Never Good-bye...

[SweetWitch]

Sue, our Safe_Bet, was a breath of fresh air. Her wit, her charm and even her ability to put someone in his/her place in an amusing way always made me smile. She was a flirt, an outspoken advocate, a loving mother, a caring friend. She had a knack for saying the right thing at the right moment to have me rolling in laughter. Even when she was ripping into someone, belligerent in her indignation, I found someone I could appreciate. People like her are rare.

When she and I discovered that we grew up so close to one another, that our fathers were in the same business, we joked that the hard-headed men probably knew each other well and had crossed swords. She had intimated her disappointment in her losses, her pain and loneliness over alienation.

In her I found someone I admired and respected. I called her “friend”. One of my regrets in life was never having met her in person. Now, to say good-bye to someone so special is an impossibility. Instead, I shall say, “Until we meet again. Happy trails, Sue.”

 

[Stella_Omega]

safe_bet was a couragous, stubborn, principled woman. She held my hand through some tough spots, and reminded me that I was a Hero when I forgot that. She let me in on some of her problems, but nothing like a whole look, and her loyalty to her family was inspiring. She really touched my life in these past couple years, and I am very selfish in my grief-- I will miss her exceedingly. Rest without pain, Sue.

 

[sadangel]

No words. Only love Safe. You are safe now. You are always loved. By so many. The pain and grief we have is tempered by knowing the pain and grief that Amy and your princess are dealing with. May God be with them in this time of sorrow. May God be with us all. A new angel is looking down upon us. I look up to her and say "Go with God Safe--We shall meet one day."

 

[TE999]

Suzy was clever, glib, feisty and took no prisoners. Her posts always gave me a chuckle...you could almost feel the energy crackling from the monitor. She stood up for what she believed in and defended it with vigor and eloquence. Persons such as she are few and far between. She will be sorely missed.

 

[mismused]

Sweet metaphor of life,
a joy for our day,
forever loved by those who knew her,
even one like me who barely did.

Betski, as you were often called,
eternal love you have sown;
to you and yours, our love does go.

No, I never really knew her as Sweet Witch did, or much of any other way, but as many here, I have read her posts, known her heart and spirit, the fire in her soul, and the love she happily proclaimed for Amy and the children.

Forgive me, but I am...sad. Like Colly and babylez, too young, too soon gone, but a true lamp to all of us.

 

[voluptuary_manque]

Sweet metaphor of life,
a joy for our day,
forever loved by those who knew her,
even one like me who barely did.

Betski, as you were often called,
eternal love you have sown;
to you and yours, our love does go.

No, I never really knew her as Sweet Witch did, or much of any other way, but as many here, I have read her posts, known her heart and spirit, the fire in her soul, and the love she happily proclaimed for Amy and the children.

Forgive me, but I am...sad. Like Colly and babylez, too young, too soon gone, but a true lamp to all of us.

Yes, far too young and much too soon gone. Rest in Peace, Beloved Suzy.

 

[Freefall_mc]

To Suzy's love and children: I am so sorry.
Afternoon reminders have brought back how joyfully, and yes, sometimes comically, she expressed her love and pride for her family.

a torch that dared to brighten so many dark corners
Bets...
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[Katyusha]

The title of this thread is very appropriate, for it never really is good-bye. I prefer to think of it as, "Until next time." Those we love and who loved us are never truly gone from us. They're still there to give us comfort in times of need and they still watch out for us and take care of us. These ways are not tangible, as they were when our loved ones were still alive, but they are no less real.

This was posted on my brother-in-law's memorial page on FB and I thought it might be fitting here too: "When I come to the end of the day, and the sun has set for me, I want no rites in a gloom filled room, why cry for a soul set free? Miss me a little, but not too long, and not with your heads bowed low, remember the love we once shared, miss me but let me go. For this is a journey we all must take, and each must go alone. Its all part of the Maker's plan, a step on the road to home. When you are lonely and sick at heart, go to the family we know, and bury your sorrows in doing good deeds- Miss me, but let me go."

Rest in peace, Safe.

