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
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