I am a very lucky person.
Why?
1. I have a sister that I can count on for advice any time about anything
2. A sister I consider salt of the earth and a wonderful example of living a Christian life (Walking & living the talk)
3. A sister who sets a wonderful example of putting Real Priorities first in her life (relationships)
4. A sister who treasures friendships and is loyal to each one
5. A sister who understands the importance of being an Aunt and has repeatedly sent our girls post cards and letters once a month since they were born
6. A sister who is responsible and reliable
7. A sister who sets a great example to her other 4 siblings about living a life without focusing on material things
8. A sister who makes a teachers salary, yet donates & tithes over 25% of her earnings
9. A sister who considers the glass half full 100% of the time
10. A sister who knows who she is and thankful for how blessed she has been the past 50 years
11. A sister who believes in principles and stands up for them
12. A sister who I consider my role model and best friend.
I love you more than words can say...
Your biggest fan!
Matt
There was a story I recently read on the internet that reminded me of Sue as a teacher. The story took place years ago, but I couldn't help but think of Sue and the impact she has made on hundreds of young children. Please read this story and know that many of us would substitute in Sue's name for this math teacher in the story.
Thank you Sue for bringing a smile to my face each time we talk.
Too Busy for a Friend......
One day a teacher asked her students to list the names of the other students in the room on two sheets of paper, leaving a space between each name.Then she told them to think of the nicest thing they could say about each of theirclassmates and write it down.It took the remainder of the class period to finish their assignment, and as the students left the room, each one handed in the papers.That Saturday, the teacher wrote down the name of each student on a separate sheet of paper, and listed what everyone else had said about that individual.On Monday she gave each student his or her list. Before long, the entire class was smiling. "Really?" she heard whispered. "I never knew that I meant anything to anyone!" and, "I didn't know others liked me so much." were most of the comments.No one ever mentioned those papers in class again. She never knew if they discussed them after class or with their parents, but it didn't matter. The exercise had accomplished its purpose. The students were happy with themselves and one another. That group of students moved on.Several years later, one of the students was killed in Viet Nam and his teacher attended the funeral of that special student. She had never seen a serviceman in a military coffin before He looked so handsome, so mature.The church was packed with his friends. One by one those who loved him took a last walk by the coffin. The teacher was the last one to bless the coffin
As she stood there, one of the soldiers who acted as pallbearer came up to her. "Were you Mark's math teacher?" he asked. She nodded: "yes." Then he said: "Mark talked about you a lot."After the funeral, most of Mark's former classmates went together to a luncheon. Mark's mother and father were there, obviously waiting to speak with his teacher."We want to show you something," his father said, taking a wallet out of his pocket. "They found this on Mark when he was killed. We thought you might recognize it."Opening the billfold, he carefully removed two worn pieces of notebook paper that had obviously been taped, folded and refolded many times. The teacher knew without looking that the papers were the ones on which she had listed all the good things each of Mark's classmates had said about him."Thank you so much for doing that," Mark's mother said. "As you can see, Mark treasured it ."All of Mark's former classmates started to gather around. Charlie smiled rather sheepishly and said, "I still have my list. It's in the top drawer of my desk at home."Chuck's wife said, "Chuck asked me to put his in our wedding album.""I have mine too," Marilyn said "It's in my diary."Then Vicki, another classmate, reached into her pocketbook, took out her wallet and showed her worn and frazzled list to the group "I carry this with me at all times," Vicki said and without batting an eyelash, she continued: "I think we all saved our lists."That's when the teacher finally sat down and cried. She cried for Mark and for all his friends who would never see him again.
Sue, this story reminds me of you and the impact you have made on your students, your friends and your family. Thank you Mom & Dad for bringing this incredible person into our lives and thank you God for allowing us to have Sue sprinkle "gold dust" on us each time we are together.
Monday, March 19, 2007
The hyphen on our gravestones
Sue,
Here I am, back at home once again from a whirlwind trip to see you. Happy 50th Sue!! We rang it in with you in true McCormick-style. This trip was worth every bit of effort. The look on your face when you quietly came upstairs from the basement after starting a load of laundry...quietly throwing something in the garbage and washing your hands...turning around but not looking up yet as you must have been in deep thought over the school papers you were grading...to look up and slowly take in the sight of Dad, Matt and I lounging on your couch and chair!! Amazingly enough, we were able to sneak in undetected with Mom's help and quietly wait for you to come back upstairs.
I will forever remember the shocked look on your face as you braced yourself in the doorway and then screamed in shock! The night just got better as we laughed and talked over dinner. Then the laughs continued in the car as we all squeezed in and blamed Matt for the blasting heat that made us wilt (I still say it was hot flashes from Mom and Dad on either side of me in the back seat!!), we teased Matt for his driving skills and then laughed all through the movie as we inhaled goodies from the snack bar.
The celebrations just got better as we were able to enjoy a special church service by Joel, see you surprised and loved by your church congregation and friends and then able to soak up those last hours with the Mason clan and a few of your friends over a long lunch. You are so loved Sue, and I am reminded once again how lucky I am to have a sister like you. You are my sister, but much more than that in so many ways. I love you dearly, and know that you've enjoyed your special day today...I don't have to say I hope you did, because I know you have. I'm glad Dad was able to stay and be with you today.
I read something recently in the obits about the dates marked on our gravestones. I believe it to be very true, especially with you Sue. It said that what matters more than the date of our birth and the date of our death is the hyphen in between. It's the space in between, the living of our lives that is what matters. It's what we do with that "hyphen". You live your life to the fullest Sue, and your touch has such a rippling effect for those around you, including the kids you teach. The blog has proven this, over and over.
Happy 50th...I love you!
Stacy
Here I am, back at home once again from a whirlwind trip to see you. Happy 50th Sue!! We rang it in with you in true McCormick-style. This trip was worth every bit of effort. The look on your face when you quietly came upstairs from the basement after starting a load of laundry...quietly throwing something in the garbage and washing your hands...turning around but not looking up yet as you must have been in deep thought over the school papers you were grading...to look up and slowly take in the sight of Dad, Matt and I lounging on your couch and chair!! Amazingly enough, we were able to sneak in undetected with Mom's help and quietly wait for you to come back upstairs.
I will forever remember the shocked look on your face as you braced yourself in the doorway and then screamed in shock! The night just got better as we laughed and talked over dinner. Then the laughs continued in the car as we all squeezed in and blamed Matt for the blasting heat that made us wilt (I still say it was hot flashes from Mom and Dad on either side of me in the back seat!!), we teased Matt for his driving skills and then laughed all through the movie as we inhaled goodies from the snack bar.
