Sunday Selections #832
Sunday Selections was originally brought to us by Kim, of Frogpondsrock, as an ongoing meme where participants could post previously unused photos languishing in their files. Huge thanks to Cie who gave me this wonderful Sunday Selections image.
The meme was then continued by River at Drifting through life.
Sadly she has now stepped aside (though she will join us some weeks),
and I have accepted the mantle.
The
rules are so simple as to be almost non-existent. Post some photos
under the title Sunday Selections and link back to me. Sorry I still
haven't succeeded in working out how to do a blog hop. Clicking on any of the photos will make them embiggen.
I
usually run with a theme. Last week was patchy. I am very glad I managed the Out of the Shadows Walk but for much of the week I was weaker and wobblier than I liike. On Thursday my hair started to fall out. They have told me that I won't lose it all but it will thin. And it has thinned signficantly and continues to fall. On that first day I only lost grey hair. When I told my brothers all three of them commented that they only have grey hair left to fall. There are advantages to being the youngest. At the moment I have to clear the shower drain thoroughly after each shower or there would be a flood.
Next week will be busy. Medical appointments for the first three days culminating with the second chemo on Wednesday. A break on Thursday (so far) and then another appointment on Friday. I suspect I will be largely absent from this space.
In the meantime spring is most definitely here and I continue to revel in it. I hope to see anenomes and ranuculas in the coming days.
Same old, same old on the photographic front but they make me smile and I hope they do the same for you.
Here's to colour and joy.
Yes those are beautiful pictures. I hope the treatments go well.
ReplyDeleteMary Kirkland: Thank you.
DeleteHopefully, everything will go well.
ReplyDeleteWe will be waiting for you here, Sue.
I am glad that you are enjoying Spring!
I am sending you a hug and positive energy!!
Katerinas Blog: I always enjoy spring - and thank you.
DeleteLovely flowers and best of luck on your treatments. Go buy yourself a pretty hat!
ReplyDeleteMarty: I am leaning towards a turban at the moment. Or a couple in different colours.
DeleteHopefully this week doesn't completely drain you! Continued prayers.
ReplyDeleteAlex J. Cavanaugh: I hope not too - and thank you.
DeleteLaura Eno - Your photos always make me smile. They are color and joy!
ReplyDeleteIt’s a shame the weeks are so stuffed. I guess no help for it but I hope you get some rest breaks between appointments.
At least your treatments will be finished by the time the full heat of summer takes over.
Sending my love and hugs always.
Laura Eno: Summer? Wash your mouth out. I will snatch rest breaks when I can - and hugs.
DeleteThey may be same old same old, but for those of us Up Top they do indeed make me smile. Sending you big virtual hugs.
ReplyDeleteDJan: I am very happy to be able to spread colour and smiles.
DeleteHi EC - always good to see you ... sorry about that loss of hair ... but you're on the road of progress - with thoughts in that direction. Your brothers ... interesting their thoughts were on their greys men. So lovely to see your Spring flowers ... and thank you for putting a post up - we'll see when we see you ... as DJan says sending you very big virtual hugs ... Hilary
ReplyDeleteHilary Melton-Butcher: I am loving spring - and smiling at my brothers.
DeleteI mustn't forget to return the favour in a few months with daffodils from Seanhenge; they look remarkably similar to yours. ;-)
ReplyDeleteAnd as for next week: Go, Sue, go!
Feel yourself hugged.
Sean Jeating: Daffodils are a delight aren't they?
DeleteI've been absent, due to, we thought, a dead laptop battery. But when I borrowed P's laptop to do some fairly crucial banking stuff...his battery also went down. Turns out, that particular power point is dead. So...a job for a sparkie, whenever.
ReplyDeleteBattery woes pale somewhat in the light of hair loss.
power points can die?
Deletedinahmow: I hope the sparky doesn't uncover anything else. Good luck. I still have some curls - but less of them.
DeleteNice colors! We're losing all our flowers here. Waiting for the leaves to turn.
ReplyDeleteMike: You are going into my other favourite time of year.
