5/1/23
Luke and Bella,
My sincerest condolences and prayers for peace on the passing of Nathalie. She greeted everyone in the Avon school with the brightest smile--always. It was more than a pleasure to work with her; it was a lift to the spirit just to look forward to seeing her. We enjoyed many conversations, about all sorts of topics (including the beautiful "Gabriel's Oboe" from the film The Mission, when Gabe was beginning his instrument classes), and while I grieve for her loss to us, I know she is safely home in the arms of the Lord. She never doubted His graces and though we didn't know it, she was only "on loan" to us in this world. The many, many people she encouraged and helped and the brightest of happy memories she provided to so many are here with us still.
With love,
"Mrs. J."