MARITA AND URBAN

Dear Amanda,

Before I was as old as I am now - 51 - I thought it was only disastrous to become older. I have changed my mind totally. I have never been as happy as I am now. Of course, the most important thing is my family; my daughters and my soul-mate. My daughters are now 28 and 26 and the oldest one is planning of having a family, so if we are lucky I will soon become a grandmother.

It is the receipt for happiness. So I just want to give these words to carry along with you, if ever you are afraid that time goes by: enjoy each moment of it and it will only get better!! You have the basis for this dearest Amanda in your lovely little ones and your beloved Joan.

If ever you are in Brussels, please be in contact as I would very much like to meet you. Or if you are in Italy when we are there, call us and we'll have dinner together.

I hope that this important birthday of yours will be fantastic and that many of your dear friends will be with you!! We will sing a song for you and think extra about you.

An enormously big hug to you from
Marita and Urban