It Was Her Way...

While searching for the words to describe Susan, one came quickly to mind...the word natural.  It's a simple word, but describes her fascinating complexities so perfectly. Natural...it was just her way...

She was a natural beauty...Susan always wore make up on her eyes and straightened her hair...but those natural curls and big brown eyes did me in all on their own.  The way she looked at me or tossed her hair was effortless...just like my love.  Susan's beauty was pure and simple...no one could deny her beauty...She never thought of herself as beautiful, but I told her everyday...it was obvious...and I was in awe of her...  Her beauty radiated and people felt it.  They wanted to be around her...near her...it was her way...

Her natural beauty was inside as well.  When I think of Susan...I often think of a lyric from a Ben Harper song...she had diamonds on the inside...and she did.  She was one of the most genuine, real, and caring people I have ever met...and that was natural for her.  She would do for anyone...and she did.  I can't tell you how many times I witnessed true looks of surprise and astonishment on a person's face after Susan had done something special for them...  It was natural to her...she went above and beyond...without thinking twice...without thinking of herself first...it was her way...

Susan possessed a natural charm, wit and humor...  People gravitated to Sue because of her easy demeanor.  She made people at ease.  Everyone was Susan's friend.  She had more best friends than anyone I have ever known...and the thing about Susan is she made them all feel equally special and important.  She even hijacked friends from me.  If I introduced her to someone from work...she was friends with them within days...doing, helping, advising...  It wasn't long before my coworkers were calling and e-mailing her instead of me.  She had no clue that people held her in such high esteem...she was humble, modest and grounded...it was her way...

She laughed like no one I have ever known. Susan laughed with her eyes, her smile and her heart.  She loved a good time and always found one...even when others couldn't.  Susan made the normal...fun.  She made a regular Monday afternoon...a party.  She was the heart of so many happy times.  Susan believed in laugh, live & love as  a lifestyle, not just a cute quote to be hung in her home...it was her attitude...her being...it was her way...

Susan was a natural redhead...which made her naturally fiery and passionate.  I loved this about her...  She believed what she believed and somehow made it true...even when I had doubts.  She was passionate in life.  Susan's love was immense and intense...it enveloped me for twelve years...never in my life have I ever felt as much love.  Susan was all in from day one...she was going to love you and you better be ready for it...it was her way...

I miss my love...  She made me a better man...  Susan helped me believe in love and good...  I cherish every memory of our time together... She is so loved...by so many...   This love will last forever because of the way Susan lived...  Not many could live as she did...but it was just her way...