When I first started reading and posting here in rec-crafts-beads, I was delighted to find people who share many of my own passions and also some troubles and ways of dealing with them. I made friends, many of whom I have never seen in the flesh. We share our love of beads, creativity, family and friends, our hopes and fears, our ways of overcoming pain and fear through creative work. One of the brightest, twinkliest, and occasionally prickliest was Sooz, (Susan Hara) who, once assured of my true interest in beads, welcomed me here and gave me many moments of pleasure with her posts. She was a driving force in this group for many years. Her love of beads, color, animals, and her husband Kevin were all shared freely with us here.
Sooz died of brain cancer last night, and she is no longer in the pain that was a daily part of her life for many years. I rejoice in her freedom from that and mourn the loss of her words. Good night, my friend. Sleep well,
Sarajane