Hi, Marissa. Since you're not leaving until the 31st, I'm taking a chance that maybe you'll see this and maybe you won't, but I did want to pass on my condolences. I can imagine what a shock that must have been. My grandfather was like a father to me, and he had a battle with cancer that lasted less than six months before he died. We didn't know until about three or four weeks before he died, though, how bad it really was. Things had looked hopeful before then, so I well know the pain you must be feeling. Good luck in all your endeavors, and you'll be missed here. Take care. Julie Morales inlovewithchrist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Windows/MSN Messenger (but not email): mercy0421@xxxxxxxxxxx Skype: mercy0421 ----- Original Message ----- From: Marissa Mika To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Thursday, May 26, 2005 10:51 AM Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Thank You and I'm sort of Back Hi Everyone, Thanks for your patience with me this last week as I have been out of the office. My father unexpectedly passed away from a heart attack on May 18, 2005. He was 53 years old, and had just celebrated his 36th wedding anniversary with my dear mother. I will be working with Janice, Gustavo and Carrie over the next few days to make sure everything is in order and on target for my May 31st departure from Benetech. Thanks for being an absolutely wonderful group to work for, and I wish you all the best in scanning, submitting and reading. Best, Marissa Mika