Hello beautiful, Happy Birthday. Just wondering if you would do a video on how your going to pack everything on your own or are you going to hire a packing and moving company. How long will it take to travel to your destination when you move? Do you already have a new place picked out? Love and hugs to you and Desi and safe travels to your new home to both of you.
Happy Birthday! 10 years and 4 months ago I turned 68 and those years went by in a flash! I woke up one morning and couldn't believe it...I'm 78 years old! Back then..at age 68 I thought I couldn't be happy without a man..but I have learned that I can! Sure I'm lonely sometimes then I remember I can get up when I want to, go to bed when I want to, eat what I want to...and the very best thing is I dont have to pluck his ear hairs, cut his toenails or listen to him snore! I am happy just as I am and thankful though I move slow now...I can still move and I am still alive! Thank God!
Oh Kulu you gave me a chuckle when I was reading the part of ear hairs, etc. - I thought oooh disgusting ! Lol. Sounds like you have found the secret to a contended life. Have a great evening. Linda from NS, Canada ❤
I’m with you, there! I don’t miss a man in my house or in my life! I can do whatever I want whenever I want and I can leave the house, vacation and I don’t have to get anybody’s permission or ask anyone! Great freedom!
I know what you mean Lulu I am was very lonely in my marriage so I got divorced 20 years ago And no I did not get into another relationship I got to know who I was I was lost in that marriage Todate 2023 I feel a strong Empowered woman I do like men real men who are confident in themselves I feel blessed I don't have Fear
To all you singles over 60. Just think. You don’t have to be responsible for planning meals for someone else EVERY SINGLE freaking day of your life. That must feel heavenly.
Happy Birthday, Susan! I am 70. I have realized over the years how simple, yet how meaningful, a simple act of kindness can be to someone who needs it. And let's face it; we all need it.
Barbara, I agree! A simple act of kindness can make someone feel better and give you some joy, too! When I shop, I smile at people and they smile back. A simple smile from a stranger is powerfully encouraging. We are not alone! Someone cares enough to smile! I AM important enough to have someone notice me! I am not alone! I feel the smile of a stranger has that power so I try and BE that stranger to fellow shoppers. Hopefully, it blesses them.🙏
I'm 75, and enjoy my life. In the past year I have learned to not save things "for good." I use my silverplate flatware daily. Realizing I will never wear them out, I dress in my pretty sweaters most days. I'm using up an expensive perfume before it goes bad..... Who am I saving these things for??? Happy Birthday, Little Poet!
Happy birthday, Susan! The biggest lesson I’ve learned (and fortunately when I was young) is never to say hurtful things to someone when you’re angry. You can never take those words back and they could do permanent damage to a relationship.
Happy Birthday! I just turned 68, too! Getting this close to 70 is a little scary! My husband died of Covid two years go so I’m starting over. You know what? I don’t know what I want to be when I grow up, either!!
Happy Birthday Susan. YOU touch the very core of my heart with each of you videos. You are so very wise, smart and talented. Thank you for all the encouragement you give to us ladies, you are truly loved!!!!!!!
I'm only 56 and I caught a glimpse of myself in the mirror at a store and was shocked at what I saw. I could see the stress on my face. I'm going to start being gentler with myself. Thank you for making me realize that I can be and will be okay! You are a perfect example of that! Happy belated birthday beautiful human! Give Desi a belly rub from me please?
Happy Birthday Susan. You are such an inspiration to us single women. I turned 68 in November. One thing I have learned is be your own person. Don't lose your identity by pleasing everyone but yourself. And don't care what others think of you. No matter how nice you are, there are people who won't like you because your too nice. I have been told that many times. Now at 68, I don't care if I'm liked or not. I have more important things to be concerned with and I can finally give my opinion and not care if I'm criticized or not.
Happy Birthday Susan, you look amazing. I have to admit, I am a shopaholic tor anything that is on sale. I have a closet full of handbags, shoes and clothes that I have never worn. Recently,I have been cleaning out my closet and I am donating those clothes, in a variety of sizes, that I have never worn. This year, I am going to spend my disposable income on traveling beginning with a trip to Jamaica. I am 73 years old and there is no guarantee that I will be healthy enough to travel in the next several years. I am going to spend my money on experiences instead of stuff. That is a gift I am giving to myself.
One of my life's lessons: I was in a twenty two year marriage to a narcissist and a three year divorce. They always go for honest, kind, and loyal people who will do the normal things like questioning themselves and hoping things will get better. I'm pretty opinionated and outspoken too. There were red flags but I believed him. They're good at winning trust and not following through. The abuse is slow and subtle and I lost myself. (But, that's another story.) God's goodness, grace, and redemption have restored me and still do each day. Twelve years later, when I say something unkind to myself or get upset at myself for mistakes I've made, I remember my Mom's words "Be nice to my daughter." Happy Birthday Susan! I pray you have the best year yet, filled with health, love, joy, peace, blessings, and lots of laughter! (I love your sense of humor!) And, you get your house! Please give Desi a kiss on the nose for me! Donna
Happy Birthday! One life lesson: Have patience and be kind, both with yourself and others as we don't know what battles others are facing/fighting/enduring (and we're usually facing some kind of battle); and a smile goes a long way to say 'hello'. Be "that" person!
Happy Birthday. It was my birthday this week too. I am 72 and this week I reached a goal of losing 40 pounds. I can move easily and I can walk now.I got my life back, This is going to be a year of pride and happiness.
Always so glad to see you & Desi! Happy Birthday!🎉 Love your videos and the way you communicate so well with all of us. I never fail to be inspired, uplifted or find thought provoking ideas in your sharing . There is so much beauty in your camera work & in your life.May this new year & all your new experiences in your new home be wonderful! 🎂🎉Carolyn
Roses are red, violets are blue LittlePoet there is no one flower that is sweet as you. There are many roses and flowers available today but only the ones that were around 68years ago like you are the true heritage ones and have the most beautiful fragrance. Keep spreading your fragrance of love, we drink deeply each week are you make us reflect, make us laugh make us go off uplifted to make our week better for us and all we meet. Hap hap happy birthday. You are one of the best of the bunch. This New Zealander loves to sit with you each week.
One thing I have learned getting older is that I should have “stopped to smell the roses” a long time ago but am grateful to recognize it now. I appreciate everything so much more now. Love and be kind to all. Hope you had a great birthday. Each year is more special than the last.
Happy Birthday!! I'm 69 and I have learned a whole lot in these years. I think what I got right is that I tried a whole lot of things...had several successful careers, renovated a house on my own, and just threw myself into learning and trying new things constantly. I can look back and know that I really didn't say NO to anything that I felt I wanted to do or try. Don't be afraid to try or make mistakes. I also had to learn not to let men control me. You were so strong to make that guy take you back home. Maybe you shouldn't have changed your clothes, but he was so wrong to ask you to change. I've changed a lot more than outfits to try to be what some guy wants. It is a horrible feeling. We deserve to be loved exactly as we are or it is never going to work. I love every one of your videos and look forward to new ones each week....and watch the old ones in between. Give Desi a hug.
Happy Birthday Susan. Never stay married to someone that makes you feel bad about yourself. That's why I have married three times. Third times the charm, still in love after 33 years.
1:01 Happy birthday, Susan! As always, your videos lift my spirits and give me courage! I am 71 and have learned many lessons over the years! The one I share often with my two granddaughters is this - listen to your inner voice. Go with your gut! So not let your rational mind talk you into something when it doesn’t “feel” right! We are born with that instinct and the more we use it, the sharper it gets. As a young woman I was often in the wrong place at the wrong time. When I went with my gut, I was OK but when I let “friends” persuade me otherwise- not so much.
Happy Birthday, Susan. I lost my husband 10 years ago and a few years ago I got involved as a volunteer. Now there are not enough hours. I have met the best people all ages, all races, all beliefs and I’m having the time of my life. Everyday it’s something new with me like getting up one day and telling myself I was going to start wearing everything and start seizing every opportunity that came my way. I may be 75 but each new day is a new beginning. I love your videos - they hit home. May you have a fun filled year full of blessings.
Oh how I wish I could feel as you do. I'm 70 and I have only 2 happy memories from childhood to remember. One, when I finally learned how to ride a two wheeler bike and when I graduated from high school and 3 days later started college. The rest of my life had been filled with abuse, low self-esteem and what I thought was failure. I learned better as I became an adult and I truly have done a whole lot of good in my life, but it never transferred to my mind at the time. I consistently chose the wrong men and am married to an emotionally abusive man now. I am disabled and cannot be on my own. I need help with so many actions. I so want to be on my own, but I fear that is not possible, financially or healthwise. I watch your channel for inspiration and it keeps my hopes up that maybe someday, I will be on my own, feeling safe and full of self-confidence. I haven't given up. I truly hope you had a good Birthday and had fun making your favorite cake. There is always hope. Thank you for that.
Hi Peggy, I am so sorry for the way you are feeling. All I can is to confide with someone you trust. If you are a church-going person, perhaps another woman or the pastor? Maybe you can make small changes in your life, a little at a time? You will be in my prayers. Blessings to you.
@@stellajohnson5301 Thank you so much Stella. How kind of you to write an inspiring note and I appreciate it very much. I do have a therapist now and she has helped me very much. I continue to speak/meet with her. Thank you once again. Your note made me feel special inside!
