Remember the lilies of the field, Verdant arms and faces white, Wondrous sight, Do not toil, born from soil, Petals furled so tight. Beneath the reverberate moon In their throng, pale blooms unfold Breasts of gold Perfume sweet, joy complete Beauty’s secret told. Breathe in deeply the song of Spring And dance beside cooling streams, Sleep and dreams Like flowers, forget hours Paradise this seems. Lilies defy loss.

I am honoured to have meet Jutta Billing as a friend of her beautiful daughter Rachel. Jutta's strength was amazing and her stories equally so.

The Funeral Service to celebrate the life of my mother will be held on Thursday 13 October 2011 at 10.30am at Holy Trinity Anglican Church High Street, Kew Melbourne / Victoria / Australia There will be flowers, there will be music, there will be the joy of life. If you wish to send a floral tribute it will be welcomed at the church.