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I had plans to post late yesterday after my day in Málaga with Lulu. But I received a text message from the granddaughter of my once-in-a-lifetime friend, Susan (click here), that Susan had been taken to the hospital and they had to perform CPR. A little later, she wrote again to tell me Susan had died. Susan was what I consider young, my age. But she had a myriad of health problems for years and she finally lost the battle. I could pour my heart out here. She was a friend unlike any other — and I have been blessed with some wonderful people in my life. Our souls seemed somehow linked. She and San Geraldo adored each other, too. Although irreverent with a dirty mind and a wicked sense of humor, she had a strong belief in god. I am an atheist. Susan and I video-chatted every week (something I usually hate committing to). We texted each other good morning and goodnight every day (something else I usually hate committing to). We opened our hearts to each other, talked about our sadness, our anger, our joy. She was generous, kind, respectful, loving, and stubborn. And we laughed until we were in tears. I’ll just share a few of things she shared with me in the past few years that might give you an idea of who she was. And then I’ll have a siesta. My head has been in a fog and I have a hole in my heart.
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Tenía planes de publicar ayer tarde después de mi día en Málaga con Lulu. Pero recibí un mensaje de texto de la nieta de Susan (haz clic aquí), mi amiga única en la vida, de que habían llevado a Susan al hospital y tenían que hacerle RCP. Un poco más tarde, me escribió de nuevo para decirme que Susan había muerto. Susan era lo que yo considero joven, de mi edad. Pero ella tuvo una miríada de problemas de salud durante años y finalmente perdió la batalla. Podría derramar mi corazón aquí. Era una amiga como ninguna otra, y he sido bendecida con algunas personas maravillosas en mi vida. Nuestras almas parecían de alguna manera unidas. Ella y San Geraldo también se adoraban. Aunque irreverente con una mente sucia y un perverso sentido del humor, tenía una fuerte creencia en dios. Soy mayoritariamente ateo. Susan y yo chateábamos por video todas las semanas (algo a lo que generalmente odio comprometerme). Nos enviamos mensajes de texto de buenos días y buenas noches todos los días (otra cosa algo a lo que generalmente odio comprometerme). Abrimos nuestros corazones el uno al otro, hablamos de nuestra tristeza, nuestra ira, nuestra alegría. Era generosa, amable, respetuosa, amorosa y obstinada. Y nos reímos hasta las lágrimas. Solo compartiré algunas de las cosas que compartió conmigo en los últimos años que podrían darles una idea de quién era ella. Y luego voy a tomar una siesta. Mi cabeza ha estado en una niebla. Mi cabeza ha estado en una niebla y tengo un agujero en mi corazón.
So sad that Susan no longer with us.My heart is acing on your behalf .,💔💔💔❤️
Elin:
You would have loved her. Thanks so much.
Thank you Mitchell for sharing these beautiful thoughts about Susan. I wake up late this morning and I never sleep in but I was dreaming about all of the precious times I had with Susan (Suzie Q)…I got to call her that…she finally gave in to her nickname. One of the many hilarious things Susan said probably my favorite…We spent hours and hours and hours over the last 22 years talking and sharing. I am a little ashamed to admit that sometimes there was some juicy gossip. I would tell Susan I had something to tell her but that I probably shouldn’t and she would say very seriously….”If you don’t have anything nice to say, come sit by me” ….and I always did. Peace and comfort to you.
P:
I called her Suzie Q a couple of times. She said she used to hate it, but grew to enjoy it thanks to you. She made such a huge difference in my life in such a short time. I remember the first time she told me about you. Her description was filled with love. You made her happy and I’m glad she connected the two of us! Another gift.
Oh, Mitchell. I gasped when I read this. I’m so so sorry to know that you have lost your very dear friend. Holding you close in my heart today.
Judy C:
Thanks tremendously. We knew she probably wouldn’t be around for a long time, but this was way too soon. I’m so grateful for all our conversations. An exceptional friend.