You look good at 68! And who cares what others think. My niece asked me last night. Auntie," Why is your face not wrinkled? You are in your Seventies, but you have no wrinkles! I said, because my mind is not wrinkled, she smiled. Thank you and Happy Birthday. One lesson learned.
Happy Birthday. May God walk beside you throughout this year as you make plans to relocate and start a new journey. And that you would always know that you can hold God's hand and he will be there to guide you and walk every step of the way with you. I will be 70 this year and I divorced my husband 11 years ago. I married the wrong man and after 42 years, I had to get out to save myself. He broke my heart and I feel as you do, I will never let a man belittle me or put me down. I loved him but some times love is not enough. Your videos bring so much of the past back to me. I hope you enjoyed your dinner out with Hal.
Great talk today! My husband always made me feel beautiful and accepted ❤. Every other relationship the men always made me feel as if I was lacking. Thanks for bringing back that sweet memory!
Happy born day, Susan! You know that saying, "don't cross an ocean for someone who wouldn't jump a puddle for you"? I have learned that it's actually ok to remove certain hurtful people from your life.
One of the biggest lessons that I've learned is that people aren't always going to understand you or why you feel the way you do. And that's okay. And it's okay to be an empath, its who I am. Happy Birthday to you🎈🎂 🎁
Happy Birthday Susan🎉🎉. This will be a wonderful year of change for you! A new chapter in a new town, new home and close to your grand babies! You deserve all the best. I’m dying if curiosity, what was Hal’s surprise? Love to you and Desi!
Happy birthday Susan. Words of wisdom. Your a wonderful soul. An old soul. U made me cry. My best friend of 65 years just passed away. And now That’s all I have left at my age of 72 is time and memories. Time keeps ticking and god let’s me wake up each morning, and for that I am blessed beyond measure.
Wishing you a very blessed birthday. Don’t count the candles, just enjoy the glow. We all enjoy your love & wisdom and look forward to sharing time with you each week. You speak from your heart and we can relate to you in so many ways . Thank you for sharing with us.
Oh my heavens----- "Hal says he has a surprise for me.......I hope I don't end up in his trunk!" Cold coffee out my mouth, then up & out my nose!! You are hilarious. Thank you for the laugh tonight even though the tablet I'm watching you on needs extra cleaning after the outburst.
No matter what has happened in my life, especially heart break.I know that this will pass, forgive the offender and move on with your life. It was very difficult to learn this lesson, but in my 40’s I finally learned and it was less painful to get on with my life. I actually called him at his office and told him I forgave him for everything! He was 9 years older than me, and this big executive, he started crying on the phone, he asked me why I was doing this and I told him I was moving on with my life. He remarked he was so upset he was leaving for the day and going home. Regardless if was true or another lie I did not care, but as soon as I got off the phone My heart felt free, like a giant rock was cut off from my body. Years latter the same type of relationship was going to happen again! I told this gentleman, I can’t go through this again, if he can make the changes necessary, that would be his decision. If he could not make these changes I would always love him but would move on with my life. Lesson learned, The Universe will set up the scenario until we Learn. Happy Birthday Susan, 2023 will great for you ❤️🎂🥂❤️💃
My biggest life lesson has been learning to stay in my own lane and not over try or over share attempting to fix or help someone unsolicited. I am feeling much better practicing this and am received more openly now by others.
Happy Birthday Susan. I just love your show. You are such a beautiful lady. One thing I have learned is, life is short, never take anything for granted and be grateful for every minute of every day.
Happy Birthday! I turned 70 0n 1-23! I always like to reflect on my life and my proud and not so proud moments. One thing I have learned is that you can’t go back! We are imperfect even when we try our best. Forgiving yourself and saying kind affirmations instead of self criticism is a way to accept and love our imperfect selves. I remember reading a line by Jodi Picoult in a book, I can’t remember the title but the line has resonated my whole life since. “ You don’t love someone because they are perfect, you love them despite the fact that they are not”.
Happiest of birthdays to you!! You look absolutely beautiful; radiant; glowing. For my 70th in December, my daughter got me the gift of a photo session with my grandchildren at a special place in a nearby park setting. Those memories will be forever. There's nothing I could've asked for to top this. It makes 70 the best birthday, ever.
My life lesson - everything in life I took for granted - one day flows into another!!!!!! How wrong I was - what I took for granted is no more- children are gone living their owns lives - fallen out of love with my then husband, time changes things- the way we think - now if I can only go back for one day to have my family close to by side. Another day won’t be ours - thts what I have learned in 70 years . If you don’t have love you have nothing. Watching from Gander Newfoundland Canada February 2023
Happy Birthday! My 68th birthday is next weekend and I have never been happier. The life lesson I learned is that you don’t have to stay planted where you are just because you have roots. Twenty years ago I sold or gave away everything I had except some clothes, jewellery and a few photographs to immigrate to England. In one year my first marriage ended (rather dramatically), I quit my job of 26 years to nurse my dad in his final illness and I met my new love online. Shocking at the time, but I took a chance… a BIG chance for a new life and happiness. To this day I can’t believe I did it! Like beautiful flowers, we can survive where we are planted but sometimes the best way to thrive and grow is to get transplanted. Best wishes for your birthday and for all the adventures you have yet to experience. X
Happy birthday Susan, I am 58 years old and you are truly an inspiration, I think my biggest life lesson so far is to forgive myself, we have all made mistakes in life, we are all here to learn and grow and not repeat those same mistakes. Being happy in my own skin and not comparing myself to others, we all have our own unique gifts to share, these are just a few but I am sure as life goes on there will be many others. 🎂🍾🥂have a wonderful birthday🥰
Hi Susan ,you do not need plastic surgery AT ALL ! Just be your self ,you are beautiful as you are ,we go on about grey hair wrinkles ,but hey we were born to grow old ,some die young ,ladies just be grateful for who you are .Happy Birthday Susan . 😘🥰💕🌹🎂🍾🎼
Susan, I had stomach muscle repair, a tummy tuck, and a LOT of liposuction (3 areas). I did it for ME, nobody else. My husband begged me not to do it, but I was adamant. It’s life changing. He is very pleased and happy for me as he sees the smile when I go shopping. I walk around naked because I just feel like it. You have to care for yourself, in the way that you want to. We paid $17,250 and I don’t regret investing in myself!!!!
Happy Birthday, Susan! Enjoy every minute. We can see through things as we get older. Maybe it is the BS we will no longer put up with. That inner machine makes us so much more aware as we get older. Trust it! It is our Smart-o-meter taking over. 🎂
Happy Birthday 🎁🎂🎈 I am turning 69 in a couple weeks and you are so right, there are no do overs. We live and learn some pretty hard lessons along the way but it is a good thing if we learn some wisdom out of it all. I have learned how I want to be treated and that I am a person of loyalty and integrity. I value others and expect the same in return. I do wish I could go back and tell my younger self, you are worthy. Let your light shine this year and May it be blessed beyond your wildest dreams!
With love and thankfulness for your wisdom you share with all us women, I'm 71 and for the last 5 years my independence and fierceness to finally speak my truth and not hold back has been so liberating I have finally found my true voice and sometimes I wonder where this girl has been ,HAPPY BIRTHDAY ☺🎂🥂🍾 love is the key, always 💞
Happy birthday Susan! My Wish for your birthday is that you realize how much you have inspired women who need that little encouragement to go forth with their life. If it's not your decorating, or your jewelry, or your clothing, or your makeup, it's you just being you and sharing so intimately the details of your life which have made you the loving insightful woman that you are today. You have touched so many people by your enormous Talent, in the music world and in the inspirational films that you put out week after week. So don't be so hard on yourself and celebrate that you have done so well with your life so far and I'm sure there's much more for you to come. Enjoy your birthday weekend Susan, and have a great big piece of cake for us!
Happy Birthday Sweet Susan! What I have learned is to try to worry less. Like my Daddy said: This too shall pass! Also, I follow the golden rule. I treat people like I would like to be treated.🎉🍰🥂
The big thing I finally learned at 60 is not to be worried about what other people think or say about you. They're not living your life, you are! Happy Birthday Susan! Great video as always! 🥰😍
Hi Susan and Everyone Sadly, we can’t have “do overs” but we can have “emotionally corrective experiences” which can lead to redemption if we have the grace to give others or the courage to lean in when the opportunity presents itself. One of my most important lessons from 71 years. Happy Birthday Little Poet!
Happy Birthday, Susan! At 68, I am still learning, too. I try to find the gold in every day or person. With less time in front of me, I see every day as a gift, another chance at life. I have learned to pay attention to not only the things that are said, but to the things that are not said. Silence can be as telling as a big mouth. I try to surround myself with people that support my well-being and confidence and drift away from unhealthy relationships. I have learned that I can coach others, and that I have the personal power to change myself and make decisions with accountability. I am grateful for my health, for my giggle, my wiggle, my lipstick, singing in the shower, for every snuggle in my life and for my family. Above all, I trust in God. More to learn? Sure... I don't have all the answers yet either... That is what keeps me going. Enjoy your special day. You are a treasure to many.