DeleteI LOVE the glorious daffodils. My star flowers are out too, only three flowers so far. I planted grape hyacinth once, hoping they wouldn't affect me like the regular hyacinths do, but they did, so I pulled them out and gave the bulbs to a neighbour.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry about your hair and I hope it grows back to its usual thickness once the treatments are over. In the meantime a plethora of hats, scarves, turbans are all out there waiting for you.
River: It will be interesting to see how much more hair I lose. Turbans have been ordered. I am surprised that the grape hyacinths also give you grief. You have a very sensitive system.
DeleteYou have so many beautiful flowers in your garden that locals must linger on their walks to see what is blossoming. I know I would!
ReplyDeleteKim: One regular walker has told me that she really enjoys our garden - which is lovely.
DeleteThank you for all the beautiful photos. It is fall here and flowers are dwindling too quickly, and I love seeing these colours and textures. Wishing you times of rest between appointments, dear friend. And as River said, there are many ways to keep your head warm and pretty once you get to that point, although I sympathize greatly with the hair fall. Courage, heart sister. Keep swimming.
ReplyDeletejenny_o: Bold and bald has occurred to me, but our mornings are still cool....
DeleteThank you dear friend.
Oh I'd like to find you a wild colored hat or head scarf, for fun. Those flowers are so pretty. Your spring, our fall. I hope you feel better soon.
ReplyDeleteStrayer: Thank you.
DeleteYour spring blossoms always make me smile. Beautiful colors and photos.
ReplyDeleteI am sorry your hair is thinning due to chemo. At least it seems to be working. Bless you, dear and keep smiling.
Bleubeard and Elizabeth: Hair fall is relatively minor, though I am getting tired of cleaning the shower drain. Thank you.
DeleteThe hyacinth impresses me, and you can't go wrong with daffodils. It's interesting that hyacinth appeal to bees. There must be a lot of work for little reward.
ReplyDeleteAndrew: I wonder whether the grape hyacinth has a particularly sweet nectar. The bees certainly seem to love them.
DeleteThe spring bulbs are blooming well, they do look good.
ReplyDeleteSorry about your hair and good luck, EC.
Margaret D: Every time we look something new is blooming.
DeleteLovely flowers--- We get lots and lots of daffys in the spring. I like them.
ReplyDeleteBill: I love them too.
DeleteI am glad that the spring flowers bring joy, Sue. It’s tough what you are going through, and you are facing it with your normal stoicism and fortitude, or so it seems to us. You are in the thoughts of all of us. Good luck with the next series of treatments. With love, David
ReplyDeleteUnes fotos precioses.
ReplyDeleteLa primavera és vitalitat, joventut, bellesa, amor i colors, realment força i vida. I això també et fa reviure a tu.
Et desitjo que tot vagi bé, Sue.
Aferradetes i petonets.
As David said, you are in the thoughts of all of us.
ReplyDeleteSending you a friendly hug this very moment. : )
the colors of your photos are so vibrant, thinking of you
ReplyDeleteGorgeous spring in your neck of the woods while we sail into autumn. Love all the flowers and all our thoughts are with you on this challenging journey and your far too busy week.
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Dear EC
ReplyDeleteThank you for your lovely Spring flowers - it makes me look forward to next Spring. I hope goes as well as it possibly can for you this next week.
Our thoughts are with you.
Sending virtual hugs
Best wishes
Ellie
Thank you so much for sharing your very beautiful spring flowers.
ReplyDeleteSending big hugs across the miles as you continue your treatment.
Know that you are in my thoughts.
All the best Jan
Much love and many hugs and healing vibes being sent your way Sue. You will be in my thoughts and heart. Thank you for the awesome flowers.
ReplyDeleteLovely flowers
ReplyDeleteWhat a blessing the blooms are, so cheering.
ReplyDeleteYou are in my heart and prayers.
I love spring too, and lkove to hear that you have anmone too - although I doubt they are the same as mine.
ReplyDeleteI wish yo all the best, and hope you find more beauty - and some brilliant turbans - along your bumpy road to health.
Flower pictures always lift my mood.
ReplyDeleteMy mum had chemo in her forties and her hair thinned but grew back thicker and darker once the treatment was over. She got herself a shorter, more fashionable hairstyle and maintained that length for the rest of her life. She passed in her eighties.
