We thank you for all of the fun times we have spent together with you and your family.
We admire your strength during the difficult times in your life and we treasure your "joie de vivre".
You have been very patient with us as we have attempted to speak your language with dictionary in hand.
We have laughed with you and sung with you and shared good wine and gifts from the sea.
Our friendship and love extends not only to you, but to your children, and now, your grandchildren.