Dear Victor, I wanted to take the time to write to you today, to express my sympathy for the loss of your wife Beryl. Like you, my life has been touched by the untimely death of a loved one. My friends and family were a great comfort, but what helped me to cope was reflecting on the Bibles hope of seeing my loved one again, in what the Bible calls the Resurrection Hope". When all our dear friends and family that have passed away, will be brought back to life. Here are just a couple of scriptures in the Bible which describe this hope. Isaiah 25:8 "He (God) will actually swallow up death forever, and the Sovereign Lord Jehovah will certainly wipe the tears from all faces"..... John 5:28 "Do not marvel at this, because the hour is coming which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice (the voice of Jesus) and come out". I sincerely wish all the best for you and your family at this time. Sincerely, One of Jehovah's Witnesses"

Dearest Vic, John and family, words cannot express how deeply saddened I was to hear of the news and how much I regret not being able to be in Australia for the funeral and memorial service. I have been fortunate to be able to share some wonderful memories out of Beryl's diary with her, and some lazy afternoon conversations. Beryl is to me someone who has so much love to give and is an inspiration to live life to the fullest. I will remember her with much fondness and hold all memories close to my heart. With deepest sympathy, Celine (a.k.a. Sha-neil)