My lovely girl died

Bert Vanderveen9 Jul 2012

I tried posting this on my personal blog/site and it crashed in a really nasty way — repairing that is going to take ages. As well as other things.

The thing is: my girlfriend passed away on July 7, on the 52d day in hospital and care — a second brainstem stroke proved to be unsurmountable (is that a word?). I don’t have words for how I feel about this (and somehow I still have to share…).

So now I am designing cards and ads featuring ‘her’ font: National Light (are you reading this, Kris?).

Miep Jukkema
1954–2012

www.miepjukkema.nl (that’s still running ok)

Frode Bo Helland9 Jul 2012#

Bert, this is heart breaking. I am speechless. I hope you have strong and supportive people in your life, especially offline.

hrant9 Jul 2012#

I'm very sad for you, and I can't imagine how I would feel. It's very brave of you to share.

hhp

eliason9 Jul 2012#

I'm so sorry to hear this Bert. Best to you and all her loved ones.

William Berkson9 Jul 2012#

So sad. My deepest sympathies.

5star9 Jul 2012#

Please, accept my condolences.

Nick Cooke11 Jul 2012#

This post is so sad Bert. I can't imagine how you must be feeling. Try to be strong - one day in the future the weight will be lifted off your shoulders. Miep was obviously very talented.

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