Susan Happy Birthday!!❤❤❤. I’m 65 what I have learned 😅. My 65 years so far is to listen more. Try to look at things from the other persons point of views before you get angry. Don’t say hurtful things to people you love when you are angry. Think long and hard before you judge someone. You don’t know exactly what it’s like to be 😮n that persons shoes. Enjoy and love the people that love you, they are your happiness in this life.
Happy Birthday sweet Susan! I hope you have a fantastic year of love, happiness and fun. I am 74 and have learned that my keeping a promise and my word are most important gift to friends and family. I'm blessed to be your friend, you always teach me something and wow at this age that is awesome.
Happy Birthday!! I can’t wait to hear what Hal’s surprise was. I do believe there is redemption in all things. I have a granddaughter who has gone through a lot of things and at 12 tried to commit suicide..it was awful for us all. She is 14 now and doing better but still has times when she is very sad and bitter. I shared with her a day that I decided that I could be bitter or better and not let the past drag me down. I wish I could impart to her how important life is and how there are no “do overs”. I pray that she has a wonderful life and that sometimes what we talk about sticks. Love you and your thoughtfulness, Susan.
Dear beautiful family of a sad 12 year old I want to give you my word of honor their is always, always hope for things to get better but our hope is in Christ alone you can trust him my daring angel. Please believe this old great-grandmother who has been where this 12 year old is but knowing Jesus Christ as a child made all the different in this world
Happy Birthday!! My 70th is in April. I tell my kids that my mind thinks I'm 20 but my body doesn't. One of my favorite sayings is "If you always do what you have always done, you always get what you always got." Have a Blessed day.
Happy Birthday dear Susan! 68 years young and as lovely as can be! The life lesson I learned was to trust my inner voice despite the opinions of others trying to redirect my path. Now, at 68, I know to make choices that stay true to who I am. Thank you for your inspiring words!
Happy Birthday beautiful!!! I have also learned in my 58 years not to care in an un healthy way of what people think...It is so liberating... I used to obsess over someone blowing me off if I said hello, or a number of things..It took years to realize that sometimes people are going through things and don't even realize how they act sometimes..and that I cannot take everything personally...I need grace every day and I am learning to give it too..Love and hugs...
Happy Birthday, Susan! Wish I had a big piece of that chocolate cake! You look beautiful and I wish you a very happy year! One thing I learned as I have gotten older is to try to not worry so much! I studied Helen Keller when I was younger, and she had a quote that I have memorized and share with others, it is so simple: "Resolve to keep happy, and your joy and you shall form an invincible host again difficulties". Helen Keller was such a remarkable woman!
Happy Birthday dear sweet Susan! What a profound video. I always say, "I am sorry" are the 3 most powerful words in the universe! Besides "I Love you". And yes, there is so much redemption for all of us in that! And I so agree about the x-ray vision we aquire as we mature! It's uncanny how good we get at reading people! And Amen! To the plastic surgery question! I can't afford it anyway, but I want to stay looking like me. Not some weird characature! You are beautiful! Your skin is lovely! Strut your stuff girlfriend! You've got alot of living yet to do!
On plastic surgery… you’re the perfect example of a beautiful woman aging gracefully. In my opinion there is nothing more lovely or beautiful. Susan, you are one of the most beautiful ladies that I have seen on You Tube, hands down at any age.
Happy Birthday Susan!!! I hope this birthday is the start of a fantastic and magical journey. I am excited to follow you in this new chapter of your life. You go girl!
This one is a bit difficult for me, I’ve always been a people pleaser for most of my life. Things changed though when I had health issues and doctors thought my fatigue was all in my head. I became my own advocate and about a year later at the beginning of the pandemic, at my insistence on more tests I found I had a rare cancer and then the next year found out I had lung disease (never smoked). I’ve now taken charge of my health and I’ve changed my habits for the better. Life is good. In thinking about this though I kept coming up with lessons from my parents and first husband.
Happy Birthday Susan! I loved this video, so honest and to use your word, "profound". The only thing more I could have asked for was to see Hal, showing up dapper with a big grin on his face. Much joy to you for the rest of this year!
🌬🌻Happy Birthday You are so beautiful. I watch your channel all the time. It makes me smile and these days I can use all the smiles I can get. I was diagnosed with lung CANCER. It's in the early stage but they really don't know Yet if it spread? I'm doing Radiation treatment now this is my second week and already I'm so tired. But we are all stronger together 💪🤍💪
You always get me excited on life! I can’t wait for all the adventures you take us on this year and many more years. You are so loved dear Susan you bring so much happiness to me and so many others until next week when we all get together again!
I hope you had a wonderful birthday! This video for whatever reason struck me as your best ever. Some of the things you said really resonated with me. For example, in your story of changing your outfit..my heart sank when you said you did but boy was I cheering when you said you were crying because you did. I've been there too many times with men. I guess at this point I'm by myself because I finally learned not to change my outfit but I would rather be alone than be with someone who wants to change me or to parade me around and doesn't really want ME at all. You are a wise woman who has learned so much more than you realize. Thank you for being the Susan that you are and for sharing yourself and your words in your wise years, which is what I like to say instead of old age. I wish I was 68 again, I'm 73.
Happiest of birthdays to you 🎉 I’m 63 and A life lesson I learned at 40 was that you don’t have to stay in a relationship because the other person wants you there, if you don’t want to be there get out and stay out!
Happy birthday from Canada, love all your videos we are the same age, and I’m still learning everyday, I’ve learned to never give up, after having a health scare three years ago, I am so grateful for everyday, great cake and sweet doggie, all your advice is fabulous, so thank you and God bless you on your special day❤️🥰🍰🎂🇨🇦🇺🇸❤️🥂🥂
Happy Birthday, Susan! The world's a better place with you in it! My biggest life lesson is people love you the best way they know how. Sometimes, it's not enough, but give them credit for trying, even while walking away.
Happy birthday from Australia, I hope you have had a fabulous day . I’m 59 in a week or so and one of the things my mumma told me & it was a huge life lesson is “ If in this life you cannot be yourself, then who will be you ?” . I’ve always remembered that ❤️
Happy Birthday Susan 🌹🌸🌺🌼🌻 This year I'll be turning 65 yet in my head I feel like I'm 35 😁. Technically this year I'll have been married for 46 but separated on and off for 8 years. A few days ago I realised for the first time that my marriage is well and truly over and this devastated me, I couldn't stop crying. I think my life lesson would be to have walked away and stay away from my husband 8 years ago after his affair. We had got back from an absolutely wonderful week away to reconcile our marriage, I was on cloud nine. Two days later he was back in bed with her. Another lesson would be to believe in your gut instinct, my has always been right.
This video was really good.Susan !! You asked us what we have learned in our lives. Well for me one of the things I have learned is not to assume something about others because we only see a fraction of their lives and so often assumptions are wrong and this leads us to make judgements of others that are false. Now as a woman of 67, I have (and am still learning) to accept my family members as they are and try not to change them. NOT easy but I am trying. Hope you will enjoy your Birthday and please let us know next week where Hal took you ! As always, Love to you & sweet Desi
Hey Birthday Girl 🎂 Happy Birthday 🎉 🎈 ( 🥰 Hi Desi 🐾) I just turned 71 on the 14th! I’ve had one heck of year ! I moved here to Florida & downsized (Everything went) THINGS I never thought I could part with & have dragged along with me all these years GONE! Although bc of circumstances of having only one POD for this move to share with my Son & DIL I knew it was TIME! During the lockdown I worked in Assisted Living Memory Care & lost over 15 wonderful “family” members … their families also became friends! After each passing the scenario was pretty much the same … HOW do we dispose of Mom or Dad’s STUFF! I already knew my 2 children were not in anyway going to house my many “ collections “ including ELVIS! I helped several of the family members & it was so taxing emotionally & physically for them ! I didn’t know at the time I would be moving but thought about “my storage unit” Seriously I knew I was NEVER going to unpack & display any of it … and the larger items were nice, but I felt I had moved on ! I started then … went through EVERYTHING … took pictures & sold or hauled away to Goodwill etc . By the time I was proposed to move to Florida … all I had was what I could stuff in my “ tiny apartment” :) I had a tiny dog at this time also … MiMi she was 14. I had August 2021 & Sept to finish my downsizing for move! All I brought was my bed ( New) clothes, & bins of pictures ! My little MiMi had to cross over 🌈 bridge 2 1/2 weeks before move … she had been struggling for about a year! Now I was ALONE! First time in my life I didn’t have anything to come home to to take care of not even a plant! We moved … stayed together in beautiful large apartment until they found a house & me a CONDO! We were all settled in new places, jobs by last April … I work PT at a Citrus 🍊/ gift store. Then things just seemed to go awry for me … Feb I had a concussion, I pulled the back suv door down on my head full force ! Recovered … then August I slipped on water in my CONDO & had to get a new right shoulder 🙄 Recovered … & while recovering we had Hurricane Ian … so scary ! My Sons & DIL had minimal damage & my CONDO was ok 🙏. However , we still have people’s whole contents of their homes on the curbs waiting for FEMA pu. It’s devastating to see the destruction … how quickly these people lost EVERYTHING in a few hours. I believe lives lost is at 75… THIS again was an affirmation that LIFE is what matters & I feel so blessed my family survived ! Well I couldn’t stop there oh heck no … My New Years resolution “No Doctors” 😂 New Years Eve I sat down really hard on a low cement wall not supporting myself … kinda went ouch no big deal 2 am New Years Day couldn’t walk … So I’m in Urgent Care at 8am New Years Day 🎉 I had 2 fractures on my Pelvis, I could not walk without a “Walker” told me it would take 4-5 mos to heal and bear weight 🙄 ditched the walker after 3 weeks … walked into PT with walking stick … he said Dang you’re way ahead of curve FOR YOUR AGE 😂 I had walked 6 miles the day before my injury ! Yesterday I walked 4422 steps wo my stick & I’ll return to work Feb 7th! I had dark minutes laying in bed “I’ll never walk again” … but I am🙏 So I believe if I’ve learned anything from my journey of 71 years its HEALTH & HAPPINESS are the main ingredients to strive for ! I’ll take my wrinkles with me I’m going out Katherine Hepburn style wrinkles & a smile … pink lipstick 🥰 I don’t want to put a link here but listen to Joni Mitchell (with lyrics) Both Sides Now TH-cam … NOW that song makes sense! Again, Happy Birthday 🎂 🥰 ❤✌️
Dear Susan--68! You look amazing! This is your channel and you can give us your honest thoughts on being a woman at 68. We appreciate you! 🥰 Happy Birthday, sweet lady!
