The following was written to Bethie the night before she died. I did not know at the time that she wanted her ashes to be scattered on Cape Cod. 4/4/15 Dear Bethie, I want you to know that you are a wonderful woman and person. You have touched the lives of so many people that you are simply incredible. You do not deserve to have deteriorated to the husk that you are now. You have had so much courage and fortitude to get this far with as much equanimity as you have. If there is a heaven, you will be going there. If there is an afterlife, you will be in the best possible place. I envision you settling on a beautiful small farm on Cape Cod with a seaside view and a perfect garden in the back of the house with a rosebush hedge to separate the house from the street. Your legacy is also this beautiful home that you have created with your incredible blueberry bushes and lovely landscaping. You are also leaving behind a wonderful man who has loved you and supported you through all these trying times. Your cats are beautiful and will look after Thad. Thad has a good family who will also look after him. You have a mother, brothers and sisters who will miss you sorely. We wish that you have not had to suffer. We love you. Please say hello to all the people that we know in heaven when you get there. Love, Susie
