Nadine, my friend, here I am sitting on the floor of my living room, having taken the box with the old photos from the shelf and making a journey back in time. Diving into memories of our years together. Growing up in our home town, leaving the nest and creating our lives as adults. Being closer and being more distant.

And still, one thing always remained the same. Even when meeting after a longer period, it has been like we had only left each other yesterday. Your talent of creating comfort and ease in being with you, feeling familiar again in an instant, what a gift you have given in this to me – and probably to all of us. Being connected from the heart. The soul. So easily. I keep a candle burning for you.

With fond love, yours Bine Bendel