March 29, 2012
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An Ending and A Beginning
To those of you who have commented and messaged wondering where I have been I thank you for your concern. Several of you knew that my younger sister had suffered for 14 years with a rare form of Parkinson’s Disease called MSA, Multiple Symptom’s Atrophy. Her battle ended Feb. 28th. Although we all knew it was a terminal disease the finality and adjustment to no longer having her with us is unsettling.
This picture was taken a couple of years ago. Susan on the left, me in the middle and my sister Dominie on the right. Through all of these last years we had grown very close. With the assurance that Susan is now in the presence of The Lord we go on with our lives and adjust to no longer having our quiet sweet sister with us.
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Losses and times like these do make one re-evaluate priorities and attempt to learn something from those experiences. From Susan I am learning not to complain about how I feel. She never once voiced a complaint as she struggled with this disease and the pain and disabilities that came with it. that is just one of the many things I learned from her. One more observation that is monumental to me. Her husband never wavered in his care of her, ’till death do us part’ was a serious commitment. Certainly makes me impatient for no fault divorce based on “I am not happy”. Well Susan’s husband certainly could not have been “happy” but took his ‘in sickness and in health’ vows seriously as he gave total care to his life time mate.
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Comments (24)
Gives me goose-bumps, Dear Friend. Susan was an incredible lady, as has been testified over and over again in these last weeks through tributes left, and words spoken and the family that she left behind. May the God of all Grace comfort you and your family. I am so sorry for your loss.
I knew something was wrong and that you would be back to let us know but I thought about bugging you from time to time
I’m so sorry for all you and your family went through and yes, indeed she’s with the Lord
My condolences to you and your family.
I am so sorry for your loss. I too, have watched both husbands and wives carry their commitment to the spouses they made vows with and think how wonderful they are as caregivers. I hope I would do as well and be as sweet and patient as some I see living out that vow.
You are all so blessed to know she s with her Lord.
My deepest sympathy to you and your sister’s family. Sisters have a very special bond, and you have suffered a deep loss. Sorry I’m not closer so I could give you a hug in person.
so very sorry, friend. love & hugs to you.
My sympathies to you and your family. Whether expected or not the loss/grief is still the same. I’ll keep you in my prayers. *hugs*
@murisopsis -
@grace_to_be - Thank you both for your sweet words.
@grace_to_be - @dingdongdingbat - Thank you!
@TheSunnyC - @oceanstarr -
Thank you!
@Babyboomerjill -
@Buckeyegirlie - Thank you!
I am so sorry to hear about the death of your sister. {{Love & Hugs}}
@cerwindoris - Thank you Doris.
Hoping you are sensing His comfort, my friend.
@i_was_there_and_back_again - Thank you, yes I am and His love and caring is very evident. I appreciate your comment.
I am so very sorry but was strengthened by your tribute to your dear sister. Prayers going your way to you and yours. Love, Polly
@PollythePatchworker - Dear Polly I intended to message you long before now.Thank you for your sweet words and prayers.
I suddenly missed you today, found your name, and read this. Somehow I missed it when you posted it. I am so sorry. What a blessing to know where she is now. May God comfort you all.
@ata_grandma - thank you, I have been AWOL on Xanga but think I am getting my zest for it back. I appreciate your comment.
just stopping in to say hi.
hope you’re doing okay. xo
Thinking about you.
I have thought of you recently and wondered what you’ve been up to! I’m sorry I missed this post earlier — I hope that you are now settling in to a quieter, more peaceful life, sad in your loss but more positive in the knowledge that your sister is no longer suffering. I hope, too, that you’ll return to Xanga in due course — you’re missed here!
I did the same thing as atagrandma. Missed you and wondered where you were. Decided to check and am so sorry for the bad news, yet happy knowing she’s safe with Jesus.
I wonder if she found my dad yet? 
May God bless and keep all of you!