Treasured Moments -- form the Book Treasured Moments by Susan Palmieri
Written by Susan Roetter Palmieri
After cancer the first time you realize there is no Pain in your body
Watching your six year old granddaughter dancing at her first Irish step dance recital
Watching your musician son get three standing ovations at one performance
A hot fudge sundae on a warm sunny day
Watching your nephew graduate summa cum laude from High school
A cool air conditioned room on a 96 degree day
A delicious home cooked meal after eating Airplane food
Having your grandchildren run to greet you when you pull into their driveway
Warm soup on a cold rainy day
Sleeping in your own bed after having been away on a trip
Having your kids’ answer your phone calls when they are adults and no longer have to answer when you call
Sleeping in your own bed after having been in the hospital
The first peony in your garden after a long winter
Holding your first grandchild …. And your second… and your third… and fourth… and your fifth …and your sixth…and your seventh…
Having the maitre D remember your name
Learning that red wine is actually good for you
(c) Susie Palmieri June 21st 2011
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About the Author
Susan graduated Magna Cum Laude with a B.S. in Communications from the University of Bridgeport After graduating she remained at the University as Director of Graduate Admissions. She then opened her own business and ran it for several years un til she closed the doors to focus on her private practice in the healing arts . In addition to being a hypnotherapist , and licensed esthetician she is trained in many different modalities of energy work. Susan has conducted several inspirational and motivational workshops which included goal setting techniques and the Art of Creating Your Life. Susan Ada Roetter and Carlo John Palmieri married 17 years ago. Between them they have 5 grown children and 14 grandchildren ranging in age from six months to twenty years old. They hope to dance at each and every one of their weddings. They reside in Fairfield Connecticut at Shangri La and welcome hearing about your treasured moments at susiepal@optonline.net
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