Continuing to send you fierce healing energies.
Love all the flowers, Hoping you are feeling better and sending you many blessings,
ReplyDeleteThat's a week heavy on medical appointments and I hope you go through it well. It must be very exhausting. But I'm glad that spring is able to give you some joy and comfort. The daffodils especially can light up a day.
ReplyDeleteI'm sending you a big hug across the Pacific.
You have done a great job of creating and encouraging beauty on your little patch! It's all so lovely.
ReplyDeleteI'm wishing you well for good days
Thank you for sharing this. It takes a lot of strength to talk about what you're going through, and I'm so sorry to hear about your tough week and the challenges you're facing. I love that you're still finding joy in the little things like spring arriving and that your photos continue to make you smile. They definitely made me smile, too. I'll be thinking of you during your appointments next week. Please take all the time you need.
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Today, NZ time, I received an email from our fried, Sue.
ReplyDeleteThis is the saddest news I have had to convey in a very long time....
Sue has been told that there is nothing more the doctors can do for her.
You may, of course, express feelings here, but I am not sure that she will be able to read or respond.
But I know that some of you are friends off-blogs. If it helps you to commiserate with each other, please do.
And, Sue, if you read this, please know that you lifted me (and many others) with your humour or contrition for those in great need.
Good bye, my friend.
Thanks Dinah ... so desperate to hear this news ... Sue has been an unbelievable friend over the years ... your comment is so perfect. As you say I shall always remember her and the friends she has here ... 'goodbye' a short word for so much ... thank you so much for letting us know. Hilary
DeleteLaura Eno - Thank you Di. We will miss her fiercely. Such a wonderful person to have known for many years and I will cherish the memories I have of her.
DeleteSue’s extraordinary kindness, compassion, generosity, humor, and creativity enriched my life in so, so many ways.
DeleteWe drifted out of contact for several years due to overwhelm and dysfunction in my own life, something that I deeply, deeply regret. I’m grateful at least we got to reconnect for a little while at the end. I desperately wish it had been so much… much more. I never stopped thinking about her.
Sue will always hold a big place in my heart, and it’s obvious in many others’ as well.
I also cherish the Canberra Sue showed us. She made the city beautiful, almost magical, through her photos and descriptions. (Only Sue could turn posts about horrible scary hospital visits into displays of art, architecture, and flowers!)
My heart goes out to Sue’s other half, her cats, her extended family, her Lifeline people, and her large adoring online “family” here. I doubt many people have so profoundly touched as many lives as Sue has.
If we could all just be a tiny bit more like Sue, the world would be a much, much richer and kinder place.
Love you, Sue.
[Ellen G., aka “Paper Chipmunk”]
Dinah, the following didn't appear under your comment as I wanted it to, so perhaps you haven't seen it: "When Sue wrote this post, she had had one chemo and was on the schedule for a second chemo in the week that just passed. What happened after that first chemo that caused her doctors to give up to her?"
DeleteI've emailed Sue repeatedly but got no response. Dinah, are you in a position to keep us updated about her health? I've known her for a decade or more, and it's very hard for me to think of her as being gone forever with no more information than you've provided.
Snowbrush and others...Sue's bowel perforated and was not "fixable." I have had no further news from or of her. But while she was still able to type, she thanked all her followers of her just-so-story.
DeleteI wish I could have given more hopeful news, but that was beyond my power.
That is truly heartbreaking news. Please know I'm sending my deepest condolences.
DeleteThe pictures do make me smile. I am thinking of you and wanting you to know that you provide such a value to those of us who read your blog. It's a comfort and a joy to visit. Thinking of you.
ReplyDeleteI love seeing all your photos. I am sending you lots and lots of huggs, love and healing wishes. From my heart to yours!
ReplyDeleteThank you for being, Sue, for all your kindness, your love of life, your friendship.You will always have a chamber in my heart,
ReplyDeleteFeel yourself tenderly hugged.
Yours,
Sean
Dearest Sue,
ReplyDeleteI came here to say that it's the first Sunday in a very, very longtime that you haven't posted Sunday Selections. And now I see that you have had very bad news.
You have battled long and hard with your health, never complaining, always seeking to lift others, contribute, care and create beauty.
