It’s never easy to say goodbye to a dear friend, to a loving sister in Christ, and yet there are times when we must do just that. Like so many of you, I was shocked by the news that our sister and friend Susan Irene Fox passed away earlier this week; what does one say at such a time?
Susan’s writings here on WordPress were a blessing to all of us, both on her blog and on Church Set Free, and when you read those posts of hers it’s almost impossible to miss the love that fills each and every line. I recall when a group of us came together via Skype to discuss the establishment of the site, back in 2015. Susan was part of that group and more than anything else, she wanted it to be a place where anyone could go and experience the love of Christ without judgment or condemnation from any of us who participated. She wanted it to be a place where anyone could ask a question or post a comment without feeling out of place or inadequate; she wanted it to become a place where any Christian as well as any seeker could feel safe and secure.
In the months that followed, a bunch of us got together regularly on Skype to discuss not only the site, but life in general, and while I never met Susan face-to-face, I felt as though I got to know her. I’ll never forget her smile and her sense of humor, and her ability to treat everyone as an equal as a loved brother or sister.
It seems to me that Susan in so many ways personified what it means to be a follower of Jesus Christ.
Many who read this may have known her longer than I did; many may have known her better than I. Yet I will be eternally grateful for the time I had for her to touch my life. In the final analysis, I know only one thing: Heaven is a much richer place today because Susan Irene Fox has come to stay for all eternity, and one day we will all be reunited there in the loving arms of Lord.
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I appreciate her encouragement and insight. Though we are saddened by her passing, we rejoice in knowing she is with the Lord.
Amen to that.
Wow. I had missed that. She was a big encouragement to me, and I’m sure many other. She will be missed.
Yes she will, thank you John
I had no idea… I feel like I just got a post from her. Prayers of healing and encouragement to her family and to those she obviously touched with her sincere love.
Nicely put; thank you
I’m sorry for the world’s loss.
Very sad about this, Don. Susan, along with you and others were very kind to me when things were tough. I won’t forget that. I have always suspected Susan was the ringleader of the niceness.
You might very well think so, but I couldn’t possibly comment. 🙂
Thank you Wally!
Well, however it went down….I won’t forget it.
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She leaves a hole in my soul. But I will see her again, I know.
Amen.
Goodness shone from her. I’m sad to hear of her passing. She will be missed. Thank you for the words and notice!
Reblogged this on Matthew Winters (Comeback Pastor) and commented:
In the blogging community, you never meet most of your “followers”. Such is the case with this dear sister in Christ, but I know there will be a reunion for those who have trusted in Christ to save them. Susan followed my blog from the early days and frequently left encouraging comments. I’m thankful for the blessing she was to many online. May God comfort all who were touched by her influence.
Oh, man, I’m so sorry to hear this, but happy for her. In the few years I’ve been blogging, I’ve met some incredible siblings, have been encouraged, taught, prayed for across the miles. Father, bless her family and loved ones.
Amen!
She was a great source of encouragement…vw
Tes she was