A Bright Light Has Dimmed

I am so saddened about Susan's passing. A bright light has dimmed on this earthly plane.

I met her in the early 70's, but can't remember where--possibly at the library where I volunteered. She was one of those rare beings that I will remember with great fondness for the rest of my life.

I was living in Texas in the 80's. We'd kept in touch and got together when she came to visit Connie in Dallas. I'm pretty sure it was Dallas, but it could have been Austin where I lived prior to that.

We went out for one of those Sunday all you can eat brunches at a Marriot-type place. The group consisted of Susan, me, Connie  and a friend whom I vaguely remember as being in the business of turning over real estate. There could have been other people with us, but my recollection of who was there is rather vague.

However, my memories of the occasion are very clear. It was one of the most memorable days of my life. And believe me, I've lived!  It was one of those magic times when everyone was "on." And, of course, each story triggered another one, even more hilarious than the one preceding it.

I remember all of us laughing so much that our sides ached.  Other people were looking at us like we were crazy, but I seem to remember them laughing with us after awhile.  I may be a bit foggy about who was there,  but I'll never forget the pure joy we shared that day.

It was like that whenever I saw Susan.

My heart is with you and the family.

-- Sue Story