For those following our story-Â a small extract from a recent email from Susan:
Dear Susie,
On my return home there were so many things I wanted to tell Dan, especially about my visit with you. Oh how to say all I wanted to say to him and to you. I can tell you that my meeting with you was the highlight of my trip.  Finally, there was someone who understood completely my journey of 7+ years.
I have this lovely image of you standing on the train platform, so beautiful and so welcoming. I will never forget that minds eye
picture and I will be forever grateful for your trek to meet the American. The day was so perfect and so English. Bless you.
I have replayed our conversation many times and try to see myself in two years, in control of my tears and my life. You give me hope that I can get through the muck and mire and feel a tad more whole again.
Aren’t we lucky when all is said and done?
Your sister in spirit and love, Susan.
Karen Craven Hannon
Susan you have been lucky to find this wonderful, strong lady. I have really enjoyed your journey together. Would loved to have been on that platform when you met up,it must have been a fantastic moment and sight. Looking forward to reading more of your exchanges. Susie you have such a way with words,thanks for sharing. Please continue to write more. Look forward to reading more. Lots of love, Karen.
Susie
Thank you Karen for your kind and insightful comment – it was a joyous day despite the sadness that both Susan and I have been through. It was wonderful to be able to chat face to face and we made the most of our time together. Yes I continue to write, some poems for here and some for elsewhere – it is something I enjoy to do. I am praying for you to continue well and for you to find much strength in all you manage to do. With love Susie x