The celebrations just got better as we were able to enjoy a special church service by Joel, see you surprised and loved by your church congregation and friends and then able to soak up those last hours with the Mason clan and a few of your friends over a long lunch. You are so loved Sue, and I am reminded once again how lucky I am to have a sister like you. You are my sister, but much more than that in so many ways. I love you dearly, and know that you've enjoyed your special day today...I don't have to say I hope you did, because I know you have. I'm glad Dad was able to stay and be with you today.
I read something recently in the obits about the dates marked on our gravestones. I believe it to be very true, especially with you Sue. It said that what matters more than the date of our birth and the date of our death is the hyphen in between. It's the space in between, the living of our lives that is what matters. It's what we do with that "hyphen". You live your life to the fullest Sue, and your touch has such a rippling effect for those around you, including the kids you teach. The blog has proven this, over and over.
Happy 50th...I love you!
Stacy
The Big Day Has Arrived
Dearest Susan,
It's official, as of 10:14 am this morning you turned the big 50. Congratulations!!!!
What fun it was celebrating your special day with you, and watching you and the looks when
you were surprised by your Dad, Matthew and Stacy. It was GREAT.
The love that was shown to you by all your friends and family, as your Mother, it will be a
lasting memory for me and I know for sure, for you.
May the next fifty years be WONDERFUL, full of Laughter in your days, Hugs, Good Health,
and Joy in your Heart. Jeremiah 29: 11-13.
Susan, just know you are loved so very much and you are a blessing in my life.
XXXXXOOOOO
Mom
It's official, as of 10:14 am this morning you turned the big 50. Congratulations!!!!
What fun it was celebrating your special day with you, and watching you and the looks when
you were surprised by your Dad, Matthew and Stacy. It was GREAT.
The love that was shown to you by all your friends and family, as your Mother, it will be a
lasting memory for me and I know for sure, for you.
May the next fifty years be WONDERFUL, full of Laughter in your days, Hugs, Good Health,
and Joy in your Heart. Jeremiah 29: 11-13.
Susan, just know you are loved so very much and you are a blessing in my life.
XXXXXOOOOO
Mom
Sunday, March 18, 2007
Pictures from the surprise party!
Sue,
Two more hours of being 49...Enjoy it.
What a wonderful party today as friends and family surprised Sue with a blind folded walk into a room full of family (Masons, Hockensmiths and McCormicks) and close friends to celebrate this momentous occasion. Many tears flowed as Sue's father flew out from North Carolina and her much younger brother and sister came up from California. She even had very close friends show up from out of town. As we all know, Sue is a special person and has affected so many in attendance today. A few pictures for an update with more to come.
Love you,
Matt
Here are a few shots with more to come.
Friday, March 16, 2007
The Wallpaper For Your Bedroon
Dear Susan,
My day to send a message is really tomorrow, but since I will be with you at the spelling bee,
I'm sending it one day early.
I have so many stories of your growing up years, that I have been thinking about this month,
with your big day this next Monday the 19th. This is the one that makes me laugh, and if it
was to happen today, I would go along with your choice, but since it was my June Cleaver days,
with my wanting everything so girly girl for you, the answer was, NO!!!!!!
When you were about ten, and we were going to wallpaper your one wall in your bedroom, I
brought home book after book of wallpaper samples for you to look through and make a choice,
but each time, you would spend turning page after page, and nothing pleased you, and then one
day, I was in the kitchen and I heard you yell, MOM, I FOUND THE WALLPAPER FOR MY
BEDROOM!!!!!!
When I went upstairs to see your choice, it was, NO, NO, NO....you are not going to have the
four heads of the Beatles in black and white on your wall. After telling all your friends how
mean your Mom and Dad were not to let you have your say so, and after sulking in your room
for awhile, you finally agreed to have pink tulips with green stems.
The Beatles were just becoming popular in the United States, and with their music and long
hair, we were not quite ready for them.
I hope this has not made you go to therapy, and caused you be on a couch telling the
doctor what weird parents you had, if so, like you tell me, " it's time to let go of it."
So, my WONDERFUL DAUGHTER, just know you are so loved, and I'm so blessed to
have you in my life. Happy 50th Birthday Susan, may the next fifty years be filled with
God's blessings, Good Health, Laughter in your days, and Joy in your Heart.
I Love you,
Mom
My day to send a message is really tomorrow, but since I will be with you at the spelling bee,
I'm sending it one day early.
I have so many stories of your growing up years, that I have been thinking about this month,
with your big day this next Monday the 19th. This is the one that makes me laugh, and if it
was to happen today, I would go along with your choice, but since it was my June Cleaver days,
with my wanting everything so girly girl for you, the answer was, NO!!!!!!
When you were about ten, and we were going to wallpaper your one wall in your bedroom, I
brought home book after book of wallpaper samples for you to look through and make a choice,
but each time, you would spend turning page after page, and nothing pleased you, and then one
day, I was in the kitchen and I heard you yell, MOM, I FOUND THE WALLPAPER FOR MY
BEDROOM!!!!!!
When I went upstairs to see your choice, it was, NO, NO, NO....you are not going to have the
four heads of the Beatles in black and white on your wall. After telling all your friends how
mean your Mom and Dad were not to let you have your say so, and after sulking in your room
for awhile, you finally agreed to have pink tulips with green stems.
The Beatles were just becoming popular in the United States, and with their music and long
hair, we were not quite ready for them.
I hope this has not made you go to therapy, and caused you be on a couch telling the
doctor what weird parents you had, if so, like you tell me, " it's time to let go of it."
So, my WONDERFUL DAUGHTER, just know you are so loved, and I'm so blessed to
have you in my life. Happy 50th Birthday Susan, may the next fifty years be filled with
God's blessings, Good Health, Laughter in your days, and Joy in your Heart.
I Love you,
Mom
Thursday, March 15, 2007
The Trip to Hawaii
Hi Sue
I am sure you have tried to forget this memory but just for laughs I thought it would be a kick to share it with everyone...
This is about the time you watched Meghan and Ryan when Stacy and I went to Hawaii for a MUCH needed get-away. You were the school teacher that was SOOO excited to come down and watch the kids while your sis and I jetted away to paradise.
