Suzanne D’Sa
elevated YaUKS
September 18, 1942 ~ May 31, 2020
elevated YaUKS
It is with profound sadness we announce that Suzanne Irene D’Sa passed away peacefully at home in Mississauga surrounded by family on May 31st 2020 at the age of 77, after a short battle with cancer.
elevated YaUKS She is lovingly remembered by her husband Michael; her children, Nigel, Ian, and Keith (Sue); her grandchildren, Jada and Marlon; and her siblings, Tony (Cheryl), Celine (Tom), and Oscar (Rita); as well as her many relatives and friends.
elevated YaUKS She was preceded in death by her brothers Arnold and Joseph, her mother Belmira, and her father Jasso.
elevated YaUKS Suzanne was born on September 18th, 1942 in Bombay, India. She graduated from Canossa Convent High School in Mahim and went on to attend Sophia College For Women. She worked at the U.S. Consulate General until she met and married the love of her life Michael, in 1970. She joined him in London, England where they welcomed their three sons before emigrating to Canada in 1978. They have since lived in Mississauga, celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary just a month before her passing.
elevated YaUKS Suzanne loved music and art, and encouraged her children and grandchildren to learn and appreciate both from a young age. She was a devoted follower of faith, and a leader in her religious community, organizing pilgrimages to holy sites around the world for over two decades. She cared deeply for her family and friends, always making time to help guide others in spirituality and health. We will miss her passion to nurture, her fun-loving essence, and most of all her warm, sincere smile. She is loved beyond words and missed beyond measure.
elevated YaUKS It is with heavy hearts that our family has made the difficult decision to hold a private funeral with our immediate family, to honour Suzanne. Due to the COVID-19 government restrictions on public gatherings only immediate family are able to attend the funeral service.
elevated YaUKS Sending your love and support at this time is very much appreciated, and we welcome your messages of condolence. However, we do not want anyone to put their health and safety at risk. Memorial donations in her name can be made to The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation.
elevated YaUKS Attendee restrictions in place:
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elevated YaUKS Friends and relatives may watch a live-stream of the visitation and funeral service beginning at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 6, 2020. The Funeral Service will begin at 1:00 p.m. EST
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We are so sorry for your loss. She was such a positive and wonderful person. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mistry Family
Dear Ian and family.
My sincere condolences on the loss of your lovely Mom.
Love
Maggie Robins(Kowalewicz)
My sincere condolences to the D’sa family.
Ms. Suzanne was my class teacher in first grade at St. Michael’s high School, Mahim way back in 1963-64. Though I never had the opportunity to meet her during all these years in Canada, I have fond memories of her as my class teacher. Her kind hearted nature and smile will always be fresh in my memory.
Rest in Peace, Miss Susanne. You will be missed but never forgotten by me and your students from St. Michael .
I pray that the D’sa family find comfort in the thought that Ms. Suzanne has moved on to a better placed in the company of God and his Angels.
We are all so sorry to hear of Aunt Suzy’s departure. I remember aunt Suzy back from childhood in England where she and uncle Michael always made us welcome and afterwards in Canada. She touched our lives in many ways too numerous to mention. I know she is with God in paradise.
Keith, Sue,
I am truly sorry for your loss. My condolences to the entire family. I only met your Mom a few times and she was always very pleasant and kind. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Love,
Vince and Myra
My Dearest Friend Suzanne, so suddenly you left. You always told me that you believe The Lord will take you before great destruction comes to earth…and I didn’t believe you…I told you that the Lord will keep you here for a very long time as He needs you here. Little did I know. You would always tell me that “I am so busy doing the Lord’s Work”. We have been friends for over 20 years and have learned so much from you. I thank God for you and our yesterdays. ..I fell in love with our friendship almost the moment we met. Your kindness and spirituality touch my heart tremendously. My family and I truly loves you. You loved God so much, you loved his people. I know of the many sacrifices you made during your earthly life. ..we shared so much. Thanks for all the spiritual advice and health advice. You have touched so many lives positively. ..this world became a better place with you being a part of it. Now, Heaven is definitely a better place with you there. Enjoy your rewards my precious friend. Our deepest condolences to you Mike, Nigel, Ian, Keith, Sue, Jada &Marlon. Her Family was her greatest treasure. God bless🙏❤ Lynette, Paul & family
Dearest Mike, Nigel, Ian, Keith, Sue, Jada and Marlon,
No words can begin to express how deeply saddened we are at your loss of our dearest Suzie. Please remember that you’ll are not alone as we are always here for all of you.
