David, I am saddened to think that the purpose of this message is to send my condolences in the passing of your father. Shocked does not begin to express the abundance of emotions that I experienced when contacted by my Dad. I have such fond memories of time spent with you family, specifically having the opportunity to spend a few days at the cottage which you Dad loved so much along with many pick ups and drop offs in the station wagon with your Dad being the chauffeur! When I reflect on those time I think of your father as a strong, kind, man with very little to say but what he did have to say had meaning and also a great deal of humour. David, the memories that you so fortunately have and your children are blessing that will stay with you forever. And hopefully thinking about those memories and talking about them my ease some of the pain that you are feeling at this time. I can't even begin to pretend that I know what you are feeling because I don't. All I can do is to assure you that you and your family are in my heart and prayers at this time. Please pass on my sympathy to Carolyn, and Andrew and of course your very dear mother who I think of daily as I am dealing with exactly what you are in regards to our mothers. Such a horrific disease and so difficult when you loved and worshiped your mother as we both did and still do. If you ever feel like chatting I'm here. Fondly, Jennifer
