On a recent Saturday lunch date, we visited the Sunset Terrace at the Grove Park Inn again. After lunch, we sat in the Great Hall, watching people for a while, then drove through the mountains on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
The late morning sky was overcast, so the subdued lighting gave these images an old sepia tone. They were snapped before my recent haircut.
The jeans are here. The top from White House Black Market last year has a camisole, so I wore it with the convertible strapless black bra here. The bra stayed put all day, and it was reasonably comfortable. A similar current top is here.
We didn’t plan to match!
Above is a view along the Blue Ridge Parkway. The photos were taken from a parking spot along the way; no hiking was required. We have had so much rain this summer that everything is lush and green with abundant wildflowers even near the end of July.
Some readers are baffled when I wear a jacket or cardigan in a summer post. When we drive to higher elevations less than an hour away, we experience a significant temperature drop. Today the temperatures dipped to fifty-eight degrees in the afternoon near the top of Mount Mitchell. At 6,684 feet, the mountain is the highest point east of the Mississippi River,
I’ve advised you to visit your doctor for annual checkups and screenings for several years. About six weeks ago, I went for my yearly mammogram, and within an hour, the technician called to say I needed to come in for another mammogram and a biopsy. The results show that I have invasive ductal carcinoma, the most common type of breast cancer.
Because I get regular mammograms, the cancer was discovered long before a lump could be found by self-examination. Since the diagnosis came very early, I am confident of full recovery. If you’ve followed any of my tips for fashion or healthy eating, I hope you will follow my example in this case as well and get a yearly mammogram.
A few weeks before my diagnosis, Mr. Mickey received the news that he has bladder cancer. We will always support and help each other through these challenging times. Again regular checkups and paying attention to changes in your body can significantly impact your long-term health.
Taking some time off for surgery and treatments is necessary, but I didn’t want to vanish without telling you why. My purpose in creating this site to share what I’ve learned has always been to help women become more confident, healthy, and look their best. I’ll be back to share more fun, fashion, and food tips with you soon.
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Oh Susan, so sorry to hear yours and Mr Mickey’s news sincere wishes for you both to come through these trying times.
I would echo your advice about regular mammograms. Here in the UK routine screening takes place three yearly and at mine on June 1st a small lump was detected and after biopsy was found to be cancerous. I would never have felt the lump until things were much more serious. I’ve had a lumpectomy and sentinel lymph node biopsy and am awaiting results from those. Hopefully then five rounds of radiotherapy and hormone therapy will see things right.
Positive thoughts to you Susan and to all who are experiencing health issues at this time.
Susan, thank you for sharing your next chapter. Your message is a valuable reminder of the importance of regular checkups. Wishing you and Mr. Mickey all the best for your treatment and recovery. We look forward to hearing more from you again soon.
My heartfelt best wishes for you Susan and for Mr Mickey for your recovery journey together. I look forward, as always, to hear more of your adventures in such a beautiful place on the other side of the world from me!
Life does certainly come with its challenges, Susan, and you have always handled yours with bravery and resolve. You share life’s ups and downs with your online family and have both you and Mickey have brought sunshine to so many of us. All of your tips on fashion, travel, and health through the changing years, and just way you find joy in the simple everyday things, is an uplifting model for all of us. At the end of the day, we have each other to lean on and that gives us strength. Though you won’t be writing each week, please know that we will all be thinking of you each and every day and sending prayers for healing and strength to you and Mickey. Enjoy each precious day with each other and write when you can. You’re in our hearts always.
I have read your blog for several years Susan, but rarely comment. I started wearing white jeans after seeing them on you and I have received many compliments.
I am sorry to hear that you and Mr. Mickey are facing health concerns. I will be praying for you both.
Thank you, Susan, for sharing your health issues. I will be making a mammogram appointment today! I wish you and Mr. Mickey both a speedy recovery. ❤️❤️
Please make sure you rest and relax to help you both recover. I look forward to seeing you blogging again showing you and Mr Mickey enjoying your time together. Sending love and best wishes to you both xx
I’m so sorry to hear your news, I have a friend in a similar situation. She has a tiny lump which has been removed and is awaiting radiotherapy but the news is positive. I wish you a good outcome, you are healthy so I feel positive for you. I hope Mr Micky’s journey will also be positive. God bless you both.
In your response to one of your readers in the last entry, you said, “Life is short. Wear what makes you feel like the best version of yourself.” I think I will eat the cake, wear the purple, feel the sun and be nicer to myself. Wishing you courage in the face of your challenges and positive thoughts for a full recovery.
Susan, I am wishing you and Mr. Mickey all the best as you take on this new stage with your usual positivity. We can only hope that all the compassion and kindness you have shown to your readers comes back to you many times over.
Wishing full and speedy recovery to you and Mr. Mickey. Hoping to offer encouragement to you by sharing my own breast cancer diagnosis in 1998, and I am still here enjoying life 25 years later.
wishing you both all the best as you navigate this next chapter. your indomitable spirit will surely be an asset, as will all of the great care you’ve taken over the years. you and Mr. Mickey are so fortunate to have one another as your wing person and cheerleader!
Oh Susan, I am so sorry to hear this news. Wishing you and Mr. Mickey a speedy and full recovery. I too am on my cancer journey as I was diagnosed with stage 3 ovarian cancer in 2021 and had extensive surgery and then 6 months of chemo and now on a cancer inhibitor drug till the end of the year.
You are a strong, vibrant women and I know you will survive this. Sending hugs to you both.
Oh Susan, I’m so sorry for both you and Mr Mickey. I’m praying for a successful surgery and speedy recovery for you both. Big hugs and many good wishes. I will be looking forward to hearing from you soon. If you can please let us know how you are both are even if you aren’t up to writing a post.
I’m so sorry about both of your diagnoses. I think you are both wonderful people and will be sending many many prayers for both of you. I’m glad you let us know what’s going on.
Take care!
I will be praying for both of you.. I am so sorry you both have had a cancer diagnosis. You are ahead of the game by being in such great condition. Wishing you both the absolute best.
Susan, 2018 I had the same diagnosis as you. I chose to have a mastectomy & my results were great! Had not spread to the lymph nodes, stage 1. No chemo, no radiation. I just had my five year visit & was released. I pray the same for you & prayers for Mr Mickey
Susan, I am so sorry for this news. You have faced many challenges, and I am certain all will be well. We will continue to remember you and Mr. Mickey in prayer. Please take heart in knowing that you have helped so many, and may well have saved lives by encouraging others to get their medical checkups.
Wishing you and Mr. Mickey all the best. Thank you for sharing your personal information with us. You have many folks who will be thinking of you both and sending healing thoughts, so you never need feel that you are alone.
I wish you both all the best and speedy recoveries. Aging is a one way street, and this is one of the detours we have to take occasionally, not a change in direction.
I am so glad you have each other as you both begin this next chapter. I pray for you both and your doctors as you navigate your health decisions. My husband had pancreatic cancer and I had breast cancer within a year of each other. That was 9 years ago-it was tough. But, we made it to the other side, even stronger.
Susan,
You have brightened so many moments for people you’ve never met by sharing your life with others. Thank you for generously doing that year after year. May this next chapter be blessed with many gentle days and healing. I look forward to your healthy return. Prayers for you and Mr. Mickey.
Becky
Susan, I always look forward and enjoy your posts so much. I will keep you and Mr. Mickey in my prayers as you go through this season in your life, and I look forward to more of your posts in the near future. Love, Inga
Susan, I’m so sorry you have received this diagnosis, and so glad you have discovered it early. As a two-time breast cancer survivor myself, I can attest to the amazing results of modern medicine and efforts of brilliant physicians we are so fortunate to have these days. As with all of life’s challenges, I am certain you will discover along this journey increased faith, strength, and awareness of humanity’s kindness. Prayers for you and Mr. Mickey. I look forward to your return.
Enjoy following your journey and sending you both positive thoughts. I really believe in the power or being ‘up’ as possible when faced with an issue. You have such a great attitude that shines through in all the help you offer to others. Stay strong, you’ve got this girl!
All the best to you and Mr. M. Sending TONS of positive vibes to you every day….. You both will kick this illness to the curb where it will be picked up on trash day and outta here!
Oh Susan, I’m sure the news for you and Mr. Mickey came as a shock to you both! I know that it did to me!! I will certainly be praying for God’s Peace and Comfort and His Healing Power over you both as you progress through the necessary steps to healing!
Peace, hope, and positivity to you and Mr.Mickey. You have made such a positive difference in women’s lives. I have been a long time follower and have admired you from your amazing life story of trials and transformation!
We all look forward to your return!
With gratitude, Evelyn
You and Mr. Mickey will be in my thoughts and heart as you work toward recovery. You will be missed by your online community while you are gone but we all look forward to your returning whenever you are able. Thank-you for the reminder about regular health screenings including our mammograms. Wishing both you and Mr. Mickey strength and joy while you recover.
Susan,
I am so saddened to read this news. I will be praying for you and Mr. Mickey. Thank you for telling us why you will be on a leave of absence. We will all miss your posts. Again you are both in my prayers.
Pam Reid
I enjoy your posts and have followed you for several years as you and Mr. Mickey live your best lives. My best to you both as you take some time out from posting and look forward to hearing from you again.
I am so sorry to hear this about your health. I have enjoyed your blogs for years and always look forward to them. You and Mr. Mickey are a team and will get through this. So glad you found it early. Prayers for you and Mr. Mickey.
Dear Susan,
Thank you for sharing your insightful wisdom regarding the importance of regular screenings leading to early detection. My husband is now 10 years cancer free after the early detection of bladder cancer. I pray you and Mr. Mickey are as fortunate.
Susan,
As you know, I have followed your posts for a long time. I always have enjoyed each post and have learned a great deal from you. I am glad you went for your annual checkup and I will certainly keep you in my thoughts and prayers and Mr. Mikey as well. Please take care and know you are respected and cared about, not just by me, but by all of your readers and followers on your blog.
Wishing a full and speedy recovery for you both. I’ve been a reader of your blog for several years and have been inspired by both your content and your calm, positive demeanor. I look forward to hearing from you again when you are ready.
I am so sorry to hear your news, and also want to thank you for sharing your news, it is important to share life experiences so that we can all grow and move forward together. I wish both yourself Susan, and Mr Mickey great strength and positivity as you face these challenges and I very much forward to seeing you both back on social media soon. Much love Alison.
I was diagnosed with the same breast cancer 5 years ago. Very terrified at the time. Lumpectomy and radiation treatments were in order. Be aware of the burning near the end of radiation. Wearing no bra was the answer. I also had my hair cut and colored before treatment started. Mani and pedi was also in order. Something I noticed was that my hair and nails did not grow for 10 weeks. I also filled the freezer with quick meals to fix. It was an exhausting 2 to 3 months.
I wish both of you return with good health. Life does get challenging at time. I had breast cancer about 12 years ago and so far so good. I do agree about staying current with our health checkups sometimes we do t want to go but feel better when we do.
You will be missed but take care. Looking forward to your return!
I’m a person of prayer and when I speak to the Lord you and Mr. Mickey will be included. This is another chapter in your journey called life and I wish you the best. Until you write again, be at peace knowing God is in control.
Thank you for sharing your story, Susan. You and Mr Mickey are part of our collective internet “family” and what happens to you matters! Please know that I am praying for you both as you face this latest life challenge.
My thoughts go out to you both. It is certainly challenging to grow older. I am almost five years out from a similar diagnosis of BC. Please listen and act slowly to the advice you get. I was in a panic and even though the cancer was stage 1, grade 1, and removed completely and no sentinel node involvement was present, still wanted to take action. My radiologist stated that I would most likely be fine without it as long as I took an estrogen inhibitor for five years., which I have done . No chemo was necessary; a test proved that. I opted for sixteen sessions of radiation anyway, to be sure.
Two years late I am suffering another cancer, which the oncologists blame almost certainly on the radiation. Go slowly, evaluate everything, and get a second or even third opinion.
I don’t want to be a downer among all the good wishes, that’s not why I’m saying this. I truly wish both of you many good years together.
Sad news for you two. Like you said, early detection is important. Wishing you all the courage and support you need as you fight these battles. Looking forward to good news in the future.
Sending you both the most heartfelt best wishes for successful, speedy, and uneventful long term recovery. All the very best to you. You are both so inspirational!
Sending all positive thoughts and energy, and wishing you both strength and healing for this next chapter. You have shared so much with us all – I’ve been grateful for every part of it and hope you know what a difference you have made.
Prayers for both for full, complete and speedy recoveries. Thank you for sharing your lives with us. We can all learn from these challenges life throws our way. Godspeed.
Wishing both you and Mr. Mickey speedy recovery and strength through any discomforts you may have. I always appreciate your good advice and reminders to take care of ourselves and our loved ones. <3
I’m so sorry to hear of the health challenges you and Mr. Micky are facing and wish you both the best in your treatment and recovery. I hope to see you back blogging and sharing your insights soon.
I am so sorry to hear this news for you and Mr. Mickey. You both have such a positive attitude towards life; I am sure that you will manage this with the same frame of mind. We are rooting for you both!!
Sending prayers your way, for both you and Mr. Mickey. I am a 12 1/2 year breast cancer survivor. You are so smart to get checked and that you caught it early. Your blog has meant so much to me over the years. I look forward to hearing from you again when you and Mr. Mickey are recovered. Take Care, Teresa ❤️
I am sorry to hear of these challenges you and Mr. Mickey are facing. I am sure you will both move through them with the grace, dignity and courage you have exhibited and shared here these many years I have read your blog. I will keep you in my thoughts and send light and strength to you.
Thank you for sharing this news with this community. I add my best wishes for both of you, and I’ll be glad to see you return soon. In the meantime, stay well and stay focused on the important things!
Dear Susan and Mr. Mickey,
Thank you for sharing your health updates with us. I will miss your posts, but will eagerly anticipate hearing from you again soon.
Please know that my thoughts and prayers will be with you both.
Life’s mountains may vary in size and difficulty, but with courage, a supportive network, prayer and a positive mindset, you can conquer them all. My best to you both!
Thinking of you and Mr. Mickey during this stressful time and praying that you are both cancer free soon. May you have successful surgeries and speedy recoveries. Looking forward to when you resume writing your blog.
Dear Susan,
I am so sorry to hear about your diagnosis. Last year May 2022 I went through breast cancer diagnosis and surgery. Please research and get second opinions when you can. Through my journey I discovered Magtrace. It is injected prior to surgery. It may prevent you from having lymph nodes removed. That within itself is a whole other issue. Ask your Doctor about Magtrace.
Sincerely,
Mitzi
So very sorry for your difficult health changeling events. So wonderful you have
each other for support.
You will both be in our prayers and, hopefully, you can feel the love sent your way>
Joyce Coday
Wishing you both quick recoveries!! Such scary news and yet you were willing to share in order to help us all. THANK YOU! I will miss seeing your posts but look forward to good news regarding you both.
~Sharon
As soon as I read your post I began praying for you and Mr Mickey. You’ve got a great group of followers who are praying for healing and comfort during this season.
Dear Susan,
I am so sorry. I am glad you and Mr. Mickey have each other. I will keep you both in my thoughts and prayers.
Here is to a speedy recovery.
All my best,
Nancy Priest
Oh Susan – my younger sister received a similar diagnosis earlier this summer. She is very fit, takes care of herself, and we have no family history. Needless to say it was a shock for all. She opted for a double mastectomy even though the mammogram picked up cancer in only one breast. However, when they analyzed the removed tissue they found cancer in both breasts – so she clearly made the right decision, albeit a drastic one. Thank you for sharing your story as it may save someone’s life. My sister is recovering well and I hope you have the same experience. How awful that Mr. Mickey is having his own challenges at the same time – we are praying for you both, please keep us informed as you can.
Dear Susan, so sorry to hear your health news. My thought are with you and Mr. Mickey for a good recovery. My husband and I, both in our mid 80’s have suffered earlier bouts with cancer and survived. Thanks to yearly examinations.
You have probably given a number of people the nudge to immediately phone for checkups. Thank you for sharing.
Susan, thank you for being so transparent with us. You’ve persuaded me to get my mammogram which I’ve been putting off. You and Mr. Mickey will be in my prayers. You’re blessed to have each other. Please take care. With much love, Marilyn
I join your community in sending my love and prayers for a full recovery. Thank you for being open to share this news, as hopefully many will follow your counsel on the wisdom of early diagnosis! ❤️
Please accept my very best wishes for both your health journey and Mr. Mickey’s journey. Thank you sharing this difficult news. It might just prompt someone to have screening and save their life.
Susan, I am so sorry to learn of the cancer diagnosis for both you and Mr. Mickey. May God hold you both close as you support each other throughout these next months of surgery and recovery. I look forward to your next posts whenever that will be and am grateful for your early diagnosis and treatment. My mother had this 25 years ago, and is living with me today at age 90.
I was first diagnosed with breast cancer 21 years ago. That you have gotten it so much older greatly reduces your likelihood of recurrence and enhances your likelihood of making a good recovery. You will be in my prayers!
I am a 2-time, 22 year breast cancer survivor. I am so sorry you and Mr. Mickey are having to deal with difficult health issues. I will be praying for you both to have peace, comfort and complete healing.
I am so sorry to hear of you and Mr. Mickey’s diagnoses. I pray for an easy time with your treatment and hope for a quick resolution. Please know how impactful your blog has been for over 10 years. We have stayed at places you have recommended, most recently at Nicewonder, and eaten at restaurants you have suggested, such as Gourmet and Company. I even bought a scarf from you. When wearing something inspired by you, I feel elevated and confident. Know that your community here on the internet will be praying for you and Mr. Mickey.
Susan, your health news reminds me of your years of posts of your health management. I’m encouraged that this journey will prove your lifestyle will be true to you. Prays ascending for you and Mr Mickey and looking forward to the positive news you’ll be sharing soon.
You both looks so beautiful/handsome in the pictures. I am so sorry to hear of both of your diagnoses. I will be praying for both of you. I am so glad you have each other. god bless.
Wishing you and Mr. Mickey all the best through this challenging time. You have been such an inspiration to me as I navigate the changes that one experiences as one enters her 60’s. Please take good care of yourself, Susan, and take all the time you need. I will be waiting for you. Much love,
Melissa
You and Mr Mickey have uplifted and inspired this community of followers. It is now our turn to uplift you both with our love and prayers for a return to good health. You and Mr M are in my thoughts and prayers. God bless you both and may He send you His comfort and strength.
Dear Susan,
I want to extend my best wishes for a full and speedy recovery to you and Mr Mickey. I have been following your posts for some time now and always look forward to the tips you share.
Early detection and advances in treatment have gone a long way….
I am a Canadian and live in Alberta…
Hugs to you both,
Anne
Oh my gosh Susan. It’s always a shock to hear that someone you admire and respect has received a diagnosis like that. You and Mr. Mickey will be in my prayers every day that you both have a full and speedy recovery, with many happy years together still ahead. Thank you for all the wonderful content, all the great fashion and style tips, you’ve shared with us all these years. Best/GeriR
Susan,
I’m sending healing wishes and prayers for recovery for both you and Mr. Mickey. We’re all cheering you on, wishing you the best. Sending love your way.
Prayers and best wishes for both you and Mr. Mickey. We will miss your posts, but I wish you both a speedy recovery. Thank you for all your good advice.
I am so sorry to hear about you and Mr Mickey . My prayers are with you both. Having gone through similiar diagnosis with both me and my husband I do know wht you are going through. All I can say is to rely on each other for support and do not turn down help from others. Prayers and faith do help too.
Dear Susan, Your grace and positivity in the face of your and Mr. Mickey’s health challenges are truly inspiring. (Brings to mind the Robin Roberts’ book “Everybody’s Got Something.”) Sending good thoughts, blessings and healing vibes your way for a complete recovery.
Take good care, Peggy in AZ
Thank you for sharing this and we wish the best of health for you both. I, too, had a second mammogram and ultrasound recently and while I received an all clear, the waiting was horrendous. My mother had breast cancer 10 years apart, so I started my yearly exams much sooner than most. Each year there is always a moment of dread and a thankfulness of being proactive. Susan, If comfortable in doing so, please provide a mailing address(PO Box) for an occasional card. Kind regards~ Cindy in VA
Dearest Susan and Mickey,
I’ve been reading your blog for many years and have enjoyed every post. Wanting you to know how much you have inspired me! Wishing both of much love, many, many healing thoughts as you embark on your journey to renewed health. Look forward to more posts. Hugs aplenty
Susan, I am sorry that you and Mr. Mickey are facing some challenging times. We have several family members that have had bladder cancer, including my uncle who developed it when he was 95, and he is now 101! So happy that your diagnosis was caught so early. Thank goodness for mamograms!
I love your blog, and and look forward to seeing all of your travels, beautiful outfits, and beauty advice. Sending prayers for healing and peace as you both navigate through this journey. You are blessed to have each other!
I had Small Cell Lung cancer. I have gone through surgery and have been cancer free for 5 years and 10 months. I send my blessing and good thoughts to you and Mr. Mickey.
Sincerely,
Pamela Berg
My prayers are for both of you and because of those prayers, I am feeling very confident of both of you recovering from these problems. Keep in touch with God and He will bring y’all through this.
Your blog is always such a welcome addition to my email! You now have an additional platform to help and inspire others!!
If I can be of any assistance to you ( even though I’m in Birmingham ) please don’t hesitate to email me.
We are all with you through this!
My thoughts and prayers are with you both. It used to be 1 in 7 would have some form of cancer in their lives. Then it jumped up to 1 in 3. Now, they are saying, we will all have some form of cancer in our lifetime. Early diagnoses is so important. Praying for a positive outcome for both of you. Thank you so much for sharing your diagnoses with us. It may remind others to keep up with medical appointments and examinations.
All the best to you and Mr. Mickey. I had a small bladder cancer many years ago and had it taken out and just get yearly checks but I have been fine . ☺️❤️
Susan, I will keep you and Mr. Mickey in my prayers for health, strength, and a full recovery. I am a 4-year survivor of invasive ductal carcinoma, found in both breasts, and I have outstanding quality of life (I’m 67 years old). Happily, treatment and follow-up for this particular type of breast cancer has come a looooong way in the last few years. I hope that you, like me, will find that there is no need for chemo therapy, and perhaps none for radiation, although your doctor will know what’s best.
I will look forward to reading more from you when you are ready.
Best wishes for you and Mr Mickey! Our 47 year old daughter was recently diagnosed with invasive Ductal carcinoma following a routine mammogram. After a lumpectomy x2 was unsuccessful in getting clear margins she elected to have a bilateral mastectomy. Early detection made the difference in her treatment..no need for radiation or chemo for which we are very thankful. She is in the process of preparing for reconstructive surgery that will be done in the fall.
You have a great attitude which is so important! I know you will do well!!
Good luck Susan and God bless! I too had ductile carcinoma 32 yrs ago. 90% of the worst battles of our lives are fought between our ears… I survived!
LuAnn Carter
Wishing both you and Mr Mickey the best results. I thoroughly enjoy your posts since I’m of your generation, I regard you as my stylish friends. Take care…Mary
So terribly sorry to hear this … sending love and prayers to you both and hoping you are better very soon . We will really miss your posts and looking forward to hearing from you soon . Xxxxxxx
Yours was my diagnosis now 13 years ago. While all cancers are different; I know you’ll be OK if you do what you are told.. And, cancer care has notably advanced.. Hugs from afar,
My thoughts & prayers are for uneventful treatment regimens & complete eradication of disease for both you & Mr. Mickey. We will miss your posts but look forward to your return. I know you will take good care of one another.
Susan,
I have been following you for several years. I am wishing both Mr. Mickey and you all the best as you begin your treatments. Please know that you will be in our prayers.
Kristine
Best of luck with your surgery. I had a mastectomy in March. Luckily the cancer was stage 0 and contained in the duct. I’m back to regular exercise classes now, and feeling great. Wishing the same for ou.
