Suzanna Marie

about me

FYI: I was out walking in our local park this week and took this to share with y'all.

In 2003 I retired after 30 yrs. as a secretary with New York State. DH and I have been married 33 yrs. We have 3 adult children; our oldest daughter lives in Kansas; our son lives in Florida; and our youngest daughter lives about 45 mins. from us. She is mom to our 5 grandkids.

Prior to retiring I became a Certified Lay Minister (DH also) and am currently a Eucharistic Minister/Visitor. I am passionate about my faith, hope and trust in God. Proverbs 3:5 keeps me grounded. "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will make your paths straight."

I'm happiest when I'm free to worship God in spirit and in truth, unhindered by man-made boundaries. Writing creatively and a gift for music, especially singing, are two ways in which I seek to understand, glorify, and praise God for the many blessings of my life.

I love: the color green, forests, and long, brown, pine needles; rustic homes and fireplaces; sticking my hands and feet in a cold, clear creek. Children. I love witnessing the innocence of children and grieve when that is taken from them.
I have a special place in my heart for the elderly, and I enjoy visiting with them. I find myself humbled and grateful by the life experiences they are so willing to share.

I used to bake and cook a lot; but now, arthritis in my hands (especially my thumbs) and feet as well as Fibromyalgia make for less "kitchen time." Not a good thing when you enjoy cooking. Now I look for simple and not too time-consuming recipes that still say "I love you." I do continue to make halupki, lasagna, and a couple of other time-consuming recipes (although it really tires me out); but, the happy "thank yous" from others makes the pain more tolerable. Besides, cooking is about love and pleasing others...not pain.
P.S. Why bananas as my icon? Because I am.

Favorite Foods:

Pasta. Then there's pasta; and, of course, there's all-ways more pasta.

Cheese. I really love cheese...and ice cream, but not together!

Steaks, GOOD pork chops or roasts, mashed potatoes

Pretty much any casserole

Apples, bananas, oranges, strawberries, blueberries, peaches, watermelon, cantaloupe honeydew, and kiwi

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