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The silence is deafening........... Vashti (Sue) was the guiding light and met us all here ,so let's make her memory and ideals, the foundation of who we are and how we conduct ourselves as we all deal with our own health issues Rest in peace Sue...you have earned it. Burraboy

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Sjac

R I P vashti x

A beautiful post Burraboy. Thank you...🍀

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PenelopeS

Beautiful words & a fitting tribute Burraboy. I could not agree with you more.

in reply to PenelopeS

Thanks Penelope...sometimes the words ring true...today I hope they do

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scorpiolass

I agree, a wonderful lady & brave example for us all.

in reply to scorpiolass

Your words ring truth Scorpiolass, Sue will be sorely missed but never forgotten

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PastMeBest

Fitting words for a remarkable lady.

RIP Sue (Vashti)

in reply to PastMeBest

Thanks John there will be many a tear shed today. Sue was the brightest light..very large shoes to fill, if anyone would dare!!

Hope you and wifey are well and enjoying the goodies in the glass house

Will

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newlands

It's so sad we all loved her xx

in reply to newlands

Thanks Newlands...a special lady...now in a special place

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diesel12

We can all take something from Sue's graciousness and generosity of spirit during her final illness. I'm sure everyone on the site will wish her family well and thank Sue for brightening our days, She will be sorely missed.

Shelagh

in reply to diesel12

Well said Shelagh

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sassy59

Lovely lady, sadly missed.

Thank you for those lovely words Will. Xxx

in reply to sassy59

Thanks Sassy a sad time for us all who knew her albeit via a keyboard

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Damon1864Volunteer

What a very fitting tribute to a very special Lady xxx

in reply to Damon1864

She deserved it Bernadette

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Silly-mummy

Beautiful words for a lady so sadly missed RIP in peace Suexx

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knitter

Thank you Burra boy, I know now why I couldn't contact her.

I feel so much guilt.

I hope her final days were as peaceful as they could be, I hate the thought of her struggling. .....and she will never see the spring.

Peace to our Hedgewitch ......she will be one with everything and everyone she loved now.

Her memory will live on.

in reply to knitter

Thanks Knitter At least Sue had her family with her...still sad to see someone so vibrant go thru the door, albeit she is only in the next room

in reply to knitter

Knitter Please do not feel any guilt...I am sure that when the illness became a real concern Sue was in a safe place surrounded by family, while we were left wondering what had happened...Sadly now we know.

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knitter in reply to

Feel guilty that I didn't try hard enough to contact her after she left the site....just thought I will try again tomorrow.....too late.

I feel I have lost a good friend.

She is now free.

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piggi in reply to knitter

Guilt? Or regret? You were a good friend to Vashti - that's all she needed - she gave of her spirit, so much to all of us. Don't feel you did anything wrong - I can hear her saying to you 'oh what the heck!'

Xpiggix

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Caspiana in reply to knitter

No guilt knitter . Just love, joy, peace, laughter and warm memories. xx

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knitter in reply to Caspiana

Thanks Cas, I still can't get over the fact that I could have done more.

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jimmyg23

R I P vashti

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Jolyn

Beautifully said Burraboy ... RIP Sue xxx

in reply to Jolyn

Thank you jolyn I feel like the brightest has faded

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Jaynair

A fitting tribute for a special lady who will be sorely missed x

in reply to Jaynair

Thanks Jaynair Missed but not forgotten

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Gerald999

Peace Sister.

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Pam1952

Lovely words Will, for a very unique lady. She gave so much to so many.

May you rest in peace Sue. 🌹🌹🌹

in reply to Pam1952

Amen

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Watfordgirl

Thank you Burraboy. Thank you for what you've said. Sue x

in reply to Watfordgirl

Thanks Sue

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Caspiana

We love you Sue. See you. xx

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cosykitty

Eternal Peace Sue xx

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clematis5932

Thank you Will xx Rest in peace Sue x

in reply to clematis5932

I am sure Sue is now breathing easy Clematis. Still a terrible time for the family and all who knew and respected the lady

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Sheilab123

Thoughtful post Burraboy for a very special lady, thank you. Xx

in reply to Sheilab123

Thank you Sheilab

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teenieleek

So sorry to hear this news.

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Tee1008

Vale Vashti again, Will. A lovely tribute to Sue, whose glorious stories still echo so beautifully...

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aberdeenman

well said will. rip vashti

in reply to aberdeenman

Thanks Tam...a Lovely soul

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Photogeek in reply to aberdeenman

Hi Aberdeenman, I too was shocked to hear about Vashti as I hadn't been here for a while.

May she RIP and may " himself" find strength to go on and look after the animals. Life is so short really.

Hannah

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SquirrelsHolt

Rest In Peace dear Hidden ,Rest In Peace. xxx

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Worzel12

Thank you Burraboy. There will be many tears shed on this Earth for you Vashti. We will all miss you so and send all our love to Himself and all who loved you, both human and animal.

We have been very privileged to have shared a little of your life and thoughts through this forum. You brought such joy to so many of us. May you rest in peace.

Love Annie. x

in reply to Worzel12

Thanks Annie...Sue will be missed by all who knew her. Will

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mmzetor

lovey words for a lovely lady will , RIP sue

in reply to mmzetor

Thanks Mate

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knitter

I just hope and pray that she knew how much she was loved and admired by her HU family before she died.

That she was at peace and ease in her heart.

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Ccupcakes

What lovely tribute Will, and some very wise words about how we all conduct ourselves, perhaps we need to look inside and seek out some of Vashti's humanity and understanding.

