"CHEROLETTE"

Aunty Sue,

The message was shocking and all that I had to say was’ WHY Now’. I had no answers but kept on asking. It was sudden and unbelievable but all in all God has a better reason and an answer to my question. You were more of than an aunty, you babied me and treated me just like your daughter. I still don’t believe you are gone. Your kindness and the love that you gave me will always be with me in every step I take, I will do it right and ask for God guidance. I miss you. ‘Now whom will I be hugging every morning and evening? Who will remind me to pray when am going to bed?

Whenever I was stressed out or depressed you would give me ‘THE SECRET ‘and correct me when I was wrong and I remember taking it positively because you knew how to approach me and explain it clearly so that I understood it.  Memories of us watching  TPF in your bedroom, holding the aerial trying to find the signals; going with you and Idah for horse riding, going out with you and Aunty Judy, cooking with you.....these and many other favourites we did together will always be treasured in my heart, never to be forgotten. Telling me to always take care of myself ‘THANKS ALOT AUNTY SUE’

You always would ask after my day in school, you calling me ‘Cherolette’; I miss your voice. I can still feel your presence all over the house. You became my ‘mum’ and I miss the care and love that you gave me. Whenever I would be late coming from school you always called to ensure that I was safe and  on theway home. I felt protected and secure living with you. I can still remember our last conversation ‘Mkienda party take care of the babies’ and I told you I was worried and you told me ’Dont worry you need to pray’ and hugged me goodnight. Had I known that was the last hug, I would have stayed some more and spent some more time close to you.

The motherly treat that you gave me will still be there spiritually. Your smile always brightened me up whenever I was sad. I love you Aunty Sue. I take a deep breath and leave  it to God.

‘I LOVE YOU AND I WILL ALWAYS DO THAT. I THANK GOD FOR THE YEARS HE GAVE YOU TO SPEND WITH US. R.I.P SWEET AND LOVELY AUNTY. I MISS YOU...

Jerotich

A LOVING MUM

Auntie Sue,

As I write this, I still fight the tears that form in my eyes because of your unexpected departure. However, I know deep inside you’re beside God with all His glory. As I recall all the moments we shared, it is almost impossible to believe you’re gone. I smile remembering how I spent a whole December holiday with you and my cousin Nate, whereby I underwent tutoring on ‘mother skills’ which included changing diapers and waking up late in the night to hush Nate back to sleep. I also remember you taking Idah for her horse riding lessons and how your face brimmed with pride each time Idah completed a task. You were and forever will be a loving mother.

I’ll miss you terribly and so much but since we are all one family, I trust our love will be forever binding. Although I’ll miss the moments you used to demonstrate dancing moves during the Christmas party ,or how you would show off some new clothes you got ,especially the purple sweater you promised to give me, I thank God for the time He granted us with though it was short-lived, I believe all the memories, secrets and advice shared will be kept to heart ,refreshed in the mind and forever written in our souls.

I wish I had the chance to say ‘I love you’ once more but now I’ll just whisper it as a prayer , hoping and trusting ,that you will hear.

Stacey

A GIFT

God gives and takes. We thank you for the gift of Auntie Susan.

At first, I didn’t believe that you were gone. I was in a state of shock and did not know what to do. It is painful and now that she left Idah and Nate, it will be hard to grow up knowing that their mother won’t be there, but we will keep them close as one family…. I will surely miss you Auntie Susan especially because you used to like parties and have fun.

Rest in peace and we shall dearly miss you.

Kuki

THE REAL DEAL

Suz, my sista, my friend...for someone who has always had something to say about everything and anything.....putting this down in writing is not an easy thing for me. I watched Suz grow and actually mothered her; mother hen as Suz always called me. I remember chasing Suz to bathe not because Suz didn’t like it, but because for you Suz there were so many things to do, discover, places go to! I always told her if she ever wondered how she was as a child to observe her daughter IdahReese! she was a great mom to her kids....Miss IdahReese like we would call her and Nate....baba as she always called him when he was up to something. I guess she finally knew and understood the essence of a being a "mother hen". Whenever I needed someone to talk to for everything and nothing, Suz was the one I called. And of course being close sisters where "411" was in full operation and oh boy....it will never be the same!

