Tonight’s vigil was a mere snap shot of Suzanne’s well-lived life. Remember, they moved to Salida for “retirement.”
The larger portrait of her life would include all of those friends, family members, co-workers, church friends, neighbors, back in Indiana. 48 years of a life well-lived.
Given the ages of her girls now, one in college, and the other old enough to drive herself around, Suzanne was not meeting other moms/families with the frequency and familiarity as she had in years past. She was isolated. She was also busy fighting cancer, and managing Barry’s mid-life crisis and His whims. Those few people that did meet her in Salida, a hairdresser, gym friend, restaurant owner, etc, all had kind things to say about Suzanne.
Those who are the very closest to Suzanne will likely be there, near Salida, to serve as witnesses one day, not to her vigil, but at her trial. Her troop, along with Andy, will show up at the halls of justice.
