so lucky not to have to deal with loss. I think you are an inspiration and I feel honoured to have unravelled with you xxx

    

    

    Posted by: susannah | March 8th, 2011 at 9:29 pm

    aw, that brought a tear my eye – thanks honey xx
18. 
    Posted by: Cindi Saadi | March 8, 2011 at 9:33 pm

    Hi Susannah ~ I am a new “friend” who will be taking your Unravelling course in just a few weeks now. I already feel that I know you though – via your blog. I was really touched by your post and by last year’s post. I also played the Kings of Leon today in honor of your love. I too know loss as I lost my mother very young ~ yet, I feel that she is always with me. Still, I SO can’t wait to see her again. Just wanted to say I am thinking of you and also am so grateful for the creativity and energy that you have found in yourself to share! ~ Cindi

    
19. 
    Posted by: Sandie Cottee | March 8, 2011 at 9:46 pm

    Life is full of uncertainties but one thing is for sure – you are a survivor and something really good has come out of your awful loss and grief. You are a much stronger person and have made an impact on so many other peoples lives.
    And… you have Wobble to keep you grounded and life in perspective!
    Not many days before the pressure will be off a bit …. and a summer ahead to enjoy being an auntie. xx

    
20. 
    Posted by: Roxanne/tinkerbell the bipolar faerie | March 9, 2011 at 12:13 am

    I have missed your voice, here, in these pages.

    
21. 
    Posted by: meg manion silliker | March 9, 2011 at 10:36 pm

    that darling nephew of yours continues to walk right into your heart and help smooth out your jagged edges. i’m thinking of you love. xo

    
22. 
    Posted by: lisa field-elliot | March 10, 2011 at 5:19 am

    i love you.

    
23. 
    Posted by: Lynn | March 21, 2011 at 1:49 pm

    1. Yay! Go baby! He has been such a ray of sunshine for you. I’m so happy for you all!
    2. Yikes! and Cool! Good luck! Everything is going to be magnificent.
    3. Your post from last year is absolutely beautiful.