I appreciate all of those things about you. I appreciate your total consistency and your diplomatic honesty.
Wishing you good pain relief, dignity and gentle ease.
Lots of love to you and to "himself"
Kylie
Peggy had me cut her hair as close to her head as I could get when it started falling out because, despite having a lot of hair left, she didn't look good. I went from feeling shocked initially to loving her bald head an hour later. I kiss it often and see it as a symbol of the strength she is displaying. We've fallen into a pattern in which has chemo every other Thursday and spends most of the next several days in bed. About the time that she's feeling halfway herself again, it's time for another chemo.
ReplyDeleteDinah, when Sue wrote this post, she had had one chemo and was on the schedule for a second chemo in the week that just passed. What happened after that first chemo that caused her doctors to give up to her?
ReplyDeleteFlowers make me smile so thank you.
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely day.
Your stunning photographs absolutely brought smiles to both our faces today!
ReplyDeleteGini really needed that. She is recovering well from knee replacement but still going through pain.
We both continue to pray for you and hope the better days outnumber those others.
Just wanted you to know that I'm thinking of you 🤍
ReplyDeleteI am with the Happy Whisk.
ReplyDeleteJust love the look of this.
ReplyDeleteDear Sue, in case you see this but not my email, just know how many lives you have touched, and what a wonderful example of a life well-lived you have been, despite the many health challenges you faced. May you go forward with courage and curiosity about turning to stardust - as we all must eventually. Sending you so much love, dear friend. xxx
ReplyDeleteI re-print my comment here, as some of you may not have seen it: dinahmow28 September 2025 at 06:52
ReplyDeleteSnowbrush and others...Sue's bowel perforated and was not "fixable." I have had no further news from or of her. But while she was still able to type, she thanked all her followers of her just-so-story.
I wish I could have given more hopeful news, but that was beyond my power.
I have no further news but this:
ReplyDeleteStoic to the end, Sue passed away in her sleep last night.
Laura Eno - Thank you for letting us know. She’s at peace now and no longer in pain.
DeleteThank you for letting us know.
DeleteThank you, I heard from Andrew and I miss her so much already.
DeleteThank you for letting us know. A light has gone out in the world.
DeleteYes, thank you!
DeleteMy good thoughts are with "Himself" and the whole family; well, and with Sue.
Thank you for letting us know. My heart goes out to Sue's family, her beloved; she was without doubt one of the kindest, funny, thoughtful people I've ever known. I sent her a good few pairs of earrings over the years and she would often end her mails with these words 'oceans of love to you'. I'm sending all those loving oceans back to whoever reads this and feels their heart hurts at the loss of her as mine does. ❤️
DeleteShe was a stalwart friend to all of us, the kind we rarely encounter. We communicated quite frequently beyond our blogs and she enriched my life in more ways than I can express. May her memory be a blessing.
ReplyDeleteSue, 🦜🦉🐘🐈🦘🦘💖💖always in my heart
ReplyDeleteSue - Thank you for the frozen bubbles, the photos and the friendship. You will be missed. I can't say thank enough for your kindness and gentle heart. Much Love & Huggs 🤍🤍🤍🤍
ReplyDeleteTo Sue's partner, family and friends: my heartfelt sympathy goes to you in the loss of your loved one. I have written here about her impact on me and how much she meant to me:
ReplyDeletehttps://procrastinatingdonkey.blogspot.com/2025/09/in-memory-of-blogger-sue.html
With sympathy and love xx
There will never be a spring blossom that I see that will not bring thoughts of her to me.
ReplyDeleteI've ordered 60 bulbs to plant in my front lawn in her honor, and will also find a suicide hotline to support. I know it was a cause near and dear to her.
It is fitting that her final post was full of beautiful photos of flowers in her garden. You will be so missed Sue. https://fromthehighrise.blogspot.com/2025/09/shattered.html
ReplyDeleteAll of these beautiful spring flowers brought a smile to my face. Sending you all the positive wishes and good vibes that I can! :)
ReplyDeleteI just saw the above comments/messages about Sue passing. We have been blogging friends for over 10 years and I have always enjoyed her thoughts, pictures, and stories. Sending love to all who knew her. She will be remembered around the world.
