MODERN ATHENAS Episode 16: A Discussion of Living with Joy, Battling Terminal Illness / Until I Say Goodbye

MODERN ATHENAS

We chose Susan Spencer-Wendel as a Modern Athena because in the face of a diagnosis of a terminal illness (ALS), she chose to live a life of joy, building memories, making special moments, and surrounding herself with her family and friends. Susan also took a special trip with each of her children, and with each of her close friends. Knowing her illness’ destructive path, she chose to embrace life rather than allow the illness to control her. She was, in every way, a pillar of strength and courage. This podcast is about her trips, her journeys inward, and her year of finding peace.
INDEX
00:00 Intro and Background of the Book
01:53 ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis)
09:29 Decision to Travel
12:17 Space Shuttle Launch
16:17 The Yukon and the Northern Lights
22:15 Susan’s Mother, Facing Death
27:37 Christmas
31:57 Chickee Hut
36:32 John, Her Husband
41:09 Steph, Her Sister
47:47 The Children’s Trips
50:58 Scrapbooking
55:00 Writing the Book and the Close
57:49 Outro and Next Episode
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