Zoe’s little girl hands are petite, and although her body is ever challenged to maintain her balance with any forward movement- Zoe’s hugs are big and strong. Bigger than her size and stronger than her muscles, her hugs are magical and healing. She offers her affection intuitively, seeking out those she loves and those who…
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Suzanne is the motivated mom to two daughters affected by mitochondrial disease. She shares a cozy home in Scottsdale with her handsome husband Bruce, smart and spunky daughter Olivia (10), sassy yet sweet daughter Zoe (9) Frankie the Bernese Mountain dog and Max, the Golden Retriever. She is an avid reader, obsessive coffee drinker, wannabe knitter, advocate for kids with special needs, and a reunited adoptee.
Falling For Her..
Written on January 16, 2011 by Suzanne
It is early morning and each day starts the same, Zoe calls for me when she wakes, and I go to her. She scoots over , inviting me into her warm bed . She calls for me in the night , to take her to the bathroom, for milk, so it has not been very…
Mistletoe, Mothering and Teaching Kids Kindness
Written on December 5, 2010 by Suzanne
For me, the self-imposed pressure to mother perfectly cranks up at Christmas. Not only do I want everything to be perfect, everyone to be happy, for the family to enjoy the home fire burning ( literally), christmas music to be enjoyed, and the reason for the season appreciated- I also think we all deserve an…
Dear Little One
Written on November 28, 2010 by Suzanne
Sometimes you can’t move forward until you go back, and I have realized that I have skipped so much of my journey with my daughters, just jumping in here without mentioning where I have been. One of my biggest challenges was the transitional time when Zoe was growing into a child with visible disabilities. This…
Savor the Simple Things This Holiday Season
It is late in the evening, my daughters are tucked into bed, the house is restored to order and the lights are turned down low, I am weary from the physical act of being in motion all day- spread thin between appointments, a desk buried with work, a home that needs tending and Zoe’s constant…
Time Discovers Truth
Written on November 14, 2010 by Suzanne
Before I became a mom, I did everything at high speed. My long legs galloped through airports, trade shows, malls, corporate hallways- purposefully propelling toward my destination. I assessed people too quickly, rushed through conversations, and often missed the simple beauty of everyday life. Fast forward years later, when my second daughter Zoe was 5-…
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