Two Years Since Sue's Death

It is overcast as I write this. The pain comes in waves, but so do the warm memories. Sue wanted to make sure that others might live based on her medical breakthrough. Part of the issue is that the treatments that keep leukemia patients alive always increase their vulnerability to infection and other ailments. There are some significant inroads being made in this regard, even in just the awareness of this problem.

I checked in to see about the research being done based on Sue’s treatments and testing. The research may be completed next year. And it still seems that others are surviving based on the breakthrough treatment Sue pioneered. And perhaps some will be able to reduce the side effects that plagued Sue and reduced her ability to fight off infections.

And the pain was compounded when I was told of the recent untimely death of a dear friend of hers. I am so sorry for his death and the pain that her old office, family and friends must be going through. 

And today I remember the joy that Sue brought into my life and the warmth that she showed to everyone she met. I think of her and Blue walking through our old neighborhood and the happiness she experienced. I think of our honeymoon, of the lazy days together in Provence, of the soft, warm water of Turks and Caicos, to hours spent on our back porch watching deer and birds feeding. And I think of all her numerous friends and family that she shared with me. I hope that everybody is able to experience that type of joy and love in their lives that she brought into mine.

Comments

[Ruth Skjerseth]

My heart aches for you, for your loss. I am glad to hear you taking joy in happy memories. With much love, Ruth and Tim

[Demet Basar]

Sweet Sue. Will always love her.
I wish I’d gotten to know you. You are equally brave and loving as she. Demet

[Rick Derrickson]

Sue was so very special. I am glad that the two of you bonded as intensely and lovingly as you did. Your sadness of her loss is leavened by joy of knowing and loving her.
I love you.