Gents, I have been in shock since learning of Sue passing away. I have felt sad. I have prayed a few times since yesterday. I have several happy memories of Sue though and they have sustained me since yesterday.
I have known about Sue being partially blind and not being able to walk for a few years. I have kept mum about it because I know she did not want to draw attention to her conditions. She was always graceful and full of class.
I rarely do beta testing for artisan vendors. I have been asked countless times and have always turned them down. I am a brutal tester and really did not want to be bothered. Nevertheless, when Sue asked me if I would try out some shave creams she was having trouble with, I melted and agreed. Don't think that I gave Sue any slack. I was always honest and told her the truth about her creams and scents. She always took my criticisms constructively and worked on improving her products. It was normal for her to go through several batches before she got it right.
Sue would confide in me that her profit margins were slim or nil. I asked her or begged her to raise her prices. She declined because she wanted you guys to enjoy her products. She knew she would not get rich making her products but she was happy when you were happy.
I once had a product in mind. I emailed Sue and asked her make it for me. She always said yes and tried to give it to me. I always declined and made her send me an invoice. I did everything I could to support her business. You can't make free products and expect to stay in business.
We talked about our families. She would always ask about my boy when he was deployed. She remembered the names of my family. She was full of grace.
Lastly, I was fortunate enough to say goodbye to Sue on Saturday. Mark went to visit her and he called me so I could talk to Sue. She seemed happy. I told her I loved her and I would see her again. She said the same thing.
If you have a story to share about Sue, please do so.
I have known about Sue being partially blind and not being able to walk for a few years. I have kept mum about it because I know she did not want to draw attention to her conditions. She was always graceful and full of class.
I rarely do beta testing for artisan vendors. I have been asked countless times and have always turned them down. I am a brutal tester and really did not want to be bothered. Nevertheless, when Sue asked me if I would try out some shave creams she was having trouble with, I melted and agreed. Don't think that I gave Sue any slack. I was always honest and told her the truth about her creams and scents. She always took my criticisms constructively and worked on improving her products. It was normal for her to go through several batches before she got it right.
Sue would confide in me that her profit margins were slim or nil. I asked her or begged her to raise her prices. She declined because she wanted you guys to enjoy her products. She knew she would not get rich making her products but she was happy when you were happy.
I once had a product in mind. I emailed Sue and asked her make it for me. She always said yes and tried to give it to me. I always declined and made her send me an invoice. I did everything I could to support her business. You can't make free products and expect to stay in business.
We talked about our families. She would always ask about my boy when he was deployed. She remembered the names of my family. She was full of grace.
Lastly, I was fortunate enough to say goodbye to Sue on Saturday. Mark went to visit her and he called me so I could talk to Sue. She seemed happy. I told her I loved her and I would see her again. She said the same thing.
If you have a story to share about Sue, please do so.
. I, have not had the pleasure of dealing with Sue, in the past, but have always felt the connection...through those that have. So, I will miss her "presence". Visiting the website is a harsh reminder of what Wendy and her family are now going through.
