I only met Liz in the last few years, and sadly just had a few visits with her. But each one was so precious. I was so touched and inspired by her delight in having visitors - especially family. She emanated love and presence and joy. It seemed like all she wanted was to hold hands and be close, but when things got serious she often had something funny to say to lighten the mood. I loved the ways she seemed to move easily between loving presence and a more fluid sense of time, to a sharp witted and very conscious awareness of the present moment. It was an interesting time to get to know her and her responses to my questions often brought me quickly back to the present moment and the lack of need for more idle conversation. One day I asked her if she often did crosswords and her response was perfect "Honey, I don't what the hell I do all day", and we simply laughed together. I would have loved to have more time with Liz and to know her in her earlier years, and it was such a gift to encounter her when I did. It felt like I got to encounter her in a time where her essence and spirit shone through so fully. She taught me a lot about joy and being love. And it is beautiful to be with her children (to be married to her son Geoff), grandchildren and great-grandchild, and feel her presence and love living on in them. love Abigail