“I like you” Sue said when we met for the second time, “your even shorter than me.” Sue always spoke her mind.
Like everyone who knew her I will miss Sue dearly. It was not as this day was not expected but still it was a heart stopper when I actually saw the words in print.
Sue was many things, Mother, Grandmother, loving partner, carer, teacher, friend, author and a supporter and light to us all.
We have lost a beautiful light, a beacon from our lives. Sue touched us all. I can’t believe it’s only six months since September when Sue got the news that she was terminally ill. Like many, family and friends I baulked at the inevitable selfishly I could not accept what Sue not only accepted but also embraced . She was angry, as we all would be. Amazingly she said she had too much work to finish. Too much life to live.
Sue had visits to Oxford, days out with Ducks and Grandchildren and she worked, boy she worked so hard, books written and published, books reworked and republished. Christmas Dinner prepared and eaten, cakes and mince pies prepared. If minded Sue was an unstoppable force.
I emailed Sue daily, she probably got fed up with me but I just wanted her to know I was there for her. The last email , that I sent was last night and simply said , “Dear Sue sleep well” and I put Peace as the subject. I really mean that Dear Sue sleep well. Where ever you are now in your new realm be at peace.
Sue, I don’t want to but it is time to say goodbye as you spread your wings and move to the next part of your journey. You will live forever in my heart …not only mine but many others too. You will be immortal in our memories.
With love to Stuart, Nick Alex and the girls not forgotting The Small Dog Ani.
Another feather flutters A candle is lighted A soul with with loved ones united. At last there is no pain You are free to soar again.
Female, wife, full time mother and Grandmother. I am not as happy go lucky as I used to be but I am still bubbling along on simmer! I have three handsome sons all grown and flown.The youngest married with a beautiful wife and two sons of his own. Back in 2010 I was working, running a home, driving and socializing then bang in a split second all that was gone. I had an accident at home. I broke my back, not for the first time, I had broken it 10 years previously as well. Unfortunately this time I had broken it really badly and it was truly messed up so I had to have two operations. I was told before each operation that the outcome could mean I spend the rest of my life in a wheelchair. Still as some guy once wrote "I am still standing " yes "better than I ever was " I no longer use the walking stick . I had lots of friends before the accident but when things like this happen, you loose most of them. Their lives move on and mine stood still and so they left me behind ...I know that is just the way life is but it hurt and always will. Then I looked around and saw those who were still there for me, these friends are the roses in my garden they need to be tended well. They are the diamonds in the dust. I will of been married 53yrs this comming year. I have found different ways to approach life, use my pain befriend it almost...yer right , well that is what they tell me at the pain clinic ROFLMAO ...... if only I could! I have found an outlet for my fears, frustrations and night terrors . I have started writing poetry if that name can be applied to my writing. I hope I do not come over as a moaning winger. I hope I am past all that. I also hope that you might see how the poetry is moving from very dark through the grey and hopefully in to light.
My back is no longer straight it is C shaped because of the injury and I have lost two and a half inches in height but my Pilates and Core teachers have helped me to stand up as straight and be as strong as possible. Pain and depression are still hanging on my arm but I have weapons to use against them and if I say so myself I cope well.
I have made lots of new friends, real diamonds. I am also very grateful for all the support and help I have encountered here on Wordpress. Hugs and welcome to everyone who visits.
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This is a beautiful eulogy, Willow…very nice photos and commentary. May Sue’s community here keep in touch indefinitely. This is one of the perks of blogging, once we push that POST button the piece just starts bouncing around cyberspace forever. 🙂
Thank you for these kind words, I do , like you hope that Sue’s spirit will live on among us all. Though right now pain is very raw it will heal . Your right the blogosphere will keep her words alive.💜💜🦋
A beautiful, tribute, Willow. I am working my way through this difficult processing, even though, as you mention, we knew it was coming. Much love to you, my friend, and all who are grieving today. ❤️🤗
It’s so hard Alethea, what I would not give for a chance to see her again. She has truly enriched our lives and will live on in our hearts forever.💜💜🦋🦋
A lovely tribute Willow. I so wish I could have met her, but I was honoured and privileged to know her, and considered her a friend as she had such compassion when we lost Maggie. Her bravery in the face of the inevitable was phenomenal. She will be sadly missed by so many. The night sky has a new star and it is shining brightly on us all.
Thank you Di, she was just an amazing person who would of looked upon you as a friend, for your kindness, honesty and your love of dogs. I too have thought there is a new star up there tonight. Watching us all from her vantage point just above the Yorkshire Moors.💜💜
Willow, I’ve been thinking of you, knowing you are grieving. (I only got to know Sue briefly, the last few months, having “met” her on your blog.) Will try to email you soon.
