June 14, 2015by Suzanne Flowers
Years ago, I worked for a wonderful woman who was a great boss and a good friend. She had struggled for years to conceive a second child. One day in a staff meeting, she grinned and told everyone the news — she was finally pregnant. As soon as she said it, a wave of complete nausea settled in the pit of my stomach...
October 17, 2013by Suzanne Flowers
Recently a colleague at work was given a bridal shower. That morning, I went to buy a card to wish her well. I found a pretty card with a wedding dress image on the front. But as soon as I held it, I knew I should not buy it. I did not know why...
October 17, 2013by Suzanne Flowers
On the plane arriving into Chicago, we touched down and felt the strong pressure of braking. I was just thinking that it feels like we are going to run off the end of the runway. Within 10 seconds, a man in my row spoke to his companion and said, "A southwest plane crashed here..."