 

[michchick98]

I didn't know her all that well, but I admired her for standing up for what she believed in. I laughed at the way she handled the "bullies" around here, I admired her for her outspoken love for her children and for Amy, and I always looked forward to reading posts from her. She will be dearly missed.

 

[Belegon]

 

[SweetWitch]

I received a PM from Suzy today. It was sent by Amy, of course, but was shocking nonetheless. Even from beyond the grave, the little twit made me smile when she promised to watch over my daughter and me.

 

[Emperor_Nero]

This was posted earlier on another thread, but someone suggested I post it here as well -- with a little addition.

I consider myself fortunate to have considered Suzy a friend and one of my regrets was never getting to meet her in person, despite an invitation to the farm after she, Amy and the girls became Midwesterners.

Sue always seemed to know the right thing to say at the right time, and from Amy's story, it seemed she had that ability to the end. She could be supportive or, if she thought you needed it, she could cut to the quick with a single sentence -- but even if you were being cut down and feeling that sting, you knew the only reason she bothered to do it was that, on some level, she cared about you. I think that's what makes this loss sting just a little bit more.

To Amy and the girls, I cannot fathom what you are feeling right now. It was clear how much and how deeply Suzy loved you and, from what she said, how much she knew all of you loved her. She only wanted what was best for each of you and I am certain that's what she still wants -- for each of you to live your lives to the fullest and to be the best people you can be.

Just know that you are in our thoughts

 

[SweetWitch]

This was posted earlier on another thread, but someone suggested I post it here as well -- with a little addition.

I consider myself fortunate to have considered Suzy a friend and one of my regrets was never getting to meet her in person, despite an invitation to the farm after she, Amy and the girls became Midwesterners.

Sue always seemed to know the right thing to say at the right time, and from Amy's story, it seemed she had that ability to the end. She could be supportive or, if she thought you needed it, she could cut to the quick with a single sentence -- but even if you were being cut down and feeling that sting, you knew the only reason she bothered to do it was that, on some level, she cared about you. I think that's what makes this loss sting just a little bit more.

To Amy and the girls, I cannot fathom what you are feeling right now. It was clear how much and how deeply Suzy loved you and, from what she said, how much she knew all of you loved her. She only wanted what was best for each of you and I am certain that's what she still wants -- for each of you to live your lives to the fullest and to be the best people you can be.

Just know that you are in our thoughts

Thank you, Nero. You said it so much better than I.

 

[voluptuary_manque]

This was posted earlier on another thread, but someone suggested I post it here as well -- with a little addition.

I consider myself fortunate to have considered Suzy a friend and one of my regrets was never getting to meet her in person, despite an invitation to the farm after she, Amy and the girls became Midwesterners.

Sue always seemed to know the right thing to say at the right time, and from Amy's story, it seemed she had that ability to the end. She could be supportive or, if she thought you needed it, she could cut to the quick with a single sentence -- but even if you were being cut down and feeling that sting, you knew the only reason she bothered to do it was that, on some level, she cared about you. I think that's what makes this loss sting just a little bit more.

To Amy and the girls, I cannot fathom what you are feeling right now. It was clear how much and how deeply Suzy loved you and, from what she said, how much she knew all of you loved her. She only wanted what was best for each of you and I am certain that's what she still wants -- for each of you to live your lives to the fullest and to be the best people you can be.

Just know that you are in our thoughts

Amen, Brother Nero.

 

[The_Fool]

So do lesbian kisses taste different,
especially when flavored with laughter?
A man and a woman talking
about boy-cooties and girl-cooties

and laughing.
Knowing there is no such thing.
Cooties only come from hate
and hypocrisy.

Sharing a passion for words
and a passion for passion.
But let her be the vocal one, heart on display.
I’ll sit back and smile, the quiet one.

I still hear her voice
Unwavering and firm,
committed to what is right.
Energy bundled bright.

Love-hugs are not blind to desire.
My desire is for her to know that I care.
I’d love to take her into my arms
and whisper “I love you” into her hair.

But I can’t.
Not now.
I can only speak silently in my heart
and hope that she hears.