I clearly remember how Stacy and I were careful in telling you all the little details about the kids, what they liked and didn't and how best to survive the our departure. While you listened, you had that dismissive look about you like "I am a teacher, I get it, don't worry -- I can handle anything." Now mind you we knew that it was going to be a challenge -- given the fact the kids were sharing a room and the house was barely more than a 1000 sq feet. Tight quarters to say the least. Ryan was four and Meghan was two if memory serves me correctly.
So off Stacy and I went and left you and the kids alone. We had a blast. It was the first real break we had from the kids since their birth and couldn't have had a better time. We called a couple times and you kept making our calls shorter and shorter and you sounded more and more tired as the week crept by. But honestly, we were having such a nice time that we didn't pay much attention.
So the time came for us to return home and we flew back, relaxed and happy -- at peace. I will never forget pulling into the parking spot at our house. And as we excited the car -- the kids and you come pouring out of the house happy to see us. The kids were fine and looked in good health -- however you.... Well let's just say that you looked like you had been to war. Hair askew, the sleep deprived look in your eyes, the slumped shoulders, the shuffle. I knew. Just knew that you had not had a clue as to how hard that week was really going to be. The teacher had met her match...
Sue -- thank you for all that you do and the effort you made at that time so that Stacy and I could have a bit of peace (even if it was at your expense).
Love you lots!!!!
Happy Birthday
Michael
I am sure you have tried to forget this memory but just for laughs I thought it would be a kick to share it with everyone...
This is about the time you watched Meghan and Ryan when Stacy and I went to Hawaii for a MUCH needed get-away. You were the school teacher that was SOOO excited to come down and watch the kids while your sis and I jetted away to paradise.
I clearly remember how Stacy and I were careful in telling you all the little details about the kids, what they liked and didn't and how best to survive the our departure. While you listened, you had that dismissive look about you like "I am a teacher, I get it, don't worry -- I can handle anything." Now mind you we knew that it was going to be a challenge -- given the fact the kids were sharing a room and the house was barely more than a 1000 sq feet. Tight quarters to say the least. Ryan was four and Meghan was two if memory serves me correctly.
So off Stacy and I went and left you and the kids alone. We had a blast. It was the first real break we had from the kids since their birth and couldn't have had a better time. We called a couple times and you kept making our calls shorter and shorter and you sounded more and more tired as the week crept by. But honestly, we were having such a nice time that we didn't pay much attention.
So the time came for us to return home and we flew back, relaxed and happy -- at peace. I will never forget pulling into the parking spot at our house. And as we excited the car -- the kids and you come pouring out of the house happy to see us. The kids were fine and looked in good health -- however you.... Well let's just say that you looked like you had been to war. Hair askew, the sleep deprived look in your eyes, the slumped shoulders, the shuffle. I knew. Just knew that you had not had a clue as to how hard that week was really going to be. The teacher had met her match...
Sue -- thank you for all that you do and the effort you made at that time so that Stacy and I could have a bit of peace (even if it was at your expense).
Love you lots!!!!
Happy Birthday
Michael
Wednesday, March 14, 2007
Happy Birthday!
Happy Birthday Aunt Sue! You are one of the funniest, smartest and caring people I know. I have many memories with you, from watching us for a few weeks, playing Forest Gump over and over again, to going to baseball games with you! I miss you very much and would love to be there to celebrate but unfortunately I'm told i have to actually take the finals to receive a grade in the class! Love you and happy 50th!!
Love, Kelli
Love, Kelli
Tuesday, March 13, 2007
Happy Birthday Sis!!!
Dear Sue,
There are so many things I would like to say to you but I don't know where to begin. You are such an amazing sister and I don't know what I would do without you. I hate that we have always lived so far apart, but you have still had such an impact on my life. I have never seen you in a bad mood or upset about anything. You always have a smile on your face and it makes everyone around you smile as well. I hope you have a wonderful 50th birthday and I wish I could be there to share it with you, but unfortunately I'm stuck suffering through college over here in North Carolina. Ha ha. I love you Sue!!! HAPPY 50th BIRTHDAY BIG SIS!
Love Always,
Tara
There are so many things I would like to say to you but I don't know where to begin. You are such an amazing sister and I don't know what I would do without you. I hate that we have always lived so far apart, but you have still had such an impact on my life. I have never seen you in a bad mood or upset about anything. You always have a smile on your face and it makes everyone around you smile as well. I hope you have a wonderful 50th birthday and I wish I could be there to share it with you, but unfortunately I'm stuck suffering through college over here in North Carolina. Ha ha. I love you Sue!!! HAPPY 50th BIRTHDAY BIG SIS!
Love Always,
Tara
Monday, March 12, 2007
It's Kathi Again...to my great friend, Sue
I'm writing a short second paragraph to clear up an oversite!! I will not be mildly stoning my friend on her milestone birthday....tee hee (with a Kathi spin on that laugh).
I must have read that birthday wish 15 times and read right over that spelling error. Sue being a teacher and all ...must have gotten quite a kick out of the old girl misspelling a word (and a special word at that) on her message... Well, if you didn't, Sue, I sure did!! :)
I love you and appreciate your friendship more than words can say! A very happy birthday to you, my dear friend. You are the best!
Kathi
I must have read that birthday wish 15 times and read right over that spelling error. Sue being a teacher and all ...must have gotten quite a kick out of the old girl misspelling a word (and a special word at that) on her message... Well, if you didn't, Sue, I sure did!! :)
I love you and appreciate your friendship more than words can say! A very happy birthday to you, my dear friend. You are the best!
Kathi
Ms. Mc Cormick- Puns to You!
You always knew Sue wanted to be a teacher, on her bookshelf at home there are ten math books, five geography books, and the rest is history.
She was never short-sighted about her ambitions, if fact she wears glasses during math because it improves divison. And although she was cross-eyed, she still could control her pupils.
Once a rubber band pistol was confiscated from her algebra class because it was feared to be a weapon of math disruption .
Sue is a popular teacher, whenever she asks questions her students are all up in arms. Even when the electricity went off during a storm at a school the students were de-lighted.
Science held a special interest for Sue as studying fungus is a way to mold young minds. But as a social studies teacher, she says her globe means the world to her.
Sue we all know how much you love all your wonderful adventures, just remember one thing:
Skipping school to bungee jump will get you suspended.
Happy 50th!
Your Wyoming Pun Pal
You always knew Sue wanted to be a teacher, on her bookshelf at home there are ten math books, five geography books, and the rest is history.