With our most sincere and heartfelt sympathies!
God Bless,
Peter & ivy
Dear Michael and family:
My condolences and sorrow with the passing of Suzanne. She was always there for me in my trials snd tribulations.
She loved the Lord in His Precious Blood devotion and Our Lord never forgot it.
I will offer My Masses for her soul as she makes her journey to Our God and Saviour, Lord Jesus Christ.
May her soul and the souls of all faithful departed Rest In Peace!
Hi Mike and family, I’m so sorry for your loss.
Suzanne was the most sincere, God loving person I’ve ever met. I was privileged to have met Suzanne in 2002 on my very first pilgrimage. Since then, I have been on numerous pilgrimage with her. As a leader she was very warm, knowledgeable and kind. She was there for me before and after I became a Catholic. She taught me a lot about the faith and was there for me during my trials. Thank you so very much Suzanne, I know you’re in heaven looking down upon us. I will miss you.
My dearest darling Suzanne … never expected you to leave so soon and so suddenly
but God knew what’s best for you …
Darling Suzanne my dearest friend .. you were like a mother to me .. we laughed together and cried together.. ate together and travelled together and had such good times that were very very special… darling Suzanne … you will suffer no more… instead you will enjoy the eternal bliss of heaven ! Until we meet again my dearest Suzanne .. keep us in your prayers like you always do.. watch over us just the way you have always cared, remember us when you meet with Jesus and know that we love you dearly and deeply … until then my dearest Suzanne .. you will always be in my heart
Love you – Anusha
Deepest condolences from Milan Minusha and Menaka
Hi Michael, Nigel, Ian, Keith and families: Our deepest condolences to you all. Suzie was such a wonderful person and she will truly be missed. We have fond memories of spending time with you in London in the 70’s (Arcadian Gardens) and the wonderful hospitality you both extended to us in Toronto when we visited. May her soul rest in peace. Esther & Richie Lobo, Tony, Melanie, Nathan and Jeremy Moniz
Dear Mike and family,
Accept our heartfelt condolences and sincere sympathies on the passing of dear Suzie.
She will be missed by one and all.
Suzie knew she was going to a better place and was waiting eagerly for the day to come.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you and the rest of family.
May Suzie’s soul rest in peace.
God bless always.
Dear Mike n family
Our sincere sympathies to you all.
Suzanne will always be remembered by our Rosary group that she started almost now 23 years ago. We still carry on once a week.
May her soul rest in peace. We are sure she is in Heaven looking down on us with a smile.
How pleased I was to hear Suzanne died on Pentecost.
I am certain God welcomed her with open arms , saying welcome home good and faithful servant for that indeed is what she was.
My sincere condolences to her family.
Heartfelt condolences to Michael and family at the passing of our precious Suzanne. We had a Holy Mass Celebrated for her on June 3rd, with another one pending.
May God rest her beautiful soul!i
Sincerely ,
Sister Maxine Wagner and her sister, Betty Scherger
Dear Suzanne,
I cannot tell you how you have influenced my faith positively and how much I have grown since I met you. I thank you for your prayers and most importantly for being so selfless and passionate about the things hat have to do with Almighty God and the Church. I thank God for allowing me the privilege of getting to know you these past 3 years. Again I say a big thank you for your love. I know in my heart that you made it! Please pray for us as we continue on our journey. Adieu till we meet again. Eternal rest grant unto her O Lord and let your perpetual light shine upon her. May your soul rest in peace. Amen
Dear Mike,
My deepest sympathies to you and your family. Suzanne was such a nice person, always smiling and polite. She started our rosary group for last 23 years and I know her since then. I offered a mass for Suzanne on 21 Jun at St. JOSEPHINE Bakhita Parish at 9:00 am.
May the good Lord give you and your family the strength to bear the loss.
God Bless
Godric and Palmira
Our deepest sympathies go out to the D’Sa family. Our condolences.