Happy Birthday Susan! You look amazing for your age..I love your personality and how you are so honest about your life....thank you so much my friend...Blessings to you...I am 64 years old. One of the things I have learned in my life is not to sweat the small stuff and enjoy each day to the fullest. Love others more and remind myself we are all God's children...
May you have a blessed birthday, Susan🎉🎂 onward and upward, may all your prayers come true🙏 I was excited to hit 70. I am now 72 soon to be 73 in November. My next goal is 75.😅 I am aging gracefully, and most of all gratefully🙏 and you had your main man Desi to celebrate your birthday with you 🎉 who could ask for anything more❤Count your blessings, the ones seen and unseen❤ amen for redemption, I was redeemed by the blood of Jesus, Christ, my Savior🩸 and another life lesson is when I have to make a decision, I pray for guidance, I don’t go left. I don’t go right, I stay in the middle until I get my answer.. and if I don’t get an answer, ultimately that’s the answer, I do nothing❤❤
Susan happy birthday. I woke up with you and Desi on my mind. I was so happy you had loaded another video. Since you have mentioned moving I have been thinking you might drift away from all your fans. I hope we will always know how you all are doing. You are such a loving and kind person with a big heart and there's not a lot of that anymore. You are beautiful inside and out. I can relate to you so much. Once you lose your husband and try dating it's very hard in a lot of ways and you know what I am talking about. After 2 or 3 dates they think they are in love with you and may say they want to marry you. I run from those guys so fast. You know what I am saying. Sorry long talk but so glad you're still with us. Thank you Susan may you be blessed forever you and your little Desi
Hoping you had a wonderful Happy Birthday! You are such a beautiful woman and so encouraging. I love your channel. Again, Happy Birthday! Love and hugs, Toni Craiker
Happy Birthday Susan, I hope you have a great day, and May God bless you going forward in your everyday story and journey of life. I really love listening to you. I can't wait to see you every week. Have a great day.
"Hal's taking me out to dinner and he says he has a surprise for me! (I hope I don't end up in his trunk)" 🤣🤣🤣 Happy Birthday Susan! May your year be filled with an abundance of happy surprises!!! 🥳🌺🎂🍰🍷🚙🎠📷🏡👨👩👦
Happy Birthday Susan! Today the 28th of Jan is my birthday. I am 63 and I feel so good. I love your spirit. Thank you for doing your videos. I am also a songwriter like you. Keep doing what you are doing. I love it!
Happy birthday, you look fabulous in your birthday blouse!! One thing I have learned is that keeping up with the Jones' is a waste of money and time. The Jones' are trying to keep up with YOU too, so it's this utterly ridiculous circle. Just being me, authentically, is much more comfortable and more interesting--even to the Jones. 😊 I hope you have had a lovely birthday weekend! 🎂🥳🎉💖
Happy Birthday beautiful Susan! You will never love anyone like you loved Bill or anyone else will love you like he did. You are so lucky you had a love like that. I wish you all the best! ❤
Love you and Desi! I hope you have a happy birthday! My life lesson is getting revenge is like drinking poison and expecting the object of your revenge to die. Always treat people the way you want to be treated. 😄
I read a thought recently that I continue to work on: “ Nature doesn’t hurry, but everything is accomplished.” It’s an invitation to explore what our nature is, what our pace is, at each moment in our life. Patience is so important to show in our own life.
Susan Happy birthday sweet precious darling. I wanted to encourage you to please please move so close to your grandson that he can spend the night with you as much as possible. Build tents with your pretty sheets and play under the tents. Paint pictures with him and frame the pictures. Put his photo in the corner of the painting so you can remember how young he was and being an artist. Take him to the thrift stores. Get him to donate a toy to the poor kids. My grandsons call me Gaga. They are 19 and 13. They are the LOVE OF MY LIFE. ENJOY THAT BABY BOY. PLANT FLOWERS TOGETHER. teach him the song one eyed flying purple people eater and DANCE. Do the hokey pokey. You are prettier than ever and I am glad that we are friends. Hugs from Carolyn in Columbus GA. start packing baby
Susan, You have touched my heart and have helped me think about my life and others that I know and meet on a daily basis. Every week is like a lesson plan you share with us and I Thank You. ❤ What I know at this age of my life is no one knows what someone else is going through in their life. They could be sad, struggling, depressed, lonely, worried about their health, family, money or relationships. They put on a smile and act like everything is okay. If only we could read minds. A call, a visit, a card, a lunch date, a text, a smile, or a hello will brighten someones day more than you'll ever know. Happy Birthday Susan. Wishing you a wonderful year ahead filled with so much love & happiness that you're gonna burst. 💗
🎶 Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday, dear Susan! Happy Birthday to you! 🎶 (I’m singin here;) May this be the beginning of the BEST inning you ever played!! I love all the things you have learned! I’m 73 and still figuring it out. Mine are: always be kind & you just love who you love - See you next week ! Love & Blessings til then! ❤️🙏🏻
Happy Birthday Princesa 👑! We love you you so much for who you are. Don’t ever change and special gift is to learn something new every day. It could be gratitude or new recipes or new song type of song. Congratulations in your destiny on your ❤new location.🎉It is a pleasure to watch you in TH-cam.💃
One thing I learned in my 60’s is that it’s ok to stand up for myself and be myself.
Happy Birthday beautiful Susan. You always make me smile.☺️❤️🌹
It feels to good to know your worth....and be grand about it!!! Love to you Tracey!!!
🥰😍🤩❤💗💞 Big love and Big Hugs from NZ...love you sharing with Desi...did he give you a bow tie/a hat to wear? Hehehe!!!
It's never too late to say you are sorry.
Happy Bday 🎉🌹🎈
Hello beautiful, Happy Birthday. Just wondering if you would do a video on how your going to pack everything on your own or are you going to hire a packing and moving company. How long will it take to travel to your destination when you move? Do you already have a new place picked out? Love and hugs to you and Desi and safe travels to your new home to both of you.
Happy 🎂 birthday to you Susan!!!!☺
Happy Birthday! 10 years and 4 months ago I turned 68 and those years went by in a flash! I woke up one morning and couldn't believe it...I'm 78 years old!
Back then..at age 68 I thought I couldn't be happy without a man..but I have learned that I can! Sure I'm lonely sometimes then I remember I can get up when I want to, go to bed when I want to, eat what I want to...and the very best thing is I dont have to pluck his ear hairs, cut his toenails or listen to him snore! I am happy just as I am and thankful though I move slow now...I can still move and I am still alive! Thank God!
Oh Kulu you gave me a chuckle when I was reading the part of ear hairs, etc. - I thought oooh disgusting ! Lol. Sounds like you have found the secret to a contended life. Have a great evening. Linda from NS, Canada ❤
I’m with you, there!
I don’t miss a man in my house or in my life!
I can do whatever I want whenever I want and I can leave the house, vacation and I don’t have to get anybody’s permission or ask anyone!
Great freedom!
@@pamsmith7369 I'm right there with you. I miss my dear husband of 40 years, but I had all the fun I could stand with him, I'm fine being by myself.
I know what you mean Lulu
I am was very lonely in my marriage so I got divorced 20 years ago
And no I did not get into another relationship I got to know who I was
I was lost in that marriage
Todate 2023 I feel a strong Empowered woman
I do like men real men who are confident in themselves
I feel blessed I don't have Fear
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Pam isn't it a great feeling
To all you singles over 60. Just think. You don’t have to be responsible for planning meals for someone else EVERY SINGLE freaking day of your life. That must feel heavenly.
It does!!😂
Happy Birthday, Susan! I am 70. I have realized over the years how simple, yet how meaningful, a simple act of kindness can be to someone who needs it. And let's face it; we all need it.
