A dear friend sent me an sms a few days ago saying we are dear friends even if we didnt see every day. And that is exactly what i consider you to be ; a dear friend. We met in MBA school and even though we ended in different specialities you kept in touch. I have always been bad with keeping in touch and i remember the last time we spoke, you had called so i was merely returning the missed call. We had chatted about a lot of things, you encouraged me about my project and all, and i kept the call thinking you had called for a particular reason only to have you say "l just wanted to say hello"! I truly remember driving out of the parking lot with a big smile thinking about your thoughtfulness and sweetness and making a mental note to call more often.Oh, how wrong i was. A very caring, gentle Spirit yet with a dogged and resilent interior. I remember when you were pregnant and exams were close. You would say you had slept of the night before and couldnt sleep.Yet you will come in the morning , determined to read as much as possible... Have I mentioned your generousity? I made a simple comment about liking your bag and you replied saying you didnt even carry it often and asked me to write out my ad. Only to have the bag cargoed to me a few days later! I couldnt be there today cos of work and I feel like i have deprived of something precious. Loveable , wonderful and beautiful Joy, my heart goes to your family you know you better and so most certainly, their pain will be on a higher pedestal. God obviously loves you more.... Rest on, beloved.