[Hartwood] Forward from Amanda Kendal of Westmoreland

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Dictated by HE Amanda Kendal of Westmorland mka Nancy Stevens on October 31
2011.  Amanda has asked that this be forwarded to the various lists.

My Dear Friends,

   As some of you know, I have been in the hospital this last month, where
I remain.  My heart has been touched by the outpouring of love from so many.
I can feel it every day.  I wish I could have talked to each of you before
sending this letter.

    At first, the doctors thought I had ovarian cancer, but after further
testing, they have told me that it is probably uterine and/or cervical
cancer.  Because it is advanced, it is inoperable.  I also have blood clots
in my lungs and am retaining water.  All of these things mean I am having
trouble breathing, trouble eating and am coughing a lot.  I will be
continuing to receive chemotherapy for pain and other symptom control.  I
may have two months, I may have less.  I may have six months.  We take it
one day at a time.  Please don't ignore pain, and visit your doctor.

    I have gotten to know all of you at tourneys, wars, banquets,
gatherings, workshops and classes.  You have all enriched my life, and most
of all I had fun.  I have so many memories it would take a book to write
down, but know that they are burned bright in my heart.  Thank you for
giving me a wonderful life.

    I have confidence you will continue to shine as I have always seen you,
and that you will continue to pass it forward to others.

    I hope to be at the banquet celebrating my birthday, and perhaps even
Twelfth Night.

    I love having visitors, cards and letters, emails and phone calls.
They are good medicine for my spirits.

    I have no fear; I look on the future as a grand adventure.

    I look forward to taking your tales to Gerhard and the others who have
gone on before.

    As Gerhard said: Life is too short.  If it is not fun, why are you
doing it?

                                   All my love,
                                     Amanda


______________________________

Greetings again to the populace



I have offered to deliver any cards or greetings to Her Excellency.



Cards and such can be sent to her c/o



Barbara Millard

5246 Spencer Street

Vancouver, B.C.

V5R 4A3



Thank you

HL Genevieve Barbota of Gryphonshold
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