She was never short-sighted about her ambitions, if fact she wears glasses during math because it improves divison. And although she was cross-eyed, she still could control her pupils.
Once a rubber band pistol was confiscated from her algebra class because it was feared to be a weapon of math disruption .
Sue is a popular teacher, whenever she asks questions her students are all up in arms. Even when the electricity went off during a storm at a school the students were de-lighted.
Science held a special interest for Sue as studying fungus is a way to mold young minds. But as a social studies teacher, she says her globe means the world to her.
Sue we all know how much you love all your wonderful adventures, just remember one thing:
Skipping school to bungee jump will get you suspended.
Happy 50th!
Your Wyoming Pun Pal
My You Can Dance!
Happy Birthday Susan!
What a blessing you have been to me! I met Susan working in the mortgage industry. I had just moved to San Diego and had my first job there and my other friend Susan got me to come to Midwest Pacific for an interview. I interviewed with Sue B. back in 1988. It was a great interview - she asked me important questons like, did I liked to play softball, what did I like to do for fun etc. Needless to say, I got the job. I guess my outside interests fit the company!! The job was great and we had a lot of fun with outside of work activities!!
One of my favorite memories is when we were at our friends BJ and Jim's house. They had a kitchen with an island in the middle. Jim was holding himself up on the cabinets and acting like he was tap dancing. Susan didn't notice that his feet weren't really even touching the ground and proceeded to tell Jim what a good dancer he was. It took her a while to understand why we were laughing! You probably had to be there - but it was pretty funny!
Since working with Sue at Midwest, I have visited her in Portland a couple of times, she has visited me in Atlanta, we have been to Wyoming, Tampa, New York, and our next big trip to Milwaukee!! Where ever we go we always have fun!!
I have had a lot of wonderful times with you Sue - thanks for being a loving, caring person!
May you have many, many more years of happiness and health!
Love, JoAnn
I am part of the gal pal group - so have great trips with Susan. She is always fun and
What a blessing you have been to me! I met Susan working in the mortgage industry. I had just moved to San Diego and had my first job there and my other friend Susan got me to come to Midwest Pacific for an interview. I interviewed with Sue B. back in 1988. It was a great interview - she asked me important questons like, did I liked to play softball, what did I like to do for fun etc. Needless to say, I got the job. I guess my outside interests fit the company!! The job was great and we had a lot of fun with outside of work activities!!
One of my favorite memories is when we were at our friends BJ and Jim's house. They had a kitchen with an island in the middle. Jim was holding himself up on the cabinets and acting like he was tap dancing. Susan didn't notice that his feet weren't really even touching the ground and proceeded to tell Jim what a good dancer he was. It took her a while to understand why we were laughing! You probably had to be there - but it was pretty funny!
Since working with Sue at Midwest, I have visited her in Portland a couple of times, she has visited me in Atlanta, we have been to Wyoming, Tampa, New York, and our next big trip to Milwaukee!! Where ever we go we always have fun!!
I have had a lot of wonderful times with you Sue - thanks for being a loving, caring person!
May you have many, many more years of happiness and health!
Love, JoAnn
I am part of the gal pal group - so have great trips with Susan. She is always fun and
Party Until The Cows Have All Been Tipped...
OK, so I may have some of my facts confused as far as exact dates, who said what, and so forth, but, having turned 50 two years ago, I'm entitled to a little bit of memory loss. Sue, on the other hand, with her incredible steel trap of a mind for details, will have suffered no such lapse at any age, and can fill you in on the real order of things if you really want to know :) Here's my version:
I think that it was 1986 when I first met Sue. We were both living in San Diego then and worked together at Midwest Pacific Financial. The home office of our company was in Iowa--a place that Sue had not yet visited, but was learning about from Ed Holmes, the young son of one of our company's principles. Ed had come to San Diego "to learn more about the operations" so that he could some day run the company as his dad did. What he REALLY came out for was to get out of the cornfields, party and get some sun, which Sue was more than happy to help with. They became fast friends, sharing a "corny" sense of humor and a love for baseball. I recall at least a few times that they skipped out together for a Thursday afternoon Padre game.
You had to know Ed to understand how what I am about to tell you could have "slipped by" someone as keen (sidenote: gullible) as Susan. Soon after Ed arrived in San Diego, he told Susan about how the kids in Iowa would sneak out into the fields at night and tip over cows for fun. It was a well-known sport in Iowa, that Cow Tipping thing. Sue told us how Ed described in detail how you would crawl out on your belly and grab the cow's far legs and pull on them until the cow "tipped over." Now, Susan, with her wonderful sense of conversation and social graces, finds herself sitting at a dinner table with Ed's dad, who has come out on business to visit the operation, and she turns to him and starts a delightful conversation about this sport of Cow Tipping! There was some very interesting response from the elder Mr. Holmes and an instant realization by Sue that she'd been duped by Ed. She has never lived it down and, I believe, STILL has some of the cow memorabelia given to her by her coworkers, as well as from all the people who've subsequently heard and loved that story over the years.
It would take a book to write about all of the memories I share with Sue. The first Christmas Ornament parties were started when we both lived in San Diego so many years ago, and still continue at Sue's home in Portland twenty years later. She flew to New Jersey in 1992 and stayed with my family and I to be in my wedding. She opened her home to me when I found myself moving to Oregon less than a year later. We worked together again at First Interstate Bank and met Sheila and Mo and so many others who are still very, very dear friends of ours. She's leant me her generous ears and heart over many cups of coffee. She's been my de-facto property manager while I've been living back in San Diego for the past seven years. I secretly planned her 40th birthday party ten years ago (how can that BE?!?), and she helped with my 50th two years ago. The circle is uncanny. Our lives weaving in and out of each other's regardless of the geographic distance, our hearts always together.
I am blessed to have Sue in my life and consider her to be one of the most dear and loyal friends anyone could ever have. She is truly a Gift from God and brings her love, her joy, her humor and her honesty to all that come into her path. Although she never had her "own" children, what she is giving to all of the young ones that are lucky enough to have her as a teacher, both in church and at school, is priceless and is, I am certain, changing their lives for the better every day that they are gifted with her love, wisdom and strength.
Sue, I wish that I could be with you to celebrate your 50th next Monday, but, I know that YOU REMEMBER what it's like to be in the last month of your first semester of an MBA program :O. We will celebrate this and many more birthdays together over the years to come.