Prayers and best wishes for both you and Mr.Mickey. You have been an inspiration to me and I know your next chapter will be inspiring and a learning experience we can all benefit from.Thank you for the very classy way you dispel this news to your tribe.
Susan, I am SO sorry for yours and Mr. M’s cancer diagnosis’. I’m a 10 year survivor of Invasive Ductal Carcinoma (Stage 2). I was always diligent w/ my mammograms and that’s what ultimately caught it. I had a double mastectomy (even tho the cancer was found in only 1 breast) with immediate reconstruction. I wasn’t given much advice back then but if I knew then what I know now I 100% would NOT have gotten implants. Last year I was diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disease that may be linked to the implants. (Research BII). Silly me, I just wanted to look “normal” and put cancer in the rearview mirror! So, long story short, I had the implants removed a few months ago. I am now a “flat” chick and actually not minding it at all. Cancer gave me the breast reduction I always wanted. One positive way to look at it, which I always try to do!
My father had bladder cancer so unfortunately I’m very familiar with that as well. My best wishes for healing and a very short cancer story for you both.
Prayers for both of you. You are such an inspiration in so many ways. I have followed you since Fifty, Not Frumpy. I look forward to your future posts and wish you the best. My husband is an oncologist and sees healing everyday!
Dear Susan and Mr Mickey, so very sorry to hear about your health scares. You are such a lovely couple. I know you will be there for one another. Good Bless you both. Stay strong
Susan, I wish you an easy recovery from the surgery and a complete cure! It is very nice of you to let us know and remind us the importance of having annual mammograms. What shiny you all the best, Sonia
I’m sure you and Mr. M. are feeling the love, kindness and compassion from this wonderful community. We will be holding you both in thoughts and prayers. Thank you for sharing in this challenging and difficult time. Your readers and followers have also spoken of facing their own health issues; their strength, faith and resolve. We will see you again when the time is right. Until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of His hand.
Many prayers for you and Mr. Mickey as you face and conquer these health challenges. May you find peace and comfort knowing your friends appreciate you and pray for your successful medical treatment.
Many good thoughts to you both. I look forward to your postings. They are positive and up lifting. Prayers for a fast recovery and sending positive thoughts.
I am very sorry to hear about the cancer diagnoses. As we get older we are finding ourselves dealing with many health issues. The good thing for all of us is that there are so many better options than even a few years ago.
My husband was diagnosed with bladder cancer a couple of years ago. In his journey, he found a wonderful organization. It’s called BCAN or Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network. They have podcasts and online information about bladder cancer. They are very involved in bladder cancer research. They have people available to talk to that have experienced bladder cancer. When he was diagnosed and when he was operated on, we how had so many questions and we didn’t know where to get answers. If only we had known about BCAN then. I would strongly encourage Mr. Mickey to check out this group.
May you both have peace and experience excellent care and good results with whatever treatment you decide to pursue.
Many blessings. I will pray for both of you.
So sorry to hear about your diagnosis. I had breast cancer 13 years ago but am doing well now. I hope your treatment will be very successful. My regards to Mr Mickey also. Jacqueline
I battled the same carcinoma in 2011. Had lumpectomy and radiation followed by 5 yrs of tamoxifen. Tough times but I’ve been great since. My husband has battled prostate cancer for 6 yrs also. We have definitely supported each other and just keep moving forward. Good luck with everything and keep us posted.
Prayers for you both. I too was diagnosed with IDC in 2013. While I am so sorry that you have to go through this, it’s curable and will be history before you know it. I’m happy to correspond privately if you would ever want to compare notes.
Susan you set such a great example. Thank you for all you do. Wishing you and the adorable Mr. Mickey a speedy recovery. Look forward to your future posts. Keeping you both in my prayers.
We wish you and Mr. Mickey complete healing and quick recoveries in your health journey. Your lovely countryside excursions and photos are truly enjoyed by this reader. But it’s time for your rest and healing.
Sending prayers for you both!
You and Mr Mickey are in my prayers, Susan. My daughter had the same form of breast cancer as you have and has made a full recovery following a lumpectomy. You are fortunate to have it diagnosed early.
Susan, I am sorry to hear about the health issues you and Mr. Mickey are going through. You are wise to get regular mammograms which can detect cancer before it could be discovered by a self-exam. I’m happy to hear you have a good prognosis and will keep both you and Mr. Mickey in my thoughts and prayers while you are going through treatments.
I am so sorry to read this. I, too went through a cancer journey a year ago and it isn’t easy but taking it one day at a time and rejoicing in every day helps. Don’t be afraid to ask for help be thankful for modern medicine. Journaling really helps and makes looking back on this time so helpful. Saying a prayer for you both!
Hi Susan,
I’m making the same journey to healing as you and can personally recommend the support of acupuncture and high dose vitamin C to reduce the side effects of conventional treatments.
Your positive attitude is your greatest strength. Wishing you both speedy recoveries.
Wishing you both complete, uncomplicated, healing. You both mean so much to so many of us. Will miss you during this necessary hiatus but look forward to when you will share the next chapter.
Susan, prayers for you both….you will beat this….There are lots of prayers and positive vibes coming your way. Thank you for sharing your life with us.
Thank you for letting us know. We are here for you, both. I feel like you’re part of my family now.
Know I’ll be sending positive, healing love and thoughts to you and Mr. Mickey. I just now scheduled my
mammogram for next week.
Susan, thank you for sharing your health challenges, as well as Mr. Mickey’s. I’ll keep you in my prayers for complete and speedy recoveries for you both as you go through your treatment plans. Thank you for all you do and share with us. I hope you feel the support of your readers here!
Wishing and praying for hope and healing for you and Mr. Mackey. I am looking forward to your future posts and thank you so much for all you have shared!
I wish both you and Mr. Mickey best wishes for complete and speedy recoveries. You will be in my thoughts. I look forward to hearing good news from you in the near future. Best regards, Melissa
I will be praying for both you and Mr. Mickey. You are always such an inspiration, and I have no doubt that your attitude and outlook will go a long way in your healing process. I am so glad you are taking some time off to take care of yourself. Please convey to Mr. Mickey my best wishes for his recovery too.
Praying the outcome to both of your surgeries and treatments are successful. Also that God is guiding the hands of all of the medical professionals in your care, for the duration of all your treatments.
Blessings to you and Mr. Mickey,
Susan T Granville
I enjoy all of your posts and have done so for many years. I am sorry to hear of your and Mr. Mickey’s health problems and wish you both a full and speedy recovery.
Mary Ann Rand
Dear Susan,
I’ve been following your advice and tips for some time now. You are so elegant and it’s so beautiful how you live your best life! Praying for complete healing for you and Mr Mikey. Wishing you the very best as you journey forward together in love!
All the very best,
Susan, I am so very sorry to see the news about you AND Mr. Mickey! So glad you both get regular checkups and are on top of this!mpraying for successful procedures and complete recoveries!
Sending prayers and positive thoughts for you and Mr Mickey. Thank you for all that you have done to help us live our best lives and appreciate what we have. Looking forward to hearing positive news and seeing more much appreciated posts soon. Take care!
Not invading your personal space..as a woman of faith, I commit to pray ease of care and quick healing for you both. Your relationship is a treasure. After a hard fought 3 year battle with cancer, I lost the love of my life in April. Until his illness we maintained separate residences for a few days each week for over 30 years..We stayed “in love”, excited to see each other, appreciative of each other’s interests….Best of all, we were such loves and best friends we had no issues with merging our lives full time the last 3.. He cared for me when I had surgery for a pre cancerous ductal diagnosis in 2017.. I was able to do the same when he was diagnosed with colo-rectal carcinoma in 2020….Will look forward to seeing you back. Attitude is 99%..
Susan, I wish you and Mr. Mickey a complete remission. I can’t believe you have to go through this simultaneously. I am sure you both will be back imgood health to inspire us all. God bless
Susan, I’m so sorry to hear this news about you and also Mr. Mickey, but I feel you are two people with such a wonderful, positive outlook, and that you will both have that strength, and strength in each other as you move forward. My best thoughts and prayers will follow you both!
I’m sending you positive thoughts as you and Mr. Mickey face these health challenges. I have enjoyed your blog almost since the beginning Thank you for sharing with your readers and admirers..
Dear Susan, Sending love, positive energy and strength to you and Mr. Mickey as you face your next chapter together. Your posts always bring me so much happiness each time I receive them in my inbox. I started following you 12 years ago when I started my own breast cancer journey and I wish you the same recovery that I have experienced. All my best to you and Mr Mickey. Looking forward to hearing from you again soon, and seeing you both out and about again on one of your wonderful adventures. All my best to you both for a speedy recovery.
Susan, thank you for sharing this news with those of us who have come to know you, and Mr. Mickey, over the many years that you have been sharing content with us. I think I can safely say that we as a collective group of individuals have come to know and care for you and Mr. Mickey. I appreciate your style, and the continuity you bring to my life each week as you post such wonderful advice, style tips, travel tips and more. I truly look forward to seeing what you have in store for us each week.
You are both in my thoughts and prayers, and I do hope that you will be back with us every soon. Until you are, you will be missed.
Wow, you two really do EVERYTHING together!!!
Take care of each other through this trying time, we’ll all be here on the other side, just know I am sending you AND Mr Mickey my love and support from Australia.
Thank you for sharing your recent health updates. I would have been disappointed and baffled by your temporary absence! I don’t usually comment, but I so enjoy your posts and advice, and follow when possible, especially when it comes to eating habits. Wishing you and Mr Mickey the best as you undergo necessary treatment, and care for each other. I believe in the power of prayer, so will have prayers ascending for you both. I look forward to your return!
Susan, I just am catching up on your blog after time in the hospital. I’m so sorry for both you and Mr Mickey. I pray you both have speedy and full recoveries and be back with us soon. Best wishes and prayers
Thank you for your honesty in letting us know about this. You have been a true inspiration to me and I’m sure many other women. You are the one who inspired me to get my regular checkups ( including mammograms) despite my extreme anxiety about them.
Best wishes and prayers for a speedy recovery for both of you.
Sending prayers and positive energy to you and Mr. Mickey. Best wishes to both of you for a speedy recovery. I have enjoyed your blog posts over the years and hope that you will soon be able to post again. Love to both of you. Take care of each other.
Thank you for all the blogs and tips over the years. Taking time for your health and Mr. Mickey’s health is, of course, your priority. Know that your many followers are sending prayers and good wishes for full return to health. I look forward to your return to my ‘inbox’ when the time is right. Health and happiness to you both. Terri
Oh Susan, the last of so many comments wishing you and Mr. Mickey well for the foreseeable.
Rather synchronous as my annual mammogram is in 3 weeks time…
I shall be thinking of you both as you take on whatever comes your way.
Kind regards.
Wishing you & Mr. Mickey all the best with your cancer treatments! Much love, may I ask, did they discover the bladder cancer with routine blood tests?
Nancy
The symptoms included blood in the urine, lower back pain, and frequent night urination. A camera was inserted into the bladder to discover a small cancerous tumor.
Susan and Mr. Mickey….I am so glad that you both have early diagnoses and timely intervention towards recovery. After reading the multitude of good wishes, know you have an army of online friends standing by to support you any way we can. Take care, follow through and we will be waiting anxiously for your return. Hugs!
Dear Susan, I too had the same type cancer you have. I had a lumpectomy and radiation and now take an anti estrogen pill every day for 5-10 years. My cancer was in 2019.
I was very afraid of the radiation but the treatment was not really a problem., You will be in my prayers.
As I write this, 274 people have already commented, and they have said all there is to say. We are devastated to hear the news about you and Mr. Mickey. We hold you both in our thoughts. We await your return. All my very best wishes for the complete recovery for you both.
Prayers and positive energy to you and Mr. Mickey. Life is a journey and we never know what path our lives will take. I’ll be thinking of you both and hoping for the best.
I enjoy your posts and will be thinking of you and Mr. Mickey at this challenging time. We live in the best time and the doctors are able to help us when we have health issues.
I’m sorry to hear of your and Mr Mickey’s cancer diagnosis. I will pray for a good outcome for both of you. I had the same breast cancer diagnosis in 2019 and had a lumpectomy and radiation treatment. I just saw my oncologist today and will have another mammogram in a few weeks. He told me that my last visit will be in April and I will discontinue with the hormone reducing medicine. My cancer was found because of a routine mammogram. It was found early. So I highly recommend getting routine mammograms. Please everyone don’t skip them. They will save your life!
I was saddened to hear of the cancer diagnosis for you and Mr Mickey. I know that there have been tremendous advancements in the treatment of cancer in the last 10+ years. I wish you and Mr lMickey a quick recovery. Looking forward to seeing your posts again in the near future.
I’m sending all best wishes for your and Mr. Mickey’s complete recovery. While this is not the kind of synchrony any couple would want, I’ve no doubt that your love for one another will gird you up as you travel this health journey together. We will miss your wonderful posts and look forward to reading them again as you progress toward full restoration!
Thank you for your candor in sharing health news today. I will pray regularly for you and your love as you travel the road to restored health. Please continue to share how we may best be supportive.
I am a nurse & I am grateful for the following you have and am confidant many will chose to follow your lead and be proactive with their health.
Thank you. See you again soon.
Susan, I’m sure you can see by the massive outpouring of best wishes and prayers from all of you loyal readers and friends just how much you are loved and respected! Take all the time that you and Mr Mickey need to look after yourselves. Your health and well-being are priority number one right now! Best wishes to you both!
So sorry to hear of your diagnosis. I will tell you that I received the same one back in April. Two surgeries later, I have come out the other side with some amazing cancer specialists by my side. On a hormone inhibiter at present. Take it one step at a time.
Also, my best to your husband as well
Susan, so sorry to hear this news about you and Mr. Mickey. You are both in my thoughts and prayers. You are such an inspiration in so many ways! Godbless
Praying for you and Mr Mickey for comfort during these challenging times and for your complete recovery. I will miss your posts of great advice. I’ve upped my efforts to dress to make myself feel good. Thank you!
Sending you and Mr. Mickey best wishes for successful treatment and full recoveries. I’m so glad you have each other, and family and friends to help you through. I will be thinking of you and look forward to any updates you care to post.
Last week my husband and I vacationed in the Smoky Mountains, driving to overlooks with breath-taking views as you describe. We took short hikes along mountain streams that were refreshing to body, mind and soul. We enjoyed delicious restaurant meals and picnics. Each sunset was spectacular. It was all as you have described!
Thank you for sharing your knowledge about how to choose and style clothes for an older woman – I didn’t know what to do until I found your blog. A bonus was your way of eating and exercising, which has helped me lose weight and feel much better. I love that you eat vegan meals (breakfast and lunch, no supper) during the week, then indulge in something more decadent on the weekends when you go out exploring.
Oh, Susan – I will be praying for you and Mr. Mickey. You are such a lovely person and I very much enjoy reading your posts and all that you share with us. May the Lord bless you both with His presence as you walk this current path. I look forward to any updates.
I’ve always admired the gracious way you handle life’s situations. I wish you and Mr. Mickey the best. My sister had stage 4 breast cancer a few years ago, and after treatment she is cancer-free and doing well. I’ll miss you both and hope to hear from you again soon.
P.S. I love Mr. Mickey’s shoes! You are such a lovely couple.
I wish you a healthy recovery and hope you are both soon back to normal good health, I will keep you in my prayers, thank you for all the wonderful posts you send our way , best wishes
I am so sorry to hear of your’s and Mr Micky’s cancer diagnosis! I am a 15 year survivor of the same breast cancer! Early detection is the key and I pray you and Mr Mickey well on your cancer journeytake care
I’m sorry to hear about your health challenges. I know you’ll meet them with a positive spirit. I wish you the best with your treatments. Take good care of each other and I’ll be looking forward to your post when you feel ready. Praying for you both.
Susan,
Thank you for sharing. I have every confidence that you and Mr. Mickey will face these challenges with strength and positivity and will sil on to remission! Sending positive thoughts and prayers.
I have followed you for some time now from Canada. Sorry to hear both you and Mr Mickey have to deal with cancer. Wishing you both a full recovery…
Best Helen
Dearest Susan, I so look forward to your posts and I must say I’m sorry to hear this latest news about your diagnosis and the beloved Mr. Mickey. You have been and are so inspirational to me. Please know I’m sending good energy and prayers out for you both. I look forward to seeing you both in better health inspiring us with your adventures. Xoxo debbie
Susan,
I have been following you via your websites for years and have thoroughly enjoyed all your posts. It is wonderful how you are willing to share you life with total strangers (who hopefully have become virtual friends over time!). I just wanted to drop a quick note to wish you both the speediest recovery’s. I look forward to the day (hopefully soon) when you feel up to writing and sharing stories/photos again. Take care
I was diagnosed with IDC in 2016 also after a routine mammogram. It literally saved my life! A year of chemo, immunotherapy and several surgeries later, and finally radiation, I was declared cancer free and remain that way today. Sending prayers and long distance hugs to you and Mr Mickey!
i am very sorry to hear about your cancer diagnosis as well as Mickey’s. I pray you both have a full recovery. I know you eat well and exercise so your have the best chance of having an easier time than most. My God bless you both! Take care and look forward to hearing from you again soon.
I’m so sorry to hear that you have breast cancer. With good care I’m sure that yo will have a speedy recovery.
My thoughts are with Mr. Mickey. I too have bladder cancer. It was caught early but my oncologist believes in erring on the side of caution so I have had several cystoscopies and about 30 chemo treatments. While it isn’t a walk in the park, the treatments aren’t too difficult. My thoughts and prayers are with you both.
Love,
Katie Thomas
I’m a two time breast cancer survivor; both times detected early through a routine mammogram.
Sending hugs and prayers for a full recovery for both you and Mr. Mickey.
I absolutely love your articles and I want you to know that both you and your husband are in my prayers! I am a two time cancer survivor. My faith in God plus thr loving support of my dear doctors nurses, and friends have pulled me through. My body told me to get a lot of rest and to eat a nutritious diet. I’m sure you have a wonderful support group which is most important. Thank you for your cute fashion tips and for sharing your Road trips. You have brightened my days, so I hope my message of support plus messages from other readers will brighten your days!
As a, retired, oncology nurse I can only applaud your good sense in participating in screening and both getting regular checks. I wish you both all the very best in your treatments and look forward to seeing you again after you have taken sufficient time to recoup and recover. My thoughts and prayers are with you both
I am sorry to hear you and Mister Mickey have received challenging news recently. I wish both of you well in your treatments and will keep you in my prayers
Oh Susan, I am so very sorry to hear of your recent diagnosis, and that of Mr. Mickey as well. You both will be in my thoughts and prayers for a speedy and complete recovery. It’s so crazy how someone I have never met in person, and who lives on the other side of the United States, can seem like a dear friend. I have followed you on your posts for so long now that it almost seems like I know you. I always look forward to your posts. I have learned so much from you regarding fashion style as well as healthy habits. Thank you so very much! You will definitely be missed during your time of treatments and recovery. Take care.
Dear Susan I am so sorry for both you and Mr Mickey, I’m sure I speak for all of your followers when I say you’ve brought us a wonderful insight into both yours and Mr Mickeys life and adventures not to mention your incredible fashion style and each and every one of us value your time that you take to share and are humbled that you both trust us enough to share what is a deeply personal journey you and Mr Mickey are going through, we send our love and positivity to you both and will say a prayer for your recovery and healing. Kindest regards Paula
Dear Susan, my best wishes for your health. As a (Italian) medical doctor I appreciate not just the fashion tips, but also the positive, evidence based messages you give in your blog. All the best to you and to Mister Mickey. Be strong !
Paola
Susan, you are an inspiration, a beautiful lady who models elegance with ease. Thank you for sharing your beauty regimens, lovely times with Mickey and classic style. My prayers will be for you and Mickey to have successful surgeries and be back to posting updates when you feel up to it. I recently turned 70 and was widowed a year ago. I set goals, have constant “to do” lists and projects but struggle with weight and exercise. I appreciate your sharing how you work hard to look so attractive. Your inner beauty shines through. Kindest regards, Ro
I will be praying for you and Mt. Mickey for a full recovery for each of you . I always enjoy your articles and photos and have learned a great deal from you. Thank you so much for sharing. Sending much Aloha from a fan in Hawaii.
Darling ones,
You are loved and appreciated so much. Yank you for sharing your challenges with us.
Please keep communication open so we are blessed with the opportunity to offer our prayers and remind you how valued you are.
May you bring into your healing time people who are gentle, wise and respectful.
Much love
Carolyn
Xx
Oh I’m so sorry to hear this sad news for you both. You always show such positivity and a healthy attitude to your life and wellbeing. Share your journey together and you will be supporting each other. Take any help on offer. I have followed you for many years, reading you blog and sharing your life. I live in the Uk and visited Asheville some years ago on holiday, so do know where you are in the US. Best wishes and positive thoughts to you both. You know you have a wonderful online community who care deeply about you xx
My dear Susan, I am so sorry you have to go through this but I am sure you will recover. And the same goes for Mr. Mickey. I will pray for you both and can’t thank you enough for all the lovely posts. It’s been a pleasure seeing how you outfit yourselves and following along on your road trips. I always enjoy seeing new places. I look forward to many more.
God bless you both.
Dear Susan and Mr Mickey, wishing you a speedy return to full health and best of luck with the treatment, may the effects be very gentle on you both. Much love and we will miss you and look forward to your posts returning. Nancy ❤️
Susan I am so sorry to hear the news of your and Mr Mickey’s health problems. I’m glad they have been found early and that, plus your positive attitudes, will serve you both well. You are so right in recommending regular examinations and testing as the best way of early detection and recovery. I wish you both all the best for a speedy recovery.
Dear Susan, I was so sorry to hear that you and Mr Mickey have had such awful news. I love your positive attitude to life and enjoy hearing about your adventures together. Take care and look after each other. I look forward to better news for you both. Helen
As the hundreds of comments show, you and Mr Mickey are like family to many of us subscribers/readers and we are shocked and saddened to hear of your diagnoses. It shows what an amazing person you are to think of us when you tell us your news and say you don’t want to go into radio silence without explanation. Your positive attitude has always seen you through. May it do so again. Wishing you both all the very best.
Oh Susan, praying for your and Mr. Mickey’s complete healing and thank you for your bravery and unselfishness in sharing your story which will no doubt save lives! You inspire me to shop more carefully and eat more mindfully and now, to handle difficulty with grace.
I am now 82 years old and was diagnosed with the same cancer you have when I was 50 years old. I chose to have a mastectomy and reconstructtion–did not need chemo or any other treatment after that–have been fine.
This past year my husband,, 85, was diagnosed with bladder cancer. He had surgery for the removal of the tumor and was treated with BCG at the NJ Cancer Institute and is doing well.
Good luck to both you and Mr. Mickey.
PS: I have been following you for a long time and enjoy your emails immensely. Thank you.
Susan I have been following your journey in life now for nearly a year. Each posting of your adventures with Mickie were thoroughly exciting while you shared the tips on fashion, travel, etiquette and so much more. Although it has been alarming to hear both you and Mickie have been diagnosed within a short period of time with health issues that will be addressed in the upcoming months, know that your cheerleaders are rooting for a positive outcome. Thanks for being an inspiration in many ways from day one!
Thank you for letting us know about your diagnosis.
The fact that it has been detected so early is a very good indicator for a successful outcome,
Please keep us updated if you feel up to it.
Best regards to you both
Susan, sorry to hear about your recent diagnosis. As it happens, you and I are on the same track! I write this this sitting in same day surgery with same diagnosis and background (regular mammograms pay off!) It’s still a little scary but I too believe the outcome will be okay. Prayers for your outcome too. It’s a journey…
So sad to hear about your diagnosis and Mr Mickey’s. Both are treatable, trust your physicians and have faith that treatment will work. Faith and trust….. two very difficult things to do. Believe.