Our heartfelt condolences to Michael and family on your sad loss. Suzanne started our Rosary group which still continues to honour our Blessed Mother Mary today every week after all these years. We are grateful to Suzanne for her continuing guidance and friendship through the years. May she find peace and joy in the arm embrace of our Merciful God.
Rest in Peace Suzanne… You will always have a special place in our hearts.
Our sincere condolences to Mike and the rest of the family…
Clinton and Yvonne Corriea
Dear Michael,so sorry for your loss.my condolences to you and your family.i miss her,I have so many wonderful memories,of traveling to all the holy sites,I would have never gone if it were not for SuSan.i am sure”MamaMary” welcomed her home with open arms.
Praying for her and your family.
Pushpa
Our heartfelt sympathy and condolences on Susan’s passing. May her soul rest in peace.
Dear Michael Nigel ian Keith/Sue Jada Marlon and family.
Please accept our sincere condolences and sympathy on the passing of Suzanne. May God give you all the strength to bear this loss and grief. We remember Sue as a kind and loving person; full of life who surely has left lovely memories for the family. Rest in peace Suzanne till the ressurection when loved ones will be reunited and every tear wiped away.
Denzil/Clara DeSa and family Daniel/Leslie/Sofia/Thaddeus, Crisel/Shane/Carell, Denver/Michelle, Daryn.
Dearest Michael, Nigel, Ian. Keith and family
Devastated at hearing of Suzie’s passing – she was such a wonderful,caring person. We all missed the family when they moved from London to Canada in the late 70s. We,however, kept in touch.
Suzie will always have a special place in our hearts.
May she now rest in peace.
With our most sincere and heartfelt sympathies to you all
Much Love
Trevor and Bridget Mitchell and Elizabeth and David and families
xxxx
My deepest condolence to Suzanne. She had been helping me in my devotion to Precious Blood of Jesus Christ. She helped coordinate my pilgrimage to Olo, Enugu, Nigeria in September 2016 to consecrate China to the Precious Blood of Jesus Christ. May she rest in peace!
Please accept my sincere condolence on the passing of Suzanne. I will always have memories of her on all the pilgrimages we took together. May she rest in peace. God bless the family
Dear Uncle Mike, Nigel, Ian, Keith, Sue, Jada and Marlon;
We are deeply grieved and saddened to hear about the passing of Aunt Suzie. We will always remember her cheerful, smiling face. Uncle Mike, please know that we are always here for you – just a phone call away. We will pray for you and your family.
Love and God Bless
Olga, Cheryl, Os, Danielle, Michelle, Sabrina, Noel, Trevor, Ann, Andre
Dear Uncle Michael, Nigel, Ian & Keith. Our deepest sympathies. May God grant you’ll strength to bear this loss. Rest in peace dear aunty Suzie….. Everett & Betty
Dear Uncle Michael, Nigel, Ian, Keith, Sue, Jada and Marlon.
Our deepest condolences to you all on the passing of Aunt Suzie. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
May the beautiful memories and joyous occasions you have been blessed to share and experience together help to bring you comfort and sustain you at this difficult time.
May Aunt Suzie sleep in everlasting peace.
Sidney, Elvina, Andrew and Daniel
Dearest Uncle Michael, Nigel, Ian, Keith Sue, Jada and Marlon,
We are very sorry to hear of Aunty Suzie’s passing. Our deepest condolences. Let the good times and treasured memories, comfort you at this time. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Eternal rest grant unto Suzanne D’Sa Oh Lord!
Wesley, Andrea, Liselle, Dale, Lilly & Scott
Dear Uncle Michael, Nigel, Ian, Keith, Sue, Jada & Marlon,
Our most sincere condolences go out to you all during this difficult time. We will miss Auntie Suzie dearly, and will cherish the beautiful memories of her forever.
Heathcliff & Emily
Dear Uncle Michael, Nigel, Ian, Keith, Sue, Jada and Marlon,
We are very sad to hear of the passing of dear Aunt Suzanne. Our deepest sympathies to the whole family. Suzie was a lovely person full of life, kind and always ready to help. She will be greatly missed. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and the family in your loss.
