Dear Friends, The last four months have been very difficult as we watched my father slowly fade away, and lost Jack's 40-year old niece to a sudden heart-attack. Robin died two days before my father. We visited my dad frequently, and even managed to have a day when all four siblings and my mother spent the day with him, which he did appreciate. The end was quiet and peaceful, and we had a beautiful funeral in the local church on December 10th. The previously scheduled baptism of one of the great grandchildren followed the next day. The circle (or is it a helix) of life continues. Thank you for all the supportive messages we received. It was a great help to be here, as most of you had gathered. When the holidays are over, I'll start
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