Thank you once again for sharing your life with us and thereby encouraging us to take care of ourselves in so many ways. You are often a life saver! Nancy from Burlington, Ontario
Dear Susan, so sorry you are going thru this bump in the road. Thirteen years ago I went thru the same scenario. My tumor had not spread but was a vicious pathology. I had bilateral mastectomy with reconstruction, chemo and then herceptin for a year. Truthfully I worked thru it all except for six weeks. I credit following the China study diet and good health and wonderful medical team. Blessings darling, you have got this. Bette O’Connor RN, MSNAP AOCN
Susan, I am saddened by this news. My prayers and best wishes for you and Mr. Mickey will be with as you go through this treatment and healing journey.
Sorry to hear about the news of your mammogram results, but sounds like you found it early. Also sorry to hear of Mr. Mickey’s bladder cancer. My husband, who is 83, sees a urologist yearly and was diagnosed with bladder cancer about a year ago. They were able to remove the cancer and is checked every 6 months. Will keep you both in my prayers. I will turn 80 in October and have followed you for several years and enjoy your articles so very much. I feel as though I know you personally. ❤️
Reading all of these comments it’s clear that everyone has already said anything I could say. So, just know that I love you and Mr. Mickey and wish you both a speedy recovery.
I wish you and Mr. Mickey, a quick recovery and hope everything works out for the best, without major damage to your physical condition. You will be in my prayers, a big hug from Portugal and hope to see your posts very soon.
I am so sorry. I want to give you hope since I had breast cancer a few years ago. Please do all the doctors ask. You will be fine if you do. I go all the time. The treatments are not pleasant but they work. I know you will do it and succeed.
Just want to congratulate, and thank, you, for using your platform for helping me, and countless other women. I wonder how many mammogram appointments have been scheduled by this column. How many are stepping out of their fear and finally making that phone call? You made it sound so easy and uncomplicated – no big deal! Makes me smile just thinking about it. Bravo!
And I thank you (again, I’ve written before) for your words of advice on looking my best, shopping my own closet, celebrating friendships and love and the beauty of the world around us. Your influence goes well beyond an outfit or lipstick.
Thank you, and I wish you continued good health and vitality.
BIg hugs to you and Mr. Mickey. You are very brave (and honest) to share such personal information to help encourage others to take care of themselves.
Hi Susan, I found your blog about a year ago and love your style, words of wisdom, your attitude and Mr. Mackey! You are such an inspiration to many. I will be praying for a full recovery for both you and Mr. Mackey. Hugs, Glenda
So sorry to hear about both of you having health concerns. I am going thru something right now and have started radiation treatments. If you or Mr. Mickey have to have radiation treatments, please feel free to contact me and I’ll tell you that it’s not painful and you can get thru this. I wish you the best of everything and will say a prayer as I push the send button.
Patty V
Susan, so sorry to hear of your diagnosis. Wishing you a complete recovery and know that you’re in my prayers. Your posts are a real bright spot in my week. You’ll be missed. Hope to hear from you again real soon. Take good care.
Praying for both you and Mr Mickey. You eat right and exercise so you will get through it. May God Bless you both. And thank you for your wonderful posts, they always make my day.
Sending prayers and all good thoughts for the best possible outcome for both of you. I’m glad you’re putting yourself first and taking this time off.
Blessings,
Lee Aten
Praying for a full and speedy recovery for both of you! Take all the time you need and I look forward to hearing from you soon once you are ready. Until then, here is a hug
I’m so sorry for the health challenges you and Mr. Mickey are facing. You have my prayers and best wishes throughout this journey, and I expect the successful outcome you both deserve.
Susan, thank you for sharing your recent health diagnoses. Praying for you and Mr. Mickey to have successful surgeries and complete healing. May you both stay strong.
I too am currently battling Invasive Ductal Cancer (HER2+ HR-). I have had chemo (the worst part of the process), a double mastectomy, physical therapy (essential) and will be starting radiation treatment. Mine was found on a Mammogram as well. I believe in the power of prayer and will lift you both up in my prayers. You posts have been a real source of joy for me. Thank you and God bless you both.
You and Mickey are in our thoughts. I’m facing colon cancer and my husband prostate cancer lingering cells. We can share your feelings I think. Best wishes for complete recovery.
I’ve enjoyed your posts for quite some time now and look forward to when they resume. You are correct that early detection makes a lot of difference in the outcome. Prayers for both of you as you go through this season together and please allow friends and family to help when it is offered.
Best,
Sheila
Wishing you and Mr. Mickey all the best in this next chapter of your lives. We look forward to hearing from you again when you are up to it. Best wishes for a speedy and complete recovery.
Thank you for sharing. You and Mr. Mickey will be in my prayers. Early detection is so important and can be life saving. You are more beautiful than ever and stay strong in the weeks ahead. Prayers going up!
Becky Brooks
You and Mr. MIckey will be in my prayers. You are both such a bright light of positive energy and joy. Take care of yourselves and I look forward to sharing your adventures again soon!
So sorry to hear this news! You are so lucky to have each other for support as you both navigate this bump in the road. Your message of encouragement is wonderful and I do hope others listen! Take care of yourselves and looking forward to your return!
So sorry to hear about the health issues. And yes, take some time to yourselves to recover from both of your treatments. We will miss you, and we wish you and Mr Mickey the best! Looking forward to hearing from you again in the future!!!!
Wow, you two are amazing. Both looking so classy no matter where you go, but “matching” just made you look so adorable as a couple.
My heart dropped when I read about your news Susan. May you both have good news to post soon on your progress. throughout this ordeal. Both of you will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Will miss you Susan. Praying for a swift recovery. You are such an optimistic person and that is a tremendous help in breezing through this. All the best until we hear from you again.
Taking a moment to say a prayer for you and Mr Mickey for successful treatments and complete recovery. And also a prayer for all who will be providing your treatment and care. I just scheduled my yearly mammogram yesterday; I’ve become more vigilant about getting one annually since my mom had breast cancer 10 years ago. Please know that we will all be thinking of you, and waiting for the day you feel well enough to start posting again. Take care
Prayers to you and Mr. Mickey. Your positive thinking will get you through this.
Until your next post….be well and take good care of each other.
Feel my hugs…
Miss Joan
Susan, you and Mr. Mickey look wonderful in your black and white outfits. I was quite dismayed to read your concluding paragraphs. You are so healthy and in great condition. You and Mr. Mickey will get through this latest diagnosis. We have the best and latest medical care in our country. Skilled physicians and advanced medicines will get both of you through this latest hurdle. You always look wonderful and I’m sure this will continue.Your positive spirit will prevail.
I’ve believe in prayer so I will be lifting you both before the Lord. Thank you for encouraging us to be mindful of good health self-care. Hope you will be well quickly.
You look lovely, the both of you. :-)
You have been an inspiration and a guide to me in pre and post retirement transitions, Susan. I’ll pray for you and mr mickey’s successful treatment and full, speedy recovery. Thank you for the blog and for sharing some of yourself with all of us over the years…..see you real soon!
So many of my family and friends are experiencing similar news. We will look forward to your news when you return and meanwhile keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
My heart has taken a huge lurch with yours and Mr. Mickey’s news. My prayers continue for you both. Thank you so much for sharing, so that all your many, many readers can hold you in prayer.
Your photos of the mountains along the Blue Ridge are the best I’ve ever seen and we ride up there frequently! Lovely, inspiring photos for both you and Mr. Mickey to enjoy the peace and calm as you focus on healing.
Susan,
I will add you to my prayer list. You are a very inspiring woman and I enjoy each and every one of your posts. Thank you for being so honest and also for being considerate of those of us who have followed you for years. It would have been concerning for your posts to have just ended.
I’m thankful that your diagnosis was revealed early and I’m sure you’ll do very well with everything. You are a very strong, very kind, confident woman, I’ll eagerly await your return. Again you’ll be in my prayers. Sincerely, Pam
Susan,
God Bless you and Mr. Mickey as you both make your way through your next life journey. You’ve got lots of people sending support and love.
Take care, Cindy.
I’m a longtime follower of your blog and especially appreciate your good sense and ethical approach to fashion. Glad you are taking care of yourself and prayers for the best possible outcomes for you and Mr. Mickey. Looking forward to your return when you are up to it.
I hope you both pass through this time of treatment quickly to the status of total remission. I need to tell you how grateful I am for all that you have shared. Whenever I see one of your posts come up, I make a time during my day and sit and treasure every moment, looking over the pictures several times, clicking on each link, going to a map and checking on the places you travel. You and Mr. Mickey feel like friends. Thank you for all the fun times. Thank you for the inspiration. As you go through these days, know that a stranger is praying for you both to have an easy time of it, and that you will be blessed and surrounded with compassionate people. I feel sorry that I can’t give back to you what you have given to me. I will be waiting for you when you are finished with treatments and are able. With love and support for you both…
Best wishes to you and and Mr. Mickey as you travel your next chapter in life. I know we readers will channel love and support to both of you during this challenging period. Sending virtual hugs to you and Mr. Mickey.
Susan, thank you for sharing your journey and especially the reminder about yearly mammograms. I also had breast cancer and the best advice I can give is research and get the best doctors you can. If you aren’t comfortable with the advice, get a second opinion. Then, take your doctors (surgical, oncology, radiation) advice. I am 7 years cancer free. It is a long experience to have breast cancer, but it is manageable. With God’s guidance and comfort, you will be at peace throughout the time of treatment. Prayers for you and Mr. Mickey as you both go through this together.
I am so very sorry to hear about both of you & your diagnoses. I feel like you have become part of my life & wish you only the best. Life can definitely have some challenges as we age. Your good attitudes will definitely help in your recovery. Bless you both. ❤️
Susan, I have always followed you and have learned so much through the last several years. I am sadden to hear of your diagnosis as well as Mr. Mickey’s. I know God will give you both strength and grace for healing. I had the same type of breast cancer 12 years ago and I’m so glad they caught it early! I will pray for both of you and ask God for a total and speedy recovery. I look forward to the day when you will return online. God bless both of you!
Oh my. Before I read ALL of the 453 comments, I want to add my own with the tag #breast cancer survivor. I too am a testimonial for early detection. My diagnosis came in 2021. Initially, I was in disbelief because the tumor was SO tiny, how could I have cancer? That both you and Mr Mickey will be starting cancer treatments is sobering to think about and know that your online support team – that would be all of us – will be holding you both in healing energy and prayer. When you can, stay in touch with us. Don’t feel that you have to stick to what have become your signature topics. You could create a short blog about a blade of grass and we would be happy with that. Having said that, we of course understand that there are times when you need to step back and focus on what is in front of you. For myself? I’ll think of you and Mr Mickey every day and revisit your blog to re-read some of your posts. There is much wisdom and joy here.
Thank you for your candor and my heart goes out to both of you on your diagnoses. You empower women to do things to be their best selves, even when that is difficult. Half of all people will have a cancer diagnosis in their lifetime, so sharing your story helps ease the fear in others, especially when it comes to screenings. If we want health care providers to do their best for us, we have to show up. That is what you do, in so many ways. Here is a big (but gentle) hug across the miles
Susan, I was saddened to learn of your diagnosis and Mr, Mickey’s as well. Incredible that you will both be facing this at the same time. Wishing you both speedy recovery from the treatments and hope you still pop in once in a while to let us know how you’re doing and I hope you feel the love and support of your followers as you deal with this. No doubt your courage and graciousness will get you through this. God bless.
My dearest lady, becoming a member of the “C” club can be devastating at the moment of receiving the diagnosis. I still remember, extremely clear, that moment when the telephone call came in “ yep, it’s cancer”. Said with such an unemotional voice. Since then I hear that from a lot friends and acquaintances. I guess there is no easy way to tell a patient that news, but, when I hung up my phone I had a complete emotional break down for about ten minutes.
I had lost my soulmate two years before and. I felt so alone. But then, I squared my shoulders and began to research my options,
Each of us must make our decisions about our personal health and how to go forward with treatment. Having friends and family to give us love and support is reassuring.
I just wanted to let you know that there are many of us out here sending you love, support and respect. We’ll be here pulling for you and praying for the best results.
My thoughts and prayers are with you both. That might sound trite now a days, but it is most heartfelt. You have made such a difference in my life, and I have so enjoyed your “visits” as well as good sense to my life. May God bless and keep you both. Please, please keep in touch.
With loving thoughts and prayers for you both,
Christine
Susan, I wish you and Mr Mickey the very best in the future times. Be kind to yourselves, and hopefully you will have good recoveries. I will miss you, and think of you.
Wishing you both all the best on this journey. My daughter was recently diagnosed with the same, which was caught early, like yours. I’m glad you have each other. Take care.
Prayers for strength, peace, and healing for you and Mr. Mickey. May you feel the love and support of God Our Father through the care of family and friends during this challenging time
Susan, I can only echo what so many others have said. Wishing you and Mr. Mickey a smooth recovery and more happy adventures together. Thank you for all your inspiring posts. You are both gems and role models.
Blessings to you both!
Sending healing prayers to you and Mr. Mickey. Looking forward to seeing your posts in my inbox – hopefully soon enough to capture the beautiful fall weather in the mountains!
Hi Susan
I just wanted to let you know that I am sorry that you both are having health challenges at the moment
I wish you both a speedy recovery and send you warmest best wishes from Ireland
Thinking about you both
Oh, my sweet friend, that is so unfortunate, that both of you are diagnosed with cancer at the same time. Prayers for you and Mr. Mickey. Drop in occasionally and let us know how you are doing. Hugs ML
Love and prayers for a speedy healthy recovery to you both. You are a wonderful inspiration of healthy living and positive attitudes. I will look back for that inspiration until you’re up and running again.
I will be praying for peace and comfort as you undergo your surgery and treatments. I also will be praying for Mr. Mickey. Please take the time necessary for yourself to have a complete recovery. I so enjoy your blog and look forward to your return.
Wishing you both a speedy, full recovery. Your blogs have been such an inspiring example of how women can continue to achieve confidence, classic style and ageless beauty in their later years.
Praying for both of you for the days ahead. I’ve been reading a little book called Life is Messy by Australian motivational speaker Matthew Kelly. It’s easy to read with short chapters, so you can read it in bits when you have 5 minutes. It’s available on Amazon. I think it would encourage both of you during this time. I have no idea what spiritual beliefs you might hold, but this would certainly be a time to lean into God. If you have a Bible, may I suggest the gospel of John and many of the Psalms? Both will be encouraging!
Sending prayers and positive thoughts for you and Mr. Mikey. Take your time to look after yourselves and know that many hold you both in our thoughts as you go through this.
Susan-
My 42 year old daughter was diagnosed with ISDC within the last month. My heart is aching as she faces double mastectomies in a few weeks. I pray your journey is short and you and Mr. Mickey heal completely and quickly.
Wendy
Susan,
Mr. Mickey and you are in my thoughts and prayers. I have been an avid reader of your posts. I look forward to your future posts. Take care.
Sincerely,
Audrey
I’m so sorry to hear of this diagnosis. I had breast cancer 14 years ago, too. I know you take such good care of yourself and will have excellent care. You will also be looking back on this time of treatment and diagnosis someday. One piece of advice a nurse gave me was now is not the time to go to the theatre—the idea being avoid large groups of people if going through chemotherapy since it lowers your resistance. Just settle in, get doctors you respect and trust, and take good care of yourself. Don’t look up things on the internet; breast cancer has so many variables. I’ll be thinking of you.
Will be adding you all to my prayers. Thank you for sharing your health challenges and your honesty and encouragement. Wishing you all the best. Take care and know you have brought joy to so many of us.
Dear Susan and Mr Micky,
I was saddened to receive your news today. Your adventures together will be missed. My prayers and I’m sure many others will be said for you both. Thank you for sharing with us and your continued care for us. Yearly exams are a must!!!!
Prayerfully,
Mary Holstrom
What an inspiration you are! I always look forward to reading your posts and I love reading about you and all that you and Mr.Mickey do. Please know that you two are in my thoughts and prayers. We serve a Mighty God and there is such power in prayer. Thinking of you
Prayers and positivity in mind and mood towards healing!
You are a lovely woman with a lovely life, and partner!
And may I add, many of us here are pulling for you both.
Oh my what a shocking email this morning! I do want to share I had the same BC 10 years ago. Please do full removal with implants in both breast. I started with lumpectomy and so sorry I dd. Three years ago I lost it all with no implants now. I avoid mirrors LOL. Treatment protocol is 10 years. I started with 35 rounds of radiation; no chemo needed as it had not spread. Then I did 6 years on Tomaxifen and only 6 months on Armidex before it destroyed my bones and I gained 30 pounds, high blood pressure, etc. Awful drug! You can stay on Tomaxifen 6-10 years if you wish. It does not destroy bones. It is always your choice – remember this always.
As for Mr. Mickey, we know many men who have had the bladder wash treatment for their bladder cancer and are living full lives some 10 years later. We know one man a new bladder was made for him (he’s doing great too) So glad Mr. Mickey has found his early too! Keep in mind Emory Winship Cancer Center has a lot of new advancements in cancer. Same for UTenn Knoxville and Vanderbilt.
You both are in our thoughts and prayers. It is so sweet you have each other to go through this new journey together with. GOD is in control of it all.
Blessings to both of you,
Sandy
Dahlonega, GA
Prayers for successful treatments for both of you. Thankful that you have each other. This will be yet another way to inspire and encourage others to live a healthy life to the fullest. Look forward to your future posts!
So sorry to hear the news regarding recent medical developments. Thoughts and prayers are with you both, as you cope with your new situations. Please keep posting as you are able, to let us know how you are coping with these concerns.
Susan,
I had DCIS 5 years ago and opted for double mastectomy. I didn’t need chemo or radiation- I was very lucky. You’ve got this! I’m sure you’ll have many, many women routing for you (and men ).
Thinking of you as you navigate this new reality. And Mr Mickey too- cancer truly sucks.
Jena Sweeney
I am so sorry to hear about you and Mr. Mickey’s cancer challenges. A year ago I had a mammogram and biopsy scare. Mine turned out to be a cist, but I understand the trauma it causes. I am a believer and will be praying for you, Susan, and Mr. Mickey. You have helped older women like me to appreciate and enjoy fashion, style, and life through your blog. May you both be restored to health and have peace as you walk this path.
Sue Williams (SueEllenafter70 :))
Dear Susan and Mr. Mickey,
Always enjoy the snippets of your days along the years you have shared. Sorry about the diagnosis but as you say you caught both early and will get treatment as needed. Success rate with early diagnosis is excellent…….still it is a reminder of age and time.
Know you will be missed in the next few weeks as you take care of each other.
Will look forward to updates as you feel led.
Thank you for sharing and encouraging others to watch their health needs with regular checkups!
We learn from each other.
God bless,
Gail Lee
Praying for both you and Mr. Mickey. Remember laughter and love are the best medicines, you have an abundance of both. Look forward to seeing you both soon. Love and Light to guide you back!
Susan, sending Prayers and Love for both of You…
Love your writeups and going along on your adventures over the years…
Thank you for sharing your hints and making us feel like we are dear friends…
Thank you for sharing your health updates…
Thanks for reminding All of us We need to keep up on seeing doctors regularly…Great Advice…
Know you are both in our thoughts…
Feel the Peace…
So sorry to hear about yours and your husband’s health problems! My husband had throat cancer in 2015 and it was very difficult. I was healthy however and was able to support him. I will be thinking about both of you during this time. I wish you both a speedy recovery!
Susan thank you for your honesty and openness of yours and Mr Mickeys health challenges at this time. I hope you feel uplifted with the support you can read through all of these comments. Your style and beauty inside and out is an inspiraton as we move into these next phases of life. Prayers and thoughts as you navigate together what life is now presenting. Look forward to your return when you are able …from a fellow neighbor in the NC area
Miss Susan, your posts have been such an inspiration for me. I love your tips for fashion and healthy living. I wish you and Mr. Mickey strength and courage and a speedy recovery as you progress on your health journey. I will keep y’all in my prayers.
Like many others have said, you are not alone. I, too am a 5 year BC survivor, having had a single mastectomy, reconstruction, no chemo, no radiation, no tamoxifen. I found you when I went looking for how to feel and look better. Thank you for all you do to educate and share with us. I will be praying for you and Mr. Mickey to have complete healing and many more years of good health.
Thank you for your beautiful posts and willingness to share your life with us. I hope you and Mr Mickey are healthy and feeling better. I am thinking about you. I absolutely love your posts and you have been a big inspiration to me personally as I still feel 17 but just turned 60 and want to age with style and grace. Sending lots of love and healing thoughts!
Susan, take care of yourself, heal and return when you are good and ready, physically and mentally.
We will all still be here!
Thank you for all you share and I wish you and Mr. Mickey speedy recoveries and health!
My thoughts and prayers are for you and Mr. Mickey to have a full recovery and look forward to many fun times in the future! Thank you for sharing your health journey. I believe your lifestyle will help you recover as well.
The best to both of you on this journey. As I also age, along with my friends, news of this sort has become a little more common then we would all like. So thankful for the wonderful Drs. and institutions that give us so much hope.
Dear Susan,
I am saddened to hear that both you and Mr. Mickey have received cancer diagnoses. Both of you will be in my prayers for full recoveries. Thank you for sharing this news and the importance of regular mammograms and checkups. May God grant you both peace and strength.
Marilyn M.
Sending wishes for a complete and fast recovery for both you and Mr. Mickey. I had the same diagnosis in 2016 and put it in my rear view mirror in less than a year. It is such a common diagnosis. And early diagnosis for any cancer is so important. I am sure with this post you and Mr Mickey have prompted someone to screen and will likely save a life or two. I decided to go week by week and keep my eye on the goal to new health.
Dear Susan. Such an outpouring of support for you and Mr.Mickey! Breast cancer is scary but very manageable today. 50% of breast cancers are found in women over 65, so you are not alone! I had treatment for breast cancer five years ago and am doing well. One great source of information and support for me was the online group breastcancer.org. I wish you and Mr. Mickey all the best for easy treatments and a successful outcome.
Dear Susan and Mr. Mickey, I am so very sorry to read this news about your health. I will pray for you both and wish for you that the Lord will bless you and that He will heal you both and give you peace and a good and quick recovery! Sincerely, Jolanda
Susan: Over the years, your wonderful and caring messages have been fantastic: walking, dining, touring, packing, coordinating, scarves, hats, glasses … incredible adventures with a fashion flare
While this health situation will soon be in the rear view mirror, I want to tell you —- and the delightful Mr. Mickey —- I will miss you both. (As my relative Winston Churchill said, “When you’re going through hell, keep going.”) I look forward to you and Mr. Mickey on the road again.
I was so sorry to read about your and Mr. Mickey’s health challenges. Thank you for the courage it took to share this news with us. I’ll be sending good thoughts and healing energy your way. I’m hopeful that all will be well for both of you in the near future.
There’s nothing more beautiful or peaceful than a NC mountain view. You & Mr Micky look elegantly casual in your black&white! Wishing you both well on your health care journeys. My husband & I face our health challenges head-on together. You take it a day at a time with grace, faith and courage.
So sorry to hear your news. I am sure your healthy diet and active life style will help you get through your treatment with minimum side effects. Look forward to hearing from you when you have completed them.
Carol D
Susan, I have read your blog for many years and have never commented. I’ve grown to love you and Mr. Mickey through this blog. I will be thinking of you and praying for good results for you both. God bless you. Betty
Sending prayers and healing vibes to you and Mr. Mickey. Gosh I hate cancer so much. I know that your healthy lifestyle will help you through this journey.
So sorry to hear this health news for you and Mr. Mickey. I went in for a routine mammogram in 2002 and was told I had ductal carcinoma in situ or DCIS. It was caught very early and I underwent a lumpectomy and then radiation. Now 21 years later, I am cancer free and in great health other than needing to have gallbladder surgery in my near future. I pray that you and Mr. Mickey will have excellent medical care and a speedy and full recovery. Best wishes to you both!
