AFTER GLOW by Jenna Lundin – I’d like the memory of me To be a happy one I’d like to leave an afterglow Of smiles when life is done. I’d like to leave an echo Whispering softly down the ways Of happy times and laughing times And bright and sunny days. I’d like the tears of those who grieve To dry before the sun Of happy memories That I leave when life is done. I could only think of this poem as I digest this very sad news. While it would be important to look at the amazing gift of love and laughter that Evnur gave us all, I think we are all permitted a little bit of indulgance as we grieve over the loss of such a wonderful person. The world was a better place when Evnur was in it. My thoughts are with Nick, Natalie and Peter at this time. You all know how blessed you all have been to have had such a wonderful, brave, funny, non-judgemental, large hearted person as your wife and your mother. I send you warm thoughts at this time and console myself with the knowledge that Evnur is in a happy place and, from on high, continues to smother you with her love and that ever present smile and that infectious laughter. Much love to you all. Aamir Farooqi