Dearest Ruth, you didn't believe me when in your last few weeks, I said your radiance shone through. Your inner light seemed to get brighter as your body failed you. You thought I was being kind, but, you said, you had seen yourself in the mirror and you thought you looked bad. I was being honest I said, and you nodded, but I think you knew that your strength and your light couldn't be destroyed. Your years of study and practice, and all the suffering couldn't dent your indomitable spirit. I will miss you more than words can say. You were a true hero. Rest in peace, dear Ruth. All love, Salxxx