Viv,
I'm afraid I never got to meet Sandie, to talk to her personally,
But through your eyes you gave me a glimpse of a very special woman
Who battled courageously against tremendous odds,
& who in the end won, because her life itself was a triumph,
I grieve, not just for you as my friend,
& for your loss,
But also for Sandie herself personally,
As a person of outstanding strength,
courage, & insight.
Thank you for sharing her with us,
She will not be forgotten.
With love, my friend,
Debbie.