Dear Gertrud --
I'm so sad to hear of your passing. I am thankful that we were neighbors for 55 years. You brought me warmth and kindness and delicious home-made soup when I went through chemo. We had long conversations on my porch reliving memories of Heinz (who, sadly, tried to teach me the German language). We remembered our love of German Shepherds -- your King and Herzog and my Sam and Max and how they played together. We also gossiped, talked about our health problems and generally tried to set our worlds straight. My boys also remember you fondly. My porch will never be the same.
I love you and miss you and I hope you are resting peacefully.
Nancy