I was lucky enough to be invited onto BBC Radio Lincolnshire to be interviewed about my poetry by Judy Theobald, we spent a great 15 minutes chatting about my website and all the things that inspire me.
You can listen to our chat by just clicking here :Â interview.mp3
Or over on the BBC iPlayer site here – I’m about 35 minutes into the programme ( you may need to install real player to make that work – but I’ve had the interview edited for the link above).
I listened with great pleasure to this special interview, “shokrun Habibty” x
Bless you x
Simply amazing mum , I love the start, My mum on the BBC, Well done…..And a tribute to my strong father! Thank you..Jo
Thanks Jo…It pleases me greatly that you enjoyed it X
Lovely, thank you for sharing Susie. The poem you read ” I Write For You” brought me to tears and I especially agree that if you love someone enough it keeps them with you longer. That has been true for my love and I.
You were marvelous! so wonderful to hear your actual voice, Terrific interview very professionly done! Fabulous that you read ” I Write For You” Exquisite.
From what I hear you’re one heck of an incredible person. Another member told me how wonderful you are. I have added your blog to the front on my website
Thank you very much Karen – you are too kind
Eight thousand readers! The brilliant thing about that is I feel as though I’m the only one. Great to hear your voice.
One night, alone in my office, probably around 0300 I felt compelled to sign onto my blog, click on the Verve Earth link, point my mouse randomly and open the first blog that appeared. If there is such a thing as divine intervention, it was with me this night. I never thought much of poetry, except maybe as good lyrics to heavy metal songs, but Susie Hemingway’s words captured me and haven’t let me go.
The interview was inspiring , thought provoking and deeply moving You are such a great couple
What a marvelous inspiring interview Susie… was wonderful to hear your voice.
Love the poem that you read……
Judy xo
I know by the email address, it’s Judy from Canada…Judy I was so pleased to know you managed to hear it there. Thank you for leaving this lovely comment…must say i’ts amazing how many enjoyed x
Another Canadian Myelomic fan.
Your poetry is beautiful. Thank-you for sharing.
Gentle Hugs…
Carol Westberg
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
To hear your voice, Susie, and the reading of that special poem “I write for you,” was a remarkable way to start my day with a cup of Earl Grey. No matter what disagreeable events the world shoves in our faces, there is always the strength of love to carry us through, if we let it. And you are a wonderful message-bringer that we HAVE to let love do its work. Blessings from Washington State, USA, where I am now living.
Dearest Susie,
With tears in my eyes as I listen to you read your beautiful poem, I Write For You, I am so struck by God’s Calm that shines through you. I know you, both, are cradled in His arms and this is the best place find peace. It was incredible hearing your words in your own voice. Being a hopeless romantic, I could only envision the poets’ voice, yet now I know you sound exactly as I thought. May God continue to bring you comfort through His Gift of Loving Poetry. I must say, “Hamada is so blessed to have you!”
God Bless and Keep You Love, Minna
I finally had an opportunity to listen to the interview, Susie. Absolutely amazing.
And I’ve told you this before, but I’ll say it again: you and Hamada are heroes. Hamada because he is living with this day after day, and you because you are there for him in such a special way.
May God bless you both.
Hi Susie,
Great interview & lovely poem
With Love
X
Susie I meant to tell you what a great job you did on the BBC Interview. I hope you get to go again. It was wonderful hearing your true feelings on what a caregiver goes through, so many emotions. People always focus on the sick person and sometimes forget the caregiver is suffering just as badly with their hands tied behind them. I have so much compassion for anyone who is walking beside a loved one with a chronic illness. Please know that you and Hamada are in my prayers always .
Minna.
Thank you very much everyone for the great comments shown above and thanks also for all the emails received ..I am so glad you all enjoyed this interview and the poem that was selected to read.
Lora Conrad has left a new comment on your post “Susie’s BBC Radio Interview with Judy Theobald”:
Susie – As you know I’m relatively new to the Myeloma community, so, it is with great admiration and appreciation that I listened to your interview with Judy Theobald on BBC Radio. Because Multiple Myeloma is a relatively newcomer to the cancer world and accounts for only 1% of all cancers, education is key and primary for our overall survival. We need funding and more research – your interview may just have helped that cause. Thank you for sharing Hamada’s story to help all of us! You are appreciated very much. Respectfully, Lora Conrad, USA
Posted by Lora Conrad to Susie Hemingway – A Power Within. at 22 June 2009 22:35
Habubrat said…
Hello Susie! I had responded to your BBC interview on your Facebook. I was really moved by your interview and your open and clear expression of what “we” are dealing with in this disease and even any long term debilitating illness for someone we love.
Richard and Hilary Todd USA said…
We are so proud of you, The interview was inspiring, thought provoking and deeply moving. You are such a special couple.
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Suzie – Your blog is always so inspiring. Sometimes I visit here just because I need a lift.
Susie, What an inspiring interview. I now have a voice with the face and both are very lovely. I cried listening to you. My heart hurt for you and Hamada knowing what you are going through. I pray that doctors will find the right drugs and/or procedures to put him back into remission. I pray that both of you will find peace and comfort and joy in every day you are blessed with. With God all things are possible. Through your poems you give such great hope, such peace, and so much love to those suffering with myeloma, their caretakers and their families. Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful poetry.
Thank you so much Joan for your lovely comment. I think I sound a tad nervous to start ( rather a large audience the BBC!) but it gets better further on, when I get in my stride a bit.
Bless you for your lovely remarks and for entering them here.
Lora is so lucky to have you as a sister and for all the wonderful support you give to her. She is also a very brave lady. My love to you both.