Once in a while, someone comes along, someone who just naturally makes everyone feel a little happier, a little more alive to life. Suzette has been that someone to me. She has given me a new perspective on a lot of things – including myself.
We’ve been friends since we met in the 1980’s. In that time we have shared both laughter and tears. We’ve laughed, played and prayed together, not to mention all the lunches we shared. She has always been there for me and I’ve been blessed to count on her good counsel.
Suzette was an unfailing and enthusiastic supporter of my life and her encouragement has meant so much. She laughed at my stories, was genuinely interested in my family and although she taught kids the proper use of the English language, she never corrected my grammar or punctuation.
Suzette’s love of the Lord and her family has been an inspiration to me for all of these years. Faith is an intensely personal thing, and although we might not have always seen eye to eye, her faith shined in everything she did.
With her quiet and unassuming nature she might not have ever realized the profound effect she had on others. The Lord blessed her with this gift and her friends and family benefited from it.
We shared September birthdays and I looked forward to my birthday card arriving by snail mail. One of the favorites cards I saved expresses this sentiment – For your birthday I wish you the gift of Joy, the gift of Laughter, and the gift of forever Friendship. That was a perfect card from my friend, Suzette.
I sent her a card this year but I’m afraid she might not have seen it. Suzette celebrated her 81st birthday in the ICU. She passed away a few days later after enduring weeks of discomfort. Her family and friends prayed every step of the way but the virus won. COVID is the beast that took a loving friend, wife, mother, and grandmother. Suzette truly meant so much to so many.
I know her family finds comfort in the surety that Suzette is in the arms of the Lord. Suzette never doubted her faith.
COVID has meant different things to each of us. For some of us it is merely frustration and annoyance with ever changing guidelines. For others it has taken on life changing significance with the loss of loved ones.
I wish I could have thanked Suzette one more time for everything she has meant to me.
Carrie, I’m so sorry for your loss. A really good friend is priceless and I know you’re hurting right now. Hugs, Pat
I know you have several of these lifetime friends, they mean a lot to us. Speaking of that, we really do need to get back into the lunch habit.
Suzette was equally blessed to have you as a friend. Prayers for you as you work through the healing process of grief.
With love,
Monica
What a nice thing to say, thank you, Monica.
So sorry about your dear friend, Carrie. Just try to focus on the good memories you shared with her. Life is just not fair. Hang in there.
JR
Some people move away but they still remain friends, others just leave us with memories. Thanks for caring.
Such a touching tribute to your late friend. Beautifully done.
Thank you, Doug
it is something I thing every days because I have so much family and friends and I am so scare to lose them ..but I know GOD will take them and GOD will help me to keep on going
I pray for you ..Blanche
Thank you, Blanche, it is so difficult to lose the ones we love.
Carrie I was at her home a week or two before she was diagnosed when she hugged me she asked me how you were doing.She was the sweet soul you wrote about making all who knew her feel like they were valued! Her faith helped her thru this I know.
She was a sweet soul. Suzette will be missed.