Allereerst allemaal gecondoleerd met dit vreselijke verlies.
Niet te begrijpen. Woorden schieten tekort. Vreselijk.

Bedankt voor de mooie kaart. Mooie foto met daaronder een treffende tekst.
Aan de binnenzijde zie ik contouren van een vlinder.
Krijg de neiging die van prachtige kleuren te voorzien, want Anja bracht altijd veel kleur
en fleur waar ze was.
Het laatste gesprek wat ik met haar had in de blokhut van opa en oma ging hoofdzakelijk
over jullie, haar dochters. Zij was heel trots op jullie.
Wij wensen jullie heel veel sterkte.

Lieve groeten,
Tante Jeanne en ome Joop

I just heard the devastating news of your mom’s passing. I am so deeply sorry for your loss. She was such a kind and friendly person, and I am grateful to have known her. I have fond memories of being at your house when we were young and she would introduce my American palate to some new foods, fun times with Girl Scouts, and of course the wonderful trip to the Netherlands that your family graciously included me on. More recently, she always shared a kind word on pictures of my daughters and was so proud of you and Jessica. She will be greatly missed. Sending you and the whole family my thoughts and prayers.

Stephany and Jessica,

Sorry it’s taken me some time to reach out, but I’ve been thinking of you daily. There’s nothing in the world that can prepare you for the devastating and unexpected news of your mom. She will be so incredibly missed by so many. I know there are no “right” words to be said in a time like this, but I hope you find peace in knowing how loved and appreciated your mom was by family, friends, and acquaintances all around the world, and how absolutely proud you both made her.

She always had the widest smile and such an infectious laugh to brighten any room. I feel blessed and lucky to have grown with your family. There are few people in life that you can go years without seeing and every time you pick right back up where you left off. Your family has always been those people for us, both of you and your parents. We love y’all so deeply. I hope you are safely back in the Netherlands together during this time. Please hug each other, and your dad, extra tight for me today. I know we’re half a world away but please let me/us know if there’s anything you need, or anyway we can help. Sending all my thoughts, prayers, and deepest condolences 💗💗

Dear Stephany, Jessica and Johan,

For days I have been trying to think of words to write to you that may bring you some comfort. However, I am at a loss to find the right words …. for there are none. I am so very sad that your beautiful mother and wife, Anja has passed away.
I feel so very honoured to have met Anja briefly at Hannah and Charlie’s place during our last visit to New Zealand. She was such a vivacious and happy soul who brought so much joy. I will certainly remember her with a smile.
Hold onto all those precious memories of the times you spent together. May Anja’s spirit live on in each of you. May you find comfort in each other as you remember how blessed you all are to have had such a loving mother and wife.
Sending lots of love and deepest condolences,

Love Carmel xxx
(and Tom who is away this weekend)

Dear Johan,

I just heard about what happened to Anja. Please accept my deepest heartfelt condolences for this tragic and most likely totally unexpected loss. It made me very sad. I remember Anja as such a live-loving and happy person. I just spoke to Ann, she was also in shock when she heard. She was still occasionally in touch on facebook and following Anja’s postings.
I wish you and your family all the strength and support you can get in these tough times.

Best regards,
Frank

Beste Johan,

Het nieuws omtrent het overlijden van Anja heeft ons met verstomming geslagen.
Wij (mijn vrouw en ikzelf) herinneren Anja als een zeer warme, immer positieve persoonlijkheid.
Dit is gewoon onrechtvaardig, veel te vroeg en veel te abrupt !
Vanaf nu zouden jullie samen van alles kunnen genieten, op bezoek bij jullie dochters in het Verre Oosten (wonen ze beiden nog in die regio ?)
Wij wensen jou en jouw familie veel sterkte in deze moeilijke tijden.

Hopelijk tot nog eens !
Danny en Ann-Sophie

Johan,

I am so saddened by the news of Anja. I recall meeting her back when you guys first relocated here, and often at Christmas parties and company events. I cannot imagine what you are going through now. Know you and your family are in Laura and my prayers.

Your friend,
Steve

Johan,

I am sure you do not want more calls right now during this time so I revert to sending this short note to let you know how shocked we all are to learn of the terrible news about your lovely wife, Anja. She was a wonderful and beautiful lady inside and out. Please know that Lynn and I, as well as the entire MCAM organization, have you, Stephany and Jessica in our thoughts and prayers as we share in this sadness. Makes us all reflect on the too temporary nature of life.

Hope we can speak again soon.
May God Bless you all,
Lynn & Glen

Dear JJ,

There are no words only thoughts and prayers and many memories that will never fade but keep your dear wife, Anja, with you and your family … until you all meet again.
I am so very sorry. Sending you a big hug from across the ocean, my friend, take good care.

With kindest regards,
Christine

” She was as full of life as soda pop “