It's so easy to sound trite and to wheel out cliché after cliché but there really are no words to cover what you're both going through.  From all the comments from your friends you could drown in a tidal wave of love.  Please add mine to all the other heartfelt messages of love and admiration.  It's a long time since we were neighbours but I have very fond memories of endless cups of tea, black cats, photography and even a caravan holiday together.  Happy memories and they will last forever . XXX