May she rest in Peace.
To Michael and family,
So sorry to hear of Sue’s passing.
I met you with Sue at a Precious Blood retreat
In Mississauga a few years ago.
May she Rest In Peace.
Dear Suzanne
I remember you from the days we were in school at Canossa Convent, Mahim, Mumbai…you were just a year ahead of me in school. I was pleasantly surprised to hear from you that you had taken over as Coordinator of the Precious Blood of Jesus devotion in Canada. I have been attending most of the night vigils held in our SFXavier Church. You were always faithfully present spreading this was devotion. I thank you Suzanne for making me aware of the power of the Precious Blood. I know you are smiling down at us from a place specially reserved for you by Jesus.
My sincere condolences to Suzanne’s family.
Dorothy Sampy
Dear Michael and family
Please accept our heartfelt condolences. Susan will be missed by all who knew her. She was a wonderful person.
We will pray for her soul.
Marise and Wilfred
Dear Michael and family,
I am very sad to hear of Suzanne’s peaceful going to the Lord on such an Auspicious Day of the Pentecost. I met Suzanne 22 years ago when she organized her first marathon pilgrimage and went on several others with her. She was very dedicate and prayerful and I owe my turn around in faith to her. My deepest condolences to you Mike and the family. Suzanne may you rest in eternal peace in the Lord’s house.
Our sincere condolences to the family and promise of prayers.
Rest in peace, Suzanne. You did your bit to follow Christ’s call and spread the good news of His Kingdom. We shall remember you with love.
Savio, Beryl and family
Dear Uncle Michael, Nigel, Ian, and Keith and Family, we are so sorry to hear that Aunty Suzie passed away. We remember our times with her fondly. She will be missed. We will continue to keep you all in our thoughts and prayers. Please reach out if you need to talk. Love, Karen, and Ray
Dear Mike & all the family,
Please accept my sincere condolences on the passing of Suzanne. She was a wonderful, spiritual person, always had a beautiful smile. Suzanne touched so many lives and helped many people with her kindness and prayers. She will be missed. May her soul Rest In Peace!
Our deepest condolences to the family. Met Suzanne for the first time in 2004 on a Marian pilgrimage. A very close friend of my sister Marilyn. Though I am half way across the globe in Kuala Lumpur, yet she kept my family in prayer. Very special thanks for praying for the miracle of our daughter Claudine in our lives. You just knew the Lord’s plan for us. Truly missed but deeply cherished. May angels welcome you into your heavenly abode.
Dear Mike and Family,
Our deepest condolences and prayers.
It is with great sadness we heard of Suzie’s passing.
She devoted a lot of her time towards the Precious Blood
of Jesus.
May she now rest in eternal peace in His Kingdom.
Our family will remember you with sincere prayers and
love.
Alzira and family
Dear Uncle Michael, Nigel, Ian, Keith & family,
Our deepest condolences go out to all of you on the passing of Aunt Suzie. May her soul be at peace with our Heavenly Father. Our thoughts & prayers are with you during this difficult time. May God grant you the strength & comfort you’ll during this time of grief.
Wilfred,Lillian & Stephanie
Dear Uncle Michael, Nigel, Ian, Keith & family,
Our deepest condolences go out to all of you on the passing of Aunt Suzie. May her soul be at peace with our Heavenly Father. Our thoughts & prayers are with you during this difficult time. May God grant you’ll strength & peace during this time of grief.
Wilfred, Lillian & Stephanie
My sincere condolences to Michael and the family on the sad passing away of Suzanne. She was a member of the Rosary Apostolate in the schools for a short time, and after that I would meet her after mass. She will be missed by many and I pray that God will grant her soul eternal rest and peace in his kingdom.
Shirley & Dom
Dear Uncle Michael, Nigel, Ian and Keith Our deepest condolences to you all during this incredibly sad time. We met Aunt Suzie when she visited us in Melbourne 27 years ago. She was a lovely person and had such a bubbly personality. We hope that all the great moments that you were able to enjoy with her brings you comfort. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Egbert, Gladys, Ryan and Nathan
Dear Uncle Michael, Nigel, Ian, Keith & family,
Our deepest condolences go out to all of you on the passing of Aunt Suzie. May her soul be at peace with our Heavenly Father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May God grant you the strength and comfort you’ll during this time of grief.
