A Calling That Blooms

Every calling begins with a single moment.

From my childhood in Barbuda to a lifetime of caring for others, A Calling That Blooms is the true story of faith, resilience, and the experience that shaped my calling and inspired a life of service.

Author | Nurse | Speaker | Caregiver Advocate

More Than a Memoir—A Life of Purpose and Service

The loss of my father as a little girl in Barbuda became the beginning of a lifelong calling to care for others.

For more than 30 years, I have worked as a nurse, caregiver, and advocate. Learning that true care is rooted in dignity, presence, compassion, and trust.

A Calling That Blooms shares the journey that shaped my purpose.

What Readers Are Saying

Every reader brings their own experiences to these pages. It has been a true blessing to hear how A Calling That Blooms has encouraged, comforted, and inspired others.

If A Calling That Blooms has touched your life, I’d love to hear what stayed with you. Share a chapter, a lesson, a memory, or a moment that connected with your own journey.

I just sat down and read the entire book and wow!!!! I had a smile on my face reading so many things I didn’t know. I’m now crying as I finished—the ending was really emotional and powerful. Such a beautiful piece of work.
— Erica
I just read your fabulous book in one sitting because it was so riveting. I was totally inspired by it, and you wrote it in such an engaging way that I felt as if you were talking directly to me.”

Susan especially connected with these words from the book:

“Caregiving is not about control. It is about collaboration.”

“Calling does not always look like action. Sometimes it looks like presence.
— Susan
Wherever you go, you bring dignity and love to those who know you. You are one of the only people who could call ‘Nancy’ when she crossed a boundary. It is my strong belief that she wouldn’t have lived as long as she did without you.
— Lois

Caregiver Education

For more than 30 years, I have learned that caregiving is about more than completing tasks. It is about understanding the individual, building trust, protecting dignity, and being fully present.

Through caregiver education, I will share practical lessons from decades of hands-on experience to help families and caregivers provide safer, more compassionate, and more confident care.

Let’s Connect

Have a question about my book, speaking, caregiver education, or another way we might connect? Send me a message and I’ll be in touch.