Dear Cynthia,

I’m so sad, Cynthia.  I didn’t know what to think when you messaged the other day—actually thought it was a hoax, but so glad that I was able to respond with stories of our past.  Off and on, I have thought of you two, particularly when I heard about one of your adventures—birding, butterflies, diving and more recently, when we traded Facebook postings.  I have so many indelible memories of Bob and you from (my God) nearly 50 years ago.  If there was one period in the Order I truly treasure, it was those brief years we worked together and cared for one another.  You guys were the definition of Priors.  I recall Bob and me taking a week’s trip, from Arizona to Washington state, sniffing out new locations for HDPs, talking mostly strategies for the future.  It was a privilege to be his, and your, colleague but mostly—your friend.   You know I could go on and on, but you get the gest. Take good care of yourself.

Grace and Peace is yours,