Happy Birthday Brother


Happy Birthday to my baby brother, Robert.  Haha!  He might point out that he is my only brother.  Although he is not a baby any longer, he is still 5 years younger than me.  In some ways, I have always been chasing him because he has his business degree, and I am still working on mine.  That's ok, it's all part of the journey.

 

 

Computers have always been one of our shared interests.  Robert was first to learn to use a Commodore 64 when he was in grade 7.  There was a Commodore 64 at the Canadian Tire store, so as soon as we got there I would grab his hand and over we went.  I made him show me how to use it.  That was the day when you had to program it first with commands so that it would just run a sentence on screen.  Soon the screen was running **Susan was here** and all was well in the world as walked away satisfied with myself.  


Now our world is full of devices, and advances of technology.  It's so easy to transfer money when stuck in a hospital doing cancer treatments and while living in the Covid19 stay home, stay safe world.  Having family messenger chats while in other places to pull us and keep us all connected.  I'm glad that we have these technologies at hand.  So with all of that - I'm sending you fabulous wishes today!


Love your big sister


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  1. Ellen FaulknerNovember 18, 2020 at 12:39 PM

    Sue, To share this with us is courageous but prepares us knowledge of what CANCER can do and how you can get strength from family and friends.
    Thoughts and prayers are with you during this journey
    🙏❤

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  2. AuntieSusuNovember 20, 2020 at 2:34 PM

    Thank you Ellen. Cancer is a terrible disease. I am lucky to expect a good outcome from my treatments, where there are others that have been fighting longer and harder than myself. I draw my strength from family and friends. I keep my faith, and trust that all will work out as intended. xo

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