We all send much love to the whole family during these difficult times. I have always felt very welcomed by Sue and Mike‘s family during my visits in England. My first visit was in 1981 when I was 13 and I loved Sue, Mike, Emma and Sophie a lot. I loved talking to them and will never forget their kindness. Thank you so much for making it possible that Emma and I were able see each other so often. It was always a very special experience for me to stay at your house for several weeks. You inspired me to learn the English language and I still love it. After all these years, Emma and I are still in contact. Only a few months ago, Emma‘s daughter visited us in Germany and it was such a pleasure.

I first met Sue 40 years ago. We were at Durham University at O.U summer school. We hit it off straight away and spent many evenings ‘putting the world to rights’. We kept in touch over the years with Christmas cards, letters and the occasional phone call. Over the last few years Mike and Sue called to see me when they were staying at Keswick. Over lunch we caught up on all the news. It was a very special friendship. Every time we met, it was as though we’d only seen each other the day before. We just took up where we’d left off. Sending loving thoughts to Mike, Emma, Sophie and families

I met Susan when I visited Emma at her home after Emma & I met on the bus to sixth form college. As a teenager I was struck by her welcoming lust for life and bohemian spirit and that never left her whenever I met her again. While this news is sad, sending aroha nui to Mike, Emma, Sophie and the family. But you know, sat here thinking of the times I spent in her presence I am smiling and that's a precious thing xox