Our beloved Elephant's Child, Sue posted for Sunday Selections 833 times, posting through her battles with mental health, MS and lastly a very aggressive cancer.
Her steady commitment to Sunday Selections was just like her commitment to her friends, her family, her volunteering and her pets.
A self described lover of beauty, Sue loved the early mornings, the skies, a flower or a garden, street art, sculpture and of course her beloved roos.
May she be remembered for her love, her courage, her community service and her compassionate, nurturing spirit.
She’s in the sun, the wind, the rain,
Christy Ann Martine
I never visited her blog but I was aware of her presence... "Elephant's Child". I wonder why she chose that blog name? It's nice that you have marked her passing in such a kindly manner. Over the years I have come to appreciate what a genuinely and consistently kind-hearted woman you are Kylie.
ReplyDeleteP.S. In her very first blogpost, Sue wrote, "Like the elephant's child I suffer from insatiable curiosity." She was referring to a story by Rudyard Kipling.
DeleteIt looks like you solved the question of how Sue named her blog. Well done.
DeleteAnd I take your compliment as high praise indeed. Thank you, Neil
I am hoping that I am mistaken in taking this as news that Sue has died.
ReplyDeleteYes she has, Andrew. This morning in her sleep. Her bowel perforated irreparably.
DeleteMay she rest in peace
I am just taking deep breaths at the moment.
DeleteShe deserved so much more and will be truly missed
DeleteI saw that comment when I checked ECs blog to see the last time she posted…..I was hoping it wasn’t correct but now I know it was.
ReplyDeleteThank you Kylie for this tribute. Sue will be greatly missed. Her weekly ‘Words for Wednesday’ feature was known worldwide
Yes, Cathy, she was a force and she leaves a gaping hole
DeleteLosing a blogging colleague is like losing a friend. Even though the blogger might have lived in another city or another country, personal details have been shared in the posts over the years, often more honestly than with work mates or uni friends.
ReplyDeleteI had two American friends who visited me in Australia and I visited them in their homes. I miss them both terribly.
Hels, I have counted myself lucky not to lose any favourite bloggers through death. That run has now ended.
DeleteI have just learned from Andrew of Sue's passing, I was going to email her in the morning to ask if she was okay after missing this week's Sunday Selections. I feel so bad that I didn't email last week. I feel quite numb, what will we do without her?
ReplyDeleteWhen I saw your comment at The Other Side of Eighty, I encouraged you to email her. My best guess is that she was already gone when I wrote it.
DeleteThe very last thing Sue would want is for you to feel bad and it happened so fast that it took everyone by surprise.
Without her we have one less caring and compassionate sister and it will hurt but we will go on and honour her with our lives.
Oh no, she was so kind to me, even sent donations now and then to help with the cats here in Oregon, always had kind encouraging words, in comments on my blog. Knew she was one of the kindest gentlest souls on earth. She loved her kitties, was always so positive. My dear Elephants Child--you will rest in peace, I know that. A last salute to you, your time on earth was gentle and cheerful, you made humans look good.
ReplyDeleteSue was a good woman. Her impact will ripple out for a long time.
DeleteThis is a beautiful tribute, kylie. I am so sad that Sue is gone. I knew the prognosis was not good, but I hoped for more time for her in this world. She is at peace now, no more struggles, no more pain, no more limitations. But, oh, the loss for those who loved her ...
ReplyDeleteHi Jenny-o,
DeleteSue was a great friend and chosen sister to many people and will be missed.
Like YP I was not a visitor to Sue's blog but was aware of her presence through other blogs. It is always sad when friends are no longer with us.
ReplyDeleteSue was kind and humorous but I think what made her outstanding was consistency.
DeleteMy heart is breaking, she was so special. I looked forward to Sunday Selections and Words for Wednesday, but mostly I looked forward to hearing from her, hearing her heart in her use of the words and often seeing her heart in the photos she posted.
ReplyDeleteYes, Sue was as good as good can be.
DeleteI thank you for letting me know through your blog. I am so sad and have always loved the interactions with her. I will miss her and her most wonderful way of looking at life through her photos and her words.
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