With much love and gratitude,
Tricia
I think that it was 1986 when I first met Sue. We were both living in San Diego then and worked together at Midwest Pacific Financial. The home office of our company was in Iowa--a place that Sue had not yet visited, but was learning about from Ed Holmes, the young son of one of our company's principles. Ed had come to San Diego "to learn more about the operations" so that he could some day run the company as his dad did. What he REALLY came out for was to get out of the cornfields, party and get some sun, which Sue was more than happy to help with. They became fast friends, sharing a "corny" sense of humor and a love for baseball. I recall at least a few times that they skipped out together for a Thursday afternoon Padre game.
You had to know Ed to understand how what I am about to tell you could have "slipped by" someone as keen (sidenote: gullible) as Susan. Soon after Ed arrived in San Diego, he told Susan about how the kids in Iowa would sneak out into the fields at night and tip over cows for fun. It was a well-known sport in Iowa, that Cow Tipping thing. Sue told us how Ed described in detail how you would crawl out on your belly and grab the cow's far legs and pull on them until the cow "tipped over." Now, Susan, with her wonderful sense of conversation and social graces, finds herself sitting at a dinner table with Ed's dad, who has come out on business to visit the operation, and she turns to him and starts a delightful conversation about this sport of Cow Tipping! There was some very interesting response from the elder Mr. Holmes and an instant realization by Sue that she'd been duped by Ed. She has never lived it down and, I believe, STILL has some of the cow memorabelia given to her by her coworkers, as well as from all the people who've subsequently heard and loved that story over the years.
It would take a book to write about all of the memories I share with Sue. The first Christmas Ornament parties were started when we both lived in San Diego so many years ago, and still continue at Sue's home in Portland twenty years later. She flew to New Jersey in 1992 and stayed with my family and I to be in my wedding. She opened her home to me when I found myself moving to Oregon less than a year later. We worked together again at First Interstate Bank and met Sheila and Mo and so many others who are still very, very dear friends of ours. She's leant me her generous ears and heart over many cups of coffee. She's been my de-facto property manager while I've been living back in San Diego for the past seven years. I secretly planned her 40th birthday party ten years ago (how can that BE?!?), and she helped with my 50th two years ago. The circle is uncanny. Our lives weaving in and out of each other's regardless of the geographic distance, our hearts always together.
I am blessed to have Sue in my life and consider her to be one of the most dear and loyal friends anyone could ever have. She is truly a Gift from God and brings her love, her joy, her humor and her honesty to all that come into her path. Although she never had her "own" children, what she is giving to all of the young ones that are lucky enough to have her as a teacher, both in church and at school, is priceless and is, I am certain, changing their lives for the better every day that they are gifted with her love, wisdom and strength.
Sue, I wish that I could be with you to celebrate your 50th next Monday, but, I know that YOU REMEMBER what it's like to be in the last month of your first semester of an MBA program :O. We will celebrate this and many more birthdays together over the years to come.
With much love and gratitude,
Tricia
Sunday, March 11, 2007
Sue hits the big 5-0!!
I met Sue at the beginning of 7th grade. We had 1st period PE together and had to line up in alpha order. Being "McCormick" and "Moehrke", we were side by side all year. Little did we know that 39 years later, we would be such good friends!!
Sue and I shared our junior high days at Graham, including Girl Scouts and GS camp with Marsha Levine's naive and hilarious sex ed lessons using a teddy bear to illustrate. At Awalt, we shared classes and free time, most memorable being junior year US history class with the student teacher Mr. Jeffers. We thought we knew everything and felt it was our personal mission to show him just how difficult teaching high school could be. He demonstrated US history through music. We sat in the back of the class and sang along, knowing the words to songs our classmates didn't because we had such young parents in comparison to most of them. He turned the tape off and Sue and I were so into it, we didn't notice at first that everyone was staring at us as we gave our loud rendition of "Johny Angel". I can not hear that song without instantly thinking of Sue.
When Sue was 19 and I was 20, we moved into an apartment together. I worked. She worked at the Black Forest Inn restaurant and went to school and eventually made an unsuccessful attempt at the police academy. During that time, we both dated various people. The main man in her life that I recall was John, who she eventually reconnected with. He used to eat my cookies and cakes, leaving me only crumbs. Sue's brother brought over a pie for her when she was laid up and proceeded to dump it (accidently) outside our front door and I had to clean it up. Yes, Michael, I do still remember.
Sue has been my friend to share laugher til we cry and tears til we laugh, or at least it doesn't hurt so bad. We've been through marriage and divorce (our own and our parents'). Sue's determination and ability to put herself through college and get a Masters and teaching credential was an enormous inspiration to me. It gave me the courage to dump a job I felt trapped in and return to school and get a BA and credential myself. We both love teaching, but found different age groups to love.
Sue, you are the sister I never had, and a very, very dear friend. Cheers to all we've been through and all there is to come in the next 39 years of friendship. Happy Birthday.
Love always,
Cyndy
Sue and I shared our junior high days at Graham, including Girl Scouts and GS camp with Marsha Levine's naive and hilarious sex ed lessons using a teddy bear to illustrate. At Awalt, we shared classes and free time, most memorable being junior year US history class with the student teacher Mr. Jeffers. We thought we knew everything and felt it was our personal mission to show him just how difficult teaching high school could be. He demonstrated US history through music. We sat in the back of the class and sang along, knowing the words to songs our classmates didn't because we had such young parents in comparison to most of them. He turned the tape off and Sue and I were so into it, we didn't notice at first that everyone was staring at us as we gave our loud rendition of "Johny Angel". I can not hear that song without instantly thinking of Sue.
When Sue was 19 and I was 20, we moved into an apartment together. I worked. She worked at the Black Forest Inn restaurant and went to school and eventually made an unsuccessful attempt at the police academy. During that time, we both dated various people. The main man in her life that I recall was John, who she eventually reconnected with. He used to eat my cookies and cakes, leaving me only crumbs. Sue's brother brought over a pie for her when she was laid up and proceeded to dump it (accidently) outside our front door and I had to clean it up. Yes, Michael, I do still remember.
Sue has been my friend to share laugher til we cry and tears til we laugh, or at least it doesn't hurt so bad. We've been through marriage and divorce (our own and our parents'). Sue's determination and ability to put herself through college and get a Masters and teaching credential was an enormous inspiration to me. It gave me the courage to dump a job I felt trapped in and return to school and get a BA and credential myself. We both love teaching, but found different age groups to love.
