She walked this earth, a light in hand...
Encouraging us to think of others …
She slipped away quietly, sadly, swiftly …
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| Sue - with her curiosity ... |
Nothing was same old, same old for Sue …
She lived life to the full, even unto the end …
I know I will remember her for many a-year …
Sue's Canberra balloon
A beloved human with many an interest …
... the addiction that blogging becomes …
... begetting many blogger friendships …
Glories for the glorious
shining one ...
Books, Birds, Bloggers, Food, Nature, Stories …
Art, Words, Balloons, 'Roos, Health …
... overcoming adversity when it arose … until the shadows came ...
Home for nature's creepy crawlies ...
... always with truth to the fore, or tongue in cheek when a laugh was due, whichever was the most appropriate for the time … 'Himself' always being thought of …
With reflections and memories for her family - I shall miss her interactions ...
Sue's blog: Elephant's Child: her last post ... - one that she did not know ...
Hilary Melton-Butcher
Positive Letters Inspirational Stories
34 comments:
A lovely, heart-felt tribute, Hilary.
Hari Om
Oh... I hadn't realised Sue had departed. We bumped into each other via other blogs, though never followed each other. Thank you for marking the passing and the space it will have left. This blogging community is a special place... YAM xx
@ Janice - thank you ... so so sad to know she's no longer with us ... I'm going to be back on the blogging bandwagon ... see you around soon!
@ Yam - oh that's good that I've let you know ... so so sad ... she was a special lady, I'm not sure when we first met, but she was blogging for 15 years or so. As you say, and as Sue noted, the blogging community is a very special place ... I so agree.
Cheers to you both - Hilary
Yes, I had heard. Very sad that she's gone now.
I'm so sorry to hear about Sue! This is a lovely tribute to her!
I was not a follower of her blog, but she and I did cross paths in the way of comments on each other's blogs in the distant past. I knew her to be a very kind lady who was very active in the blog world. Thank you so much for sharing this beautiful tribute to her.
Oh, that is sad! I remember Sue from WEP and other blogs. May she R.I.P. ♥ Lovely tribute, Hilary.
It is terrible losing a friend, and now we know that bloggers can be close friends. Rest in peace, Sue
@ Liz - I'm glad the sad news is getting out ...
@ Sherry - thank you ... she was an amazing person ... and it is very sad ...
@ Linda - I'm sure we all cross paths with fellow bloggers along our way ... she was very active. I appreciate your comment ...
@ Debbie - yes ... Sue from WEP and from Words for Wednesdays ... I miss both meeting places ... good to see you ...
@ Hels - thank you ... blogs certainly bring strangers together, who become friends from all parts of the world ...
Thanks so much everyone ... 'tis a very sad time - Hilary
I'm so sorry to hear this! She always seemed such a supportive and encouraging person. This is a lovely tribute to her.
I was shocked when River told me. There will be such a void in the blogging world without her.
@ Elizabeth - she was an amazing person, and I know gave us lots of pleasure as we interacted with her ... and thank you re the tribute.
@ Alex - I knew they'd find you ... and absolutely it was a huge shock, as it was to her partner and family - so quick. Exactly as you say there will be a huge void for many of us in the blogging world.
Thanks to the two of you ... it's so sad to say goodbye to such a positive blogging friend - cheers Hilary
That's so sad. I have seen so many bloggers pass in the past 20 years.
Thank you for this, Hils. Losing Sue is heartbreaking, isn't it? She will be missed.
@ Diane - yes I'm sure we have seen many come and go ... and your 20 years is somewhat longer than my 17 (but not much!) ... it is sad though ...
@ Sandra - you're so right ... Sue will be sorely missed by many. There was definitely something special about her ...
Cheers to you both - Hilary
A loss to our community. A lovely tribute, Hilary, rest in peace Sue.
A worthy memorial.
A perfect tribute. Thank you for posting this for the blog community.
I love your opener, 'She walked this earth, a light in hand'. That was Sue alright. I doubt if she realized how many people she touched.
@ Keith - yes she will definitely be missed ... she was a delight to know.
@ Jacqui - many thanks ... she was worth it ...
@ Joanne - thank you ... I'm sure blogging friends will be sad at her passing ...
@ Sandra - thank you - I never know what to write ... these words just came ... Yes - you're right I doubt she realised how many she'd touched with her approach to life ...
Appreciate all your comments as I know Sue would have been ... cheers Hilary
Thanks for this heartfelt tribute, Hillary. You have said it so well for all of us. Sue was a very special person in my life and I will miss her greatly. It was always a dream of mine that the three of us would get together one day. Sadly one leg of the stool is no longer there to provide support. Stay well yourself. Hugs - David
A lovely tribute. I will miss her posts about flowers and birds and her encouraging words May her light always shine in those she touched.
The world lost a ‘gud’un’ when Sue left. She will be greatly missed
@ David - thank you ... I know it'd have been great if the three of us, or five of us could have met up - c'est la vie. All well here, or as best can be ...
@ Truedessa - many thanks and yes may her light continue to shine on ...
@ Cathy - she certainly was a 'gud-un' as you say ... and she will most definitely be missed.
Cheers to three of you ... I know I'll miss her for many a year - all the best - Hilary
What a beautiful tribute to a very special blogging friend of yours
Thanks Marja - She certainly was special to many of us ... I shall miss her repartee across the blogosphere ... cheers Hilary
She had so many interests, didn't she, Hils? Always had pictures of the balloon rallies to show us:) Thanks again for this lovely tribute.
AND she loved her birds and flowers.
Phew. I'm late. A fine tribute, Hilary, to a wonderful human being.
Mine will follow on... my birthday.
@ Sandra - she was full of fun and life, and as you say had lots of interests ... balloons and birds AND flowers ...
@ Sean - not late ... it's good to see you ... she was an amazing person, I know I'll miss her and will remember many things relating to her way of life ... I look forward to yours tomorrow and to wish you a happy birthday ... we have two tomorrow too -
Cheers to you both ... Hilary
This is devastating news, Sue was a super special, long time blogging friend. Thank you for this tribute, Hilary.
Hi Nila - it is devastating news ... she was, as you say, super special, the end came very quickly, far quicker than she and "Himself" realised ... just desperate for them. I'm glad I posted it ... and appreciate everyone who's been and commented - cheers Hilary
In regards, to one of your earlier responses, you found exactly the right words to use. It is a wonderful tribute to a wonderful person.
Cheers;)
Have a creative day and a peaceful evening, Hils. Cheers
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