John really appreciated all the kind words and wishes from perfect strangers
(heh!) about Gretchen's passing.  I told him cat people are great! and he
had his "fluffy" cat, Kidder, on his lap as we talked :)

I also did my best to print out a copy of the Candles page that Adrian
started because he really doesn't quite understand what this group does in
terms of offering purrs (non-denominational sort of thing, which he and I
both appreciate) and the candles (which could fit anything you'd like it
to).

He still plans to visit in 12 days so I'll share that print-out with him.
Thank you all very much.  He's feeling much better now and has a sense of
relief that Gretchen isn't simply wasting away lying in a bed.  He saw her
the day before she died and she was holding a teddy bear he'd given to her.

He made arrangements yesterday per her request to have her cremated.
Thank you all so much for the love and support.

Jill