Sue hadn't been feeling well and tests revealed an especially aggressive metastatic cancer. After a short time in the hospital she came home; days later she passed away. It was very sudden and shocking and it's still hard to believe that she's no longer here. Sue spent time with her friends and all of our close family in her last days, and died with my father at her side. I miss her in ways I can't express.
Less than two weeks later, Kathie fell at home and broke several ribs. She was hospitalized briefly and though we hoped for the best, she was unable to recover from her injuries. She died surrounded by family. Two of her grandsons who spoke at her service remembered her for her quiet, steady presence and gentle kindness. We remember her for those things and so much more.
I could write pages and pages about Sue and Kathie, story after story about them both, but I wouldn't know where to stop. Instead I will leave you with just the news that they are gone and a photo of each from our visits in the Caribbean with them. May their memories be a blessing to us all...
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| Perry and Sue drinking rum on Saralane in 2011 |
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| Warren and Kathie in St Croix in 2011 |
2 comments:
Losing our loved ones is a long and painful journey...so hard. Healing takes time and often lingers unfinished, incomplete. It can haunt or inspire us...or do both at the same time. It has been such a major blow to you both. Your honoring of Sue and Kathie is touching and sweet, offering us a glimpse into who they were and what they meant to you. Only a glimpse, but at least it's that. Well done, Maddie, as always. Hugs to you both.
Elizabeth, Ed and Luna, s/v Skylark (retired)
Our sincere condolences madeline and skip.
Irene and Theo
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