Let the Celebration of Susan begin

I think I have been living in denial that I would ever have to write this post.  We all knew it was heading this direction and for the past month we have all been waiting and hoping that there would just be peace.  Mom passed away on Monday, August 20th at 2:06 AM.  Dad, Scip and I were there for a good part of the day to be with her because we were once again warned by one of our favorite nurses Doreen.  She had made at least 2 false predictions of moms passing already.  The real deal was quite evident on Sunday though.  Mom was very peaceful and comfortable.  She also had her own fan club of pretty much the entire staff of Atlanta Hospice. 

As a family we are all doing ok.  Sad and heartbroken of course but I think mom stuck around all this time so the transition for us would be easier.  We have decided to hold her services on October 9th.  That would have been mom and dads 42nd wedding anniversary.  It will be at Johnson Ferry Baptist in Marietta, GA.  I don't have any further details right now.  I know that we have also all agreed that instead of flowers or donations we would like honor and celebrate mom by asking that you pay it forward or help someone in need, whether that be in need of support, a friend, a shoulder to cry on, a meal and so on.  Thank you for all your wishes and prayers and love and support.  I will post more on the service as the details are developed. 

Love The Lehman