Sue, you are the sister I never had, and a very, very dear friend. Cheers to all we've been through and all there is to come in the next 39 years of friendship. Happy Birthday.
Love always,
Cyndy
Saturday, March 10, 2007
Kathi's Birthday Message....
As I have been contemplating what to write on this 50th Birthday Blog, my head has been flooded with so many of Sue’s positive accomplishments and influences…that it’s been a bit of a task trying to drill them down to just a couple of paragraphs. I think the most important thing I would like to relay to friends and family of Sue is her natural ability to help people “find their way” in life. I’m sure that the people Sue has touched through her police work; hospital volunteering; teaching; mentoring; managing; loyal long term friendships; and faith related work would agree that having Sue in their life has been a blessing. Well, maybe not some of the police work…but all the rest.
Sue and I met in 1984 when I came to work at Midwest Pacific. Back then she was known as SueB (as in “See SueBGo”). Although I’m a tad bit older than she…we connected and much to my delight continued our friendship through the years. As usual, Sue was in a leadership role at Midwest. In those days she was also enjoying the pleasures of youth and testing her skills at having fun. But her ability to help people still managed to make it through fog of fun.
I would like to share one of my favorite memories from our time together at Midwest. It was also one of Sue’s birthdays. The staff pooled their funds and gave Sue a balloon ride and a “red baron” helmet and scarf for her birthday. She wore that silly helmet and scarf a good part of the day. The reason this is such a marvelous memory is because she allowed her co-workers to enjoy the day with her and each one of us was happy to join in and celebrate. It was a place of employment like no other… with a combination of laughter, learning and a natural personal connection between the co-workers. Sue was a pivotal part of the making Midwest a “working family” environment. There were many, many more fun times at Midwest…much too numerous to write on this birthday message.
While at Midwest, Sue influenced my personal growth. She nurtured and developed the natural skills in me that illness and life had suppressed. She helped built my confidence and assisted me with finding my true career path. I consider her the best manager I have ever had and use the skills she helped me obtain in my own management style today.
Now a days we get together a couple of times a year, go to movies, exchange life’s philosophy (mostly me), attend at least one baseball game at Safeco field and give emotionally support when needed. I thank God for friends like Sue.
Sue has “made a difference” in this world...and on this mild stone birthday… Sue… my wish for you is that the results of your love, support, mentorship and kindness given to others is returned to you ten fold throughout the rest of your life.
Happy Birthday and much love,
Kathi
Sue and I met in 1984 when I came to work at Midwest Pacific. Back then she was known as SueB (as in “See SueBGo”). Although I’m a tad bit older than she…we connected and much to my delight continued our friendship through the years. As usual, Sue was in a leadership role at Midwest. In those days she was also enjoying the pleasures of youth and testing her skills at having fun. But her ability to help people still managed to make it through fog of fun.
I would like to share one of my favorite memories from our time together at Midwest. It was also one of Sue’s birthdays. The staff pooled their funds and gave Sue a balloon ride and a “red baron” helmet and scarf for her birthday. She wore that silly helmet and scarf a good part of the day. The reason this is such a marvelous memory is because she allowed her co-workers to enjoy the day with her and each one of us was happy to join in and celebrate. It was a place of employment like no other… with a combination of laughter, learning and a natural personal connection between the co-workers. Sue was a pivotal part of the making Midwest a “working family” environment. There were many, many more fun times at Midwest…much too numerous to write on this birthday message.
While at Midwest, Sue influenced my personal growth. She nurtured and developed the natural skills in me that illness and life had suppressed. She helped built my confidence and assisted me with finding my true career path. I consider her the best manager I have ever had and use the skills she helped me obtain in my own management style today.
Now a days we get together a couple of times a year, go to movies, exchange life’s philosophy (mostly me), attend at least one baseball game at Safeco field and give emotionally support when needed. I thank God for friends like Sue.
Sue has “made a difference” in this world...and on this mild stone birthday… Sue… my wish for you is that the results of your love, support, mentorship and kindness given to others is returned to you ten fold throughout the rest of your life.
Happy Birthday and much love,
Kathi
So many gal pal adventures
Where to even begin......the many, many years ago of Sue Bee's cow tipping days........well, that is just one long story in itself. Ask her tell you about that sometime.
Our many gal pal weekends that have spanned the US-from Portland and watching the rose parade in the rain to waiting in the hot sun in Florida for three hours and finally seeing one manatee-Sue Bee was always able to find some humor in it all. Of course the trips would not be the same without our annual history lesson-you can take the teacher out of the classroom but you can't take the classroom out of the teacher. The mint pelting-did I mention frozen mint pelting?......well.......But deep down, in my heart, I know that she liked the tight Wranglers in Cheyenne best.
The many years of watching Sue Bee grow and change into the most incredible woman that any of us could know has been so amazing. From San Diego party girl and "you're moving where?" to having more than enough room for each and every one of us and all her students in her heart.
Susan, I celebrate you on your special day and thank God that you have been a large part of my life. Happy 50th Birthday!
Our many gal pal weekends that have spanned the US-from Portland and watching the rose parade in the rain to waiting in the hot sun in Florida for three hours and finally seeing one manatee-Sue Bee was always able to find some humor in it all. Of course the trips would not be the same without our annual history lesson-you can take the teacher out of the classroom but you can't take the classroom out of the teacher. The mint pelting-did I mention frozen mint pelting?......well.......But deep down, in my heart, I know that she liked the tight Wranglers in Cheyenne best.
The many years of watching Sue Bee grow and change into the most incredible woman that any of us could know has been so amazing. From San Diego party girl and "you're moving where?" to having more than enough room for each and every one of us and all her students in her heart.
Susan, I celebrate you on your special day and thank God that you have been a large part of my life. Happy 50th Birthday!
Thursday, March 8, 2007
Sue "B's" Adventures!
50years!
What a terrific and enjoyable task. Revealing intimate details of the adventures of Sue “B”, and where else to mine all the wonderful memories from but the ‘gal pal” weekends.
In the beginning there was:
San Francisco and Chinese New Year:
We ate Burger King Whopper meals for weeks to get enough coupons for buddy passes so that we could fly to San Francisco for $49.00. We had an airport carpet picnic, including “beverages, managed to frustrate our stewardess to the point of her calling us something other than nice, and convince the hotel manager that two women should be upgraded to a suite, and we really did need 10 towels (There was five of us!) Sue truly did “leave her heart in San Francisco” as she met a rather lively gentlemen who loudly proclaimed “I found my woman!” as she walked by.
