Anne-Marie, I am so glad, if I can use that word, that you told me about your dad. I am so sorry to hear of his passing, but it is very good that you saw him and spent some time with him before your holiday. I know what losing parents, no matter what age they are, feels like to me, so I send my sympathy and my hopes that you will remember all the good times you shared with him, and how much he loved you and your family. I also hope that, as time passes, your feelings of loss and of how much you miss him will slowly change to a small but manageable hurt in your heart, side by side with happy memories. That is the stage that I am at now – much better than the very early stage of grief and loss. Both Malcolm and I will be thinking of you and your family as this week goes by, and send our sincere condolences to you and all your family. I know that Duncan sends Donald and Connor his sympathies as well – he also has lost a grandfather, and knows how sad that is. Please give our love to Don, and hugs to Callie, Donald and Connor, Victoria