So sorry to read this Susan! I will keep you and Mr Mickey in my prayers l. Take good care of one another and please keep us updated We all care about you!
Thank you for being your authentic self Susan. I’m Carol and I have followed you for some time. I have sent your links to my friends and they follow you as well. I have enjoyed reading about your trips and the clothes that you choose to wear. You are definitely an inspiration. BTW – this is my first comment – I am a “sidelines” type of person and don’t usually comment. 🙂
I’ve always enjoyed your travel photos of the Blue Ridge Mtns. My daughter and her fiancé are moving to North Carolina next year. I hope to follow them from CO. It looks absolutely stunning – they hope to be right out of Asheville.
I am sending positive energy to you and Mr. Mickey and so happy for both of you that test results were found early on. Thank goodness for taking care of yourselves and eating well. You’ve got this!
With deep appreciation for your openness in sharing both your and Mr Mickey’s health challenges, I join this community in wishing you both successful recoveries. With your thoughtful posts, you have remained true to your stated purpose in creating this website. The ideas you share have created a welcoming and thoughtful place for women of varying situations. I hope these hundreds of heartfelt comments remind you that you are not alone. I look forward to hearing from you when time is right.
So sorry to hear of your diagnosis, as well as Mr. Mickey’s. You will both be in my prayers for a speedy recovery. I look forward to your posts, and will miss you on your hiatus. Thank you so much for sharing with us. Please know that I will be rooting for you from the sidelines. I wish you the very best and look forward to “seeing” you again. Sending hugs and prayers, Helen
I too was recently diagnosed with stage one breast cancer. My heart goes out to you and Mr. Mickey in your recovery. I enjoy your emails so much, and your beautiful fashion sense! Thoughts and prayers as your treatment proceeds. You got this!!
Dear Susan, I want to wish you well in all your health procedures and also to Mr. Mickey. I hope you know what a beautiful inspiration you are to so many women. I began following you in 2016 when we were helping our daughter plan her wedding. Your tips on fashion, healthy eating, and skincare helped promote positive self esteem and encouragement as I progress through my stages of aging. I am 62 and am now helping our youngest daughter with her wedding and I still look back through your posts. Thank you and Mr. Mickey for sharing part of your lives to inspire and help all of us!
Warmest regards, Janice
Dear Susan, I want to wish you well in all your health procedures and also to Mr. Mickey. I hope you know what a beautiful inspiration you are to so many women. I began following you in 2016 when we were helping our daughter plan her wedding. Your tips on fashion, healthy eating, and skincare helped promote positive self esteem and encouragement as I progress through my stages of aging. I am 62 and am now helping our youngest daughter with her wedding and I still look back through your posts. Thank you and Mr. Mickey for sharing part of your lives to inspire and help all of us!
Warmest regards, Janice
Thanks for letting us know, we would wonder for sure. Thinking good thoughts for you and Mr. Mickey, so much they can do medically these days. My own husband is battling prostate cancer with success so far. Take care.
Dearest Susan and Mr. Mickey, my thoughts and prayers are with you as you embark on this next chapter of your lives. Thankfully you two have each other to weather this storm. I’m grateful for your reminder. I’m not one to keep up with the annual checkups. Now you’ve got me going to my phone to make appointments. Blessings to you both.
I’m sorry that you and Mr. Mickey have to deal with significant health issues now. Thank you for sharing such personal and private information with us, you’re beloved readers. I believe in the power of prayer and my God is merciful. Please know that you have my prayerful support.
I want to add my thoughts and prayers to those of others. Wishing you strength through all these treatments and a full recovery. You are an inspiration.
I wish you and Mr. Mickey all the best with your health and recoveries. Life takes some odd twists at times and it’s all still a grand learning experience along the journey of life.
You look the picture of health in your beautiful cut out top and white slacks. I always enjoy your classic look and
sharing shopping, lunch and photographic outtings with us.
It’s OK to take us on this journey too. We all support the two of you!
Thank you for posting about the necessity for medical testing on a continuous basis. I am sending prayers for quick recoveries for both of you.
I enjoy your blog so much, thank you for being so interesting and sharing with your readers!
It saddens me to hear of your and Mr. Mickey’s health challenges, but with your optimism, all of your readers sincerest love and prayers, and God’s grace, I feel certain you will both prevail. I’ll miss your blog posts but know your dedication will continue when the time is right. My prayers for you and your family during this chapter of your beautiful life. Thank you for all your upbeat and always helpful posts.
Thank you Susan for sharing. My doctor gave me a script for my mamo 2 months ago and its sitting on my vanity. Because of you, I’m calling to make my appointment as soon as I finish typing. I do get it every year too … but I’ve lagged in making the call. Thank you.
Good luck with your treatments. It certainly sounds like you did catch it in time, thank the Good Lord. And I also wish the same for Mr. Micky.
When you are ready to post your wonderful outfits and suggestions, I’ll be here ready to enjoy them. But in the meantime, you take care of Susan.
Thank you for your site … and thank you for making me Make that call for an appointment.
Very sincerely, Georgieanne Ross
Susan,
My breast cancer was found the same as yours. No lump or symptoms… just a routine mammogram. I haven’t missed an anual screening for decades. Added an ultrasound because of dense breasts.
The best information I found is Breastcancer.org. They have medical consultants to ensure accurate information and are
the most up-to-date. Finding this website eased the upset I was feeling and calmed me.
I”m sorry to hear of you and Mr. Mickey’s diagnosis(s).
Thank you for sharing your new chapter,
I’m sure there will be challenges ahead for you and Mr Mickey, you both have such positive attitudes I’m know you will meet them head on.
I’m sending much love and hugs for a speedy recovery.
I look forward to updates when you are able.
I will be praying for you Both. You have been a wonderful example to all of us. I know you will keep a great attitude. We were just in your area last week and it is so beautiful…We visited the Pretty Place Chapel in Cleveland, SC. It was breathtaking… Keep us posted on how you both are doing. Keep strong , Give your burdens to God . Frances P.
Wishing you and Mr. Mickey the best in your treatments and recovery. Hope you keep us posted in an update once in awhile to let us know how things are progressing.
May God Bless Mickey as he deals with this medical issue and you as you support him through this journey. I only discovered your blog a few months ago and found I have found it helpful. I will miss your updates because we live in the Blue Ridge area of Virginia and I never tire seeing the scenery and I have even made some new discoveries in terms of hotels and restaurants to visit. Thank you to both of you. I wish you well.
Best wishes for a quick and full recovery! I had the same thing happen after my annual mammogram this year and will be having surgery next week. This is my second time after 20 years. I have done everything I could to prevent this from happening short of taking hormone blockers due to the side effects. As my doctors have told me then and now, sometimes it’s just bad luck.
Take good care of yourself and I look forward to your return!
I am so sorry that you each have received a diagnosis of cancer. I sincerely appreciate that you shared these challenges with us. I had a very similar diagnosis as yours in 2020. After a lumpectomy, radiation and an immunotherapy drug (5 year treatment plan) I am healthy and enjoying my life at 72?years old. Wishing you both full recoveries in your treatments and a healthy future.
Susan.
So sorry to hear about your breast cancer. It is good they caught it early. The chances of a positive outcome is higher. Also I am sorry to hear about Mr. Mickey’s renal cancer. He seems like such a sweet gentleman. Prayers for both of you. Thank you for letting us know. Special care for both of you.
Praying for a quick recovery for both you and Mr. Mickey! Please keep us all updated as you feel able and thank you for encouraging all women to get their yearly mammogram. So important!
Susan, I am so sorry to hear the news about both you and Mr. Mickey. Prayers that both of you will be healed and make a complete recovery. Please take all of the time off that you need to recover. But please also keep us updated when you are able to do so. We will miss you during your recovery, but we look forward to your return when you are well again. Best wishes!
Susan. I am so glad you posted the information about your health issue. In April I had the same diagnosis. It’s now August 3 and I am completely done with my surgery & radiation and I will be going on some medication for the next several years to prevent possible reoccurrence. It’s so important for women to get mammograms especially if they are late 70s and 80s because as one doctor told me cancer is an old woman’s disease. Studies now show that a lumpectomy is as effective as mastectomy and much less invasive. If you’re going to be having radiation, I want to recommend a product, although it was toward the end of my radiation I discovered, that helped the itching and soreness that plain Aquaphor did not. PhysAssust Oncology Cream from Amazon.
Early diagnosis is the key. Good luck to you and Mr Mickey.
DEAR SUSAN & MR MICKEY
I WILL BE PRAYING FOR HEALING AND WHOLENESS TO BE YOUR EXPERIENCES.
FATHER GIVE YOUR WISDOM TO THOSE CARING FOR THIS LOVELY COUPLE. AMEN
Oh Susan…I’m so sorry for the news/diagnosis that you and Mr. Mickey got. Never fun, always scary, but you are so upbeat and take such good care of yourself, and I assume Mr. Mickey too…what else can you do but deal with it.
I’m wishing much luck and love and will keep you in my prayers and look for you to “come back soon,” after beating everything, and to again share with us your wonderful blog.
Take care Susan and Mr. Mickey.
Prayers for an excellent surgical and treatment outcome for both you and Mr. Mickey. Your posts are always filled with positivity, and good advice . Cheering for your rapid return
!
Even though I have followed you for quite some time, I don’t typically leave replies or comments. But, today, I do want to respond to your latest post. I am terribly sorry for the struggles you and your friend are experiencing. I am sending prayers and positive thoughts your way and hoping that you both are completely healed from this intrusive disease.
I want to wish you and Mr Mickey all the best. So sorry to read that you’ve both have had a cancer diagnosis which is very scary (been there, done that). I know in my heart that you both will power through this and make a good recovery. Will be thinking and offering alittle prayer for you both.
You and Mr. Mickey are in my prayers. I will miss your posts but it is important to take the time you need to heal and recover. The two of you will be in my thoughts. Take care and looking forward to you returning to us after a complete recovery.
Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom and helping all of us 60 and older.
You and Me. Mickey are in my prayers. So Thankful that you have each other.
Susan, As in your Prior Chapters, you’ve got this!!!
You are a strong woman and have helped so many others.
I will miss your blog for now but will be looking forward to your next installment. Hugs, love and prayers, Karen:)
Susan, Sending prayers and best wishes to both you and Mr.Mickey!
Thank you for reminding me to make an appointment for a mammogram in October for 65th birthday.
My heart goes out to you Susan. i am a breast cancer survivor. This is a difficult time with a lot of decisions. like you my cancer was diagnosed early and i reached out to Dr William LaValley a homeopath medical doctor. When no one else could help with a decision whether or not to have my breast removed. He said right away you have no choice a mastectomy is your answer. He was right. I had a breast removed and when the results came back my margins were all clear and i did not need radiation or further treatment. That was 23 years ago. I hope this helps and i think Dr LaValley is in Arizona but at that time he had a clinic in Nova Scotia and Arizona. Take care and a speedy recovery
Oh my….best wishes to you both as you undergo treatment to beat both your health issues! Your bravery in sharing is so appreciated….I’ve just put a call in to get that mammogram scheduled! Also, good advice…listen to your body….I’ve had a toothache last couple of days…thought I had just gotten food stuck under a bridge…was able to see dentist this morning, who referred me immediately to Endodontics who had more advanced equipment….turns out I have a cracked tooth with resulting infection…doctor asked if I had trouble breathing as this type of infection can lead to life threatening complications if inspection spreads to closing your throat! Fortunately I do not have a fever, and have started immediately on antibiotics, awaiting appointment with oral surgeon. So, yes, if anything is different, your body is trying to tell you something. I look forward to your future blogs with good news regarding you both!
The very best to you and Mr Mickey and may you both fight this and regain your health. You have saved lives by reporting this and urging us to get those mammograms even though we might want to skip a year.
May God keep you in His hands during this time.
Oh Susan, so sorry to hear yours and Mr Mickey’s news sincere wishes for you both to come through these trying times.
I would echo your advice about regular mammograms. Here in the UK routine screening takes place three yearly and at mine on June 1st a small lump was detected and after biopsy was found to be cancerous. I would never have felt the lump until things were much more serious. I’ve had a lumpectomy and sentinel lymph node biopsy and am awaiting results from those. Hopefully then five rounds of radiotherapy and hormone therapy will see things right.
Positive thoughts to you Susan and to all who are experiencing health issues at this time.
You have a positive attitude contributing to the healing process. I wish you a speedy recovery.
Susan, thank you for sharing your next chapter. Your message is a valuable reminder of the importance of regular checkups. Wishing you and Mr. Mickey all the best for your treatment and recovery. We look forward to hearing more from you again soon.
Liebe Susan, ich wünschen Ihnen und Mr. Mickey alles Gute und viel Kraft für die kommende Zeit. Herzliche Grüße Monika Jacob
My heartfelt best wishes for you Susan and for Mr Mickey for your recovery journey together. I look forward, as always, to hear more of your adventures in such a beautiful place on the other side of the world from me!
I wish you both well Susan. I had the same breast cancer in 2007. Xx
Life does certainly come with its challenges, Susan, and you have always handled yours with bravery and resolve. You share life’s ups and downs with your online family and have both you and Mickey have brought sunshine to so many of us. All of your tips on fashion, travel, and health through the changing years, and just way you find joy in the simple everyday things, is an uplifting model for all of us. At the end of the day, we have each other to lean on and that gives us strength. Though you won’t be writing each week, please know that we will all be thinking of you each and every day and sending prayers for healing and strength to you and Mickey. Enjoy each precious day with each other and write when you can. You’re in our hearts always.
I have read your blog for several years Susan, but rarely comment. I started wearing white jeans after seeing them on you and I have received many compliments.
I am sorry to hear that you and Mr. Mickey are facing health concerns. I will be praying for you both.
Thank you, Susan, for sharing your health issues. I will be making a mammogram appointment today! I wish you and Mr. Mickey both a speedy recovery. ❤️❤️
Please make sure you rest and relax to help you both recover. I look forward to seeing you blogging again showing you and Mr Mickey enjoying your time together. Sending love and best wishes to you both xx
I wish you the best on your cancer journey. May your recovery be swift and painless.
I’m so sorry to hear your news, I have a friend in a similar situation. She has a tiny lump which has been removed and is awaiting radiotherapy but the news is positive. I wish you a good outcome, you are healthy so I feel positive for you. I hope Mr Micky’s journey will also be positive. God bless you both.
In your response to one of your readers in the last entry, you said, “Life is short. Wear what makes you feel like the best version of yourself.” I think I will eat the cake, wear the purple, feel the sun and be nicer to myself. Wishing you courage in the face of your challenges and positive thoughts for a full recovery.
Susan, I am wishing you and Mr. Mickey all the best as you take on this new stage with your usual positivity. We can only hope that all the compassion and kindness you have shown to your readers comes back to you many times over.
Wishing full and speedy recovery to you and Mr. Mickey. Hoping to offer encouragement to you by sharing my own breast cancer diagnosis in 1998, and I am still here enjoying life 25 years later.
wishing you both all the best as you navigate this next chapter. your indomitable spirit will surely be an asset, as will all of the great care you’ve taken over the years. you and Mr. Mickey are so fortunate to have one another as your wing person and cheerleader!
Best wishes and prayers for successful treatments and healing for you both. I look forward to your return when you’re ready.
Oh Susan, I am so sorry to hear this news. Wishing you and Mr. Mickey a speedy and full recovery. I too am on my cancer journey as I was diagnosed with stage 3 ovarian cancer in 2021 and had extensive surgery and then 6 months of chemo and now on a cancer inhibitor drug till the end of the year.
You are a strong, vibrant women and I know you will survive this. Sending hugs to you both.
Oh Susan, I’m so sorry for both you and Mr Mickey. I’m praying for a successful surgery and speedy recovery for you both. Big hugs and many good wishes. I will be looking forward to hearing from you soon. If you can please let us know how you are both are even if you aren’t up to writing a post.
I’m so sorry about both of your diagnoses. I think you are both wonderful people and will be sending many many prayers for both of you. I’m glad you let us know what’s going on.
Take care!
Best wishes to you both, Susan. I believe both of you will triumph.
I will be praying for both of you.. I am so sorry you both have had a cancer diagnosis. You are ahead of the game by being in such great condition. Wishing you both the absolute best.
Susan, 2018 I had the same diagnosis as you. I chose to have a mastectomy & my results were great! Had not spread to the lymph nodes, stage 1. No chemo, no radiation. I just had my five year visit & was released. I pray the same for you & prayers for Mr Mickey
Susan, I will be praying for you and Mr. Mickey.
Susan, I am so sorry for this news. You have faced many challenges, and I am certain all will be well. We will continue to remember you and Mr. Mickey in prayer. Please take heart in knowing that you have helped so many, and may well have saved lives by encouraging others to get their medical checkups.
Love to you both, as you face these challenges <3
Wishing you and Mr. Mickey all the best. Thank you for sharing your personal information with us. You have many folks who will be thinking of you both and sending healing thoughts, so you never need feel that you are alone.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and Mr. Mickey.
So sorry to hear about both of your diagnosis’s. Praying for healing and peace for you and Mr Mickey.
Prayers for both of you. I know your positive attitude and healthy habits will go a long way toward expediting your recovery.
Wishing both of you a successful treatment and peace. Sending both of you healing thoughts and looking forward to your return when you feel able.
I wish you both all the best and speedy recoveries. Aging is a one way street, and this is one of the detours we have to take occasionally, not a change in direction.
Sending you and Mr. Mickey many prayers for healing and health.
Susan and Mickey, much love and peace to you both over the next few months. XOXOXO!!!
Sending my prayers up for you and your man for a complete and speedy recovery ~~Angela
Wishing you both all the best on your road to recovery!
I’m sending positive thoughts, love and best wishes to both of you. Thank you for your honesty and openness ❤️❤️
My thoughts are with you and Mr Mickey. I pray that you will both come through these health crises. You will be great support for each other.
Wishing you both a speedy recovery. Thank you for sharing such personal information with all of us!
Prayers to both of you!
You will and Mr. Mickey will be in my prayers. I’ve followed you and your advice a long time. Thank you for the update. Take care.
Best wishes for a full recovery for you both
Wishing you and Mr. M the best outcomes. Know you will both be in our thoughts as you navigate this chapter.
I am so glad you have each other as you both begin this next chapter. I pray for you both and your doctors as you navigate your health decisions. My husband had pancreatic cancer and I had breast cancer within a year of each other. That was 9 years ago-it was tough. But, we made it to the other side, even stronger.
Prayers for you and Mr. Mickey.
Susan,
You have brightened so many moments for people you’ve never met by sharing your life with others. Thank you for generously doing that year after year. May this next chapter be blessed with many gentle days and healing. I look forward to your healthy return. Prayers for you and Mr. Mickey.
Becky
Prayers for speedy healing to both of you.
May God grant you a full recovery and many more years of helping all who follow you.
So sorry to hear. Hope the best for you and Mr. Mickey.
Susan, I always look forward and enjoy your posts so much. I will keep you and Mr. Mickey in my prayers as you go through this season in your life, and I look forward to more of your posts in the near future. Love, Inga
I don’t normally comment, but always enjoy your posts. Please know that I will keep you in my prayers and wish you the best.
Prayers for a speedy and full recovery and for Mr. Mickey as he goes through treatment. Will miss you and your beautiful photos.
So sorry to hear about all of this. Take care of yourself and Mr. Mickey. Look forward to your healthy return.
Susan, I’m so sorry you have received this diagnosis, and so glad you have discovered it early. As a two-time breast cancer survivor myself, I can attest to the amazing results of modern medicine and efforts of brilliant physicians we are so fortunate to have these days. As with all of life’s challenges, I am certain you will discover along this journey increased faith, strength, and awareness of humanity’s kindness. Prayers for you and Mr. Mickey. I look forward to your return.
Enjoy following your journey and sending you both positive thoughts. I really believe in the power or being ‘up’ as possible when faced with an issue. You have such a great attitude that shines through in all the help you offer to others. Stay strong, you’ve got this girl!
Wishing you both strength, resilience, patience, recovery & many more happy years together.
Oh goodness! Prayers for a full recovery for you both!
All the best to you and Mr. M. Sending TONS of positive vibes to you every day….. You both will kick this illness to the curb where it will be picked up on trash day and outta here!
Oh Susan, I’m sure the news for you and Mr. Mickey came as a shock to you both! I know that it did to me!! I will certainly be praying for God’s Peace and Comfort and His Healing Power over you both as you progress through the necessary steps to healing!
Peace, hope, and positivity to you and Mr.Mickey. You have made such a positive difference in women’s lives. I have been a long time follower and have admired you from your amazing life story of trials and transformation!
We all look forward to your return!
With gratitude, Evelyn
You and Mr. Mickey will be in my thoughts and heart as you work toward recovery. You will be missed by your online community while you are gone but we all look forward to your returning whenever you are able. Thank-you for the reminder about regular health screenings including our mammograms. Wishing both you and Mr. Mickey strength and joy while you recover.
I wish you both a speedy recovery.
Oh my. Praying God gives you and Mr Mickey peace and strength as you face this.
Susan,
I am so saddened to read this news. I will be praying for you and Mr. Mickey. Thank you for telling us why you will be on a leave of absence. We will all miss your posts. Again you are both in my prayers.
Pam Reid
Wishing you both well very soon.
You and Mr. Mickey are in my prayers for a speedy recovery. Take care.
I enjoy your posts and have followed you for several years as you and Mr. Mickey live your best lives. My best to you both as you take some time out from posting and look forward to hearing from you again.
Thank you, Susan, for sharing your journey with us. I learn something each time!
I will be praying for you and Mr. Mickey.
I am so sorry to hear this about your health. I have enjoyed your blogs for years and always look forward to them. You and Mr. Mickey are a team and will get through this. So glad you found it early. Prayers for you and Mr. Mickey.
Prayers and positive thoughts coming your way.
Regards, Mary
Wishing you both good health. As a breast cancer survivor I can tell you they have many options for care these days. Early detection is critical.
Sending positive thoughts and best Wishes for your Health Journeys from a Cancer Survivor of 23 years!
Wishing a quick return to good health for both of you, Susan!
Dear Susan,
Thank you for sharing your insightful wisdom regarding the importance of regular screenings leading to early detection. My husband is now 10 years cancer free after the early detection of bladder cancer. I pray you and Mr. Mickey are as fortunate.
Susan,
As you know, I have followed your posts for a long time. I always have enjoyed each post and have learned a great deal from you. I am glad you went for your annual checkup and I will certainly keep you in my thoughts and prayers and Mr. Mikey as well. Please take care and know you are respected and cared about, not just by me, but by all of your readers and followers on your blog.
Best regards,
Patricia Unger
Wishing a full and speedy recovery for you both. I’ve been a reader of your blog for several years and have been inspired by both your content and your calm, positive demeanor. I look forward to hearing from you again when you are ready.
Wishing you and Mr Mickey a speedy return to good health. Thank you for sharing your health news and please keep us updated.
Prayers to you & Mr. Mickey. Keep your followers updated.
Susan… my best wishes and positive thoughts and prayers go to you and Me. Mickey…as ever~gail pawl
I am so sorry to hear your news, and also want to thank you for sharing your news, it is important to share life experiences so that we can all grow and move forward together. I wish both yourself Susan, and Mr Mickey great strength and positivity as you face these challenges and I very much forward to seeing you both back on social media soon. Much love Alison.
I was diagnosed with the same breast cancer 5 years ago. Very terrified at the time. Lumpectomy and radiation treatments were in order. Be aware of the burning near the end of radiation. Wearing no bra was the answer. I also had my hair cut and colored before treatment started. Mani and pedi was also in order. Something I noticed was that my hair and nails did not grow for 10 weeks. I also filled the freezer with quick meals to fix. It was an exhausting 2 to 3 months.
