My Dutch is not yet good enough to write this in your native language, Ada... However, I am also here for you in spirit, as I know you are for all of us who had the privilege to meet you. As I was among the many people in your prayers, you will continue being in my heart, a shining example of true happiness, of uninhibited expression in dance and in communing with nature, of real freedom (which comes from inside much more than from outside us), and of strength in the face of adversity. I met you on the phone, in stories told by your children, grand-children and friends, and for a very little while in person, at home and at the zoo. Active and living life on your own terms. Strong enough to will yourself past two different types of cancer before the third one took you away from us physically. But you remain in spirit to guide us, to remind us with every memory that to live is to act and to help others, and to stay positive no matter what life throws our way. I wish you could have met my mom who left almost exactly 10 years before you, and in my heart you have. Please watch over us together. Hugs and kisses,