So sorry, Mitchell. Susan truly did sound like a once-in-a-lifetime friend. Thinking of you today and sending hugs.
TTPT:
This leaves a big emptiness in a lot of lives. But it will be filled with so many rich memories. And to think we were simply modern-day penpals.
RIP, Susan. Jx
Jon:
Thanks.
How sad. Please accept my deepest condolences, Mitchell.
Tundra Bunny:
Thanks. And on behalf of her wonderful friends and family, too!
Oh my…..so sorry to hear this. The friendship between you both was/is very admirable and inspiring. Cherish the energy you had for one another.
Jim:
I am so grateful.
Massive hugs for you Mitch! Friends are special ~ even blogger friends ~ take care NAmaste!
Ron:
Thank you. Friends ARE special.
May your and SG’s wonderful memories of Susan bring you some comfort as you both grieve for her. xo
Mary:
Very kind. We do have such sweet memories. She was so loving.
Mitchell and SG I’m sorry to hear of the death of your dear friend. You life has been greatly enriched and those memories will continue to keep her close and in your heart.
Willym:
You’re absolutely right. I’m greatful for having had her in my life, however briefly.
I am so sorry to hear this, take care of yourself, immortality is being remembered.
David:
Then Susan is with the immortals.
Well you don’t have to ask for my condolence….you know you have those. But I will send you a cyber hug and a kiss.
” irreverent with a dirty mind and a wicked sense of humor” . I would have loved her.
Mistress Borghese:
You definitely would have loved her. She was a devout follower of your blog. I think she might have commented in years past (SusanChurchmouse, or something like that). She stopped commenting on blogs in recent years, but never stopped following. We talked about you often.
I grieve with you Scoot and SG. Susan was a pistol!
Deedles:
Thanks again. She was so many things to so many people. What a gift.
I am so sorry to hear that you lost your dear friend. I’m glad that you had her in your life.
Chrissoup:
Thanks so much. I’m so glad, too. She made life richer and a bit easier. I will hold that in my heart.
Oh, this is sad, sad news indeed, compounded by being so sudden and unexpected. I feel so bad for you, San Geraldo and Susan’s family and other friends. May you find some comfort in your memories of shared emotions and laughs.
Debra:
I’ve been exchanging texts with her friends and family, which has been very special. I will always smile when I think of her.
So sorry for your loss. Susan sounds truly one-of-a-kind. Just be glad you had each other as long as it lasted …
RIP
Bob:
She read your blog daily and loved your stories of Carlos. She also loved your way of thinking. You would have loved her, too.
Oh wow, I didn’t realize that it was THAT Susan who commented on my blog. Such a sweetheart.
So sorry to hear, Mitch! Today I won’t push the “I like” button for that reason. Stay OK!
Jan from Perth:
Oh, thanks so much. And thanks for always pushing the “I like” button, too.
Take comfort in fond memories.
Walt the Fourth:
Nothing but fond memories. I smile when I think of her.
Oh, very sorry for your loss. It must have been fantastic to have a friend like that.
Kirk:
She was something else. Thanks.
Oh, sorry for your loss. She sounds like she was a fantastic friend,
I am so sorry to hear about Susan. It’s great that you kept in such close contact with her despite your physical distance.
Steve:
Susan found me because she liked my comments on Going Gently (go figure). I found YOU because of Susan. She was a loyal follower and really enjoyed your blog. She used to comment on blogs as Churchmouse, but stop commenting after a bit and continuing reading every day.
The title made me laugh (best title in a long while!) and then I read the article. Indeed a sad tale, and there are no words for it. 🙁
Urspo:
I’m fortunate to have memories of an unusual and exceptional friendship.
My heart aches at the loss of your friend. Please accept my sincere condolences.
*hug*
Sassybear:
Thanks. I still feel like there’s a hole in my heart.