Barbara, I agree! A simple act of kindness can make someone feel better and give you some joy, too! When I shop, I smile at people and they smile back. A simple smile from a stranger is powerfully encouraging. We are not alone! Someone cares enough to smile! I AM important enough to have someone notice me! I am not alone! I feel the smile of a stranger has that power so I try and BE that stranger to fellow shoppers. Hopefully, it blesses them.🙏
@@cocofreebird7337 ditto!❤🙏
I'm 75, and enjoy my life. In the past year I have learned to not save things "for good." I use my silverplate flatware daily. Realizing I will never wear them out, I dress in my pretty sweaters most days. I'm using up an expensive perfume before it goes bad..... Who am I saving these things for??? Happy Birthday, Little Poet!
Happy birthday, Susan! The biggest lesson I’ve learned (and fortunately when I was young) is never to say hurtful things to someone when you’re angry. You can never take those words back and they could do permanent damage to a relationship.
Such a good reminder thank you
@@blueseptember2174
Yes I agree
Yes, as a receiver of cruel comments …You NEVER forget !
@@MsRandieK That's exactly how I learned that lesson, by being the receiver of those terrible comments.
@@creilly3728 🤗
Happy Birthday!
I just turned 68, too!
Getting this close to 70 is a little scary!
My husband died of Covid two years go so I’m starting over. You know what? I don’t know what I want to be when I grow up, either!!
I am so sorry for you loss Pam.... You and I are a team...we don't know what we want to be when we grow up...but we'll get there!!!!
Happy Birthday Susan. YOU touch the very core of my heart with each of you videos. You are so very wise, smart and talented. Thank you for all the encouragement you give to us ladies, you are truly loved!!!!!!!
Absolutely agree ❤
I'm only 56 and I caught a glimpse of myself in the mirror at a store and was shocked at what I saw. I could see the stress on my face. I'm going to start being gentler with myself. Thank you for making me realize that I can be and will be okay! You are a perfect example of that! Happy belated birthday beautiful human! Give Desi a belly rub from me please?
Happy Birthday Susan. You are such an inspiration to us single women. I turned 68 in November. One thing I have learned is be your own person. Don't lose your identity by pleasing everyone but yourself. And don't care what others think of you. No matter how nice you are, there are people who won't like you because your too nice. I have been told that many times. Now at 68, I don't care if I'm liked or not. I have more important things to be concerned with and I can finally give my opinion and not care if I'm criticized or not.
I have been told that also that I'm too nice but I am who I am and I don't want to change.
@@joanlandry9701 good for you joan.
Happy Birthday Susan, you look amazing. I have to admit, I am a shopaholic tor anything that is on sale. I have a closet full of handbags, shoes and clothes that I have never worn. Recently,I have been cleaning out my closet and I am donating those clothes, in a variety of sizes, that I have never worn. This year, I am going to spend my disposable income on traveling beginning with a trip to Jamaica. I am 73 years old and there is no guarantee that I will be healthy enough to travel in the next several years. I am going to spend my money on experiences instead of stuff. That is a gift I am giving to myself.
One of my life's lessons:
I was in a twenty two year marriage to a narcissist and a three year divorce. They always go for honest, kind, and loyal people who will do the normal things like questioning themselves and hoping things will get better. I'm pretty opinionated and outspoken too. There were red flags but I believed him. They're good at winning trust and not following through. The abuse is slow and subtle and I lost myself. (But, that's another story.)
God's goodness, grace, and redemption have restored me and still do each day. Twelve years later, when I say something unkind to myself or get upset at myself for mistakes I've made, I remember my Mom's words "Be nice to my daughter."
Happy Birthday Susan! I pray you have the best year yet, filled with health, love, joy, peace, blessings, and lots of laughter! (I love your sense of humor!) And, you get your house! Please give Desi a kiss on the nose for me! Donna
Lovely comment. You said it, you have lived the narcissistic roller coaster, too! You said it so beautifully! Thank you!
Happy Birthday! One life lesson: Have patience and be kind, both with yourself and others as we don't know what battles others are facing/fighting/enduring (and we're usually facing some kind of battle); and a smile goes a long way to say 'hello'. Be "that" person!
Happy Birthday. It was my birthday this week too. I am 72 and this week I reached a goal of losing 40 pounds. I can move easily and I can walk now.I got my life back, This is going to be a year of pride and happiness.
Happy Birthday!!!!
Good job!!👏
Happy Birthday! Sending blessings for you and your new year of life.
Kaylee what plan did you follow to lose 40 pounds?
Always so glad to see you & Desi! Happy Birthday!🎉 Love your videos and the way you communicate so well with all of us. I never fail to be inspired, uplifted or find thought provoking ideas in your sharing . There is so much beauty in your camera work & in your life.May this new year & all your new experiences in your new home be wonderful! 🎂🎉Carolyn
Roses are red, violets are blue LittlePoet there is no one flower that is sweet as you.
There are many roses and flowers available today but only the ones that were around 68years ago like you are the true heritage ones and have the most beautiful fragrance.
Keep spreading your fragrance of love, we drink deeply each week are you make us reflect, make us laugh make us go off uplifted to make our week better for us and all we meet.
Hap hap happy birthday.
You are one of the best of the bunch. This New Zealander loves to sit with you each week.
Wonderfully said
Oh yes, beautifully said, christineohanlon!
Thank You for sharing Your Love for Susan too!! Its beautiful.. Aussie Gal here Blessings Marc xx
I am a fellow Aquarian…I turn 65 on Feb 2…this is our year!
One thing I have learned getting older is that I should have “stopped to smell the roses” a long time ago but am grateful to recognize it now. I appreciate everything so much more now. Love and be kind to all. Hope you had a great birthday. Each year is more special than the last.
Happy birthday 🎂, l enjoy seeing u and desi so much, l am 72yrs , it seems we share a lot of life s adventure s, just keep 0n being you
You don’t need plastic surgery. You look amazing!
Get Sculptra!
Happy Birthday!! I'm 69 and I have learned a whole lot in these years. I think what I got right is that I tried a whole lot of things...had several successful careers, renovated a house on my own, and just threw myself into learning and trying new things constantly. I can look back and know that I really didn't say NO to anything that I felt I wanted to do or try. Don't be afraid to try or make mistakes. I also had to learn not to let men control me. You were so strong to make that guy take you back home. Maybe you shouldn't have changed your clothes, but he was so wrong to ask you to change. I've changed a lot more than outfits to try to be what some guy wants. It is a horrible feeling. We deserve to be loved exactly as we are or it is never going to work. I love every one of your videos and look forward to new ones each week....and watch the old ones in between. Give Desi a hug.
Thank you so much! xo Love always, Susan & Desi
Happy birthday Susan!!. You look great may you celebrate many more. I love your humor and beauty inside out.😍😍😍
When I tell my husband that I am going to put on makeup, he says why are you gilding the lily.
I always wear makeup for myself, you don't need to change anything. You are beautiful.
Happy Birthday Susan. Never stay married to someone that makes you feel bad about yourself. That's why I have married three times. Third times the charm, still in love after 33 years.
1:01 Happy birthday, Susan! As always, your videos lift my spirits and give me courage! I am 71 and have learned many lessons over the years! The one I share often with my two granddaughters is this - listen to your inner voice. Go with your gut! So not let your rational mind talk you into something when it doesn’t “feel” right! We are born with that instinct and the more we use it, the sharper it gets. As a young woman I was often in the wrong place at the wrong time. When I went with my gut, I was OK but when I let “friends” persuade me otherwise- not so much.
Happy Birthday, Susan. I lost my husband 10 years ago and a few years ago I got involved as a volunteer. Now there are not enough hours. I have met the best people all ages, all races, all beliefs and I’m having the time of my life. Everyday it’s something new with me like getting up one day and telling myself I was going to start wearing everything and start seizing every opportunity that came my way. I may be 75 but each new day is a new beginning. I love your videos - they hit home. May you have a fun filled year full of blessings.
I love this so much. Volunteering is such a blessing in so many ways!
Oh how I wish I could feel as you do. I'm 70 and I have only 2 happy memories from childhood to remember. One, when I finally learned how to ride a two wheeler bike and when I graduated from high school and 3 days later started college. The rest of my life had been filled with abuse, low self-esteem and what I thought was failure. I learned better as I became an adult and I truly have done a whole lot of good in my life, but it never transferred to my mind at the time. I consistently chose the wrong men and am married to an emotionally abusive man now. I am disabled and cannot be on my own. I need help with so many actions. I so want to be on my own, but I fear that is not possible, financially or healthwise. I watch your channel for inspiration and it keeps my hopes up that maybe someday, I will be on my own, feeling safe and full of self-confidence. I haven't given up. I truly hope you had a good Birthday and had fun making your favorite cake. There is always hope. Thank you for that.
Hi Peggy, I am so sorry for the way you are feeling. All I can is to confide with someone you trust. If you are a church-going person, perhaps another woman or the pastor? Maybe you can make small changes in your life, a little at a time? You will be in my prayers. Blessings to you.
@@stellajohnson5301 Thank you so much Stella. How kind of you to write an inspiring note and I appreciate it very much. I do have a therapist now and she has helped me very much. I continue to speak/meet with her. Thank you once again. Your note made me feel special inside!
Happy Birthday Susan! Many blessings to you for this year. You have helped me so much mentally and emotionally...I wish you the very best...thank you.