Las Vegas, was Lady Luck and slots of fun! Colorado showed us all how truly educational brewery history can be……Wyoming introduced Sue to real cowboys, real tractors (John Deere), concerts and tight wranglers. This trip was the year Sue created the indoor sport of “mint pelting”. Watch for it in the summer 2008 Olympics!
Our special trips to Portland left all of us with memories we can’t forget. The best memory was a proud Sue showing us the rose gardens in the park. She neglected to remember that it was February and all we saw were thorns! She made up for it the next trip with box seats to the Rose Festival Parade. Sue, we forgive you. We won’t let you forget, but we forgive you.
Tampa was fun in the sand and sun and Atlanta became a memorable “Gone with the Wind” adventure….. and then there was NEW YORK!!! Just look at Sue’s face and it will reveal how much fun we had and can’t wait to go back.
Each and every moment I thank the Lord for such wonderful friends, and I know I am truly blessed to be your friend. Sue, you are a blessing to all of us and we love you and cherish the time we spend with you. So, happy birthday my dear friend and I look forward to all of our future “Happy Trails”.
What a terrific and enjoyable task. Revealing intimate details of the adventures of Sue “B”, and where else to mine all the wonderful memories from but the ‘gal pal” weekends.
In the beginning there was:
San Francisco and Chinese New Year:
We ate Burger King Whopper meals for weeks to get enough coupons for buddy passes so that we could fly to San Francisco for $49.00. We had an airport carpet picnic, including “beverages, managed to frustrate our stewardess to the point of her calling us something other than nice, and convince the hotel manager that two women should be upgraded to a suite, and we really did need 10 towels (There was five of us!) Sue truly did “leave her heart in San Francisco” as she met a rather lively gentlemen who loudly proclaimed “I found my woman!” as she walked by.
Las Vegas, was Lady Luck and slots of fun! Colorado showed us all how truly educational brewery history can be……Wyoming introduced Sue to real cowboys, real tractors (John Deere), concerts and tight wranglers. This trip was the year Sue created the indoor sport of “mint pelting”. Watch for it in the summer 2008 Olympics!
Our special trips to Portland left all of us with memories we can’t forget. The best memory was a proud Sue showing us the rose gardens in the park. She neglected to remember that it was February and all we saw were thorns! She made up for it the next trip with box seats to the Rose Festival Parade. Sue, we forgive you. We won’t let you forget, but we forgive you.
Tampa was fun in the sand and sun and Atlanta became a memorable “Gone with the Wind” adventure….. and then there was NEW YORK!!! Just look at Sue’s face and it will reveal how much fun we had and can’t wait to go back.
Each and every moment I thank the Lord for such wonderful friends, and I know I am truly blessed to be your friend. Sue, you are a blessing to all of us and we love you and cherish the time we spend with you. So, happy birthday my dear friend and I look forward to all of our future “Happy Trails”.
Happy 50th Birthday Susan! Hard to believe that we have reach the age of a half of a century! When did we meet when we about 20 or 21 at Imperial Savings? Ah to narrow it down one specific special time with you would be difficult. All the times we met at Skinny Haven for dinner, walks on Pacific Beach Boardwalk, bike rides around Mira Mar Lake, going to the movies, lots of laughs at your ornament parties and participating in the Midnight Madness bike ride. The snow trip we made to Mammoth with 7 girls and 1 guy in the condo. And remember that drive back to San Diego from San Jose and I suggested that we take scenic Highway One along the coast and lots of bridges?
Sue, you are special person and I have always treasured our friendship. I am looking forward to seeing you soon. Love, Lisa
Sue, you are special person and I have always treasured our friendship. I am looking forward to seeing you soon. Love, Lisa
Happy 50th Birthday Susan! Hard to believe that we have reach the age of a half of a century! When did we meet when we about 20 or 21 at Imperial Savings? Ah to narrow it down one specific special time with you would be difficult. All the times we met at Skinny Haven for dinner, walks on Pacific Beach Boardwalk, bike rides around Mira Mar Lake, going to the movies, lots of laughs at your ornament parties and participating in the Midnight Madness bike ride. The snow trip we made to Mammoth with 7 girls and 1 guy in the condo. And remember that drive back to San Diego from San Jose and I suggested that we take scenic Highway One along the coast and lots of bridges?
Sue, you are special person and I have always treasured our friendship. I am looking forward to seeing you soon. Love, Lisa
Sue, you are special person and I have always treasured our friendship. I am looking forward to seeing you soon. Love, Lisa
Monday, March 5, 2007
"Redcoat and McCormick"
Sue,
How can we possibly be 50??!!! Seems like just yesterday we were a couple of wacky, love-stuck, teenage girls who rivaled Lucy and Ethel in their crazy antics!! Pick ONE memory with you????? Impossible! I felt it would be more fun to run through all those things that come right to my mind & that are still vivid to me even today! This rambling won't mean anything to anyone but you, but I hope you enjoy......(I actually ran out of room & had to re-write it in briefer form!....
My first memory of you is in Mrs. Butler's 7th grade Spanish class, right before lunch. Your mom would always pack you a nice lunch in a brown bag; I remember you frequently had pecan bars (I hadn't seen them before), and you would open the NOISY crinkly plastic on it during the middle of class.......it drove Mrs. Butler crazy!! For 8th grade graduation we lined up by height........being tall I was hoping I would get paired with someone like Dave Mokros. But they ran out of boys & we got paired with EACH OTHER!! Was that fate?? GS Summer Camp at Skylark was a blast! Against all the rules, we had our moms send us care packages of food because "we were starving" (yeah, right!). Against all the rules, we put the food under our cots....& I woke up to look into the eyes of a raccoon under your bed going through our snacks!!! We also lit the homemade candle, again, against all the rules, & I ended up with singed hair and you had singed hair and EYEBROWS!! We were just warming up for High School.....
As Awalt Spartans: remember "$50"; Christopher Robin, Pooh, Eeyore; The MAH! Club; "The Ride"; riding our bikes EVERYWHERE; "Redcoat"; "Vestie"; sneaking behind Jim's house and you waving to him when he saw us??!!; pouring soda down Jim's car grate; relying on Lou Miller for "information"!!??; TP'ing Mr DeBolt's house; you obtaining a pix of Ken as a surprise for me; you were the 1st person I knew to watch "All My Children"; filming the gangster movie with Jim, Twin, etc. at the SAN JOSE AIRPORT & GETTING STOPPED BY SECURITY!!
