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Sweet Suzanne
Sunday, March 15, 2009 at 04:44PM 
I am burdened today for my precious next-door neighbor, Suzanne, who toppled from two short steps in her garage last Wednesday, breaking both her right leg and right arm. She is still in the hospital but she's going to be fine with the help and support of her husband Jim, their children, many friends, and of course her doctors.
Suzanne will be entering a rehab center tomorrow, to spend approximately three weeks learning how to navigate with her broken arm and leg. Jim told TG and me earlier today that it will be at least six weeks before Suzanne can do much of anything unassisted.
I guess she'll be needing a loaf of my banana nut bread, and believe me, she'll get one. I already bought her a beautiful bar of fancy soap and a get-well card.
Don't mean to be maudlin!
You see, ever since we've known them, Suzanne and Jim have been so thoughtful of our family. If you could put together the perfect neighbors from a kit, you'd end up with something pretty close to Jim and Suzanne.
With any luck, when I take that banana bread and the soap over to her, Suzanne will let me make her a cup of tea and we'll have time for a visit. It's always a pleasure to talk with her, and although we don't see one another all that often, I miss knowing she's next door all safe and sound.
Meantime, listen to another sweet Suzanne ... the dulcet-voiced Suzanne Cox of Cotton Valley, Louisiana, and her family's incredibly lush bluegrass sound. The song is a little bit sad, but that's just because it's the one I liked the best of the YouTubes that were available. Don't mean to be maudlin! All's well.
Happy Sunday, everyone!
Reader Comments (9)
Poor Suzanne - what a nasty fall! You are a good neighbor though.
I am sooooo sorry to hear of Suzanne's fall. She has enough pain to deal with for a while. I listened to their song. They have a good sound. I wish her a speedy recovery. I know that she will appreciate the banana bread. I have a feeling that she will make her valley of tears, a well spring. Ps 84.
Aww I miss her! Let her know I'll be praying for her. You are right they are awesome neighbors. I love how they always wave at me when I am working out in the yard when they come home.
@ Mari ... I'm not as good a neighbor as Suzanne is, but if I follow her excellent example, I hope that someday I will be! I know you are enjoying your time with your boy today!
@ Cheryl ... That is a great Scripture that I will share with her! Thanks for that!
@ Andrew ... I'll make sure Mrs. C. knows you are praying, and that you miss her!
Awww, man, that's a bummer. We have some really good neighbors, so I know what you mean. And it's shameful how little time we manage to spend together. I bet she'll love your visit.
I'll add my best wishes for Suzanne and her rapid, complete recovery! Inept as I am, that's the kind of thing that would happen to me, and living in a third floor apartment, is the last thing I need ;-)
@ Tracie ... I hope she will! And you are fortunate indeed to have great neighbors! Seems we have always had that, no matter where we have lived. I can think of only one exception!
@ SF ... thanks for the well-wishes, which I'll convey to her. It sounds like something I would do too ... fall, that is! I've never broken a bone in my life and I hope I never do! I'll bet you have a nice view from your third-floor windows!
Gosh, poor Suzanne - I hope she heals fast!
The music was nice. Reminds me of the soundtrack to Oh Brother, Where Art Thou.
@ Jay ... yep! Very like.