Wilfred, Lillian and Stephanie
Dear Uncle Michael, Nigel, Ian, Keith, Sue, Jada & Marlon,
Remembering all the good times with Aunty Suzie and you all. She will be dearly missed.
Sending heartfelt sympathies your way.
May loving memories bring you peace, comfort, and strength today and every day.
Love,
Abi, Jason & Inara
Dearest Suzanne,
Been a great blessing and privilege to know you. Your cheerful smile and generous spirit freely given to all. You led us on many pilgrimages visiting shrines, we shared stories, laughter, endless rosaries and chaplets.
Precious memories and lifelong friends were made on those trips. Learnt a lot from you about our faith, staying strong on the narrow path. You were always there for me over the years through my trials. You had a pure deep faith and loved Our Lord and Mama Mary passionately.
Many years ago…you told us…churches will be shut… can’t attend mass, can’t go to confession….can’t travel… didn’t understand you then. It was a cliche when you said at every pilgrimage….”this might be the last”.
Well now, my dearest friend, you have completed the final pilgrimage.
You got us into the Precious Blood Devotion, encouraged us to be faithful to it and promoted this with all your strength. You worked tirelessly in the Lord’s vineyard. Now you reap the eternal Reward.
2 Tim 4:7 “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept my Faith”
Jesus and Mama Mary welcome you with loving arms and you are in the company of the Angels and Saints.
Miss you very dearly and there will always be a special place in my heart for you.
Thank you, Suzanne for your warmth towards my mum, my sister and family. Please intercede for all of us in Heaven, I know you will still be ‘working’ up there.
My deepest condolences to Mike, Nigel, Ian, Keith, Sue, Jada and Marlon.
Love, Marilyn & family.
To all the D’Sa family, I’m so sorry for your loss and please accept my deepest sympathy.
Dear Ian it’s not easy to lose any family member, but when it’s your mother, it somehow hurts more. She is at peace now and no longer in pain . Your mother raised her children well. I remember when Mr. Bowman passed away, you privately offered your condolences and gave me a beautiful bouquet of yellow roses. That’s the sign of a child raised with love and respect for themselves and others and that’s the best thing any parent can do. I’ll keep your mother in my heart. Take care and be safe.
Rosemarie
Suzanne was a treasured friend and a beautiful soul. I will miss saying the rosary with her. All my prayers and best wishes to her family.
Michael and the family:
Suzanne was a wonderful person, always cheerful with a smile etched on her face. We were privileged to join her in pilgrimages. She was organized and dedicated.
Her leadership skills and dedication to the Precious Blood of Jesus Christ devotions was admirable.
Jesus will welcome Suzanne home: “Well done good and faithful servant. Enter into the joy of your Master.”
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Zulema and Tony Almeida
Buddy my heart aches with your passing, I have been blessed with your friendship for 36 years.You were truly an amazing person someone i looked up to.I will surly miss you and our phone calls.So sad the last time I saw you was through glass and couldn’t hug you.I will miss you.Till we meet again Buddy love you always xo
Dear Michael and family,
Our deepest sympathies go out to you all. We have fond memories od Suzanne and loved her singing talent. May she rest in peace.
Jansi and Stephen
My Dearest Sister in Christ,
I came to know you on my first pilgrimage to Medjugorje.
It was an unforgettable spiritual experience – one I will always remember.
Thank you for all your guidance, friendship and prayers.
Rest in Peace with Jesus, His Mother, St. Joseph and the Angels.
My deepest condolences to Michael and the family.
Sincerely, Eugene
Sincere condolences from friend Mike Pala and family. RIP.