We had many laughs. Thanks for making the teen years fun!! Happy, Happy 50th Birthday, Sue, and welcome to the decade!!
Love, Jennifer
How can we possibly be 50??!!! Seems like just yesterday we were a couple of wacky, love-stuck, teenage girls who rivaled Lucy and Ethel in their crazy antics!! Pick ONE memory with you????? Impossible! I felt it would be more fun to run through all those things that come right to my mind & that are still vivid to me even today! This rambling won't mean anything to anyone but you, but I hope you enjoy......(I actually ran out of room & had to re-write it in briefer form!....
My first memory of you is in Mrs. Butler's 7th grade Spanish class, right before lunch. Your mom would always pack you a nice lunch in a brown bag; I remember you frequently had pecan bars (I hadn't seen them before), and you would open the NOISY crinkly plastic on it during the middle of class.......it drove Mrs. Butler crazy!! For 8th grade graduation we lined up by height........being tall I was hoping I would get paired with someone like Dave Mokros. But they ran out of boys & we got paired with EACH OTHER!! Was that fate?? GS Summer Camp at Skylark was a blast! Against all the rules, we had our moms send us care packages of food because "we were starving" (yeah, right!). Against all the rules, we put the food under our cots....& I woke up to look into the eyes of a raccoon under your bed going through our snacks!!! We also lit the homemade candle, again, against all the rules, & I ended up with singed hair and you had singed hair and EYEBROWS!! We were just warming up for High School.....
As Awalt Spartans: remember "$50"; Christopher Robin, Pooh, Eeyore; The MAH! Club; "The Ride"; riding our bikes EVERYWHERE; "Redcoat"; "Vestie"; sneaking behind Jim's house and you waving to him when he saw us??!!; pouring soda down Jim's car grate; relying on Lou Miller for "information"!!??; TP'ing Mr DeBolt's house; you obtaining a pix of Ken as a surprise for me; you were the 1st person I knew to watch "All My Children"; filming the gangster movie with Jim, Twin, etc. at the SAN JOSE AIRPORT & GETTING STOPPED BY SECURITY!!
We had many laughs. Thanks for making the teen years fun!! Happy, Happy 50th Birthday, Sue, and welcome to the decade!!
Love, Jennifer
Sunday, March 4, 2007
Hawaii’s State Fish
I’m sure you know how creative Susan can be…and this story is just one little example.
Several years ago on a trip to Paradise I found a cool t-shirt for Susan with the Hawaii State Fish on it. Near the end of the school term, Susan wore the t-shirt to class with a sweater over it. When it was time to give the spelling assignment to the kids…she announced that there was “good news” and “bad news”. The “good news” being there was only ONE word. Removing her sweater, she revealed the “bad news” displayed on the back of her t-shirt.
Humuhumunukunukuapua’a
As you can imagine, this created quite a to-do in the classroom and Susan had to convince her 6th graders they could do it by breaking down the word. Just picture those kids trying to explain the spelling assignment to their parents at dinner! (I’m sure she told me they all passed the spelling test.) I know one thing for sure…if I had kids, I would want Susan McCormick as their teacher!
Happy 50th Birthday, my friend.
Stay young at heart…
Love to you,
Sheila
Several years ago on a trip to Paradise I found a cool t-shirt for Susan with the Hawaii State Fish on it. Near the end of the school term, Susan wore the t-shirt to class with a sweater over it. When it was time to give the spelling assignment to the kids…she announced that there was “good news” and “bad news”. The “good news” being there was only ONE word. Removing her sweater, she revealed the “bad news” displayed on the back of her t-shirt.
Humuhumunukunukuapua’a
As you can imagine, this created quite a to-do in the classroom and Susan had to convince her 6th graders they could do it by breaking down the word. Just picture those kids trying to explain the spelling assignment to their parents at dinner! (I’m sure she told me they all passed the spelling test.) I know one thing for sure…if I had kids, I would want Susan McCormick as their teacher!
Happy 50th Birthday, my friend.
Stay young at heart…
Love to you,
Sheila
Saturday, March 3, 2007
What a wonderful friend!
I first met Sue in 1979 when we both worked at Imperial Savings and Loan in San Diego. I was a Navy wife from "Beavertown" Oregon and Sue was every inch the California girl--with long blonde hair and long red fingernails. She was my supervisor in Customer Service and was there for me every step of the way during a difficult time in my marriage and my first pregnancy--even throwing a suprise baby shower for me.
In 1982 I left California but we continued to stay in touch. Irony of ironies, having returned to Oregon in 1991 I heard from Susan. She was living in the thriving metropolis of St. Helens, Oregon! Oh what we will do for love! It was a wonderful opportunity to renew our friendship--a huge blessing in my life. For ten years we have been trying a different resturant in the Portland area every month with a wonderful group of women. We have gone to the Broadway in Portland shows, I was able to finish one marathon with her and Annie, and she has included me in her wonderful Christmas ornament party tradition--where we laugh until it hurts. Last summer she gave me the best 50th birthday present ever when she suprised me with a party which included all my friends. Watching Sue transition to becoming a fantastic sixth grade teacher has been so satisfying. Her children are all so lucky to have her--with her dedication, thoughtfulness, consistancy, and sense of humor--you just know it is one of those perfect fits. She is truly touching the next generation in a way that is so very important.
As her mother said, knowing Sue is a huge blessing. Thank you for being you.
Hugs,
Sue
In 1982 I left California but we continued to stay in touch. Irony of ironies, having returned to Oregon in 1991 I heard from Susan. She was living in the thriving metropolis of St. Helens, Oregon! Oh what we will do for love! It was a wonderful opportunity to renew our friendship--a huge blessing in my life. For ten years we have been trying a different resturant in the Portland area every month with a wonderful group of women. We have gone to the Broadway in Portland shows, I was able to finish one marathon with her and Annie, and she has included me in her wonderful Christmas ornament party tradition--where we laugh until it hurts. Last summer she gave me the best 50th birthday present ever when she suprised me with a party which included all my friends. Watching Sue transition to becoming a fantastic sixth grade teacher has been so satisfying. Her children are all so lucky to have her--with her dedication, thoughtfulness, consistancy, and sense of humor--you just know it is one of those perfect fits. She is truly touching the next generation in a way that is so very important.
As her mother said, knowing Sue is a huge blessing. Thank you for being you.
Hugs,
Sue
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