Susan Nelson

[firenze11]

I just thought I'd let everyone know that Susan passed away tonight. I tried to find a thread to see if someone posted already, but I didn't see one. I'm not sure if this is the right spot or not.

Here's Fatty's tweet:
"Susan died 7:25pm. Her battle with cancer is over. Mine just got more intense. FIGHT LIKE SUSAN."

I'm at a loss for words. I know people always say things like "she's in a better place now" or "she's no longer in pain" and all of that is true, but it's so hard to lose someone. My thoughts and prayers are with all of the Nelson family and their friends. I hope they can find some comfort and peace.

[bmccasland]

On one hand you're glad the suffering is over, but on the other you sorely miss the person that was. Sigh. May the Nelsons find some peace and comfort in these difficult times.

[Blueberry]

Thanks for posting this.

It's just so, so sad. I do think (from recent blog posts) that she was at peace in the end (or at least, that he was able to give her some comfort). I wish him and his family strength and peace - it has to be hard, and I'm sure it will be a long time before the healing can even think about beginning. They've been through hell, and in some ways the worst is just beginning.

CA

[jobob]

Oh crud.

[KnottedYet]

Oh dear.

Thank you for letting us know.

Here's the web page: http://www.fatcyclist.com/2009/08/05/dont-say-she-lost/

[kenyonchris]

How terribly sad.

[Pan Dulce]

Oh no no no..

I have been checking his blog every day, I didn't see it today..

I feel so badly for the kids, too. I'll be thinking of them. I don't even know what to say.

[Urlea]

Hard news. I've been crying on & off at my computer since I read the tweet about her passing. It's still official: Cancer sucks!

Lots of prayers being lifted up for the family & community who love Susan.

Will be wearing my Fat Cyclist jersey the next time I ride.

[aka_kim]

Just so heartrendingly sad. I wish the family peace.

[BabyBlueNTulsa]

Very sad evening indeed. I was riding at that time.
I sent Fatty a return tweet. No words seemed quite fitting for the fight he led for her.

[melissam]

After reading the blog recently, you knew that this was coming, but it's horribly sad just the same. My heart breaks for Elden and the kids.

[smilingcat]

Very sad...

She brought out the best from Fatty and out of all of us. Through her, Fatty's web site became far more than just another cycling web site, blog site. It became a rallying point for all of us to fight cancer. We rallied for Fatty, we rallied for Susan and we rallied for her children. Her physical being is gone now but her spirit will live on through Fatty. Her fight..., will continue with Fatty. One day, we will have a cure. And Susan will be part of it.

My absolute respect for Fatty in his unweavering devotion and support for the long trek. All I can offer is my deepest sympathy and condolence.

Peace and tranquility for Fatty and their children,
Shawn

[papaver]

what a sad story, but with two very strong heroes.

[Selkie]

Susan left quite a legacy. All that money raised in her name that will go toward finding a cure, helping others, etc. She and her family taught a lot of people about courage, dignity, strength, grace, and love.

I am a spiritual (not church going) person, so I really do believe that she's in a better place. May the ones she left behind, who love and miss her, find comfort in the good memories.

[OakLeaf]

How sad - not only her death, but her whole struggle.

Whether or not you believe in heaven, she's in a better place. There's no question about that for me. She's out of her pain, and now her family can begin to heal. I'm sending them my prayers.