Wishing you strength and courage and sending you love. I hope the goodness you have sent out over the years comes back to comfort you.
I am praying for you and Mr.Mickey.
I wish both of you return with good health. Life does get challenging at time. I had breast cancer about 12 years ago and so far so good. I do agree about staying current with our health checkups sometimes we do t want to go but feel better when we do.
You will be missed but take care. Looking forward to your return!
I’m a person of prayer and when I speak to the Lord you and Mr. Mickey will be included. This is another chapter in your journey called life and I wish you the best. Until you write again, be at peace knowing God is in control.
Thank you for sharing your story, Susan. You and Mr Mickey are part of our collective internet “family” and what happens to you matters! Please know that I am praying for you both as you face this latest life challenge.
Blessings to you and Mr. Mickey as you start this journey. I will keep you in my prayers and look forward to your return sooner than later!
My thoughts go out to you both. It is certainly challenging to grow older. I am almost five years out from a similar diagnosis of BC. Please listen and act slowly to the advice you get. I was in a panic and even though the cancer was stage 1, grade 1, and removed completely and no sentinel node involvement was present, still wanted to take action. My radiologist stated that I would most likely be fine without it as long as I took an estrogen inhibitor for five years., which I have done . No chemo was necessary; a test proved that. I opted for sixteen sessions of radiation anyway, to be sure.
Two years late I am suffering another cancer, which the oncologists blame almost certainly on the radiation. Go slowly, evaluate everything, and get a second or even third opinion.
I don’t want to be a downer among all the good wishes, that’s not why I’m saying this. I truly wish both of you many good years together.
Hope and love.
Sad news for you two. Like you said, early detection is important. Wishing you all the courage and support you need as you fight these battles. Looking forward to good news in the future.
Best wishes to you both!
Sending you both the most heartfelt best wishes for successful, speedy, and uneventful long term recovery. All the very best to you. You are both so inspirational!
Sending all positive thoughts and energy, and wishing you both strength and healing for this next chapter. You have shared so much with us all – I’ve been grateful for every part of it and hope you know what a difference you have made.
Prayers for you on your next journey.
Prayers for both for full, complete and speedy recoveries. Thank you for sharing your lives with us. We can all learn from these challenges life throws our way. Godspeed.
Wishing both you and Mr. Mickey speedy recovery and strength through any discomforts you may have. I always appreciate your good advice and reminders to take care of ourselves and our loved ones. <3
Not many words, only prayers for you both!
You’ve been a blessing and I look forward to your return! ❤️
I’m so sorry to hear of the health challenges you and Mr. Micky are facing and wish you both the best in your treatment and recovery. I hope to see you back blogging and sharing your insights soon.
All good wishes for you and Mr Mickey for a speedy recovery.
I am so sorry to hear this news for you and Mr. Mickey. You both have such a positive attitude towards life; I am sure that you will manage this with the same frame of mind. We are rooting for you both!!
Sending you wishes for a speedy recovery and I look forward to your next post. Thank you for your posts; they have given me inspiration for years.
Sending prayers your way, for both you and Mr. Mickey. I am a 12 1/2 year breast cancer survivor. You are so smart to get checked and that you caught it early. Your blog has meant so much to me over the years. I look forward to hearing from you again when you and Mr. Mickey are recovered. Take Care, Teresa ❤️
I am sorry to hear of these challenges you and Mr. Mickey are facing. I am sure you will both move through them with the grace, dignity and courage you have exhibited and shared here these many years I have read your blog. I will keep you in my thoughts and send light and strength to you.
Thank you for sharing this news with this community. I add my best wishes for both of you, and I’ll be glad to see you return soon. In the meantime, stay well and stay focused on the important things!
Really hope you both recover quickly and are back to sharing your adventures with us soon.
Dear Susan and Mr. Mickey,
Thank you for sharing your health updates with us. I will miss your posts, but will eagerly anticipate hearing from you again soon.
Please know that my thoughts and prayers will be with you both.
Best wishes to you both!
All the best to you and your partner. Your blog has been a source of information for me since before Co-vid. Thank you.
My thoughts and prayers are with you both — caught early, so I pray you have many more healthy years together!
Praying for complete and easy as possible recovery for both of you.
Life’s mountains may vary in size and difficulty, but with courage, a supportive network, prayer and a positive mindset, you can conquer them all. My best to you both!
Thinking of you and Mr. Mickey during this stressful time and praying that you are both cancer free soon. May you have successful surgeries and speedy recoveries. Looking forward to when you resume writing your blog.
So sad to hear this news but thankful it was caught early. I will be praying for a full recovery for you and Mr. Mickey.
Dear Susan,
I am so sorry to hear about your diagnosis. Last year May 2022 I went through breast cancer diagnosis and surgery. Please research and get second opinions when you can. Through my journey I discovered Magtrace. It is injected prior to surgery. It may prevent you from having lymph nodes removed. That within itself is a whole other issue. Ask your Doctor about Magtrace.
Sincerely,
Mitzi
Praying for you and Mr. Mickey.
So very sorry for your difficult health changeling events. So wonderful you have
each other for support.
You will both be in our prayers and, hopefully, you can feel the love sent your way>
Joyce Coday
Wishing you both quick recoveries!! Such scary news and yet you were willing to share in order to help us all. THANK YOU! I will miss seeing your posts but look forward to good news regarding you both.
~Sharon
Praying for you and Mr Mickey!
As soon as I read your post I began praying for you and Mr Mickey. You’ve got a great group of followers who are praying for healing and comfort during this season.
So sorry Susan! Best of luck with your treatment.Hope to see you soon
Dear Susan,
I am so sorry. I am glad you and Mr. Mickey have each other. I will keep you both in my thoughts and prayers.
Here is to a speedy recovery.
All my best,
Nancy Priest
I’m so sorry..you are a light in this murky internet..best of luck to you both. Whatever happens, I know you’ll meet it with grace.
Susan, sorry to hear this news about you and Mr Mickey. Sending positive thoughts and BIG HUGS to you both!!!
Please continue with the good health tips! They are as important as your fashion information. Thanks, as always.
Oh Susan – my younger sister received a similar diagnosis earlier this summer. She is very fit, takes care of herself, and we have no family history. Needless to say it was a shock for all. She opted for a double mastectomy even though the mammogram picked up cancer in only one breast. However, when they analyzed the removed tissue they found cancer in both breasts – so she clearly made the right decision, albeit a drastic one. Thank you for sharing your story as it may save someone’s life. My sister is recovering well and I hope you have the same experience. How awful that Mr. Mickey is having his own challenges at the same time – we are praying for you both, please keep us informed as you can.
You and Mr. Mickey are in my thoughts and prayers.
Praying for you,both, for healing and comfort.
Dear Susan, so sorry to hear your health news. My thought are with you and Mr. Mickey for a good recovery. My husband and I, both in our mid 80’s have suffered earlier bouts with cancer and survived. Thanks to yearly examinations.
You have probably given a number of people the nudge to immediately phone for checkups. Thank you for sharing.
Susan, thank you for being so transparent with us. You’ve persuaded me to get my mammogram which I’ve been putting off. You and Mr. Mickey will be in my prayers. You’re blessed to have each other. Please take care. With much love, Marilyn
I join your community in sending my love and prayers for a full recovery. Thank you for being open to share this news, as hopefully many will follow your counsel on the wisdom of early diagnosis! ❤️
Sending lots of good thoughts and prayers to you and Mr. MIckey – You both “got this” and have each other, that is the best thing. Blessings !
May God bless you both with a positive outcome and speedy recovery.
This must have been hard to share. Wishing you both all the best..please keep us posted.
Please accept my very best wishes for both your health journey and Mr. Mickey’s journey. Thank you sharing this difficult news. It might just prompt someone to have screening and save their life.
Susan, I am so sorry to learn of the cancer diagnosis for both you and Mr. Mickey. May God hold you both close as you support each other throughout these next months of surgery and recovery. I look forward to your next posts whenever that will be and am grateful for your early diagnosis and treatment. My mother had this 25 years ago, and is living with me today at age 90.
Best wishes.
Cathy McNeace
Susan, so sorry to hear this….I wish all the best for you and Mr. Mickey! I am sure soon you will be fine, take care!
I was first diagnosed with breast cancer 21 years ago. That you have gotten it so much older greatly reduces your likelihood of recurrence and enhances your likelihood of making a good recovery. You will be in my prayers!
Very sorry to hear the diagnosis for both of you. Take care of each other, heed medical advice and I wish you well for a good recovery.
Susan I am putting you and Mr. Mickey on my prayer list. Please update when possible.
Praying for a speedy recovery for you and Mr Mickey. We’ll be here when you return!
I am a 2-time, 22 year breast cancer survivor. I am so sorry you and Mr. Mickey are having to deal with difficult health issues. I will be praying for you both to have peace, comfort and complete healing.
Susan, wishing you both the best possible outcomes! Sending prayers your way.
Prayers for both you and Mr. Mickey for speedy recovery and an abundance of health.❤️
I’m praying for both of you as you journey through these diagnoses.
I am so sorry to hear of you and Mr. Mickey’s diagnoses. I pray for an easy time with your treatment and hope for a quick resolution. Please know how impactful your blog has been for over 10 years. We have stayed at places you have recommended, most recently at Nicewonder, and eaten at restaurants you have suggested, such as Gourmet and Company. I even bought a scarf from you. When wearing something inspired by you, I feel elevated and confident. Know that your community here on the internet will be praying for you and Mr. Mickey.
Best of luck in your upcoming treatments & surgeries. Praying for you both!
Susan, I will be praying for you and your companion Mickey. I know that God hears and answers our prayers!
Susan, your health news reminds me of your years of posts of your health management. I’m encouraged that this journey will prove your lifestyle will be true to you. Prays ascending for you and Mr Mickey and looking forward to the positive news you’ll be sharing soon.
Sending best wishes for a complete recovery for you and Mr. Mickey, too.
You will be missed!
You both looks so beautiful/handsome in the pictures. I am so sorry to hear of both of your diagnoses. I will be praying for both of you. I am so glad you have each other. god bless.
Wishing you and Mr. Mickey all the best through this challenging time. You have been such an inspiration to me as I navigate the changes that one experiences as one enters her 60’s. Please take good care of yourself, Susan, and take all the time you need. I will be waiting for you. Much love,
Melissa
You and Mr Mickey have uplifted and inspired this community of followers. It is now our turn to uplift you both with our love and prayers for a return to good health. You and Mr M are in my thoughts and prayers. God bless you both and may He send you His comfort and strength.
Susan,
Sending both of you prayers
Dear Susan,
I want to extend my best wishes for a full and speedy recovery to you and Mr Mickey. I have been following your posts for some time now and always look forward to the tips you share.
Early detection and advances in treatment have gone a long way….
I am a Canadian and live in Alberta…
Hugs to you both,
Anne
Oh my gosh Susan. It’s always a shock to hear that someone you admire and respect has received a diagnosis like that. You and Mr. Mickey will be in my prayers every day that you both have a full and speedy recovery, with many happy years together still ahead. Thank you for all the wonderful content, all the great fashion and style tips, you’ve shared with us all these years. Best/GeriR
Susan,
I’m sending healing wishes and prayers for recovery for both you and Mr. Mickey. We’re all cheering you on, wishing you the best. Sending love your way.
Prayers for you and Mr. Mickey to have a full and fast recovery. Your readers will miss you and will look forward to hearing from you soon.
My prayers are with you.
You are both in my thoughts and prayers- Mary Lou
Oh my goodness! I’m so sorry to hear about both of you diagnoses. Thank goodness they have been caught early. Thank you for sharing!
Sending prayers and good wishes for a speedy and healthy outcome to both you and Mr. Mickey!
Prayers and best wishes for both you and Mr. Mickey. We will miss your posts, but I wish you both a speedy recovery. Thank you for all your good advice.
I am so sorry to hear about you and Mr Mickey . My prayers are with you both. Having gone through similiar diagnosis with both me and my husband I do know wht you are going through. All I can say is to rely on each other for support and do not turn down help from others. Prayers and faith do help too.
Take time to heal .
Dear Susan, Your grace and positivity in the face of your and Mr. Mickey’s health challenges are truly inspiring. (Brings to mind the Robin Roberts’ book “Everybody’s Got Something.”) Sending good thoughts, blessings and healing vibes your way for a complete recovery.
Take good care, Peggy in AZ
Praying for improved health for both you and Mr. Mickey!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thank you for sharing this and we wish the best of health for you both. I, too, had a second mammogram and ultrasound recently and while I received an all clear, the waiting was horrendous. My mother had breast cancer 10 years apart, so I started my yearly exams much sooner than most. Each year there is always a moment of dread and a thankfulness of being proactive. Susan, If comfortable in doing so, please provide a mailing address(PO Box) for an occasional card. Kind regards~ Cindy in VA
Dearest Susan and Mickey,
I’ve been reading your blog for many years and have enjoyed every post. Wanting you to know how much you have inspired me! Wishing both of much love, many, many healing thoughts as you embark on your journey to renewed health. Look forward to more posts. Hugs aplenty
Susan, I am sorry that you and Mr. Mickey are facing some challenging times. We have several family members that have had bladder cancer, including my uncle who developed it when he was 95, and he is now 101! So happy that your diagnosis was caught so early. Thank goodness for mamograms!
I love your blog, and and look forward to seeing all of your travels, beautiful outfits, and beauty advice. Sending prayers for healing and peace as you both navigate through this journey. You are blessed to have each other!
Wishing you and Mr. Mickey speedy recoveries!
Prayers for both of you for healing and a speedy recovery.
Praying for a quick and complete recovery to excellent health!
I had Small Cell Lung cancer. I have gone through surgery and have been cancer free for 5 years and 10 months. I send my blessing and good thoughts to you and Mr. Mickey.
Sincerely,
Pamela Berg
I will keep you and Mr Mickey in my prayers.
That was sudden for not of you…
God Bless Both of you.
Joan C Stone
Wishing you both a quick recovery. I’ve so enjoyed reading your blog. Look forward to hearing from you both soon!
Jeanette
My prayers are for both of you and because of those prayers, I am feeling very confident of both of you recovering from these problems. Keep in touch with God and He will bring y’all through this.
Your blog is always such a welcome addition to my email! You now have an additional platform to help and inspire others!!
If I can be of any assistance to you ( even though I’m in Birmingham ) please don’t hesitate to email me.
We are all with you through this!
Sending many prayers for healing and comfort for Mr. Mickey and you!
Wishing the best for you and Mickey.
My thoughts and prayers are with you both. It used to be 1 in 7 would have some form of cancer in their lives. Then it jumped up to 1 in 3. Now, they are saying, we will all have some form of cancer in our lifetime. Early diagnoses is so important. Praying for a positive outcome for both of you. Thank you so much for sharing your diagnoses with us. It may remind others to keep up with medical appointments and examinations.
All the best to you and Mr. Mickey. I had a small bladder cancer many years ago and had it taken out and just get yearly checks but I have been fine . ☺️❤️
You, Mr. Micky and your medical teams are in my prayers.
Susan, I am so sorry to hear your news. Sending positive thoughts for complete recovery for you both.
Susan, I will keep you and Mr. Mickey in my prayers for health, strength, and a full recovery. I am a 4-year survivor of invasive ductal carcinoma, found in both breasts, and I have outstanding quality of life (I’m 67 years old). Happily, treatment and follow-up for this particular type of breast cancer has come a looooong way in the last few years. I hope that you, like me, will find that there is no need for chemo therapy, and perhaps none for radiation, although your doctor will know what’s best.
I will look forward to reading more from you when you are ready.
All the best –
Joy
Best wishes for you and Mr Mickey! Our 47 year old daughter was recently diagnosed with invasive Ductal carcinoma following a routine mammogram. After a lumpectomy x2 was unsuccessful in getting clear margins she elected to have a bilateral mastectomy. Early detection made the difference in her treatment..no need for radiation or chemo for which we are very thankful. She is in the process of preparing for reconstructive surgery that will be done in the fall.
You have a great attitude which is so important! I know you will do well!!
May God bless you and be with you both. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sending best wishes and my prayers will be for you both.
So terribly sorry to hear this … sending love and prayers to you both and hoping you are both better very soon . Xxxxxxx
Good luck Susan and God bless! I too had ductile carcinoma 32 yrs ago. 90% of the worst battles of our lives are fought between our ears… I survived!
LuAnn Carter
Wishing both you and Mr Mickey the best results. I thoroughly enjoy your posts since I’m of your generation, I regard you as my stylish friends. Take care…Mary
So terribly sorry to hear this … sending love and prayers to you both and hoping you are better very soon . We will really miss your posts and looking forward to hearing from you soon . Xxxxxxx
Praying for you both.
Prayers being lifted for both of you!
Sending healing thoughts your way for both of you!
Yours was my diagnosis now 13 years ago. While all cancers are different; I know you’ll be OK if you do what you are told.. And, cancer care has notably advanced.. Hugs from afar,
Sending positive thoughts for complete healing to you both!
My thoughts & prayers are for uneventful treatment regimens & complete eradication of disease for both you & Mr. Mickey. We will miss your posts but look forward to your return. I know you will take good care of one another.
Susan,
I have been following you for several years. I am wishing both Mr. Mickey and you all the best as you begin your treatments. Please know that you will be in our prayers.
Kristine
Best of luck with your surgery. I had a mastectomy in March. Luckily the cancer was stage 0 and contained in the duct. I’m back to regular exercise classes now, and feeling great. Wishing the same for ou.
Prayers and best wishes for both you and Mr.Mickey. You have been an inspiration to me and I know your next chapter will be inspiring and a learning experience we can all benefit from.Thank you for the very classy way you dispel this news to your tribe.
Prayers for you and Mr. Mickey.
Susan, I am SO sorry for yours and Mr. M’s cancer diagnosis’. I’m a 10 year survivor of Invasive Ductal Carcinoma (Stage 2). I was always diligent w/ my mammograms and that’s what ultimately caught it. I had a double mastectomy (even tho the cancer was found in only 1 breast) with immediate reconstruction. I wasn’t given much advice back then but if I knew then what I know now I 100% would NOT have gotten implants. Last year I was diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disease that may be linked to the implants. (Research BII). Silly me, I just wanted to look “normal” and put cancer in the rearview mirror! So, long story short, I had the implants removed a few months ago. I am now a “flat” chick and actually not minding it at all. Cancer gave me the breast reduction I always wanted. One positive way to look at it, which I always try to do!
My father had bladder cancer so unfortunately I’m very familiar with that as well. My best wishes for healing and a very short cancer story for you both.
Prayers for both of you to recover excellent health!
Prayers for both of you. You are such an inspiration in so many ways. I have followed you since Fifty, Not Frumpy. I look forward to your future posts and wish you the best. My husband is an oncologist and sees healing everyday!
Take care in your time of rest and healing.
Sincere best wishes to you and Mr Mickey for successful treatment and speedy recoveries. Take all the time you need! Your health is most important.
God Bless you both for healing. I will be thinking of you.
Sending you both love.
Best wishes for a strong recovery for both you and Mr. Mackey.
Dear Susan,
Thank you for letting us know so that we can hold you in our thoughts and prayers until we hear from you again.
Love,
Cindy
Sending a hug and many prayers to both of you for good news and fast healing.
Sending good thoughts and blessings for you and Mr Mickey
Fingers crossed all goes well for you. I have also had three lumpectomies and hold my breath each yr for my mammograms. Take good care!
Dear Susan and Mr Mickey, so very sorry to hear about your health scares. You are such a lovely couple. I know you will be there for one another. Good Bless you both. Stay strong
I will keep both of you in my thoughts and prayers. You posts are always a good part of my day.
Wishing Mr Mikey good luck w/his health journey, too. Prayers for both of you.
I wish you both successful treatments and surgeries. I’ll send along some prayers for successful healing and strength.
Susan, I wish you an easy recovery from the surgery and a complete cure! It is very nice of you to let us know and remind us the importance of having annual mammograms. What shiny you all the best, Sonia
Wishing you and Mickey the best. You both take good care of yourselves, so I am sure you will both be fine. XXXOOOXXX
I’m sure you and Mr. M. are feeling the love, kindness and compassion from this wonderful community. We will be holding you both in thoughts and prayers. Thank you for sharing in this challenging and difficult time. Your readers and followers have also spoken of facing their own health issues; their strength, faith and resolve. We will see you again when the time is right. Until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of His hand.
I am so sorry for both of you. Prayers for a quick treatment and recovery. You will be so missed. If can please let us hear from you both.
Many prayers for you and Mr. Mickey as you face and conquer these health challenges. May you find peace and comfort knowing your friends appreciate you and pray for your successful medical treatment.
I’m sure this is challenging, but you are a warrior. Take care of yourself and Mr Mickey too.
Prayers and best wishes to both of you for a speedy recovery and fully healed.
So glad you have each other to help you through.
So many wishes for both of you and prayers for good health again, soon! Take good care!!!
Thoughts and prayers are with you & Mr. Mickey. We hope your treatment will result in a full recovery.
Many good thoughts to you both. I look forward to your postings. They are positive and up lifting. Prayers for a fast recovery and sending positive thoughts.
I am very sorry to hear about the cancer diagnoses. As we get older we are finding ourselves dealing with many health issues. The good thing for all of us is that there are so many better options than even a few years ago.
My husband was diagnosed with bladder cancer a couple of years ago. In his journey, he found a wonderful organization. It’s called BCAN or Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network. They have podcasts and online information about bladder cancer. They are very involved in bladder cancer research. They have people available to talk to that have experienced bladder cancer. When he was diagnosed and when he was operated on, we how had so many questions and we didn’t know where to get answers. If only we had known about BCAN then. I would strongly encourage Mr. Mickey to check out this group.
Best wishes and good thoughts to both of you!
May you both have peace and experience excellent care and good results with whatever treatment you decide to pursue.
Many blessings. I will pray for both of you.
Sending you both prayers and positive energy for a quick healing. I’m so happy that both of you have early diagnosis. I’m hoping for quick recoveries
So sorry to hear about your diagnosis. I had breast cancer 13 years ago but am doing well now. I hope your treatment will be very successful. My regards to Mr Mickey also. Jacqueline
I’m sorry to hear this but like you said you caught it early. Godspeed in healing.
I battled the same carcinoma in 2011. Had lumpectomy and radiation followed by 5 yrs of tamoxifen. Tough times but I’ve been great since. My husband has battled prostate cancer for 6 yrs also. We have definitely supported each other and just keep moving forward. Good luck with everything and keep us posted.
Prayers for you both. I too was diagnosed with IDC in 2013. While I am so sorry that you have to go through this, it’s curable and will be history before you know it. I’m happy to correspond privately if you would ever want to compare notes.
Be strong in your recoveries.
get well! you will be missed…Keep sharing
Thank you for letting us know. We will be thinking of you both as you go through this trying time.
Best wishes for positive results for you both.
Susan you set such a great example. Thank you for all you do. Wishing you and the adorable Mr. Mickey a speedy recovery. Look forward to your future posts. Keeping you both in my prayers.
We wish you and Mr. Mickey complete healing and quick recoveries in your health journey. Your lovely countryside excursions and photos are truly enjoyed by this reader. But it’s time for your rest and healing.
Sending prayers for you both!
You and Mr Mickey are in my prayers, Susan. My daughter had the same form of breast cancer as you have and has made a full recovery following a lumpectomy. You are fortunate to have it diagnosed early.
Susan, I am sorry to hear about the health issues you and Mr. Mickey are going through. You are wise to get regular mammograms which can detect cancer before it could be discovered by a self-exam. I’m happy to hear you have a good prognosis and will keep both you and Mr. Mickey in my thoughts and prayers while you are going through treatments.
I am so sorry to read this. I, too went through a cancer journey a year ago and it isn’t easy but taking it one day at a time and rejoicing in every day helps. Don’t be afraid to ask for help be thankful for modern medicine. Journaling really helps and makes looking back on this time so helpful. Saying a prayer for you both!
