Please keep visiting here to read the emotional and sincere letters that people wish they could have sent to Suzanne when she was alive. Her children will receive a book full of personal letters already received.
Please feel free to send your message to email@helpsuzanne.org .
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From: ft
Sent: Wednesday, September 10, 2008 11:01 AM
I meet Suzanne almost 25 years ago. She moved to Port
Orchard applied at my restaurant I hired her on the spot.
My place never looked so good. I meet her son Chris
who was an amazingly well mannered and groomed 4 year old boy.
The restaurant business was way too small for Suzanne.
She left, I didn't see her again for a couple of years, she had
taken a job in financing.
One day she stopped in to
celebrate her new car what a surprise and delight. Our conversation
started and over time she became
Our lives separated but somehow we always seemed to
reconnect. She was an amazing woman, a friend, someone who always
I flew to San Diego to see her you would never ever
had known she was suffering. Having never been to San Diego she tour
guided me to all the hot spots with her usual style and grace., it was a
beautiful five days, filled with warm smiles and grace.
When I heard about the pink ribbon boutique my eyes watered, "She won!" and in Suzanne style she turned that cancer episode into what I knew was a Million dollar idea.
We shared business ideas and marketing. I was Blessed
to have had her in my life. We stayed in contact sharing our lives ups
and downs. When she phoned to tell me about the next bout I could hardly
believe it. What was gods message? Then to receive the saddening message
of her passing my heart fell.
My friend, my lover, my confidant was gone. My eyes
water, my hands shake, my heart beats fast.
Good-bye my friend
Frank T.
From: wendy o
Sent: Tuesday, September 09, 2008 8:19 PM
I enjoyed so much coming into your store. I bought 10 little bears and put them in a beautiful pink little box to give to my sisters for Christmas. They truly loved them. I am in training for the Breast Cancer 3-Day walk, that happens in November. The training is hard but I know the reward will be so great. During my training and the 3-day walk I will be keeping you and your family in my prayers. Love wendy o.
From: Sharon
P.
Sent: Tuesday, September 09, 2008 4:22 PM
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I only met Suzanne once at her Pink Ribbon
boutique but the impression I have of her will last a lifetime
She was such a warm & caring person with such hope for a cure
for breast cancer.. What she accomplished in her short 43 years
will last for eternity. Sharon P. |
Dear Suzanne,
You have been an inspiration to everyone that you you've met. And to all that were involved in helping you battle breast cancer and then leukemia. I just wanted to take the time to write you this letter, explaining how I felt about you. I wanted to tell you the things I never got the chance to say.
First off you were a beautiful person, inside and out. You always made sure you had the time to take care of others, especially your children. I could tell how much you loved them, with all of your heart. And I always admired how you helped the people around you. And that even though when you were going through breast cancer and then leukemia you made it your priority to help others fighting the same battle.
You told some of the best, most inspiring stories I've ever heard. They melted my heart and opened my eyes to how important it is to help others, whether they are sick or not. Another thing I learned was how important it is to treasure your moments while here on earth, with the ones you love. I also loved that the second I met you, your love, kindheartedness, compassionate, caring qualities shined through, and bursted out of your smile.
And Suzanne I know that I didn't get the chance to get to know you as well as I wanted to. But I do know that you said that if you didn't make it, you wanted everyone to throw the biggest party ever. And I know that a lot of the things you would have wanted to go a certain way didn't.
I just know that this is a very complicated situation, because many of us weren't expecting such a shock. I know you probably hate seeing everyone fall apart, but it just shows how amazing you were. Right now I know your in heaven looking down, just wanting the best for us all, because that's just how you are.
And I really hope that when you got there, God gave you the biggest hug, you've ever had, and his love rushed through your soul, filling you up. Clearing you of all the problems you've ever had. I hope that all your worries are gone, even though you want the best for your children, and friends.
Suzanne you have left a mark in my life, changing it forever. I will never forget your story, and what you went through, because it is the bravest thing I have ever seen. I also wanted to tell you that, you did NOT lose to leukemia!! You fought and if anything you won, because now you're with God, in the happiest place you could ever be.
And even though were all going to miss you, we must remind ourselves of where you are. And one day we will meet up with you again, sit back, and say oh Man what a story .
When I see you again I intend to tell you everything I felt. But as for now, enjoy yourself, and I know that you will be watching over us all, your kids especially.
And I truly hope that you did die, a happy woman like you said in your video.I will never forget you R.I.P.
Love,
Brianna W
. (age 14) on 9/24/08For the Blood Drive and Auction.
Before her stem cell transplant. (Coming soon.)