Karen's kind sister in law sent me this beautiful memory book of Karen, plus details of the service and a service card. The sympathy card was made and sent by Denise (Mrs Nesbitt) and the photo is of me with Karen on Thanksgiving Day.

The memory book surprised me; it included a definition and explanation of the name "Karen". I always used to say that if I was blessed with a third daughter I'd have called her "Karen Anisa" or "Anisa Karen" after two of the women I love, admire and respect most in the world. I found out from the book that Karen is the Dutch & Danish version of Katherine, so Karen already has her namesake in my Kate...

The book has many lovely photos of Karen - smiling and enjoying life. I wish she was here so I could ask her how on earth I'm ever going to get used to losing her!