Susan Cook is a very colorful character, fun loving with an 'I don't give a damn attitude', also what her friends and family called eccentric. That’s why Susan was able to hide her fears, which like her Mother, was showing signs of Alzheimer's Disease. Finally, the day came when she could no longer hide her illness from them. This is the story of how Susan had to face what the future had in store for her and her loving family. She was fortunate in a way to where she owned her own home and was set financially, and was able to stay in her home and have help move in to care for her. The Black Oval Carpets were placed at each exit door of her home at night when she went to bed, with the hope that in the dimness of the night she would think it was a pit and try not to wander. Of course, they were removed before she was awake in the morning. Everyone who encountered Susan, experienced life changes along with her. As tragic as the illness was, Susan was determined to fight it with all her being, to die with dignity. Follow her along on her remarkable journey.