DeleteMy condolences to Sue's family and friends. RIP.
ReplyDeleteSue was my blog friend for a long time, not sure when I first met her. She was kind, generous, thoughtful. She loved her garden and her cats. She will be missed by so many.
ReplyDeleteTo Sue's family: Please allow me to express my condolences. She was much loved in the blogging world. She will be missed.
ReplyDeleteLove,
Janie
I am brokenhearted. She was kind, she was funny, she was..Sue. Catch ya later, mate...
ReplyDeleteDear Elephant's Child. May you find flowers and beauty wherever you go. Thanks for making the world a better place for us readers.
ReplyDeleteMy condolences to "himself" and Sue's family and friends.
To Sue's partner, family and friends, my condolences on the loss of your loved one.
ReplyDeleteSue was such a very special person.
May she rest in peace.
All the best Jan
To Sue's partner, friends, family and colleagues, I am so sorry for the loss of Sue and mourn her loss from afar, having met over a decade ago through blogging. She is remembered fondly.
ReplyDeleteMuch love from America and may she and you find peace.
Thank you, Jenny. Beautifully conveyed.
ReplyDeleteI hesitate to tell others what to do or how to do it...but if you have followed Sue's Lifeline cancelling work and her Out of the Shadows walks and if you have read her comments on this blog and wish to help in some way, I suggest you contact a councellor of one such organisation in your area. That would have meant a great deal to Sue.
ReplyDeleteDo you know if there is an obituary that we can access on line?
ReplyDeleteGraham has said he will let me know when arrangements have been made.
Delete🤍
DeleteFeia poc que et coneixia, però has estat una persona especial per a mi. Sé que estaràs sempre entre nosaltres.
ReplyDeleteMoltes gràcies!🤍
Devastating news! My heartfelt condolences to her partner and family, to everyone who knew and loved her. She had such a big heart for everyone around her and having known her here for all these years, I will miss her greatly. Love you Sue!
ReplyDeleteDear All,
ReplyDeleteas Sue had asked me to send her my prompts at the beginning of September, I wasn't sure until yesterday night whether she had pre-scheduled them on the days when she was feeling a little better.
She hadn't.
That's why I was grateful when Link-River kindly offered to present my prompts on her blog, as both we like the thought that Sue would have wanted us to keep Words for Wednesday alive.
Hopefully none of you will consider this tactless, even macabre, especially if funny posts were to be posted, possibly even before Sue's funeral.
I like the idea of Sue revelling among flowers, cats, kangaroos, and smiling at us.
Sean
Beautifully said, Sean.
DeleteI feel very sad at learning the news of Sue's passing. I so much enjoyed her voice, her humor, her stunning photos and her support. Sue always had a thoughtful word to post on my blog entries. I shall miss her around these parts very much. xxx
ReplyDeleteBeing real good at finding things online can be a mixed blessing. I searched for other news, and found Sue's Funeral announcement with a short obituary - if you, anybody, find this inappropriate, say so and I'll delete it as soon as I see it.
ReplyDeleteSue's Funeral LINK
Charlotte, you are a gem! Please leave the link; I will re-post closer to the date. And should anyone think this inappropriate, please hold the thought to yourself.
DeleteYes, thanks for that, Charlotte.
DeleteThank you, Charlotte. Here is another link, for the Canberra Lifeline, the suggested recipient of donations if anyone should like to make one in Sue's memory:
Deletehttps://www.lifelinecanberra.org.au/donate/make-a-donation/
Thank you Charlotte. ❤️
DeleteLaura Eno
Hi, EC. You are still battling your demons of pain and darkness. Just know we are on your side.
ReplyDeleteEC is not fighting anything any more. She passed away Sunday 28 of September.
DeleteI am so sorry to hear that. She will be missed. I enjoyed her word games
DeleteIn remembrance. Much caring. Much love. She will be missed.
ReplyDeleteYou write with such honesty and grace — even through the challenges, your strength and humor shine through. 💛 It’s wonderful that you still managed the Out of the Shadows Walk despite feeling weaker. Your spirit and resilience are truly inspiring. Sending you lots of love and gentle energy as you navigate this stage. 🌼✨
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