Hi Susan,
I’m making the same journey to healing as you and can personally recommend the support of acupuncture and high dose vitamin C to reduce the side effects of conventional treatments.
Your positive attitude is your greatest strength. Wishing you both speedy recoveries.
Wishing you both complete, uncomplicated, healing. You both mean so much to so many of us. Will miss you during this necessary hiatus but look forward to when you will share the next chapter.
There are no words – holding you and Mr Mickey in my heart and will keep you in my prayers
Prayers for you and Mr. Mickey, Susan. You two are a class act, and I have enjoyed your posts.
Susan, prayers for you both….you will beat this….There are lots of prayers and positive vibes coming your way. Thank you for sharing your life with us.
Sending prayers for you and Mr Mickey.
My positive thoughts and prayers are with you and Mr. Mickey, Susan. May love and strength abound in you as you go through this journey. ❤️
Thank you for letting us know. We are here for you, both. I feel like you’re part of my family now.
Know I’ll be sending positive, healing love and thoughts to you and Mr. Mickey. I just now scheduled my
mammogram for next week.
Susan, thank you for sharing your health challenges, as well as Mr. Mickey’s. I’ll keep you in my prayers for complete and speedy recoveries for you both as you go through your treatment plans. Thank you for all you do and share with us. I hope you feel the support of your readers here!
Dear Susan,
Saddened by your diagnosis. Prayers for you and your Mr.
Sending love to you both from England ❤️
Prayers for you and Mr Mickey!! I love your posts and look forward to your return healthy and cancer free!!
Wishing and praying for hope and healing for you and Mr. Mackey. I am looking forward to your future posts and thank you so much for all you have shared!
May God give you and Mr Mickey His peace. I pray for total healing for each of you.
I wish both you and Mr. Mickey best wishes for complete and speedy recoveries. You will be in my thoughts. I look forward to hearing good news from you in the near future. Best regards, Melissa
I will keep Mr. Mickey and you in my prayers.
Praying for a complete recovery for both of you.
I will be praying for both you and Mr. Mickey. You are always such an inspiration, and I have no doubt that your attitude and outlook will go a long way in your healing process. I am so glad you are taking some time off to take care of yourself. Please convey to Mr. Mickey my best wishes for his recovery too.
Praying the outcome to both of your surgeries and treatments are successful. Also that God is guiding the hands of all of the medical professionals in your care, for the duration of all your treatments.
Blessings to you and Mr. Mickey,
Susan T Granville
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You and Mr. Mickey will be in my prayers. Best wishes as you navigate these health challenges.
We’re all with you and Mickey. Sending all the best vibes. It’s tough stuff to go through but I know you’ll both prevail.
I enjoy all of your posts and have done so for many years. I am sorry to hear of your and Mr. Mickey’s health problems and wish you both a full and speedy recovery.
Mary Ann Rand
Dear Susan,
I’ve been following your advice and tips for some time now. You are so elegant and it’s so beautiful how you live your best life! Praying for complete healing for you and Mr Mikey. Wishing you the very best as you journey forward together in love!
All the very best,
Keeping you both in my prayers for a speedy recovery. ❤️❤️
Blessings to you and Mr. Mickey as you travel this journey.
God bless you and Mr. Mickey! Pray you both have a full recovery and many more years to enjoy each other.
Susan, I am so very sorry to see the news about you AND Mr. Mickey! So glad you both get regular checkups and are on top of this!mpraying for successful procedures and complete recoveries!
Sending prayers and positive thoughts for you and Mr Mickey. Thank you for all that you have done to help us live our best lives and appreciate what we have. Looking forward to hearing positive news and seeing more much appreciated posts soon. Take care!
Susan, thank you for sharing and providing a positive example foe everyone. Prayers and best of luck to both of you. You’ve got this!
Sending well wishes to both of you as you care for each other even in difficult times. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Hugs.
Not invading your personal space..as a woman of faith, I commit to pray ease of care and quick healing for you both. Your relationship is a treasure. After a hard fought 3 year battle with cancer, I lost the love of my life in April. Until his illness we maintained separate residences for a few days each week for over 30 years..We stayed “in love”, excited to see each other, appreciative of each other’s interests….Best of all, we were such loves and best friends we had no issues with merging our lives full time the last 3.. He cared for me when I had surgery for a pre cancerous ductal diagnosis in 2017.. I was able to do the same when he was diagnosed with colo-rectal carcinoma in 2020….Will look forward to seeing you back. Attitude is 99%..
Wishing the best for both of you and hoping for a quick recovery.
Susan, I wish you and Mr. Mickey a complete remission. I can’t believe you have to go through this simultaneously. I am sure you both will be back imgood health to inspire us all. God bless
May God bless you and Mickey during this very difficult time for each of you. All the best wishes for a very positive outcome.
Susan, thank you for sharing this and please know that I’m sending best wishes to and Mr. Mickey for a complete and speedy recovery for both of you.
Susan, I’m so sorry to hear this news about you and also Mr. Mickey, but I feel you are two people with such a wonderful, positive outlook, and that you will both have that strength, and strength in each other as you move forward. My best thoughts and prayers will follow you both!
Susan,
I’m sending you positive thoughts as you and Mr. Mickey face these health challenges. I have enjoyed your blog almost since the beginning Thank you for sharing with your readers and admirers..
I will keep you both in my thoughts and prayers. Safe travels on the road to recovery.
Dear Susan, Sending love, positive energy and strength to you and Mr. Mickey as you face your next chapter together. Your posts always bring me so much happiness each time I receive them in my inbox. I started following you 12 years ago when I started my own breast cancer journey and I wish you the same recovery that I have experienced. All my best to you and Mr Mickey. Looking forward to hearing from you again soon, and seeing you both out and about again on one of your wonderful adventures. All my best to you both for a speedy recovery.
Godspeed to both of you. Onward!
Susan, thank you for sharing this news with those of us who have come to know you, and Mr. Mickey, over the many years that you have been sharing content with us. I think I can safely say that we as a collective group of individuals have come to know and care for you and Mr. Mickey. I appreciate your style, and the continuity you bring to my life each week as you post such wonderful advice, style tips, travel tips and more. I truly look forward to seeing what you have in store for us each week.
You are both in my thoughts and prayers, and I do hope that you will be back with us every soon. Until you are, you will be missed.
Sending My best wishes to you both for a speedy recovery. Looking forward to hearing from you soon.
Wow, you two really do EVERYTHING together!!!
Take care of each other through this trying time, we’ll all be here on the other side, just know I am sending you AND Mr Mickey my love and support from Australia.
Have always enjoyed your blog & travel adventures and prayers are with you for health at this time.
Thank you for sharing your recent health updates. I would have been disappointed and baffled by your temporary absence! I don’t usually comment, but I so enjoy your posts and advice, and follow when possible, especially when it comes to eating habits. Wishing you and Mr Mickey the best as you undergo necessary treatment, and care for each other. I believe in the power of prayer, so will have prayers ascending for you both. I look forward to your return!
Prayers for both of you as you move into your “next chapters”. Thank you all that you share with healthy eating and fashion. I appreciate you!
Susan, I just am catching up on your blog after time in the hospital. I’m so sorry for both you and Mr Mickey. I pray you both have speedy and full recoveries and be back with us soon. Best wishes and prayers
Thank you for your honesty in letting us know about this. You have been a true inspiration to me and I’m sure many other women. You are the one who inspired me to get my regular checkups ( including mammograms) despite my extreme anxiety about them.
Best wishes and prayers for a speedy recovery for both of you.
Hi Susan,
Wishing you and Mr. Mickey a speedy recovery in your health journey!!
Willette
Sending prayers and positive energy to you and Mr. Mickey. Best wishes to both of you for a speedy recovery. I have enjoyed your blog posts over the years and hope that you will soon be able to post again. Love to both of you. Take care of each other.
I wish you well and will watch for your return.
Prayers for you both on your next journey. Can’t wait till you’re back.
Warm wishes for a complete and speedy recovery to both of you.
You and Mr Mickey will be in my daily prayers. May God’s peace be with you both.
Thank you for all the blogs and tips over the years. Taking time for your health and Mr. Mickey’s health is, of course, your priority. Know that your many followers are sending prayers and good wishes for full return to health. I look forward to your return to my ‘inbox’ when the time is right. Health and happiness to you both. Terri
Oh Susan, the last of so many comments wishing you and Mr. Mickey well for the foreseeable.
Rather synchronous as my annual mammogram is in 3 weeks time…
I shall be thinking of you both as you take on whatever comes your way.
Kind regards.
Wishing you & Mr. Mickey all the best with your cancer treatments! Much love, may I ask, did they discover the bladder cancer with routine blood tests?
Nancy
The symptoms included blood in the urine, lower back pain, and frequent night urination. A camera was inserted into the bladder to discover a small cancerous tumor.
Susan and Mr. Mickey….I am so glad that you both have early diagnoses and timely intervention towards recovery. After reading the multitude of good wishes, know you have an army of online friends standing by to support you any way we can. Take care, follow through and we will be waiting anxiously for your return. Hugs!
Will be praying for you both.❤️
Dear Susan, I too had the same type cancer you have. I had a lumpectomy and radiation and now take an anti estrogen pill every day for 5-10 years. My cancer was in 2019.
I was very afraid of the radiation but the treatment was not really a problem., You will be in my prayers.
I pray you and Mr. Mickey have sucessful results. I so enjoy your blog!!
Best of luck with your treatments and rapid recovery. We’ll miss your classy cheerful posts but sending lots of love to you and Mr Micky!
As I write this, 274 people have already commented, and they have said all there is to say. We are devastated to hear the news about you and Mr. Mickey. We hold you both in our thoughts. We await your return. All my very best wishes for the complete recovery for you both.
Prayers and positive energy to you and Mr. Mickey. Life is a journey and we never know what path our lives will take. I’ll be thinking of you both and hoping for the best.
I wish you and Mr. Mickey both successful surgeries and speedy recovery’s.
I enjoy your posts and will be thinking of you and Mr. Mickey at this challenging time. We live in the best time and the doctors are able to help us when we have health issues.
Ann.
I’m sorry to hear of your and Mr Mickey’s cancer diagnosis. I will pray for a good outcome for both of you. I had the same breast cancer diagnosis in 2019 and had a lumpectomy and radiation treatment. I just saw my oncologist today and will have another mammogram in a few weeks. He told me that my last visit will be in April and I will discontinue with the hormone reducing medicine. My cancer was found because of a routine mammogram. It was found early. So I highly recommend getting routine mammograms. Please everyone don’t skip them. They will save your life!
I was saddened to hear of the cancer diagnosis for you and Mr Mickey. I know that there have been tremendous advancements in the treatment of cancer in the last 10+ years. I wish you and Mr lMickey a quick recovery. Looking forward to seeing your posts again in the near future.
Susan,
I’m sending all best wishes for your and Mr. Mickey’s complete recovery. While this is not the kind of synchrony any couple would want, I’ve no doubt that your love for one another will gird you up as you travel this health journey together. We will miss your wonderful posts and look forward to reading them again as you progress toward full restoration!
Prayers for you and Mr. Mickey for a quick and complete recovery. Sending love and healing thoughts.
Betsy Brown
Wishing you and Mr Mickey the best with your health issues. Will be praying for you.
Thank you for your candor in sharing health news today. I will pray regularly for you and your love as you travel the road to restored health. Please continue to share how we may best be supportive.
I am a nurse & I am grateful for the following you have and am confidant many will chose to follow your lead and be proactive with their health.
Thank you. See you again soon.
You and Mr. Mickey are in my prayers. I look forward to seeing your new posts, soon.
Much Love,
Becky Watts
Cary, NC
Susan, I’m sure you can see by the massive outpouring of best wishes and prayers from all of you loyal readers and friends just how much you are loved and respected! Take all the time that you and Mr Mickey need to look after yourselves. Your health and well-being are priority number one right now! Best wishes to you both!
So sorry to hear of your diagnosis. I will tell you that I received the same one back in April. Two surgeries later, I have come out the other side with some amazing cancer specialists by my side. On a hormone inhibiter at present. Take it one step at a time.
Also, my best to your husband as well
Jane
Prayers for speedy recovery.
Praying for you and Mr Mickey to have a complete recovery.
Susan, so sorry to hear this news about you and Mr. Mickey. You are both in my thoughts and prayers. You are such an inspiration in so many ways! Godbless
Praying for healing for both of you
Praying for you and Mr Mickey for comfort during these challenging times and for your complete recovery. I will miss your posts of great advice. I’ve upped my efforts to dress to make myself feel good. Thank you!
Sending you and Mr. Mickey best wishes for successful treatment and full recoveries. I’m so glad you have each other, and family and friends to help you through. I will be thinking of you and look forward to any updates you care to post.
Last week my husband and I vacationed in the Smoky Mountains, driving to overlooks with breath-taking views as you describe. We took short hikes along mountain streams that were refreshing to body, mind and soul. We enjoyed delicious restaurant meals and picnics. Each sunset was spectacular. It was all as you have described!
Thank you for sharing your knowledge about how to choose and style clothes for an older woman – I didn’t know what to do until I found your blog. A bonus was your way of eating and exercising, which has helped me lose weight and feel much better. I love that you eat vegan meals (breakfast and lunch, no supper) during the week, then indulge in something more decadent on the weekends when you go out exploring.
Get well soon!
Sending best wishes for complete recovery for you and Mr. Mickey. Thank you for sharing the news with us – ❤️
I’m so sorry, Susan for your and Mr. Mickey’s news. Wishing the both of you full recoveries. God be with both of you.
God bless you and Mr. Mickey.
Prayers for both of you for healing and positive outcomes…sending you love and positive energy
Susan, prayers for both you and Mr. Mickey. May your treatments and recovery be successful and swift.
Oh, Susan – I will be praying for you and Mr. Mickey. You are such a lovely person and I very much enjoy reading your posts and all that you share with us. May the Lord bless you both with His presence as you walk this current path. I look forward to any updates.
Sending love and prayers to both of you for your recoveries. Know that your ladies love your posts and advice. Please recover well and keep us posted.
Good luck with whatever treatment you are going to receive. Will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
I’ve always admired the gracious way you handle life’s situations. I wish you and Mr. Mickey the best. My sister had stage 4 breast cancer a few years ago, and after treatment she is cancer-free and doing well. I’ll miss you both and hope to hear from you again soon.
P.S. I love Mr. Mickey’s shoes! You are such a lovely couple.
My thoughts and prayers are with you both! I hope you both have a full recovery. I’ll be thinking and praying for you both.
I am so very sorry to hear this news. Praying for a speedy and full recovery for both you and Mr. Mickey.
I wish you a healthy recovery and hope you are both soon back to normal good health, I will keep you in my prayers, thank you for all the wonderful posts you send our way , best wishes
I am so sorry to hear of your’s and Mr Micky’s cancer diagnosis! I am a 15 year survivor of the same breast cancer! Early detection is the key and I pray you and Mr Mickey well on your cancer journeytake care
I’m very sorry to hear this. Wishing you and Mr. Mucky a quick recovery.
I’m sorry to hear about your health challenges. I know you’ll meet them with a positive spirit. I wish you the best with your treatments. Take good care of each other and I’ll be looking forward to your post when you feel ready. Praying for you both.
Prayers for both you and Mr. Mickey during this challenging time. Take care of each other.
Saying a prayer for you and Mr. Mickey. God bless you both.
Susan,
Thank you for sharing. I have every confidence that you and Mr. Mickey will face these challenges with strength and positivity and will sil on to remission! Sending positive thoughts and prayers.
Praying for you and Mr Mickey
I have followed you for some time now from Canada. Sorry to hear both you and Mr Mickey have to deal with cancer. Wishing you both a full recovery…
Best Helen
May God bless you and Mr. Mickey as you navigate your new health challenges❤️
Dearest Susan, I so look forward to your posts and I must say I’m sorry to hear this latest news about your diagnosis and the beloved Mr. Mickey. You have been and are so inspirational to me. Please know I’m sending good energy and prayers out for you both. I look forward to seeing you both in better health inspiring us with your adventures. Xoxo debbie
Keeping you and Mr Mickey in my prayers.
God speed, Susan! Come back well, cured, and with the same gusto for life. You will be missed.
So sorry to hear the news of yours and Mr Mickey’s Cancers. I wish you both well with your surgeries and treatments
Thoughts and prayers
Joy
So sorry to hear this news! Mr. Mickey and you will be remembered in prayer for complete healing. God bless you both.
Susan,
I have been following you via your websites for years and have thoroughly enjoyed all your posts. It is wonderful how you are willing to share you life with total strangers (who hopefully have become virtual friends over time!). I just wanted to drop a quick note to wish you both the speediest recovery’s. I look forward to the day (hopefully soon) when you feel up to writing and sharing stories/photos again. Take care
I was diagnosed with IDC in 2016 also after a routine mammogram. It literally saved my life! A year of chemo, immunotherapy and several surgeries later, and finally radiation, I was declared cancer free and remain that way today. Sending prayers and long distance hugs to you and Mr Mickey!
i am very sorry to hear about your cancer diagnosis as well as Mickey’s. I pray you both have a full recovery. I know you eat well and exercise so your have the best chance of having an easier time than most. My God bless you both! Take care and look forward to hearing from you again soon.
Hi, Susan – Please accept my humble sorrow for your health challenges. Blessings to you both for a speedy restoration to perfect health. – Angie
Dear Susan,
I’m so sorry to hear that you have breast cancer. With good care I’m sure that yo will have a speedy recovery.
My thoughts are with Mr. Mickey. I too have bladder cancer. It was caught early but my oncologist believes in erring on the side of caution so I have had several cystoscopies and about 30 chemo treatments. While it isn’t a walk in the park, the treatments aren’t too difficult. My thoughts and prayers are with you both.
Love,
Katie Thomas
I’m a two time breast cancer survivor; both times detected early through a routine mammogram.
Sending hugs and prayers for a full recovery for both you and Mr. Mickey.
I absolutely love your articles and I want you to know that both you and your husband are in my prayers! I am a two time cancer survivor. My faith in God plus thr loving support of my dear doctors nurses, and friends have pulled me through. My body told me to get a lot of rest and to eat a nutritious diet. I’m sure you have a wonderful support group which is most important. Thank you for your cute fashion tips and for sharing your Road trips. You have brightened my days, so I hope my message of support plus messages from other readers will brighten your days!
As a, retired, oncology nurse I can only applaud your good sense in participating in screening and both getting regular checks. I wish you both all the very best in your treatments and look forward to seeing you again after you have taken sufficient time to recoup and recover. My thoughts and prayers are with you both
Hello Susan.
I am sorry to hear you and Mister Mickey have received challenging news recently. I wish both of you well in your treatments and will keep you in my prayers
Mary in Ireland
Oh Susan, I am so very sorry to hear of your recent diagnosis, and that of Mr. Mickey as well. You both will be in my thoughts and prayers for a speedy and complete recovery. It’s so crazy how someone I have never met in person, and who lives on the other side of the United States, can seem like a dear friend. I have followed you on your posts for so long now that it almost seems like I know you. I always look forward to your posts. I have learned so much from you regarding fashion style as well as healthy habits. Thank you so very much! You will definitely be missed during your time of treatments and recovery. Take care.
Thoughts and prayers for you and Mr. Mickey.
I really enjoy your page and look forward to more. Speedy recovery!
Dear Susan I am so sorry for both you and Mr Mickey, I’m sure I speak for all of your followers when I say you’ve brought us a wonderful insight into both yours and Mr Mickeys life and adventures not to mention your incredible fashion style and each and every one of us value your time that you take to share and are humbled that you both trust us enough to share what is a deeply personal journey you and Mr Mickey are going through, we send our love and positivity to you both and will say a prayer for your recovery and healing. Kindest regards Paula
Dear Susan, my best wishes for your health. As a (Italian) medical doctor I appreciate not just the fashion tips, but also the positive, evidence based messages you give in your blog. All the best to you and to Mister Mickey. Be strong !
Paola
Susan, you are an inspiration, a beautiful lady who models elegance with ease. Thank you for sharing your beauty regimens, lovely times with Mickey and classic style. My prayers will be for you and Mickey to have successful surgeries and be back to posting updates when you feel up to it. I recently turned 70 and was widowed a year ago. I set goals, have constant “to do” lists and projects but struggle with weight and exercise. I appreciate your sharing how you work hard to look so attractive. Your inner beauty shines through. Kindest regards, Ro
I will be praying for you and Mt. Mickey for a full recovery for each of you . I always enjoy your articles and photos and have learned a great deal from you. Thank you so much for sharing. Sending much Aloha from a fan in Hawaii.
Darling ones,
You are loved and appreciated so much. Yank you for sharing your challenges with us.
Please keep communication open so we are blessed with the opportunity to offer our prayers and remind you how valued you are.
May you bring into your healing time people who are gentle, wise and respectful.
Much love
Carolyn
Xx
I’m so sorry to hear this news. I’m praying for both of you during this challenging time.
Oh I’m so sorry to hear this sad news for you both. You always show such positivity and a healthy attitude to your life and wellbeing. Share your journey together and you will be supporting each other. Take any help on offer. I have followed you for many years, reading you blog and sharing your life. I live in the Uk and visited Asheville some years ago on holiday, so do know where you are in the US. Best wishes and positive thoughts to you both. You know you have a wonderful online community who care deeply about you xx
My dear Susan, I am so sorry you have to go through this but I am sure you will recover. And the same goes for Mr. Mickey. I will pray for you both and can’t thank you enough for all the lovely posts. It’s been a pleasure seeing how you outfit yourselves and following along on your road trips. I always enjoy seeing new places. I look forward to many more.
God bless you both.
Dear Susan and Mr Mickey, wishing you a speedy return to full health and best of luck with the treatment, may the effects be very gentle on you both. Much love and we will miss you and look forward to your posts returning. Nancy ❤️
Dearest Susan ,thank you for sharing !
Good luck to you and Mr Mickey
I look forward for the next next happy Chapter !
My prayers and best wishes for you both at this time of your lives.❤️❤️
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Susan I am so sorry to hear the news of your and Mr Mickey’s health problems. I’m glad they have been found early and that, plus your positive attitudes, will serve you both well. You are so right in recommending regular examinations and testing as the best way of early detection and recovery. I wish you both all the best for a speedy recovery.
Dear Susan, I was so sorry to hear that you and Mr Mickey have had such awful news. I love your positive attitude to life and enjoy hearing about your adventures together. Take care and look after each other. I look forward to better news for you both. Helen
So sorry to hear of your diagnosis. Wishing you a speedy recovery. Please check out a book- The Iodine Crisis by Lynne Farrow-
I will keep both you and Mr. Mickey in my prayers for strength and healing.
As the hundreds of comments show, you and Mr Mickey are like family to many of us subscribers/readers and we are shocked and saddened to hear of your diagnoses. It shows what an amazing person you are to think of us when you tell us your news and say you don’t want to go into radio silence without explanation. Your positive attitude has always seen you through. May it do so again. Wishing you both all the very best.
Praying for a quick recovery for you and Mr Mickey!
Oh Susan, praying for your and Mr. Mickey’s complete healing and thank you for your bravery and unselfishness in sharing your story which will no doubt save lives! You inspire me to shop more carefully and eat more mindfully and now, to handle difficulty with grace.
I am now 82 years old and was diagnosed with the same cancer you have when I was 50 years old. I chose to have a mastectomy and reconstructtion–did not need chemo or any other treatment after that–have been fine.
This past year my husband,, 85, was diagnosed with bladder cancer. He had surgery for the removal of the tumor and was treated with BCG at the NJ Cancer Institute and is doing well.
Good luck to both you and Mr. Mickey.
PS: I have been following you for a long time and enjoy your emails immensely. Thank you.
Prayer for you and Mr Mickey,sweet friend. You are an inspiration to me as you live your life with elegance and grace.