Our parties will never be the same again....the planning, preparation.....who will be cutting the onions without crying or making that tasty chicken now?! Suzs made life look so easy...there was always a way out to all situations. Younger as you were, there was something about our relationship; am really gonna miss that.....you were special to me and will treasure that forever and celebrate a well lived life! When she called me and announced that she had rededicated her life to Christ I was so excited; little did I know she will be gone so soon!

I know God’s ways are not our ways neither are His thoughts our thoughts. Who are we to question God, we live by His mercies. I pray for His grace to see us through....May God plant a hedge of protection around our family forever as we come to terms with everything considering we are still recovering Chanjo’s demise.

All in all am glad you are in a better place.

Love you, loved you for being real!

Kathy Shee

IT'S NOT OVER YET!

A while back I was a scrawny red-eyed kid with a bad hair style and Susan was the most beautiful thing on the Planet.

Ok, fast forward twenty something years later, that hasn't changed. 

You are a Sweetheart, My Sweetheart. You showed me Love, You brought me joy.

WE HAD A DEAL, why did you have to go and read from somebody else's script?

I'm sad and the sad part is that it's real.

You will continue to occupy the same place you always occupied in my heart.
It's not over.

I love you and I always will.

Prince Keli

SMILE ON!

Suzy,

God graciously picked you

You are not in pain

No more tears

Your smile is bigger 

Your eyes brighter

For you are in His loving care

Rest in peace.

Njeri Wanyoike-Kariuki

MEMORY OF JOY IN PRESENT GRIEF

Suzie,

There is no pain greater than the memory of Joy in present grief.  Suzie, we are thinking of you today and how you made the world a better place.  You were a source of comfort to many and you offered guidance when needed.

Our father in heaven knows about every bird that falls on the ground but doesn’t prevent it.  You were a strong woman who always got her way and was full of life. Suzie, your departure came too soon.  We let you rest calmly as we say goodbye to thank the one who made a difference in our lives.

In our hearts and thoughts you will forever remain fresh as ever, our love for you even in death will always be strong, your smiles and laughter will always be remembered till we meet again.

Koma thayu Suzie.

EK

GONE BUT NEVER TO BE FORGOTTEN

Sue,

Now where do I start? On Thursday evening, 2nd Dec 2010 we talked for awhile just before your surgery and all seemed well, you had a happy tone in your voice. First of all you were a blessing to everyone in our family; you were a sister and a friend. We had good memories together, henging out, staying indoors watching movies when we had time. You always called me asking me how I was I doing. Recently you told me not be stressed and to work smart and hard at work. I really admired you at work, you gave it your all and that inspired me to do the same. I felt good working with you in the same organization and I will really miss you.

Guys didn’t call you Madonna for nothing, God gave you a unique beauty. Wawawawa! I will really miss your smiles so much but I know Idah and Nate will represent you. There so many good things you did for us and we are really thankful.

REST IN PEACE MY DEAR SIS, your love and presence will always be here with us. I can’t believe am writing all this because I still I don’t believe you’re gone.

Njuguna

A FAVORITE AUNTIE

Aunty Susan, my other mommy,

Fun, loving, kind and caring. She corrected me anytime I did the wrong thing. She loved all of us with her kind heart. My favourite auntie, we could talk football and argue about Arsenal & Man U. She will be dearly missed.

May God be with you.

Kris.

A CONFIDANT LIKE NO OTHER

Sis,

...our famous photo.....look at those specs....aiyayayai... this photo has been on my dressing table mirror for eons...I get to see you every day...and will always see you every day....when I wake up and go to bed.

Everyone has someone to confide in...you were the one I would confide in when it came to matters of the female species...and there were so many matters I had...you would listen to me as I let you in into what was going on in my life...you would tease me every time we spoke on this...you would offer advice, solutions...some I took...some I didn’t... the one thing you always said is follow your heart...so long as I am happy...follow your heart..

I will still talk to you on the same...and you best find a way of answering back to me...from the glorious place you are at now... to me you are still around somewhere... a phone call, an email away...so expect to be hearing from me..there is so much more I need to download...

Always...truly...deeply loved sis...

Daud