I’m not a big writer. Certainly not of personal feelings.  Yes, i cried when each of my children was born, and when they reached various milestones, but in general, my feelings are kept inside. Three times in the past though i have felt the need to put down some thoughts into words. The first was when a young mother, whom i had the pleasure of knowing (as the sister of a good friend from University days) passed away at the age of 27 after a very sudden illness, leaving behind a husband and three young children. The second time was