 

[voluptuary_manque]

Amy emailed me. Suzy didn't want a funeral or a memorial service so the remembrance will be small and private. In the spring they will scatter her ashes around the base of her favorite dogwood, right there on the farm. I like the sound of it. Blessings on them all

 

[Vermilion]

What? What is this? I hadn't heard anything. What's happened?

I can't believe that someone so vital might be gone. I thought of her only the other day when something occurred that I thought she might like. Someone please tell me what happened

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[Liar]

What? What is this? I hadn't heard anything. What's happened?

I can't believe that someone so vital might be gone. I thought of her only the other day when something occurred that I thought she might like. Someone please tell me what happened

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http://forum.literotica.com/showthread.php?t=693774

 

[Vermilion]

http://forum.literotica.com/showthread.php?t=693774

I didn't even know she was sick

 

[voluptuary_manque]

She was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis around November of 2008. Amy immediately insisted that they move to Iowa where they could be legally married. Amy bought a large farm to raise the girls on and they went back there. Things seemed to be going as well as could be expected but I guess Suzy just went into a very rapid decline. I never knew MS could go so fast . . .

 

[TheeGoatPig]

She was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis around November of 2008. Amy immediately insisted that they move to Iowa where they could be legally married. Amy bought a large farm to raise the girls on and they went back there. Things seemed to be going as well as could be expected but I guess Suzy just went into a very rapid decline. I never knew MS could go so fast . . .

2008 or 2009? Because I didn't think they moved until the end of last year?

 

[SweetWitch]

2008 or 2009? Because I didn't think they moved until the end of last year?

I believe it was earlier than that, Thee. They started planning the move as soon as Sue was diagnosed. Sue wasn't happy about leaving California, but she knew it was necessary for the sake of her children.

 

[Sandy_Fox]

Sorry to butt in, but Suzy was diagnosed with MS in May or June, 2009 and they moved to Iowa last August. Amy told me that they changed Suzy's diagnosis from "regular" MS to malignant MS this fall.

From my reading on the subject, it seems that this type is exceptionally bad and is pretty rare. It kills within months instead of years or decades. It fits that Suzy would have this kind. That girl never did ANYTHING half way.

I am going to miss her greatly. She was one hell of a woman. I found out about her passing this weekend when Amy called me.

Although Suzy was my friend, I'm more concerned about Amy (and by extension the girls). Her poor heart is broken to pieces.

She is living in the middle of no where and she said that she doesn't have any family or friends to turn to. This makes sense because Suzy's family rejected them and Amy doesn't have any family left. She also probably doesn't have any close friends there either because she was always more than satisfied with Suzy. The fact that she reached out to me makes that VERY clear.

As far as those two were concerned the world revolved each other and their kids and the rest of us were just along for the ride. I don't think I've ever seen a deeper love than the one between those two.

 

[CharleyH]

Sue, our Safe_Bet, was a breath of fresh air. Her wit, her charm and even her ability to put someone in his/her place in an amusing way always made me smile. She was a flirt, an outspoken advocate, a loving mother, a caring friend. She had a knack for saying the right thing at the right moment to have me rolling in laughter. Even when she was ripping into someone, belligerent in her indignation, I found someone I could appreciate. People like her are rare.

When she and I discovered that we grew up so close to one another, that our fathers were in the same business, we joked that the hard-headed men probably knew each other well and had crossed swords. She had intimated her disappointment in her losses, her pain and loneliness over alienation.

In her I found someone I admired and respected. I called her “friend”. One of my regrets in life was never having met her in person. Now, to say good-bye to someone so special is an impossibility. Instead, I shall say, “Until we meet again. Happy trails, Sue.”

Thank you for allowing us get to know her a bit better.

 

[elfin_odalisque]

Thank you for allowing us get to know her a bit better.

Echo. Sandy, thanks for the explanation.

Apart from some PM's I didn't know her but her spirit, humor and devotion to her family were lit like beacons.

As was said, all my thoughts are with Amy and the children praying they can make some sense of this tragic loss.

With all my heart.

Elle