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Dearest Angela,

Thank you very much for your kind letter of sympathy. Your support means so much to me at this time.

John's was such a long illness, we had plenty of warning. Still this has been a terrible shock. The house does seem very empty. We are trying to pull ourselves together a little. The children are a great help.

With thanks and very best wishes from us all,

Love,

Elaine