Hugs to you ❤❤
Such a lovely, well deserved, tribute to dear, amazing Sue, Willow.. I keep thinking of poor little Ani looking for her ‘two legs’…Sue will live on in so many people’s memories. Peace and love. xx.
Thank you Joy it’s a bitter pill isn’t it. Ani will be loved and she will see her beloved two legs ..Sue will make sure of that. Sue will be sitting on her beloved moors sipping wine or tea smiling at us. Bless. 💜💜💜
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Thank you, Willow. YOur words soothed our loss.
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Beautiful pics and a lovely tribute.
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This is a beautiful eulogy, Willow…very nice photos and commentary. May Sue’s community here keep in touch indefinitely. This is one of the perks of blogging, once we push that POST button the piece just starts bouncing around cyberspace forever. 🙂
Thank you for these kind words, I do , like you hope that Sue’s spirit will live on among us all. Though right now pain is very raw it will heal . Your right the blogosphere will keep her words alive.💜💜🦋
Willow you’ve said it so beautifully. Thanks
Sue definitely inspires us to do our best 💜💜🦋
Indeed, she did. I always was so excited when she shared any of my WritePhoto posts.
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So beautiful, Willow.💚💚
Thank you Jean, she was 💜💜🦋
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A beautiful, tribute, Willow. I am working my way through this difficult processing, even though, as you mention, we knew it was coming. Much love to you, my friend, and all who are grieving today. ❤️🤗
It’s so hard Alethea, what I would not give for a chance to see her again. She has truly enriched our lives and will live on in our hearts forever.💜💜🦋🦋
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Beautifully expressed words for Sue. Taken too soon. She created until she could no more. So sad. 😦
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You can feel so much of her spirit and character from reading her poetry. So sad.
Yes you can Maje and from her eyes too 💜💜
A wonderful tribute, Willow. I have a feeling your post made Sue smile from the other side of the veil.
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Perfect. You nailed it Willow..thank you.
I am so upset Geoff it’s really so sad and we been through some bad things this last year… I thought I was stronger💜
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A beautiful tribute, Willow xx
Thank you Carol it’s so sad 💜
I know, Willow although it was expected it was still a shock and has left a void x
She has but at least she is free now and running across her beloved Moors. 💜💜
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A lovely tribute Willow. I so wish I could have met her, but I was honoured and privileged to know her, and considered her a friend as she had such compassion when we lost Maggie. Her bravery in the face of the inevitable was phenomenal. She will be sadly missed by so many. The night sky has a new star and it is shining brightly on us all.
Thank you Di, she was just an amazing person who would of looked upon you as a friend, for your kindness, honesty and your love of dogs. I too have thought there is a new star up there tonight. Watching us all from her vantage point just above the Yorkshire Moors.💜💜
My poem yesterday was for her. I was thinking about her when I wrote it.
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This is just beautiful. Lovely words and fantastic images. Thank you for sharing this with us. KL ❤
Sue would always want me to share 💜🦋
Willow, I’ve been thinking of you, knowing you are grieving. (I only got to know Sue briefly, the last few months, having “met” her on your blog.) Will try to email you soon.
Hugs to you ❤❤
It been a hard day I am off to bed now. Thank you for your kind words. Sue was a wonderful person 💜
A beautiful tribute to Sue, and thank you for the photos, Willow. It’s lovely that you emailed her every day. I’m sure she appreciated it very much. ❤
So lovely, so appropriate. Thank you for this!
Thank you , Sue touched us all.💜🦋
A beautiful Tribute. May her Soul rest in peace. Sue has touched so many. I hope you are doing okay, as one can be. Hugs.
That’s so true so many have been touched by Sue she will live on in our hearts. 💜🦋
Lovely tribute Willow and so pleased that we all met up with Sue at the Bloggers Bash. She is an amazing woman and will not be forgotten..♥
That was a lovely day , it was great to meet you and everyone else in person. Sue will be with us always in her heart 💜🦋
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I am deeply sorry for your loss and I hope her family is comforted at this trying times…
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Such a lovely, well deserved, tribute to dear, amazing Sue, Willow.. I keep thinking of poor little Ani looking for her ‘two legs’…Sue will live on in so many people’s memories. Peace and love. xx.
Thank you Joy it’s a bitter pill isn’t it. Ani will be loved and she will see her beloved two legs ..Sue will make sure of that. Sue will be sitting on her beloved moors sipping wine or tea smiling at us. Bless. 💜💜💜
Nice photos dear
She was such a lovely lady 💜💜
A most beautiful and heartfelt tribute to Sue, Willow. We all miss her. ❤
Yes indeed she was a very special person 💜