Dear friends! Thank you all for your heartfelt messages. Each one, as it came in, put a smile on my face and warmed my heart!!!!!!!!
Getting older is a gift ...as is having friends who are with you on that journey. Being so far from "home" but yet so close to my heart's home here with John, it was really great to hear from so many of you. I must say yesterday was one of the quietest days I have spent in a long while. I read most of the day - Emma by Jane Austen - , took a little walk for some fresh air, and in the evening John treated me to his wonderful cooking by candlelight, sipping delicious wine. Later on we watched Inspector Morse ( a BBC detictive series) on the tv. Doesn't that sound just peaceful or what? Well with the wind blowing around outside at -5 degrees it is one of the best treats to snuggle up together and be cozy. Thanks again for your well wishes.... I am off to another great year, if the Gods are willing ;-) My best to all of you with much love from the Netherlands, Claud