Prayers to both of you for the coming surgeries.
Susan I have been following your journey in life now for nearly a year. Each posting of your adventures with Mickie were thoroughly exciting while you shared the tips on fashion, travel, etiquette and so much more. Although it has been alarming to hear both you and Mickie have been diagnosed within a short period of time with health issues that will be addressed in the upcoming months, know that your cheerleaders are rooting for a positive outcome. Thanks for being an inspiration in many ways from day one!
Thank you for letting us know about your diagnosis.
The fact that it has been detected so early is a very good indicator for a successful outcome,
Please keep us updated if you feel up to it.
Best regards to you both
Susan, sorry to hear about your recent diagnosis. As it happens, you and I are on the same track! I write this this sitting in same day surgery with same diagnosis and background (regular mammograms pay off!) It’s still a little scary but I too believe the outcome will be okay. Prayers for your outcome too. It’s a journey…
Thank you for letting us know about both of your health issues. We will be praying for you and Mr. Mickey!
Best wishes for a speedy recovery for you and Me Mickey.
So sad to hear about your diagnosis and Mr Mickey’s. Both are treatable, trust your physicians and have faith that treatment will work. Faith and trust….. two very difficult things to do. Believe.
My prayers and many blessings for your healing and Mr Mickey’s comfort and recovery.
Your positive attitude is imperative and prayer and meditation are soothing to the soul and help the body heal.
Many hugs to both of you! Til soon my dear Susan!
Thank you once again for sharing your life with us and thereby encouraging us to take care of ourselves in so many ways. You are often a life saver! Nancy from Burlington, Ontario
GOD Bless both you and Mr. Mickey, Susan!
Dear Susan, so sorry you are going thru this bump in the road. Thirteen years ago I went thru the same scenario. My tumor had not spread but was a vicious pathology. I had bilateral mastectomy with reconstruction, chemo and then herceptin for a year. Truthfully I worked thru it all except for six weeks. I credit following the China study diet and good health and wonderful medical team. Blessings darling, you have got this. Bette O’Connor RN, MSNAP AOCN
Susan, I am saddened by this news. My prayers and best wishes for you and Mr. Mickey will be with as you go through this treatment and healing journey.
Praying for you and Mr. Mickey’s treatment and complete healing!
Thank you for sharing all your wisdom and encouragement with us.
I’m keeping you and Mr. Mickey in my prayers for strength and a quick and full recovery. Take all the time you need. You’ve got this!
Sorry to hear about the news of your mammogram results, but sounds like you found it early. Also sorry to hear of Mr. Mickey’s bladder cancer. My husband, who is 83, sees a urologist yearly and was diagnosed with bladder cancer about a year ago. They were able to remove the cancer and is checked every 6 months. Will keep you both in my prayers. I will turn 80 in October and have followed you for several years and enjoy your articles so very much. I feel as though I know you personally. ❤️
Sending positive thoughts and wishing you and Mr. Mickey both a smooth and speedy recovery!
Susan, my prayers are for God to completely heal you and Mr Mickey. Thank you for your wonderful post!
Reading all of these comments it’s clear that everyone has already said anything I could say. So, just know that I love you and Mr. Mickey and wish you both a speedy recovery.
I wish you and Mr. Mickey, a quick recovery and hope everything works out for the best, without major damage to your physical condition. You will be in my prayers, a big hug from Portugal and hope to see your posts very soon.
SENDING prayers for you and Mr. Mickey. Claiming TO JESUS ALL WILL BE WELL!! LOVE YOU BOTH!!
I am so sorry. I want to give you hope since I had breast cancer a few years ago. Please do all the doctors ask. You will be fine if you do. I go all the time. The treatments are not pleasant but they work. I know you will do it and succeed.
Just want to congratulate, and thank, you, for using your platform for helping me, and countless other women. I wonder how many mammogram appointments have been scheduled by this column. How many are stepping out of their fear and finally making that phone call? You made it sound so easy and uncomplicated – no big deal! Makes me smile just thinking about it. Bravo!
And I thank you (again, I’ve written before) for your words of advice on looking my best, shopping my own closet, celebrating friendships and love and the beauty of the world around us. Your influence goes well beyond an outfit or lipstick.
Thank you, and I wish you continued good health and vitality.
Mindy
BIg hugs to you and Mr. Mickey. You are very brave (and honest) to share such personal information to help encourage others to take care of themselves.
Wishing both of you a speedy and complete recovery. I look forward to your return to this venue. Best wishes.
Hi Susan, I found your blog about a year ago and love your style, words of wisdom, your attitude and Mr. Mackey! You are such an inspiration to many. I will be praying for a full recovery for both you and Mr. Mackey. Hugs, Glenda
Wishing you and Mr. Mickey strength in body, mind, and spirit as you both regain good health.
So sorry to hear about both of you having health concerns. I am going thru something right now and have started radiation treatments. If you or Mr. Mickey have to have radiation treatments, please feel free to contact me and I’ll tell you that it’s not painful and you can get thru this. I wish you the best of everything and will say a prayer as I push the send button.
Patty V
Susan, so sorry to hear of your diagnosis. Wishing you a complete recovery and know that you’re in my prayers. Your posts are a real bright spot in my week. You’ll be missed. Hope to hear from you again real soon. Take good care.
I enjoy your insights and look forward to your articles. Prayers for you both.
Prayers with you two as you two start your cancer journey. .
Praying for you and Mr. Mikey on a swift, healthy recovery. Look forward to your return . Until then be well.
Disturbing news for you both. Trust your respective health vigilance with early detection time results in full healing.
Praying for both you and Mr Mickey. You eat right and exercise so you will get through it. May God Bless you both. And thank you for your wonderful posts, they always make my day.
Sending prayers and all good thoughts for the best possible outcome for both of you. I’m glad you’re putting yourself first and taking this time off.
Blessings,
Lee Aten
Praying for a full and speedy recovery for both of you! Take all the time you need and I look forward to hearing from you soon once you are ready. Until then, here is a hug
I’m so sorry to hear about both your health issues. I wish you both well and hope to hear good news soon.
Beautiful post. I will pray for you both.
I’m so sorry for the health challenges you and Mr. Mickey are facing. You have my prayers and best wishes throughout this journey, and I expect the successful outcome you both deserve.
Life challenges. I know with your positive attitudes Mr. Micky and you will do well and heal.
Prayers coming your way.
I will keep you both in my prayers. Stay strong.
Keeping both you and Mr. Mickey in my prayers. Thanks for all your posts and sharing of your wonderful adventures.
Thank you for letting your readers know: You will be in my thoughts and prayers! ❤️
Susan, I wish both speedy and full recovery. Looking forward to your return.
So sorry to hear about your and Mr Mickey’s health challenges! You are both in my prayers.
So glad you have each other to lean on. You are both my prayers.
Xoxo
Rosemarie
Susan, thank you for sharing your recent health diagnoses. Praying for you and Mr. Mickey to have successful surgeries and complete healing. May you both stay strong.
Prayers for both you and Mr. Micky
My prayers are going up for you & Mickey during this time of health concerns.
Dear Susan
I am holding you both in my heart at this time of need.
Loving thoughts to you always.
Jan
I too am currently battling Invasive Ductal Cancer (HER2+ HR-). I have had chemo (the worst part of the process), a double mastectomy, physical therapy (essential) and will be starting radiation treatment. Mine was found on a Mammogram as well. I believe in the power of prayer and will lift you both up in my prayers. You posts have been a real source of joy for me. Thank you and God bless you both.
Wishing you and Mr Mickey a speedy recovery. Sending prayers and love
I wish you both a speedy recovery and send good wishes for more mountain adventures soon! Take care of yourselves and each other.
Prayers for both you and Mr. Mickey.
My very best thoughts and good wishes going your way.
Best regards, Carolyn
Oh no! I’m so sadden to hear the news of your snd Mr. Mickey’s illnesses. Wishing you and Mr.Mickey a quick and successful recovery.
You and Mickey are in our thoughts. I’m facing colon cancer and my husband prostate cancer lingering cells. We can share your feelings I think. Best wishes for complete recovery.
Susan prayers for you and Mr. Mickey. Wishing you both a full and speedy recovery.
Prayers and best wishes to you and Mr. Mickey for a quick and full recovery!
Wishing you a speedy recovery! Take care.
Johanne Mullarkey
Best wishes to you and Mr. Mickey for quick and full recoveries. I will include you both in my prayers
I’ve enjoyed your posts for quite some time now and look forward to when they resume. You are correct that early detection makes a lot of difference in the outcome. Prayers for both of you as you go through this season together and please allow friends and family to help when it is offered.
Best,
Sheila
Wishing you and Mr. Mickey all the best in this next chapter of your lives. We look forward to hearing from you again when you are up to it. Best wishes for a speedy and complete recovery.
Thank you for sharing. You and Mr. Mickey will be in my prayers. Early detection is so important and can be life saving. You are more beautiful than ever and stay strong in the weeks ahead. Prayers going up!
Becky Brooks
I will keep you and Mr. Mickey in my thoughts and prayers. I wish you both a full and speedy recovery.
Wishing you both well and full recoveries.
You and Mr. MIckey will be in my prayers. You are both such a bright light of positive energy and joy. Take care of yourselves and I look forward to sharing your adventures again soon!
Sending all my very best thoughts to you and Mr Mickey as you bravely face your challenges. How lovely you have each other for love and support.
My prayers are for you both to have a speedy, pain free recovery.
So sorry to hear this news! You are so lucky to have each other for support as you both navigate this bump in the road. Your message of encouragement is wonderful and I do hope others listen! Take care of yourselves and looking forward to your return!
Wishing you a successful surgery and an easy recovery. Best wishes to Mr. Mickey for successful treatment!
So sorry to hear about the health issues. And yes, take some time to yourselves to recover from both of your treatments. We will miss you, and we wish you and Mr Mickey the best! Looking forward to hearing from you again in the future!!!!
Praying for both of you. Good bless.
Wow, you two are amazing. Both looking so classy no matter where you go, but “matching” just made you look so adorable as a couple.
My heart dropped when I read about your news Susan. May you both have good news to post soon on your progress. throughout this ordeal. Both of you will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Take care and God bless you and Mr. M.
Clara from Iowa
Will miss you Susan. Praying for a swift recovery. You are such an optimistic person and that is a tremendous help in breezing through this. All the best until we hear from you again.
Thank you for sharing the news of both yours and Mr. Mickey’s health journeys. Positive thoughts and prayers will wing their way to you both daily.
You are a lovely, talented and strong woman. This too shall pass.
Fondly,
Charlene Watt
Taking a moment to say a prayer for you and Mr Mickey for successful treatments and complete recovery. And also a prayer for all who will be providing your treatment and care. I just scheduled my yearly mammogram yesterday; I’ve become more vigilant about getting one annually since my mom had breast cancer 10 years ago. Please know that we will all be thinking of you, and waiting for the day you feel well enough to start posting again. Take care
Prayers to you and Mr. Mickey. Your positive thinking will get you through this.
Until your next post….be well and take good care of each other.
Feel my hugs…
Miss Joan
Susan, you and Mr. Mickey look wonderful in your black and white outfits. I was quite dismayed to read your concluding paragraphs. You are so healthy and in great condition. You and Mr. Mickey will get through this latest diagnosis. We have the best and latest medical care in our country. Skilled physicians and advanced medicines will get both of you through this latest hurdle. You always look wonderful and I’m sure this will continue.Your positive spirit will prevail.
I’ve believe in prayer so I will be lifting you both before the Lord. Thank you for encouraging us to be mindful of good health self-care. Hope you will be well quickly.
You look lovely, the both of you. :-)
You have been an inspiration and a guide to me in pre and post retirement transitions, Susan. I’ll pray for you and mr mickey’s successful treatment and full, speedy recovery. Thank you for the blog and for sharing some of yourself with all of us over the years…..see you real soon!
Sending prayers for strength and healing for both of you.
Both of you take care <3 Wishing you both a speedy recovery and we will be keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Susan,
So sorry to hear about your diagnosis. Our prayers will be with you for a speedy treatment and recovery. I love your posts. Stay well.
God bless you both. I wish you both full recovery’s.
So many of my family and friends are experiencing similar news. We will look forward to your news when you return and meanwhile keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Sending prayers and much love your way!
My heart has taken a huge lurch with yours and Mr. Mickey’s news. My prayers continue for you both. Thank you so much for sharing, so that all your many, many readers can hold you in prayer.
Your photos of the mountains along the Blue Ridge are the best I’ve ever seen and we ride up there frequently! Lovely, inspiring photos for both you and Mr. Mickey to enjoy the peace and calm as you focus on healing.
Know that you are both loved and admired.
Prayers for a speedy recovery. Take care
Susan,
I will add you to my prayer list. You are a very inspiring woman and I enjoy each and every one of your posts. Thank you for being so honest and also for being considerate of those of us who have followed you for years. It would have been concerning for your posts to have just ended.
I’m thankful that your diagnosis was revealed early and I’m sure you’ll do very well with everything. You are a very strong, very kind, confident woman, I’ll eagerly await your return. Again you’ll be in my prayers. Sincerely, Pam
You will both be in my thoughts as you recover and heal.
Susan,
God Bless you and Mr. Mickey as you both make your way through your next life journey. You’ve got lots of people sending support and love.
Take care, Cindy.
Take good care of yourselves! You got this!!
best wishes and many prayers for a successful treatment and full recovery for you both.
Take good care of yourselves. You got this!!
I am so sorry to hear this. I look forward to your speedy return to your postings and send wishes for full recovery for you and Mr. Mickey.
I’m a longtime follower of your blog and especially appreciate your good sense and ethical approach to fashion. Glad you are taking care of yourself and prayers for the best possible outcomes for you and Mr. Mickey. Looking forward to your return when you are up to it.
Thank you for sharing as it is a great reminder to take care of yourself. You are both in my prayers. Hoping to hear from you soon.
I hope you both pass through this time of treatment quickly to the status of total remission. I need to tell you how grateful I am for all that you have shared. Whenever I see one of your posts come up, I make a time during my day and sit and treasure every moment, looking over the pictures several times, clicking on each link, going to a map and checking on the places you travel. You and Mr. Mickey feel like friends. Thank you for all the fun times. Thank you for the inspiration. As you go through these days, know that a stranger is praying for you both to have an easy time of it, and that you will be blessed and surrounded with compassionate people. I feel sorry that I can’t give back to you what you have given to me. I will be waiting for you when you are finished with treatments and are able. With love and support for you both…
Best wishes to you and and Mr. Mickey as you travel your next chapter in life. I know we readers will channel love and support to both of you during this challenging period. Sending virtual hugs to you and Mr. Mickey.
Susan, thank you for sharing your journey and especially the reminder about yearly mammograms. I also had breast cancer and the best advice I can give is research and get the best doctors you can. If you aren’t comfortable with the advice, get a second opinion. Then, take your doctors (surgical, oncology, radiation) advice. I am 7 years cancer free. It is a long experience to have breast cancer, but it is manageable. With God’s guidance and comfort, you will be at peace throughout the time of treatment. Prayers for you and Mr. Mickey as you both go through this together.
I am so very sorry to hear about both of you & your diagnoses. I feel like you have become part of my life & wish you only the best. Life can definitely have some challenges as we age. Your good attitudes will definitely help in your recovery. Bless you both. ❤️
Susan, I have always followed you and have learned so much through the last several years. I am sadden to hear of your diagnosis as well as Mr. Mickey’s. I know God will give you both strength and grace for healing. I had the same type of breast cancer 12 years ago and I’m so glad they caught it early! I will pray for both of you and ask God for a total and speedy recovery. I look forward to the day when you will return online. God bless both of you!
Oh my. Before I read ALL of the 453 comments, I want to add my own with the tag #breast cancer survivor. I too am a testimonial for early detection. My diagnosis came in 2021. Initially, I was in disbelief because the tumor was SO tiny, how could I have cancer? That both you and Mr Mickey will be starting cancer treatments is sobering to think about and know that your online support team – that would be all of us – will be holding you both in healing energy and prayer. When you can, stay in touch with us. Don’t feel that you have to stick to what have become your signature topics. You could create a short blog about a blade of grass and we would be happy with that. Having said that, we of course understand that there are times when you need to step back and focus on what is in front of you. For myself? I’ll think of you and Mr Mickey every day and revisit your blog to re-read some of your posts. There is much wisdom and joy here.
Praying praying for both of you! May the Lord give you both full recovery! Much love and blessings!
Glenna
Prayers for you both!
Thank you for your candor and my heart goes out to both of you on your diagnoses. You empower women to do things to be their best selves, even when that is difficult. Half of all people will have a cancer diagnosis in their lifetime, so sharing your story helps ease the fear in others, especially when it comes to screenings. If we want health care providers to do their best for us, we have to show up. That is what you do, in so many ways. Here is a big (but gentle) hug across the miles
Susan, I was saddened to learn of your diagnosis and Mr, Mickey’s as well. Incredible that you will both be facing this at the same time. Wishing you both speedy recovery from the treatments and hope you still pop in once in a while to let us know how you’re doing and I hope you feel the love and support of your followers as you deal with this. No doubt your courage and graciousness will get you through this. God bless.
My dearest lady, becoming a member of the “C” club can be devastating at the moment of receiving the diagnosis. I still remember, extremely clear, that moment when the telephone call came in “ yep, it’s cancer”. Said with such an unemotional voice. Since then I hear that from a lot friends and acquaintances. I guess there is no easy way to tell a patient that news, but, when I hung up my phone I had a complete emotional break down for about ten minutes.
I had lost my soulmate two years before and. I felt so alone. But then, I squared my shoulders and began to research my options,
Each of us must make our decisions about our personal health and how to go forward with treatment. Having friends and family to give us love and support is reassuring.
I just wanted to let you know that there are many of us out here sending you love, support and respect. We’ll be here pulling for you and praying for the best results.
My best wishes to both of you for speedy recoveries and good health outcomes!
My thoughts and prayers are with you both. That might sound trite now a days, but it is most heartfelt. You have made such a difference in my life, and I have so enjoyed your “visits” as well as good sense to my life. May God bless and keep you both. Please, please keep in touch.
With loving thoughts and prayers for you both,
Christine
Susan, I wish you and Mr Mickey the very best in the future times. Be kind to yourselves, and hopefully you will have good recoveries. I will miss you, and think of you.
Prayers for strength and healing for both you and Mr. Mickey. May you feel the love and support of God through your family and friends.
Thoughts and prayers for you both. Prayers for a quick recovery.
Wishing you both all the best on this journey. My daughter was recently diagnosed with the same, which was caught early, like yours. I’m glad you have each other. Take care.
Prayers for strength, peace, and healing for you and Mr. Mickey. May you feel the love and support of God Our Father through the care of family and friends during this challenging time
You are an inspiration in so many ways. I will be praying for you and Mr. Mickey as you both face surgery and recovery. Blessings to you both ❤️
Susan, I can only echo what so many others have said. Wishing you and Mr. Mickey a smooth recovery and more happy adventures together. Thank you for all your inspiring posts. You are both gems and role models.
Blessings to you both!
Prayers are being sent up for you and Mr.M. May God’s blessings bring you peace and comfort and work through the hands of your medical professionals.
Wishing you and Mr. Mickey complete speedy recovery’s.
Sending healing prayers to you and Mr. Mickey. Looking forward to seeing your posts in my inbox – hopefully soon enough to capture the beautiful fall weather in the mountains!
Hi Susan
I just wanted to let you know that I am sorry that you both are having health challenges at the moment
I wish you both a speedy recovery and send you warmest best wishes from Ireland
Thinking about you both
Margo
Sending both you and Mr Mickey my very best wishes for successful treatment and speedy recoveries.
Prayers for a speedy recovery for you both.
Oh, my sweet friend, that is so unfortunate, that both of you are diagnosed with cancer at the same time. Prayers for you and Mr. Mickey. Drop in occasionally and let us know how you are doing. Hugs ML
Prayers for the both of you and your medical teams.
Love and prayers for a speedy healthy recovery to you both. You are a wonderful inspiration of healthy living and positive attitudes. I will look back for that inspiration until you’re up and running again.
Keeping you and Mickey in prayer.
Susan,
I will be praying for peace and comfort as you undergo your surgery and treatments. I also will be praying for Mr. Mickey. Please take the time necessary for yourself to have a complete recovery. I so enjoy your blog and look forward to your return.
Sincerely,
Ginger
Wishing you both a speedy, full recovery. Your blogs have been such an inspiring example of how women can continue to achieve confidence, classic style and ageless beauty in their later years.
Susan, wishing you and Mr. Mickey all the best in your journey ahead. Thankful for your regular check ups! Good reminder for all of us.
Praying for both of you for the days ahead. I’ve been reading a little book called Life is Messy by Australian motivational speaker Matthew Kelly. It’s easy to read with short chapters, so you can read it in bits when you have 5 minutes. It’s available on Amazon. I think it would encourage both of you during this time. I have no idea what spiritual beliefs you might hold, but this would certainly be a time to lean into God. If you have a Bible, may I suggest the gospel of John and many of the Psalms? Both will be encouraging!
Wishing you both a speedy recovery. There’s lots more adventures to be had and share.
You both be in my thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery.
Karen Wills
Sending prayers and positive thoughts for you and Mr. Mikey. Take your time to look after yourselves and know that many hold you both in our thoughts as you go through this.
I’m sending prayers and best wishes for both of you. Hang in there ❤️
I pray that you and Mr. Mickey have a quick recovery so that the two of you can have many more lovely adventures together. God Bless you, Marie
Susan-
My 42 year old daughter was diagnosed with ISDC within the last month. My heart is aching as she faces double mastectomies in a few weeks. I pray your journey is short and you and Mr. Mickey heal completely and quickly.
Wendy
I am so sorry you are both having to deal with this terrible disease and I wish you both a smooth recovery
Susan,
Mr. Mickey and you are in my thoughts and prayers. I have been an avid reader of your posts. I look forward to your future posts. Take care.
Sincerely,
Audrey
I’m so sorry to hear of this diagnosis. I had breast cancer 14 years ago, too. I know you take such good care of yourself and will have excellent care. You will also be looking back on this time of treatment and diagnosis someday. One piece of advice a nurse gave me was now is not the time to go to the theatre—the idea being avoid large groups of people if going through chemotherapy since it lowers your resistance. Just settle in, get doctors you respect and trust, and take good care of yourself. Don’t look up things on the internet; breast cancer has so many variables. I’ll be thinking of you.
May God bless you both.
Prayers for for a full recovery for both of you.
Will be adding you all to my prayers. Thank you for sharing your health challenges and your honesty and encouragement. Wishing you all the best. Take care and know you have brought joy to so many of us.
Dear Susan and Mr Micky,
I was saddened to receive your news today. Your adventures together will be missed. My prayers and I’m sure many others will be said for you both. Thank you for sharing with us and your continued care for us. Yearly exams are a must!!!!
Prayerfully,
Mary Holstrom
God bless you both with healing, peace , confidence and joy.
Blessings,
Judy
So sorry to hear you both are experiencing this. Sending my best thoughts and energy for smooth treatment and amazing recovery!
What an inspiration you are! I always look forward to reading your posts and I love reading about you and all that you and Mr.Mickey do. Please know that you two are in my thoughts and prayers. We serve a Mighty God and there is such power in prayer. Thinking of you
Prayers and positivity in mind and mood towards healing!
You are a lovely woman with a lovely life, and partner!
And may I add, many of us here are pulling for you both.
I wish you both a swift and complete recovery. Let us know how you are doing Susan.
