Sue. A battle lost.

 

This is my dear friend Sue. She'd been going through a very rough time recently. Following what should have been a routine back operation about a month ago, things went very wrong and she ended-up in a Johannesburg ICU with her life being seriously at risk.

We met 'way back' at Art College. Sue was the nicest, kindest, most caring person you could ever hope to meet. She had an enticing natural femininity, and a simplicity of character that very few 'beautiful people' possess. I think it can be seen in her photo.

Things had not been going well, and during an X Ray her Doctors discovered a huge tumour in her pelvic area, which they said was inoperable. It spread, and quickly became 'stage 4'. This was all devastating news for her family, her friends, and of course for myself. Procedures were tried, but soon abandoned.

Sue was a highly talented artist. Her pottery is meticulous and beautifully understated.

  

And her miniature Bears are totally delightful. The tiny one at the front would fit into a matchbox.

Regular reports from Johannesburg suggested that her condition remained extremely serious, on top of which she also developed Pneumonia, and suffered a 'bleed on the brain'. I moan occasionally about my own minor aches and pains, but before doing so again I shall think of poor Sue and her untimely suffering.

I am simply writing this to inform friends of hers who may visit here, that she lost her battle last Friday. A WhatsApp group had been set-up by her lovely daughter and the response has been amazing. I send my love and best wishes to her husband, her children, and her extensive family in S Africa, Barbados, and the UK.

There are certain people who one would never imagine dying before oneself; Sue was one of those. She always looked healthy, always had a smile, and was always happy. I shall really miss knowing she's no longer with us.

Sue's empty pottery wheel, with flowers.

RIP dearest Sue, the world has just lost one of its very best. I am devastated. xx