Dear family,
As a ex-recruiter friend of Kathy Shepherd who shared many a story about our families over the past 20 years, I know of the deep bond she had with Suzie. Living in the San Jose area, I also know Kris, who helps me with my computer problems from time to time, and Fara, whom I helped get a job with the company where I worked when she first came out to California.
I was so saddened to hear Suzie is now gone and realize how devastated you all must be. As I told Kathy in an email:
Don't hold back on the tears. It's nature's way of releasing the pain and grief. Don't be surprised if you burst into tears when least expected---driving down the highway, in the supermarket, or even cooking dinner. Memories will visit you and interrupt your day. Just cherish them, hold them close to your heart, and bawl."
Celebrate Suzie's life and the time she was hear on earth with you. Then, love each other dearly because, as Kathy said to me, "You never know when [they] may be taken from you."
My heart goes out to you all,
Vicki