Take care
Keeping you both in my prayer, glad you caught it early, best wishes for a full speedy recovery
Oh my what a shocking email this morning! I do want to share I had the same BC 10 years ago. Please do full removal with implants in both breast. I started with lumpectomy and so sorry I dd. Three years ago I lost it all with no implants now. I avoid mirrors LOL. Treatment protocol is 10 years. I started with 35 rounds of radiation; no chemo needed as it had not spread. Then I did 6 years on Tomaxifen and only 6 months on Armidex before it destroyed my bones and I gained 30 pounds, high blood pressure, etc. Awful drug! You can stay on Tomaxifen 6-10 years if you wish. It does not destroy bones. It is always your choice – remember this always.
As for Mr. Mickey, we know many men who have had the bladder wash treatment for their bladder cancer and are living full lives some 10 years later. We know one man a new bladder was made for him (he’s doing great too) So glad Mr. Mickey has found his early too! Keep in mind Emory Winship Cancer Center has a lot of new advancements in cancer. Same for UTenn Knoxville and Vanderbilt.
You both are in our thoughts and prayers. It is so sweet you have each other to go through this new journey together with. GOD is in control of it all.
Blessings to both of you,
Sandy
Dahlonega, GA
Prayers for successful treatments for both of you. Thankful that you have each other. This will be yet another way to inspire and encourage others to live a healthy life to the fullest. Look forward to your future posts!
You and Mr. Mickey will be in my thoughts and prayers! Thanks for sharing your experience with us!
Praying for your both. May God grant you peace and comfort and a complete recovery’
God bless you both and prayers for a speedy and complete healing.
So sorry to hear the news regarding recent medical developments. Thoughts and prayers are with you both, as you cope with your new situations. Please keep posting as you are able, to let us know how you are coping with these concerns.
Susan,
I had DCIS 5 years ago and opted for double mastectomy. I didn’t need chemo or radiation- I was very lucky. You’ve got this! I’m sure you’ll have many, many women routing for you (and men ).
Thinking of you as you navigate this new reality. And Mr Mickey too- cancer truly sucks.
Jena Sweeney
I am so sorry to hear about you and Mr. Mickey’s cancer challenges. A year ago I had a mammogram and biopsy scare. Mine turned out to be a cist, but I understand the trauma it causes. I am a believer and will be praying for you, Susan, and Mr. Mickey. You have helped older women like me to appreciate and enjoy fashion, style, and life through your blog. May you both be restored to health and have peace as you walk this path.
Sue Williams (SueEllenafter70 :))
Lifting you and Mr. Mickey in prayer for healing, continued peace and all good things. We look forward to your return.
Dear Susan and Mr. Mickey,
Always enjoy the snippets of your days along the years you have shared. Sorry about the diagnosis but as you say you caught both early and will get treatment as needed. Success rate with early diagnosis is excellent…….still it is a reminder of age and time.
Know you will be missed in the next few weeks as you take care of each other.
Will look forward to updates as you feel led.
Thank you for sharing and encouraging others to watch their health needs with regular checkups!
We learn from each other.
God bless,
Gail Lee
Praying for both you and Mr. Mickey. Remember laughter and love are the best medicines, you have an abundance of both. Look forward to seeing you both soon. Love and Light to guide you back!
Wishing you the greatest success on this next chapter.
Praying for you both for healing and uneventful recoveries!
Susan, sending Prayers and Love for both of You…
Love your writeups and going along on your adventures over the years…
Thank you for sharing your hints and making us feel like we are dear friends…
Thank you for sharing your health updates…
Thanks for reminding All of us We need to keep up on seeing doctors regularly…Great Advice…
Know you are both in our thoughts…
Feel the Peace…
Margie
Praying for you and Mr. Mickey. ❤️
So sorry to hear about yours and your husband’s health problems! My husband had throat cancer in 2015 and it was very difficult. I was healthy however and was able to support him. I will be thinking about both of you during this time. I wish you both a speedy recovery!
Susan thank you for your honesty and openness of yours and Mr Mickeys health challenges at this time. I hope you feel uplifted with the support you can read through all of these comments. Your style and beauty inside and out is an inspiraton as we move into these next phases of life. Prayers and thoughts as you navigate together what life is now presenting. Look forward to your return when you are able …from a fellow neighbor in the NC area
Best wishes to both of you!
Miss Susan, your posts have been such an inspiration for me. I love your tips for fashion and healthy living. I wish you and Mr. Mickey strength and courage and a speedy recovery as you progress on your health journey. I will keep y’all in my prayers.
Like many others have said, you are not alone. I, too am a 5 year BC survivor, having had a single mastectomy, reconstruction, no chemo, no radiation, no tamoxifen. I found you when I went looking for how to feel and look better. Thank you for all you do to educate and share with us. I will be praying for you and Mr. Mickey to have complete healing and many more years of good health.
Thank you for your beautiful posts and willingness to share your life with us. I hope you and Mr Mickey are healthy and feeling better. I am thinking about you. I absolutely love your posts and you have been a big inspiration to me personally as I still feel 17 but just turned 60 and want to age with style and grace. Sending lots of love and healing thoughts!
Susan, take care of yourself, heal and return when you are good and ready, physically and mentally.
We will all still be here!
Thank you for all you share and I wish you and Mr. Mickey speedy recoveries and health!
Susan, prayers go out to you both as you embark on your medical journey to a full recovery. Will miss your adventures but look forward to your return.
My thoughts and prayers are for you and Mr. Mickey to have a full recovery and look forward to many fun times in the future! Thank you for sharing your health journey. I believe your lifestyle will help you recover as well.
The best to both of you on this journey. As I also age, along with my friends, news of this sort has become a little more common then we would all like. So thankful for the wonderful Drs. and institutions that give us so much hope.
Speedy recovery to you! I love your blog.
Dear Susan,
I am saddened to hear that both you and Mr. Mickey have received cancer diagnoses. Both of you will be in my prayers for full recoveries. Thank you for sharing this news and the importance of regular mammograms and checkups. May God grant you both peace and strength.
Marilyn M.
Hope everything goes well with your treatment and that you are back to tell us about it soon.
Sending wishes for a complete and fast recovery for both you and Mr. Mickey. I had the same diagnosis in 2016 and put it in my rear view mirror in less than a year. It is such a common diagnosis. And early diagnosis for any cancer is so important. I am sure with this post you and Mr Mickey have prompted someone to screen and will likely save a life or two. I decided to go week by week and keep my eye on the goal to new health.
Best wishes to you both for healthy recoveries
Wishing you and Mr. Mickey all the best during your recoveries!
Prayers and best wishes. Take care of yourself and that handsome man of yours!
Dear Susan. Such an outpouring of support for you and Mr.Mickey! Breast cancer is scary but very manageable today. 50% of breast cancers are found in women over 65, so you are not alone! I had treatment for breast cancer five years ago and am doing well. One great source of information and support for me was the online group breastcancer.org. I wish you and Mr. Mickey all the best for easy treatments and a successful outcome.
Wishing you and Mr. Mickey a speedy recovery
Susan, so sorry to hear of your and Mr Mickey health issues. Sending prayers for successful treatments.
So sorry to hear about your and Mr. Mickey cancer diagnosis. You will both be in my prayers. Let us know how things go.
Love your blog.
Dear Susan and Mr. Mickey, I am so very sorry to read this news about your health. I will pray for you both and wish for you that the Lord will bless you and that He will heal you both and give you peace and a good and quick recovery! Sincerely, Jolanda
Best wishes to you and Mr Mickey. I’m sure we all are praying for speedy recoveries for you bot
Susan: Over the years, your wonderful and caring messages have been fantastic: walking, dining, touring, packing, coordinating, scarves, hats, glasses … incredible adventures with a fashion flare
While this health situation will soon be in the rear view mirror, I want to tell you —- and the delightful Mr. Mickey —- I will miss you both. (As my relative Winston Churchill said, “When you’re going through hell, keep going.”) I look forward to you and Mr. Mickey on the road again.
I was so sorry to read about your and Mr. Mickey’s health challenges. Thank you for the courage it took to share this news with us. I’ll be sending good thoughts and healing energy your way. I’m hopeful that all will be well for both of you in the near future.
Wish you and Mr Mickey a full recovery !
There’s nothing more beautiful or peaceful than a NC mountain view. You & Mr Micky look elegantly casual in your black&white! Wishing you both well on your health care journeys. My husband & I face our health challenges head-on together. You take it a day at a time with grace, faith and courage.
So sorry to hear your news. I am sure your healthy diet and active life style will help you get through your treatment with minimum side effects. Look forward to hearing from you when you have completed them.
Carol D
Susan, I have read your blog for many years and have never commented. I’ve grown to love you and Mr. Mickey through this blog. I will be thinking of you and praying for good results for you both. God bless you. Betty
Sending prayers and healing vibes to you and Mr. Mickey. Gosh I hate cancer so much. I know that your healthy lifestyle will help you through this journey.
So sorry to hear this health news for you and Mr. Mickey. I went in for a routine mammogram in 2002 and was told I had ductal carcinoma in situ or DCIS. It was caught very early and I underwent a lumpectomy and then radiation. Now 21 years later, I am cancer free and in great health other than needing to have gallbladder surgery in my near future. I pray that you and Mr. Mickey will have excellent medical care and a speedy and full recovery. Best wishes to you both!
You and Mr. Mickey will remain in my thoughts and prayers. God bless.
I am so sorry you both are going through all this. Praying for a quick and successful recovery.
Cathy
So sorry to read this Susan! I will keep you and Mr Mickey in my prayers l. Take good care of one another and please keep us updated We all care about you!
My very best wishes to both of you as you take time off to care for your health. Hope to see you and Mr Mickey back soon!
Very sorry to hear of your and Mr. Mickey’s diagnoses. My sincere hope you both have a full recovery. Enjoy reading your blog very much.
Thank you for sharing! Blessings and prayers will be said for you and Mr. Mickey.
I’m so sorry to read this news. Best of best wishes, and I hope you both have a full and speedy recovery.
Prayers for both of you, Susan.
Prayers and love to you both. You are a perfectly lovely couple!
You and Mr. Mickey will be in my thoughts and prayers. You will sustain one another through this and come out stronger than ever.
Thank you for being your authentic self Susan. I’m Carol and I have followed you for some time. I have sent your links to my friends and they follow you as well. I have enjoyed reading about your trips and the clothes that you choose to wear. You are definitely an inspiration. BTW – this is my first comment – I am a “sidelines” type of person and don’t usually comment. 🙂
I’ve always enjoyed your travel photos of the Blue Ridge Mtns. My daughter and her fiancé are moving to North Carolina next year. I hope to follow them from CO. It looks absolutely stunning – they hope to be right out of Asheville.
I am sending positive energy to you and Mr. Mickey and so happy for both of you that test results were found early on. Thank goodness for taking care of yourselves and eating well. You’ve got this!
Thanks for sharing your knowledge!
With Gratitude, Carol
With deep appreciation for your openness in sharing both your and Mr Mickey’s health challenges, I join this community in wishing you both successful recoveries. With your thoughtful posts, you have remained true to your stated purpose in creating this website. The ideas you share have created a welcoming and thoughtful place for women of varying situations. I hope these hundreds of heartfelt comments remind you that you are not alone. I look forward to hearing from you when time is right.
Best of luck to you both as you deal with your diagnoses. Thoughts and prayers go out on your behalf!
So sorry to hear of your diagnosis, as well as Mr. Mickey’s. You will both be in my prayers for a speedy recovery. I look forward to your posts, and will miss you on your hiatus. Thank you so much for sharing with us. Please know that I will be rooting for you from the sidelines. I wish you the very best and look forward to “seeing” you again. Sending hugs and prayers, Helen
I too was recently diagnosed with stage one breast cancer. My heart goes out to you and Mr. Mickey in your recovery. I enjoy your emails so much, and your beautiful fashion sense! Thoughts and prayers as your treatment proceeds. You got this!!
Susan,
Prayers sent to you and Mr. Mickey. May your treatments and recovery go swimmingly.
Take Care and Best Regards.
Know we will be thinking of you.
Dear Susan, I want to wish you well in all your health procedures and also to Mr. Mickey. I hope you know what a beautiful inspiration you are to so many women. I began following you in 2016 when we were helping our daughter plan her wedding. Your tips on fashion, healthy eating, and skincare helped promote positive self esteem and encouragement as I progress through my stages of aging. I am 62 and am now helping our youngest daughter with her wedding and I still look back through your posts. Thank you and Mr. Mickey for sharing part of your lives to inspire and help all of us!
Warmest regards, Janice
Dear Susan, I want to wish you well in all your health procedures and also to Mr. Mickey. I hope you know what a beautiful inspiration you are to so many women. I began following you in 2016 when we were helping our daughter plan her wedding. Your tips on fashion, healthy eating, and skincare helped promote positive self esteem and encouragement as I progress through my stages of aging. I am 62 and am now helping our youngest daughter with her wedding and I still look back through your posts. Thank you and Mr. Mickey for sharing part of your lives to inspire and help all of us!
Warmest regards, Janice
Dear Susan,
You and Mr. Mickey will be in my thoughts and prayers on your road to recovery!
Wishing you both the very best outcome with your recent diagnosis.
We all look forward to hearing good news.
My thoughts are with you and your partner Susan. Thank you for your wonderful site. I look forward to your posts and style tips soon. Be brave and now
Sincerely,
Bunny
Prayers for complete healing for both of you!
Wishing both you and Mr. Mickey a speedy recovery.
You both have my prayers and wishes for a speedy recovery. I’m sure with your positive attitude, you will heal quickly. Much love from Alaska.
Thanks for letting us know, we would wonder for sure. Thinking good thoughts for you and Mr. Mickey, so much they can do medically these days. My own husband is battling prostate cancer with success so far. Take care.
Ginny
Prayers for you and Mr. Mickey! Blessings, Janet
Dearest Susan and Mr. Mickey, my thoughts and prayers are with you as you embark on this next chapter of your lives. Thankfully you two have each other to weather this storm. I’m grateful for your reminder. I’m not one to keep up with the annual checkups. Now you’ve got me going to my phone to make appointments. Blessings to you both.
Robin from Silverlake, WA
Dear Susan,
Greetings from Massachusetts!
I’m sorry that you and Mr. Mickey have to deal with significant health issues now. Thank you for sharing such personal and private information with us, you’re beloved readers. I believe in the power of prayer and my God is merciful. Please know that you have my prayerful support.
With love,
Julie Johnston
I want to add my thoughts and prayers to those of others. Wishing you strength through all these treatments and a full recovery. You are an inspiration.
I wish you and Mr. Mickey all the best with your health and recoveries. Life takes some odd twists at times and it’s all still a grand learning experience along the journey of life.
You look the picture of health in your beautiful cut out top and white slacks. I always enjoy your classic look and
sharing shopping, lunch and photographic outtings with us.
It’s OK to take us on this journey too. We all support the two of you!
Be well soon,
Nancy Neupert
Thank you for posting about the necessity for medical testing on a continuous basis. I am sending prayers for quick recoveries for both of you.
I enjoy your blog so much, thank you for being so interesting and sharing with your readers!
Please take car of yourselves.
It saddens me to hear of your and Mr. Mickey’s health challenges, but with your optimism, all of your readers sincerest love and prayers, and God’s grace, I feel certain you will both prevail. I’ll miss your blog posts but know your dedication will continue when the time is right. My prayers for you and your family during this chapter of your beautiful life. Thank you for all your upbeat and always helpful posts.
Susan,
Prayers for you and Mr. Mickey. You both will be on my daily prayer list and I’ll even light a candle in church for you both.
Donna
Will be keeping you and Mr. Mickey in my prayers. We will be in Ashville in September. I am so looking forward to it.
Good luck to you both
Thank you Susan for sharing. My doctor gave me a script for my mamo 2 months ago and its sitting on my vanity. Because of you, I’m calling to make my appointment as soon as I finish typing. I do get it every year too … but I’ve lagged in making the call. Thank you.
Good luck with your treatments. It certainly sounds like you did catch it in time, thank the Good Lord. And I also wish the same for Mr. Micky.
When you are ready to post your wonderful outfits and suggestions, I’ll be here ready to enjoy them. But in the meantime, you take care of Susan.
Thank you for your site … and thank you for making me Make that call for an appointment.
Very sincerely, Georgieanne Ross
I am sorry you both are going through this and I am hoping for the best possible outcome for both of you.
Praying for you and Mr Mickey as you undergo treatments. My prayer is for excellent results and peace during them.
Susan,
My breast cancer was found the same as yours. No lump or symptoms… just a routine mammogram. I haven’t missed an anual screening for decades. Added an ultrasound because of dense breasts.
The best information I found is Breastcancer.org. They have medical consultants to ensure accurate information and are
the most up-to-date. Finding this website eased the upset I was feeling and calmed me.
I”m sorry to hear of you and Mr. Mickey’s diagnosis(s).
Thank you for sharing your new chapter,
I’m sure there will be challenges ahead for you and Mr Mickey, you both have such positive attitudes I’m know you will meet them head on.
I’m sending much love and hugs for a speedy recovery.
I look forward to updates when you are able.
I will be praying for you Both. You have been a wonderful example to all of us. I know you will keep a great attitude. We were just in your area last week and it is so beautiful…We visited the Pretty Place Chapel in Cleveland, SC. It was breathtaking… Keep us posted on how you both are doing. Keep strong , Give your burdens to God . Frances P.
I wish both of you a very speedy recovery.
I’ve enjoyed being on your journies with you and Mr. Mickey. Prayers going out to you both. Carol
Wishing you and Mr. Mickey the best in your treatments and recovery. Hope you keep us posted in an update once in awhile to let us know how things are progressing.
Dear Susan and Mickey,
May God Bless Mickey as he deals with this medical issue and you as you support him through this journey. I only discovered your blog a few months ago and found I have found it helpful. I will miss your updates because we live in the Blue Ridge area of Virginia and I never tire seeing the scenery and I have even made some new discoveries in terms of hotels and restaurants to visit. Thank you to both of you. I wish you well.
Susan,
Best wishes for a quick and full recovery! I had the same thing happen after my annual mammogram this year and will be having surgery next week. This is my second time after 20 years. I have done everything I could to prevent this from happening short of taking hormone blockers due to the side effects. As my doctors have told me then and now, sometimes it’s just bad luck.
Take good care of yourself and I look forward to your return!
Connie
I am so sorry that you each have received a diagnosis of cancer. I sincerely appreciate that you shared these challenges with us. I had a very similar diagnosis as yours in 2020. After a lumpectomy, radiation and an immunotherapy drug (5 year treatment plan) I am healthy and enjoying my life at 72?years old. Wishing you both full recoveries in your treatments and a healthy future.
Very sorry to hear about your health issues, will be thinking about you both and sending positive thoughts your way. Take care.
Susan.
So sorry to hear about your breast cancer. It is good they caught it early. The chances of a positive outcome is higher. Also I am sorry to hear about Mr. Mickey’s renal cancer. He seems like such a sweet gentleman. Prayers for both of you. Thank you for letting us know. Special care for both of you.
Judith
Praying for a quick recovery for both you and Mr. Mickey! Please keep us all updated as you feel able and thank you for encouraging all women to get their yearly mammogram. So important!
You and your husband in my prayers, and wishing you both quick and complete healing and recovery.
Susan, I am so sorry to hear the news about both you and Mr. Mickey. Prayers that both of you will be healed and make a complete recovery. Please take all of the time off that you need to recover. But please also keep us updated when you are able to do so. We will miss you during your recovery, but we look forward to your return when you are well again. Best wishes!
Susan. I am so glad you posted the information about your health issue. In April I had the same diagnosis. It’s now August 3 and I am completely done with my surgery & radiation and I will be going on some medication for the next several years to prevent possible reoccurrence. It’s so important for women to get mammograms especially if they are late 70s and 80s because as one doctor told me cancer is an old woman’s disease. Studies now show that a lumpectomy is as effective as mastectomy and much less invasive. If you’re going to be having radiation, I want to recommend a product, although it was toward the end of my radiation I discovered, that helped the itching and soreness that plain Aquaphor did not. PhysAssust Oncology Cream from Amazon.
Early diagnosis is the key. Good luck to you and Mr Mickey.
DEAR SUSAN & MR MICKEY
I WILL BE PRAYING FOR HEALING AND WHOLENESS TO BE YOUR EXPERIENCES.
FATHER GIVE YOUR WISDOM TO THOSE CARING FOR THIS LOVELY COUPLE. AMEN
BLESSINGS…JACQUI
Oh Susan…I’m so sorry for the news/diagnosis that you and Mr. Mickey got. Never fun, always scary, but you are so upbeat and take such good care of yourself, and I assume Mr. Mickey too…what else can you do but deal with it.
I’m wishing much luck and love and will keep you in my prayers and look for you to “come back soon,” after beating everything, and to again share with us your wonderful blog.
Take care Susan and Mr. Mickey.
Prayers for an excellent surgical and treatment outcome for both you and Mr. Mickey. Your posts are always filled with positivity, and good advice . Cheering for your rapid return
!
Even though I have followed you for quite some time, I don’t typically leave replies or comments. But, today, I do want to respond to your latest post. I am terribly sorry for the struggles you and your friend are experiencing. I am sending prayers and positive thoughts your way and hoping that you both are completely healed from this intrusive disease.
Sending love across the miles.
Janice Sibley
Shreveport, LA
Susan, I will be praying for your full recovery.
I want to wish you and Mr Mickey all the best. So sorry to read that you’ve both have had a cancer diagnosis which is very scary (been there, done that). I know in my heart that you both will power through this and make a good recovery. Will be thinking and offering alittle prayer for you both.
You and Mr. Mickey are in my prayers. I will miss your posts but it is important to take the time you need to heal and recover. The two of you will be in my thoughts. Take care and looking forward to you returning to us after a complete recovery.
Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom and helping all of us 60 and older.
You and Me. Mickey are in my prayers. So Thankful that you have each other.
Praying and Gratitude,
Melissa Roth
Susan, As in your Prior Chapters, you’ve got this!!!
You are a strong woman and have helped so many others.
I will miss your blog for now but will be looking forward to your next installment. Hugs, love and prayers, Karen:)
Wishing you and Mr Mickey a speedy return to good health.
Susan, Sending prayers and best wishes to both you and Mr.Mickey!
Thank you for reminding me to make an appointment for a mammogram in October for 65th birthday.
Wishing you all the best! I am sure you and Mr. Mickey will come through your treatments with flying colors. We will miss you during your recovery,
Julie
Prayers and speedy recoveries for both of you. Take care.
I so admire your elegance and grace. Blessings and very best wishes to both of you.
You & Mr Mickey are in my prayers for full recovery;may god watch over you
My heart goes out to you Susan. i am a breast cancer survivor. This is a difficult time with a lot of decisions. like you my cancer was diagnosed early and i reached out to Dr William LaValley a homeopath medical doctor. When no one else could help with a decision whether or not to have my breast removed. He said right away you have no choice a mastectomy is your answer. He was right. I had a breast removed and when the results came back my margins were all clear and i did not need radiation or further treatment. That was 23 years ago. I hope this helps and i think Dr LaValley is in Arizona but at that time he had a clinic in Nova Scotia and Arizona. Take care and a speedy recovery
Oh my….best wishes to you both as you undergo treatment to beat both your health issues! Your bravery in sharing is so appreciated….I’ve just put a call in to get that mammogram scheduled! Also, good advice…listen to your body….I’ve had a toothache last couple of days…thought I had just gotten food stuck under a bridge…was able to see dentist this morning, who referred me immediately to Endodontics who had more advanced equipment….turns out I have a cracked tooth with resulting infection…doctor asked if I had trouble breathing as this type of infection can lead to life threatening complications if inspection spreads to closing your throat! Fortunately I do not have a fever, and have started immediately on antibiotics, awaiting appointment with oral surgeon. So, yes, if anything is different, your body is trying to tell you something. I look forward to your future blogs with good news regarding you both!
The very best to you and Mr Mickey and may you both fight this and regain your health. You have saved lives by reporting this and urging us to get those mammograms even though we might want to skip a year.
May God keep you in His hands during this time.