I learned patience, humility, and how to laugh at myself. The biggest thing I learned is when life knocks you down you get back up and keep fighting. Susie was a fighter every minute of every day.
Susie had a smile that could brighten up any room. To be near her you somehow forgot all of your own problems they just seemed to dissipate. When I found out that she had talked at one point and called her on it. She had this cat who ate the canary grin on her face. I spent a lot time getting her to speak up and advocate for herself and she came to love it. When people asked me questions for her she would look at me. I would look at her and we would just burst out laughing. I would always follow up you should ask her. Me and Susie would always laugh about these moments. She came home for holidays with me my family loved her. She even held my nephew right after he was born and he is eight years old now. While my heart aches with this loss I smile because she lived.
I had the pleasure of knowing Susie while she lived in Truckee. She was a lovely woman with a sweet smile. I always felt that we would all be deeply impacted if she was given the opportunity to speak to us...at the time, her language was her own and difficult for us to translate. But I recognized in Susie an understanding and intellect that longed for expression. I am glad that I knew her!
I had the pleasure of working for Susie. She was a joy to be around. She had a way of looking at the brighter side of life. She was a very kind soul who always made me feel welcome in her home. She will be missed!
Having Cerebral Palsy meant that Susie could not do a lot of things but she showed gratitude for what she could do and always remained cheerful and optimistic.
Susie loved above all else The Beatles. She listened to their music and went to lots of concerts. She loved art, glitter, shopping, traveling and being in nature.