You look good at 68! And who cares what others think. My niece asked me last night. Auntie," Why is your face not wrinkled? You are in your Seventies, but you have no wrinkles! I said, because my mind is not wrinkled, she smiled. Thank you and Happy Birthday. One lesson learned.
Happy Birthday. May God walk beside you throughout this year as you make plans to relocate and start a new journey. And that you would always know that you can hold God's hand and he will be there to guide you and walk every step of the way with you. I will be 70 this year and I divorced my husband 11 years ago. I married the wrong man and after 42 years, I had to get out to save myself. He broke my heart and I feel as you do, I will never let a man belittle me or put me down. I loved him but some times love is not enough. Your videos bring so much of the past back to me. I hope you enjoyed your dinner out with Hal.
Great talk today! My husband always made me feel beautiful and accepted ❤. Every other relationship the men always made me feel as if I was lacking. Thanks for bringing back that sweet memory!
Happy born day, Susan! You know that saying, "don't cross an ocean for someone who wouldn't jump a puddle for you"? I have learned that it's actually ok to remove certain hurtful people from your life.
Definitely remove certain people and love certain people from a distance!!!!
Two good ones! Thanks ladies , I will use these.
Francois hardy the rose
One of the biggest lessons that I've learned is that people aren't always going to understand you or why you feel the way you do. And that's okay. And it's okay to be an empath, its who I am.
Happy Birthday to you🎈🎂 🎁
Happy Birthday Susan🎉🎉. This will be a wonderful year of change for you! A new chapter in a new town, new home and close to your grand babies! You deserve all the best. I’m dying if curiosity, what was Hal’s surprise? Love to you and Desi!
Happy birthday Susan! 🎊🎈that cake looks so delicious and moist enjoy!!🎂God bless you and many many more.
Happy birthday Susan. Words of wisdom. Your a wonderful soul. An old soul. U made me cry. My best friend of 65 years just passed away. And now That’s all I have left at my age of 72 is time and memories. Time keeps ticking and god let’s me wake up each morning, and for that I am blessed beyond measure.
Wishing you a very blessed birthday. Don’t count the candles, just enjoy the glow. We all enjoy your love & wisdom and look forward to sharing time with you each week. You speak from your heart and we can relate to you in so many ways . Thank you for sharing with us.
Happy birthday Susan. You brighten my Saturdays and give me inspiration for the coming week. God bless you. Priscilla
Oh my heavens----- "Hal says he has a surprise for me.......I hope I don't end up in his trunk!" Cold coffee out my mouth, then up & out my nose!! You are hilarious. Thank you for the laugh tonight even though the tablet I'm watching you on needs extra cleaning after the outburst.
I LOST it with laughter over that statement also!
No matter what has happened in my life, especially heart break.I know that this will pass, forgive the offender and move on with your life. It was very difficult to learn this lesson, but in my 40’s I finally learned and it was less painful to get on with my life. I actually called him at his office and told him I forgave him for everything! He was 9 years older than me, and this big executive, he started crying on the phone, he asked me why I was doing this and I told him I was moving on with my life. He remarked he was so upset he was leaving for the day and going home. Regardless if was true or another lie I did not care, but as soon as I got off the phone My heart felt free, like a giant rock was cut off from my body. Years latter the same type of relationship was going to happen again! I told this gentleman, I can’t go through this again, if he can make the changes necessary, that would be his decision. If he could not make these changes I would always love him but would move on with my life. Lesson learned, The Universe will set up the scenario until we Learn.
Happy Birthday Susan, 2023 will great for you ❤️🎂🥂❤️💃
My biggest life lesson has been learning to stay in my own lane and not over try or over share attempting to fix or help someone unsolicited. I am feeling much better practicing this and am received more openly now by others.
Audrey, well said - me too.
Happy Birthday Susan. I just love your show. You are such a beautiful lady. One thing I have learned is, life is short, never take anything for granted and be grateful for every minute of every day.
Happy Birthday! I turned 70 0n 1-23! I always like to reflect on my life and my proud and not so proud moments. One thing I have learned is that you can’t go back! We are imperfect even when we try our best. Forgiving yourself and saying kind affirmations instead of self criticism is a way to accept and love our imperfect selves.
I remember reading a line by Jodi Picoult in a book, I can’t remember the title but the line has resonated my whole life since. “ You don’t love someone because they are perfect, you love them despite the fact that they are not”.
Happiest of birthdays to you!! You look absolutely beautiful; radiant; glowing.
For my 70th in December, my daughter got me the gift of a photo session with my grandchildren at a special place in a nearby park setting. Those memories will be forever. There's nothing I could've asked for to top this. It makes 70 the best birthday, ever.
My life lesson - everything in life I took for granted - one day flows into another!!!!!! How wrong I was - what I took for granted is no more- children are gone living their owns lives - fallen out of love with my then husband, time changes things- the way we think - now if I can only go back for one day to have my family close to by side. Another day won’t be ours - thts what I have learned in 70 years . If you don’t have love you have nothing. Watching from Gander Newfoundland Canada February 2023
Happy Birthday! My 68th birthday is next weekend and I have never been happier. The life lesson I learned is that you don’t have to stay planted where you are just because you have roots. Twenty years ago I sold or gave away everything I had except some clothes, jewellery and a few photographs to immigrate to England. In one year my first marriage ended (rather dramatically), I quit my job of 26 years to nurse my dad in his final illness and I met my new love online. Shocking at the time, but I took a chance… a BIG chance for a new life and happiness. To this day I can’t believe I did it! Like beautiful flowers, we can survive where we are planted but sometimes the best way to thrive and grow is to get transplanted. Best wishes for your birthday and for all the adventures you have yet to experience. X
Happy birthday Susan, I am 58 years old and you are truly an inspiration, I think my biggest life lesson so far is to forgive myself, we have all made mistakes in life, we are all here to learn and grow and not repeat those same mistakes. Being happy in my own skin and not comparing myself to others, we all have our own unique gifts to share, these are just a few but I am sure as life goes on there will be many others. 🎂🍾🥂have a wonderful birthday🥰
Amén! God bless you
Hi Susan ,you do not need plastic surgery AT ALL ! Just be your self ,you are beautiful as you are ,we go on about grey hair wrinkles ,but hey we were born to grow old ,some die young ,ladies just be grateful for who you are .Happy Birthday Susan . 😘🥰💕🌹🎂🍾🎼
Susan, I had stomach muscle repair, a tummy tuck, and a LOT of liposuction (3 areas). I did it for ME, nobody else. My husband begged me not to do it, but I was adamant. It’s life changing. He is very pleased and happy for me as he sees the smile when I go shopping. I walk around naked because I just feel like it. You have to care for yourself, in the way that you want to. We paid $17,250 and I don’t regret investing in myself!!!!
Happy Birthday, Susan! Enjoy every minute. We can see through things as we get older. Maybe it is the BS we will no longer put up with. That inner machine makes us so much more aware as we get older. Trust it! It is our Smart-o-meter taking over. 🎂
Happy Birthday 🙂 Thank you for just being You!
Happy Birthday 🎁🎂🎈
I am turning 69 in a couple weeks and you are so right, there are no do overs. We live and learn some pretty hard lessons along the way but it is a good thing if we learn some wisdom out of it all. I have learned how I want to be treated and that I am a person of loyalty and integrity. I value others and expect the same in return. I do wish I could go back and tell my younger self, you are worthy. Let your light shine this year and May it be blessed beyond your wildest dreams!
With love and thankfulness for your wisdom you share with all us women, I'm 71 and for the last 5 years my independence and fierceness to finally speak my truth and not hold back has been so liberating I have finally found my true voice and sometimes I wonder where this girl has been ,HAPPY BIRTHDAY ☺🎂🥂🍾 love is the key, always 💞
Too bad we all have to wait so long to learn this lesson, right???
Happy birthday Susan! My Wish for your birthday is that you realize how much you have inspired women who need that little encouragement to go forth with their life. If it's not your decorating, or your jewelry, or your clothing, or your makeup, it's you just being you and sharing so intimately the details of your life which have made you the loving insightful woman that you are today. You have touched so many people by your enormous Talent, in the music world and in the inspirational films that you put out week after week. So don't be so hard on yourself and celebrate that you have done so well with your life so far and I'm sure there's much more for you to come. Enjoy your birthday weekend Susan, and have a great big piece of cake for us!
Happy Birthday Sweet Susan! What I have learned is to try to worry less. Like my Daddy said: This too shall pass! Also, I follow the golden rule. I treat people like I would like to be treated.🎉🍰🥂
The big thing I finally learned at 60 is not to be worried about what other people think or say about you. They're not living your life, you are! Happy Birthday Susan! Great video as always! 🥰😍
Hi Susan and Everyone Sadly, we can’t have “do overs” but we can have “emotionally corrective experiences” which can lead to redemption if we have the grace to give others or the courage to lean in when the opportunity presents itself. One of my most important lessons from 71 years.
Happy Birthday Little Poet!
this was beautiful.....thank you so much! xo Susan
Happy Birthday, Susan! At 68, I am still learning, too. I try to find the gold in every day or person. With less time in front of me, I see every day as a gift, another chance at life. I have learned to pay attention to not only the things that are said, but to the things that are not said. Silence can be as telling as a big mouth. I try to surround myself with people that support my well-being and confidence and drift away from unhealthy relationships. I have learned that I can coach others, and that I have the personal power to change myself and make decisions with accountability. I am grateful for my health, for my giggle, my wiggle, my lipstick, singing in the shower, for every snuggle in my life and for my family. Above all, I trust in God. More to learn? Sure... I don't have all the answers yet either... That is what keeps me going. Enjoy your special day. You are a treasure to many.