Dear Mike and family
It was the Lord who brought Suzanne into our lives. She was a great source of inspiration and brought us closer to our Lord and Blessed Mother and even started our Rosary Group which continues to this day. Her legacy lives on. I am sure she is resting peacefully in the arms of our Lord and His Blessed Mother and there is great rejoicing in Heaven. We thank the Lord for her influence in our lives and bringing us closer to Him. You and your family will be in our prayers . May her soul rest in eternal peace and the Lord bring peace and comfort to you all. In grief, Peppy, Gilbert, Kareina and Keegan
Dear Mike, Nigel, Ian, Keith, and Family,
Suzanne was a fearless prayer warrior who touched our lives prayerfully. From her dying bed, she reached out bravely, almost daily, and promised to always be present spirituality. Her faithful friendship of forty years will be greatly missed. Her faith, always an inspiration. I believe in present-day Saints, ‘Suzy’ was one of them! Her love continues in our hearts. “Job well Done Good and Faithful Servant of God, Rest in the Arms of Jesus!”
We would have been at her funeral but because of the virus we will say our Rosary, Divine Mercy, Angelus & Precious Blood for Suzanne and all of you as you mourn her absence in your life’s. We extend our condolences and love.
Dear uncle Mike. My heartfelt condolences go out to you and your family. May Aunty Suzie’s soul Rest in Peace
Suzie is with the Lord, looking down on us with her beautiful smile. I have fond memories of her, and lovely pictures, when she visited us to meet Sr. Elaine. We spent a beautiful day with our classmates Cynthia, Bernice Elaine, Suzie and me. And we met for daily Mass at Merciful Redeemer. She is not with us physically, but she is here in spirit.
Mike, we pray that you, your sons and grandchildren find peace, knowing that Suzie is in a better place, looking after you from Heaven. God bless!
Dear Uncle Michael, Nigel, Ian, Keith, Sue, Jada and Marlon,
We were very saddened to hear of Aunty Suzie’s passing, but we are comforted knowing she is at peace now with our Father. Although she will be missed by so many, she will be watching over us from above. Please accept our sincere condolences. We are thinking about and praying for you during this difficult time.
Love,
Steven, Jennifer, Emily, and Mark
Dear Keith and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of your moms passing. We remember seeing her at church with your dad. We will always remember her contributions and smiles to the community.
Our thoughts and prayers goes out to your mom and the family.
Mary and Damian Chiam
Oakville Setlurs condolences to the immediate families, and close relatives of the D’Sas. Purandhar (Perry) Setlur knew Suzanne well at work and we both used to chat often. Sad to hear of her passing and may her soul rest in peace.
Wish you all the best in heaven aunt Suzy. Miss you here on earth. Enjoyed all the good times visiting with you in London and in Canada. My deepest condolences to uncle Michael, Keith, Ian and Nigel.
My sincere condolences to Mike, Nigel, Ian, Keith and family on the loss of Suzanne. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. We both went to Canossa Convent School in Mahim, and met for all the church activities there. She was a wonderful person and was always smiling. I didn’t have the opportunity to go with her on pilgrimages, but was very happy to meet her in Canada. RIP Suzanne and do pray for us while you up there.
Dear Uncle Michael, Nigel, Ian an Keith, I send my deepest and most heartfelt condolences, on the passing of Auntie Suzanne, I have wonderful memories of Auntie Suzanne when I I was growing up. Words cannot express how sorry I am for his Auntie Suzanne’s death and for your loss. Please know, You, Nigel, Ian and Keith and family are always in my thoughts and prayers. May god ease your pain during this trying time. Please know that Auntie Suzanne is now in Paradise.
With Love Bruce & family
Dear Mike,Nigel, Ian, Keith and family,
Our heartfelt sympathies to you all.She will be in our prayers always.
Take care of yourselves.
Greta and Henry Lobo.
Dearest Uncle Micheal, Nigel, Ian, Keith and family,
I am really sad To hear about Aunt Suzie’s passing.
I have so many fond memories of visiting her and all of you in England and then later after we came to Canada where she was very hospitable to us. She was a wonderful, mother.
May your memories of all the good times together with her make you’ll smile and give you’ll strength.through this. May The Lord share your burdens of grief and give you all the gifts of comfort and peace.
I’m sure that Aunt Suzie is at peace now in Heaven. Our prayers are with all of you ❤️ Lots of Love Denise & Grant
Dear Ian,
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your Mother. I am thinking of you and your family at this most difficult time. My sincerest condolences to all of you. Take good care. Melanie
I am sure the Lord has welcomed you now in heaven. May you rest in peace, thank you for your prayers for me. you have been an inspiration to all.