My darling mother died yesterday. It was unexpected: too soon and far too quick. But my younger sister Alison and I were with her, holding her hand, breathing every anguished last breath with her, grieving in such an extremity of fear and inspiration that I will never be able to find the words to describe it.

And as if that weren’t enough there’s also the horror unfolding in Iraq. We may have lost this battle, dear pacifists, but we will win the war. Do not lose heart.

Much love at this time.
Mem Fox xxx