Yes! Life is a journey. Not a destination!
Susan Happy Birthday!!❤❤❤. I’m 65 what I have learned 😅. My 65 years so far is to listen more. Try to look at things from the other persons point of views before you get angry. Don’t say hurtful things to people you love when you are angry. Think long and hard before you judge someone. You don’t know exactly what it’s like to be 😮n that persons shoes. Enjoy and love the people that love you, they are your happiness in this life.
Happy Birthday sweet Susan! I hope you have a fantastic year of love, happiness and fun.
I am 74 and have learned that my keeping a promise and my word are most important gift to friends and family.
I'm blessed to be your friend, you always teach me something and wow at this age that is awesome.
Happy Birthday!! I can’t wait to hear what Hal’s surprise was. I do believe there is redemption in all things. I have a granddaughter who has gone through a lot of things and at 12 tried to commit suicide..it was awful for us all. She is 14 now and doing better but still has times when she is very sad and bitter. I shared with her a day that I decided that I could be bitter or better and not let the past drag me down. I wish I could impart to her how important life is and how there are no “do overs”. I pray that she has a wonderful life and that sometimes what we talk about sticks. Love you and your thoughtfulness, Susan.
Thank you so much Ann!!!!!
Dear beautiful family of a sad 12 year old I want to give you my word of honor their is always, always hope for things to get better but our hope is in Christ alone you can trust him my daring angel. Please believe this old great-grandmother who has been where this 12 year old is but knowing Jesus Christ as a child made all the different in this world
Happy Birthday!! My 70th is in April. I tell my kids that my mind thinks I'm 20 but my body doesn't. One of my favorite sayings is "If you always do what you have always done, you always get what you always got." Have a Blessed day.
Amén
Happy Birthday dear Susan! 68 years young and as lovely as can be! The life lesson I learned was to trust my inner voice despite the opinions of others trying to redirect my path. Now, at 68, I know to make choices that stay true to who I am. Thank you for your inspiring words!
Happy Birthday beautiful!!! I have also learned in my 58 years not to care in an un healthy way of what people think...It is so liberating... I used to obsess over someone blowing me off if I said hello, or a number of things..It took years to realize that sometimes people are going through things and don't even realize how they act sometimes..and that I cannot take everything personally...I need grace every day and I am learning to give it too..Love and hugs...
Happy Birthday, Susan! Wish I had a big piece of that chocolate cake! You look beautiful and I wish you a very happy year! One thing I learned as I have gotten older is to try to not worry so much! I studied Helen Keller when I was younger, and she had a quote that I have memorized and share with others, it is so simple: "Resolve to keep happy, and your joy and you shall form an invincible host again difficulties". Helen Keller was such a remarkable woman!
I love Helen Keller too!
@@tonihendrix6652 Me too!
Simon and Garfunkel one of my favorites❤ I had every one of their albums at one time!!!
Happy Birthday dear sweet Susan! What a profound video. I always say, "I am sorry" are the 3 most powerful words in the universe! Besides "I Love you". And yes, there is so much redemption for all of us in that! And I so agree about the x-ray vision we aquire as we mature! It's uncanny how good we get at reading people! And Amen! To the plastic surgery question! I can't afford it anyway, but I want to stay looking like me. Not some weird characature! You are beautiful! Your skin is lovely! Strut your stuff girlfriend! You've got alot of living yet to do!
On plastic surgery… you’re the perfect example of a beautiful woman aging gracefully. In my opinion there is nothing more lovely or beautiful. Susan, you are one of the most beautiful ladies that I have seen on You Tube, hands down at any age.
Happy Birthday Susan!!! I hope this birthday is the start of a fantastic and magical journey. I am excited to follow you in this new chapter of your life. You go girl!
This one is a bit difficult for me, I’ve always been a people pleaser for most of my life. Things changed though when I had health issues and doctors thought my fatigue was all in my head. I became my own advocate and about a year later at the beginning of the pandemic, at my insistence on more tests I found I had a rare cancer and then the next year found out I had lung disease (never smoked). I’ve now taken charge of my health and I’ve changed my habits for the better. Life is good. In thinking about this though I kept coming up with lessons from my parents and first husband.
Happy Birthday Susan! I loved this video, so honest and to use your word, "profound". The only thing more I could have asked for was to see Hal, showing up dapper with a big grin on his face. Much joy to you for the rest of this year!
🌬🌻Happy Birthday
You are so beautiful.
I watch your channel all the time. It makes me smile and these days I can use all the smiles I can get.
I was diagnosed with lung CANCER. It's in the early stage but they really don't know Yet if it spread?
I'm doing Radiation treatment now this is my second week and already I'm so tired.
But we are all stronger together 💪🤍💪
You always get me excited on life! I can’t wait for all the adventures you take us on this year and many more years. You are so loved dear Susan you bring so much happiness to me and so many others until next week when we all get together again!
I think it is from the Wizard of Oz, "It's not how much you love but how much you are loved by others."
Happy Birthday Susan 😃🥳🎉👍🏻 We are never too smart ,to Learn ❤️ in everything 👍🏻
Hope you have a Wonderful Birthday 🥰😃
Texas Lady🤗
I hope you had a wonderful birthday! This video for whatever reason struck me as your best ever. Some of the things you said really resonated with me. For example, in your story of changing your outfit..my heart sank when you said you did but boy was I cheering when you said you were crying because you did. I've been there too many times with men. I guess at this point I'm by myself because I finally learned not to change my outfit but I would rather be alone than be with someone who wants to change me or to parade me around and doesn't really want ME at all. You are a wise woman who has learned so much more than you realize. Thank you for being the Susan that you are and for sharing yourself and your words in your wise years, which is what I like to say instead of old age. I wish I was 68 again, I'm 73.
Happiest of birthdays to you 🎉 I’m 63 and A life lesson I learned at 40 was that you don’t have to stay in a relationship because the other person wants you there, if you don’t want to be there get out and stay out!
Happy birthday from Canada, love all your videos we are the same age, and I’m still learning everyday, I’ve learned to never give up, after having a health scare three years ago, I am so grateful for everyday, great cake and sweet doggie, all your advice is fabulous, so thank you and God bless you on your special day❤️🥰🍰🎂🇨🇦🇺🇸❤️🥂🥂
Happy Birthday, Susan! The world's a better place with you in it! My biggest life lesson is people love you the best way they know how. Sometimes, it's not enough, but give them credit for trying, even while walking away.
Happy Birthday Susan! 😊🎂💝 Yes, that is something to be grateful for, another year of life! We realize how precious life is. I will be 78 on Monday!
Happy birthday from Australia, I hope you have had a fabulous day . I’m 59 in a week or so and one of the things my mumma told me & it was a huge life lesson is “ If in this life you cannot be yourself, then who will be you ?” . I’ve always remembered that ❤️
THANK you so much!!!!! Happy Weekend! xxoo Susan & Dez
Happy Birthday Susan 🌹🌸🌺🌼🌻 This year I'll be turning 65 yet in my head I feel like I'm 35 😁. Technically this year I'll have been married for 46 but separated on and off for 8 years. A few days ago I realised for the first time that my marriage is well and truly over and this devastated me, I couldn't stop crying. I think my life lesson would be to have walked away and stay away from my husband 8 years ago after his affair. We had got back from an absolutely wonderful week away to reconcile our marriage, I was on cloud nine. Two days later he was back in bed with her. Another lesson would be to believe in your gut instinct, my has always been right.
Happy birthday! I turned 67 last month and I can say I’m happier than I’ve ever been. Learning new things every day ! ❤
God bless you
This video was really good.Susan !! You asked us what we have learned in our lives. Well for me one of the things I have learned is not to assume something about others because we only see a fraction of their lives and so often assumptions are wrong and this leads us to make judgements of others that are false. Now as a woman of 67, I have (and am still learning) to accept my family members as they are and try not to change them. NOT easy but I am trying. Hope you will enjoy your Birthday and please let us know next week where Hal took you ! As always, Love to you & sweet Desi
Hey Birthday Girl 🎂 Happy Birthday 🎉 🎈 ( 🥰 Hi Desi 🐾)
I just turned 71 on the 14th! I’ve had one heck of year ! I moved here to Florida & downsized (Everything went) THINGS I never thought I could part with & have dragged along with me all these years GONE! Although bc of circumstances of having only one POD for this move to share with my Son & DIL I knew it was TIME! During the lockdown I worked in Assisted Living Memory Care & lost over 15 wonderful “family” members … their families also became friends! After each passing the scenario was pretty much the same … HOW do we dispose of Mom or Dad’s STUFF! I already knew my 2 children were not in anyway going to house my many “ collections “ including ELVIS! I helped several of the family members & it was so taxing emotionally & physically for them ! I didn’t know at the time I would be moving but thought about “my storage unit” Seriously I knew I was NEVER going to unpack & display any of it … and the larger items were nice, but I felt I had moved on !
