Noemi - You have known grief far beyond I may have experienced. I am inspired to see you live life through it all.

Christie, Kari, Elizabeth - Thank you. I really appreciate it.

Junnie - Knowing I’ve got friends like you make all the difference. Thanks.

Sandy, Chaz, Mitch - I appreciate the thoughts and prayers. Thank you.

Karen - Thank you. I still owe you talk. Too many things have happened. Words can hurt and build and comfort. I do appreciate your kind words.

Vangie, Becky, Toni, Jim, Hsien, Em, becky (2) - Thoughts and prayers from friends old & new are very much appreciated at a time like this. Thank you so much!

Kerry Anne - I’m so sorry to hear that. Thanks for sharing. You’re right. There are a lot of things I’ve learned about grief the last couple of weeks. One of them is knowing that no matter how many people wish to share your grief, everyone sees it from their own perspective. That’s why it can be so sad. But, knowing when we can connect and comfort each other somehow is a good thing.

Christine - It is a difficult situation to face. I do not wish it on anyone. But, unfortunately, it is part of the choice that we’ve made, when we decided to leave our country to pursue our lives away from families. It’s hard. It’s part of the grief and all that I’m facing right now. But, it makes us realise just how important it is to give what we can to them, under the circumstances.

Frank, Heather, dr_clairebear, Apples, Angela, Eric, Sophie, Jayme, Nenette, Jo - Your wonderful words of comfort are like healing cream to my wounded heart. I’m humbled and overwhelmed by your sympathy/empathy. I appreciate the friendship. Thank you.

please be strong.