Hi Debbie,
Thanks so much for the e-mail. It was great to talk to Mark last week
and Bob had also been keeping me in the picture.
Like you, we were just in shock after hearing about the stroke. It
seemed like one thing after another for someone who had been fighting
and strong for so long.
Bea was such a wonderful friend to me as you know, and took me into the
family as soon as we moved here. She was a great supporter and
encouraged me when I was going through the divorce and then getting
established with a job etc. She was always so positive and really a
great role model. We all loved her.
It will be hard for Jack after being together with Bea and so close for
all that time. He e-mailed me and said he plans to stay where he is. I
will continue to e-mail and call him.
Much love to you all and I hope to speak in person soon.
Philippa