I started then … went through EVERYTHING … took pictures & sold or hauled away to Goodwill etc . By the time I was proposed to move to Florida … all I had was what I could stuff in my “ tiny apartment” :) I had a tiny dog at this time also … MiMi she was 14. I had August 2021 & Sept to finish my downsizing for move! All I brought was my bed ( New) clothes, & bins of pictures ! My little MiMi had to cross over 🌈 bridge 2 1/2 weeks before move … she had been struggling for about a year! Now I was ALONE! First time in my life I didn’t have anything to come home to to take care of not even a plant!
We moved … stayed together in beautiful large apartment until they found a house & me a CONDO! We were all settled in new places, jobs by last April … I work PT at a Citrus 🍊/ gift store. Then things just seemed to go awry for me … Feb I had a concussion, I pulled the back suv door down on my head full force ! Recovered … then August I slipped on water in my CONDO & had to get a new right shoulder 🙄 Recovered … & while recovering we had Hurricane Ian … so scary ! My Sons & DIL had minimal damage & my CONDO was ok 🙏. However , we still have people’s whole contents of their homes on the curbs waiting for FEMA pu. It’s devastating to see the destruction … how quickly these people lost EVERYTHING in a few hours. I believe lives lost is at 75… THIS again was an affirmation that LIFE is what matters & I feel so blessed my family survived ! Well I couldn’t stop there oh heck no … My New Years resolution “No Doctors” 😂 New Years Eve I sat down really hard on a low cement wall not supporting myself … kinda went ouch no big deal 2 am New Years Day couldn’t walk … So I’m in Urgent Care at 8am New Years Day 🎉 I had 2 fractures on my Pelvis, I could not walk without a “Walker” told me it would take 4-5 mos to heal and bear weight 🙄 ditched the walker after 3 weeks … walked into PT with walking stick … he said Dang you’re way ahead of curve FOR YOUR AGE 😂 I had walked 6 miles the day before my injury ! Yesterday I walked 4422 steps wo my stick & I’ll return to work Feb 7th! I had dark minutes laying in bed “I’ll never walk again” … but I am🙏
So I believe if I’ve learned anything from my journey of 71 years its HEALTH & HAPPINESS are the main ingredients to strive for ! I’ll take my wrinkles with me I’m going out Katherine Hepburn style wrinkles & a smile … pink lipstick 🥰
I don’t want to put a link here but listen to Joni Mitchell (with lyrics) Both Sides Now TH-cam …
NOW that song makes sense! Again, Happy Birthday 🎂 🥰
❤✌️
Happy Birthday! You are a light in the world.
Dear Susan--68! You look amazing! This is your channel and you can give us your honest thoughts on being a woman at 68. We appreciate you! 🥰 Happy Birthday, sweet lady!
Happy Happy Birthday Beautiful Susan!!! Thank you for all you do for all of us! You are a Blessing!! So is Adorable Sweet Darling Desi! 🎂🌈💐🐶❤
Happy Birthday Susan! You look amazing for your age..I love your personality and how you are so honest about your life....thank you so much my friend...Blessings to you...I am 64 years old. One of the things I have learned in my life is not to sweat the small stuff and enjoy each day to the fullest. Love others more and remind myself we are all God's children...
May you have a blessed birthday, Susan🎉🎂 onward and upward, may all your prayers come true🙏 I was excited to hit 70. I am now 72 soon to be 73 in November. My next goal is 75.😅 I am aging gracefully, and most of all gratefully🙏 and you had your main man Desi to celebrate your birthday with you 🎉 who could ask for anything more❤Count your blessings, the ones seen and unseen❤ amen for redemption, I was redeemed by the blood of Jesus, Christ, my Savior🩸 and another life lesson is when I have to make a decision, I pray for guidance, I don’t go left. I don’t go right, I stay in the middle until I get my answer.. and if I don’t get an answer, ultimately that’s the answer, I do nothing❤❤
Well said!😊
@@SWIdaho2 💙💙
Susan, Happy Birthday! This was just so beautiful…. your messages are profound. Yes, redemption. Thank you ! ❤❤❤❤
Susan happy birthday. I woke up with you and Desi on my mind. I was so happy you had loaded another video. Since you have mentioned moving I have been thinking you might drift away from all your fans. I hope we will always know how you all are doing. You are such a loving and kind person with a big heart and there's not a lot of that anymore. You are beautiful inside and out. I can relate to you so much. Once you lose your husband and try dating it's very hard in a lot of ways and you know what I am talking about. After 2 or 3 dates they think they are in love with you and may say they want to marry you. I run from those guys so fast. You know what I am saying. Sorry long talk but so glad you're still with us. Thank you Susan may you be blessed forever you and your little Desi
I can't drift away...:) I would miss you so much...
Men want nurses and purses. Stay away if they ‘love you’ after one or two dates! They’re looking for something!
Hoping you had a wonderful Happy Birthday! You are such a beautiful woman and so encouraging. I love your channel. Again, Happy Birthday! Love and hugs, Toni Craiker
Happy Birthday Susan, I hope you have a great day, and May God bless you going forward in your everyday story and journey of life. I really love listening to you. I can't wait to see you every week. Have a great day.
Happy birthday Susan. Thank you for sharing. Take care and God bless you and your family. Your friend from Michigan 😘
Happy Birthday Sweet Susan! May You Be Blessed With A Beautiful Day…
You are just so special to all of us! Thank YOU ❤
"Hal's taking me out to dinner and he says he has a surprise for me! (I hope I don't end up in his trunk)" 🤣🤣🤣
Happy Birthday Susan! May your year be filled with an abundance of happy surprises!!! 🥳🌺🎂🍰🍷🚙🎠📷🏡👨👩👦
LOL!!!! Oh that Hal!!!
Happy Birthday Susan! Today the 28th of Jan is my birthday. I am 63 and I feel so good. I love your spirit. Thank you for doing your videos. I am also a songwriter like you. Keep doing what you are doing. I love it!
Happy birthday, you look fabulous in your birthday blouse!! One thing I have learned is that keeping up with the Jones' is a waste of money and time. The Jones' are trying to keep up with YOU too, so it's this utterly ridiculous circle. Just being me, authentically, is much more comfortable and more interesting--even to the Jones. 😊 I hope you have had a lovely birthday weekend! 🎂🥳🎉💖
Happy Birthday to you! Hope you have/ had a wonderful birthday! Here's to many more!!!
Happy Birthday❤.My biggest life lesson is to believe in myself and the closest people to your heart are the ones that will hurt you the most.❤❤❤
Happy Birthday beautiful Susan! You will never love anyone like you loved Bill or anyone else will love you like he did. You are so lucky you had a love like that. I wish you all the best! ❤
Love you and Desi! I hope you have a happy birthday! My life lesson is getting revenge is like drinking poison and expecting the object of your revenge to die. Always treat people the way you want to be treated. 😄
I read a thought recently that I continue to work on: “ Nature doesn’t hurry, but everything is accomplished.” It’s an invitation to explore what our nature is, what our pace is, at each moment in our life. Patience is so important to show in our own life.
That's a good quote.😊
Susan Happy birthday sweet precious darling. I wanted to encourage you to please please move so close to your grandson that he can spend the night with you as much as possible. Build tents with your pretty sheets and play under the tents. Paint pictures with him and frame the pictures. Put his photo in the corner of the painting so you can remember how young he was and being an artist. Take him to the thrift stores. Get him to donate a toy to the poor kids. My grandsons call me Gaga. They are 19 and 13. They are the LOVE OF MY LIFE. ENJOY THAT BABY BOY. PLANT FLOWERS TOGETHER. teach him the song one eyed flying purple people eater and DANCE. Do the hokey pokey. You are prettier than ever and I am glad that we are friends. Hugs from Carolyn in Columbus GA. start packing baby
Happy Birthday, Susan. You look amazing!!! Your hair is gorgeous and the colors you are wearing, perfection!!!
Susan, You have touched my heart and have helped me think about my life and others that I know and meet on a daily basis. Every week is like a lesson plan you share with us and I Thank You. ❤
What I know at this age of my life is no one knows what someone else is going through in their life. They could be sad, struggling, depressed, lonely, worried about their health, family, money or relationships. They put on a smile and act like everything is okay. If only we could read minds. A call, a visit, a card, a lunch date, a text, a smile, or a hello will brighten someones day more than you'll ever know.
Happy Birthday Susan. Wishing you a wonderful year ahead filled with so much love & happiness that you're gonna burst. 💗
🎶 Happy Birthday to you,
Happy Birthday to you,
Happy Birthday, dear Susan!
Happy Birthday to you! 🎶
(I’m singin here;)
May this be the beginning of the BEST inning you ever played!! I love all the things you have learned! I’m 73 and still figuring it out. Mine are: always be kind & you just love who you love - See you next week !
Love & Blessings til then! ❤️🙏🏻
🎼🎶🎵🎤🎹🎺❤
Alright!!!!!!!!!!! Let's dance!!!
@@LittlePoet I’m ready!
Happy Birthday Princesa 👑! We love you you so much for who you are. Don’t ever change and special gift is to learn something new every day. It could be gratitude or new recipes or new song type of song. Congratulations in your destiny on your ❤new location.🎉It is a pleasure to watch you in TH-cam.💃