Suebob's Red Stapler

13 May 2007

She's gone. 8:20 this morning, with her husband and son by her side.

My teacher Mary Hill used to say
"You don't know how many times we have laid down our bodies
and risen up, laughing."

I hope so.

46 comments:

Anonymous said...: Oh I am so sorry....lots of love and condolences. I love that saying and hope it is true too.; 7:33 AM
Anonymous said...: I'm so sorry about your terrible loss.; 9:29 AM
Anonymous said...: I'll be thinking of you, SB.

XO; 10:33 AM
LittlePea said...: I'm so sorry Suebob for you and for your family.; 10:34 AM
Anonymous said...: I'm so sorry.; 11:21 AM
VenturaMom from said...: Sue - Sisters are terrific. Death sucks. I'm so glad you were able to see her before she went on her next journey. Don't be strong. Wallow in your grief, but remember her life, her smile, her laugh. It doesn't get easier, it just gets different. From one who knows...
Hugs,
Beth; 11:32 AM
Jonniker said...: Oh Suebob. I am so terribly sorry for your loss. I can't imagine how this must be for you.

Much, much love.; 11:58 AM
mamatulip said...: Sue, I am so sorry.

My thoughts are with you and your family. xo; 12:17 PM
mdog said...: i can't imagine. i'm sorry. :(; 12:35 PM
Mignon said...: Suebob, I feel for you and your family. I am sorry. I am also glad that you are there with your and her loved ones. I think your sentiments, what you've written here, have been wonderful, and I hope you are taking them to heart. Best wishes.; 12:58 PM
SUEB0B said...: You are all all right.

Thank you.; 1:11 PM
mar said...: you and your family are in my thoughts & prayers. i am so sorry for your loss.; 1:37 PM
Anonymous said...: Oh Sue, no no no. I'm at a loss as to how to say I'm sorry strongly enough. If there is anything I can do, anything at all, please ask.; 2:13 PM
Chicky Chicky Baby said...: I am so sorry, Suebob. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family tonight.; 2:49 PM
Anonymous said...: I'm so sorry. Hugs and kisses from the East Coast.; 3:34 PM
Christina said...: I'm so sorry, Sue. At least you were able to be there for her, and she was surrounded by those who loved her.

My thoughts are with you.; 5:03 PM
Unknown said...: Suebob I have prayed for you every single day since this terrible "time inbetween" started. I will continue to do so in hopes that you will have the strength to go on and the ability to blend the sad with the glad. I just lost my brother and it is a debilitating time but through the tears and utter grief comes an occasional fond memory that brings a smile. God bless you and your family. Jane; 5:07 PM
super des said...: *big fat hug*; 5:50 PM
meno said...: Suebob,

I am so, so sorry. I know that you all being there must have been comfort to her.; 5:57 PM
Anonymous said...: Sue, I am so very sorry. I'm sure it meant so much to her that you were there.; 7:21 PM
Motherhood Uncensored said...: Thinking of you SB.; 7:24 PM
Anonymous said...: Thinking of you and your family.
Hugs and peaceful wishes,
Sheryl; 8:26 PM
ecogrrl said...: Sending all my love, dear. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.; 8:30 PM
Day Dreamer said...: I'm so very sorry. I've never felt what it feels like to lose a sister. I have two sisters and I don't even want to imagine. When my father died the only story that helped me get through was to imagine him on a ship. For all that are sad to see her go here on this shore...there are that many or more happily greeting her on the other side of the horizen. Prayers from my heart to yours.; 8:33 PM
Major Bedhead said...: Oh shit! Oh, SB, I'm so very sorry. My heart is hurting for you. You and your family are in my thoughts.; 9:16 PM
Anonymous said...: So sorry. So much love to you and your family.; 9:33 PM
Kris said...: Suebob, I am so sorry. My thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family.; 4:52 AM
Lynnea said...: Oh Red, Sue, I'm sorry.; 6:19 AM
Anonymous said...: Thinking of you and sending you peace and strength. I'm so glad you got to be there.; 6:20 AM
Anonymous said...: Oh Suebob, I'm heartbroken to come back and see this. Even if we believe in an After that is, no doubt, far superior for HER, it's still so hard to be left behind. My deepest condolences to you and the rest of your family. Wishing you peace and grace to get through this time.; 6:38 AM
Anonymous said...: Oh I am so very sorry for your loss.; 6:45 AM
Anonymous said...: Oh honey, I'm so sorry. I'm glad you and your family got to be there for her at the end.

Love and thoughts to your family and hers.; 7:26 AM
lizgwiz said...: I am so sorry for your loss.; 8:18 AM
Anonymous said...: Oh SB, I am so sorry.; 8:20 AM
Anonymous said...: I rarely comment, but I should more. I'm sorry for your loss and for your family.; 9:28 AM
rhea delisle said...: My heart goes to you and yours.; 9:28 AM
QT said...: Sue - I am so sorry for your loss. Sisters are wonderful, remember the good times and everything you shared with her. I am glad you were by her side.; 10:20 AM
j.sterling said...: i am so sorry, but i hope too.... laughing she is.
thinking of you and wishin gyou all my best (i almost wrote breast); 10:44 AM
claire said...: oh, suebob. i'm so sorry for your incredible loss.
how horrible. sending thoughts and prayers westward.; 12:07 PM
Cricky said...: As an only child I can not begin to imagine your pain and grief.

But please know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.; 1:09 PM
rookiemom said...: You and your family are in my prayers, Suebob. I'm so very sorry.; 5:39 PM
Suzanne said...: Suebob, I am so sad and sorry to hear about your loss. Let me know if there is anything I can do. I'll be in Chicago starting Wed.; 9:58 PM
Anonymous said...: Lots of hugs. I am so sorry. So glad that her son was able to make it.; 9:40 AM
urban-urchin said...: My condolences for your family's loss.; 7:23 PM
Sheryl (papernapkin) said...: Oh no, I'm so sorry!; 7:56 AM
anne said...: Very belatedly... I am so very, very sorry. I'm just so sorry.; 10:24 AM