Never be the same  / Jack Dean (Friend)
Some people were put here to give, give, give. Sue was one of those people. She was always there for you and everybody else. Always there with her smile and positive attitude that made you feel better through all of your problems. She made life better for everybody with Cushings. We will always miss our Sue. Close

Sweet Sue!  / Sharmyn McGraw (Friend of Five Years )

Sweet Sue, our dear friend will be sadly missed. To say thank you for all Sue has done for Cushing’s wouldn’t be paying her justice, so I will say thank you- X a million, sweet Sue!!!!

 

Thank you for all your many years of blessings,

Love,
Sharmyn

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I will miss Sue so much  / Shauna Nelson (Friend)
I really don't have words to describe how much Sue meant to me.  She was just a beautiful person, inside and out. 

I met Sue in 1998 or 1999.  She had just started her Cushing's journey and I hadn't yet begun mine, though I suspected I might have it. 

She was the person who encouraged me to send around pictures of myself to other Cushies and see what they said.  She knew, without a doubt, that I had Cushing's.  She was always and forever the ultimate cheerleader. 

I met Sue in person twice.  Once was in Columbus Ohio and the other time was in Portland Oregon.  It was such a joy to know her and be around her.  I loved listening to her laugh.

Not all of us can say we really lived life.  Sue did.  She had major setbacks but she never stopped.  She enriched every person who she came in contact with. 

The Cushing's community will miss Sue deeply.  She was a person who saw a need and helped make it happen.  She worked hard for those of us with this awful disease and we are better for having her.

Sue, you were a one of a kind.  Thank you for the lovely flowers you sent me, every time I saw them I thought of you.  I loved you so much.  You were one of the best people I've ever known. 

I will miss you forever.  Please, rest in peace.  You did a good job here, you really did. Close

Thank you for sharing your heart...  / Allison (nycsmile) (Friend)

I will never forget the first time I heard your voice on my answering machine, “Heeeeeelo Allison, it’s me-- SuziQ” you said it so mischievously, with a grin I imagined gleaming from ear to ear.  You knew that I never expected to hear from you.  You knew I felt like I did not belong.  Hours later, still on that telephone, we were laughing as if we had known each other forever.  I remember your posts saying that you cried when I was finally diagnosed and heading for surgery.  The skeptic in me thought— No way-- she doesn’t know me well enough to be crying.  Well, after getting to know you, I do believe you were crying.  You cried because that is how much you cared and how much you loved.  You cried because it touched you, so deeply, when others cared and loved you back.  You are a lady who led with your heart and was not ashamed of it.  You were quite an inspiration to someone like me who always wants to hide that…

 

But for you Sue, I have cried.  I cried because I imagined all that would be missing from the lives of those who knew you longest.  I cried because I wanted to hear that mischievous voice again and because I wanted to tease you and hear you laugh again.  Up until our last, long, conversation you did laugh.  That was amazing to me.  You were always trying… always fighting to get your voice heard… and always planning your next strategy.  I loved that about you.  And the last time I talked to you, when it was getting time for you to go, you startled me with your regular voice!  You were so clear and peaceful when you said, “I need to go to sleep now.”  I remember the feeling that came over me when I said, “bye SuziQ.”  I felt as if you had just made some sort of announcement.  It was as if you wanted to make it perfectly clear that you were aware you were going-- going peacefully, to sleep…    

 

So I imagine that is what you are doing now; sleeping peacefully and pain-free.  And as you sleep I will remember what you left with me, the feeling that it is o.k. to show my heart and yes, even to cry.  But you know me, Sue.  You know me well enough to know that I won’t stay there long.  In fact, I have this mental image of you in that fancy hairdo, dancing with my bunnies.  It makes me smile.  So know that, Sue… know that even right now you are able to give me my “smile for the day.” 

 

Thank you, “SuziQ”.  Thank you for sharing your heart with me.

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Sue, A Wise and Wonderful Friend  / Terry Griffith From Rockford IL (Friend from Rockford IL )
This is a tribute to Sue who was a beautiful lady both inside and out.  She faced her illness with integrity and courage. She did not whine or complain, she just faced it and had the fight of her life. Now she is with the other Angels in Heaven and we thank God she is no longer in pain. Sue was also a peacemaker when there were disagreements on the boards. She was very protective of MaryO who was one of her best friends in the whole world. In doing this Sue taught us some of the most important things in life and one of them was how to be a 100% loyal and true friend.  That is also the kind of friend she was to all of us as well: 100% loyal & true.  I am so thankful for having known Sue and I will always cherish the times that we all got together in Illinois and Wisconsin.  Sue's family, you are all in my prayers and I know you are very proud of her. God Bless You and may you rest in peace Sue.

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An inspiration, a friend, an angel amongst us....  / Diane Jones (Cushie friend )
In the 2 years I have been fortunate enough to get to know Sue through www.cushings-help.com , although we never had the opportunity to meet, she has always been there to offer the hand of friendship, give me a 'virtual' hug and hold my hand without asking for anything in return. I admired her strength, her ability to get through the tough times but to still remain so positive and have a good sense of humour. In all the wonderful people I have had the fortune to cross paths with in my lifetime, Sue was one of those rare gems that will forever remain in my memory. They don't come along that often but when they do, you know when they make their mark and Sue did just that - she is loved by many from around the globe. Wherever you are now Sue, those with you are truly blessed and fortunate. I hope you are at peace now. I will miss you dearly. My thoughts are with your family now. Much love to you all - Diane, Steve and Harry Jones (diane177432) xxx (from England 13/03/2006) Close