Caroline, Butchie and Deanna,
Please know that I have been holding all of you in my heart in the past few weeks.
I am so grateful to have connected with Anthony after Pat's passing. His generosity of spirit at that time meant so much to me, and melted away the passage of time and miles since we were all together. His easy laugh as he shared family stories and his genuine love and concern for me and Brennan were so very welcome -- and needed.
I had looked forward to continuing those conversations, particularly as it looked as if he might have been finally out of the woods medically. The news of his passing was and continues to be devastating.
It is small comfort perhaps, but I like to imagine him and Pat having a grand time now, laughing and talking and catching up (maybe even with Julia and Tony in tow!). More importantly, I do feel their presence with us now, and know they will continue to be amongst us in our attempts to move forward.
With much love and many prayers,
Shelagh