As I began putting my thoughts to paper after a truly divine intervention in my life, I had one goal with two ends in mnd - to accomplish a long term dream and leave a legacy in this life as my father so admirably did. I chose to write my book. But as I began writing this book, it took on a different, more profound meaning for me. I wanted to inspire others to pursue and achieve their dreams. Writing a book in order to share some of my life's stories with others has been a dream of mine for many years. It's my hope that the stories I've chosen will make you laugh, inspire and encouage you, evoke thoughts that will be pleasing to you, as well as touch your heart as you see yourself in the same stories you also thought could only happen to you. I believe most people have the the potential to imagine meaningful dreams and have the ability to achieve them, especially when they matter the most to them. But I also believe there are only a few people who are willing to do the work that's required to acheive their dreams. Are you? As you read my book, reflect upon similar stories in your life, but more importantly think about what you want out of life and why. Remember, "you are never to old to set another goal or to dream a new dream," C.S. Lewis. So dream and don't choose the path of least resistance. Dream big. Because your dreams belong to you.
About the Author: Mother, daughter, now wife, fundraiser, pianist, organist, and author, Susan D. Crum-Teague has 15 years' experience in fundraising, marketing and public relations. Susan also considers herself to be a "leadership geek". She is continually reading, researching and talking to other leaders in order to influence others to engage in an activity greater than themselves, leaving them to be transformed by their endeavors. Susan is employed as the associate vice president of Institutional Advancement at her alma mater, Tusculum College, where she obtained her degree in business administration in 1991. Susan is active with the Tennessee Advancement Resource Council (TARC), Mt. Empire Chapter of Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE), Alumni Career Services Network (ACSN), the Ladies Golf Association of Link Hills Country Club and the local chapter of Executive Women's Golf Association (EWGA). She serves on the Greeneville Board of Directors for Junior Achievement, as well as the board at Link Hills Country Club. Susan is also involved in community organizations and devotes much time to activities devoted to the betterment of life in her beloved home area and to the advancement of Tusculum College. She and her family attend First Baptist Church in Greeneville, TN. In her spare time, Susan enjoys spending time with her 12-year old son, Austin and husband, Scott. Other hobbies include playing golf, traveling, spending time at the beach, playing the piano, listening to music, riding her bike, reading, and her new found love, surfing. Susan also likes to begin every day with her own personalized workout regimen. But above all, Susan relishes in reaching for her dreams. As someone once told her, "Strength and courage can sometimes be lonely friends. but those who reach their dreams, walk in stardust."