Sleepy tight Sue xxx

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jojo29

Such very sad news I looked forward to her posts such a great way with words, sometimes I could feel I were in Ireland with her.

in reply to jojo29

Just close your eyes JoJo and you can be......live the dream

Will

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Dragonmum

Thank you Burraboy. A fitting tribute to an exceptional human being; I feel privileged to have known her and words cannot express the sense of loss that I and so many others are feeling today.

in reply to Dragonmum

Thank you Dragon mum....we are all standing together..remembering our friend.

Will

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bayleyray-uk

Farewell Vashti, we will miss you so. But come a summers evening just as the sun sets and the dew begins to lay you might hear a tinkling giggle and a stirring of the grasses and blossoms as Vashti and her fearie friends will flit past playing their playfull games. Or on a winters night remember her telling us of how she used to make a comfy nest on her sofa to settle down for the night.

Rest in peace, dear friend.

Love

Sue

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Ccupcakes in reply to bayleyray-uk

Another lovely post that sums Vashti up for me, thank u for this bayleyray ,it's lovely xx

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hufferpuffer

Thank you Will for such a lovely tribute. I don't mind admitting I have shed a good few tears ,the struggle with this terrible illness is over for her and she is free and at peace. ❤🙏xxx

in reply to hufferpuffer

Hope you received my reply Huff Burraboy

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Buzzytruk

Rest peacefully Vashti.

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onamission

I have been on this site now for some time I exchanged pm's with vashti and have a few favourite stories she told.

She is a inspiration to us all this post and Christian's post speaks volumes to how popular Vashti was she will be sadly missed by us all but never forgotten x

Beautiful words R I P.

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Dedalus

Thank you Will - she really was a magical lady who is irreplaceable - RIP Sue x

in reply to Dedalus

Thank you Sue

Wonderful lady and may the light she brought into all our lives forever continue.Shine on Sue xxx

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Azure_Sky

Missing our lovely Vashti/Sue so much. I hope she was met by all her pets and people she loves.

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knitter

The power of social media is immense. ...it can affect us in so many ways.

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syble

A lovely tribute to Vashti Burraboy, couldn't stop thinking about her yesterday, it's like losing a member of your family, the response to her death is incredible and so well deserved. She will live in our hearts for ever, so so sad , Bulpit

Thank you Syble..From the responses to both Christine's and my posts it is evident how Sue's death has affected many Will

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helenlw7

What beautiful words, and a fitting tribute to a kind and thoughtful woman who touched us all.

Helen

in reply to helenlw7

Thanks Helen and Katie... One only has to look at the replies to both posts for Sue, to understand how she influenced the members and her caring attitude to those in need.

I am very concerned for 2 other members whom I have not been able to reach for some months...even had HU try to reach them

Montymillie aka Martine and Melissa Haas (Sth Africa). Both very ill when last contact was made.

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katieoxo60

What a fitting tribute to Vashti, rest in peace our beautiful freind x

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Wascaroleoct

I haven't commented because I just don't have the words to express how I feel at Vashti's passing. sleep easy Sue.

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Offcut

When did this all happen? I am shocked to see this :(

in reply to Offcut

We were notified yesterday.A shock to us all. Much sadness here today.

Will

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Dragonmum in reply to Offcut

She left us on International Womens Day , March 8th, Offcut, after years of bearing this horrible condition with massive fortitude and the irrepressible spirit that could even find the funny side of trailing oxygen pipes everywhere! She was a total one-off and will never be forgotten by those of us who, even though we never met in the flesh, so to speak, knew and loved her so much through her writing. We were so lucky to have been privileged to share in just a part of her life - she can never be replaced. I can understand your feeling of shock but please take comfort from the fact that she passed peacefully and without pain, surrounded by the family she loved, and who loved and cherished her. If we all feel her loss so deeply they must be devastated, and our hearts go out to "Himself", Teresa and Reuben and all whose lives she touched.

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Offcut in reply to Dragonmum

I will miss her fantastic scribes for sure.

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portiasmummy

Absolutely true. I still cant believe that she has left this world. A beautiful soul and so very wise. Sue, you will always be remembered with fondness.'what will remain of us is love.'

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bren45

Thank you Burraboy, A pain made a little easier to bear reading these comments

in reply to bren45

Thanks Bren Sue will be missed by all of us....A Lady

Will

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GrannaOnTheFarm

May the roads rise up to meet you.May the wind be always at your back.

May the sun shine warm upon your face;

the rains fall soft upon your fields.

And until we meet again,

may God hold you in the palm of his hand.

(Traditional Gaelic Blessing)

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billybob7

Brilliant post R.I.P. Vashti

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Aidi-Joll

With all the St Patrick Day celebrations this weekend, I am sure Sue is joining in up there, with all the wee folk!

Thank you Will.

X A-J 🌻

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Shirat1

What an amazing person she was! So many of us from around the world have this special feeling of connecting with someone we have never seen or touched or heard her voice except, her written words!! She became our best friend that after reading her post, you felt you had sat at her table in her kitchen in her tiny cottage and had a cupa tea. You walked the paths through the Irish meadows passed the abandoned cottages as she Explained the hardships. She could make you forget for a while your limitations and laugh at them. I feel so blessed to have found this forum long enough ago that I could know her.

But right now I am missing her more than I can explain.

Peace be with You !

Shirley

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Azure_Sky

Coming up to the first Anniversary. March 8th. RIP Vashti xxx

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Caspiana

Thinking of you Sue. Rest in peace. 🌹

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