Dear Torrey,
I just now received the news of Jane’s passing.
I’m overseas, far from others.
And I am thinking of the moments we’ve spent together in different combinations at different times across continents.
These include my first meeting with Jane in Australia…at her office … in 1997 I think … and all the times I’ve spent with her and you, and all of our times together, with Nan and the kids.
Your presence in our lives, together, has brought us warmth, confidence, and feelings of connection. We feel these now.
Nan happened to be wearing the earrings Jane gave her in May when she learned this news, sitting at our dining table in Leiden. The kids were by her side.
Torrey, there’s no way to describe the mix of love and gratitude I am feeling right now toward you both.
Such a beautiful, beautiful soul, Jane …I feel lucky to know her and to feel her as a part of my life.
Nan and I over the years have talked about you two, about how much we appreciate you both…
In other words you are a significant part of our lives and our sense of self and family.
And though at early stages in their lives, Jesse and Anna have experienced your love.
Vivid images of their interactions with you and Jane sprinkled across their past few years come to mind as I write these words…
We all treasure our time together with you both.
These are my initial thoughts.
Talk soon and in due course.
I’d be happy to chat with you by phone or mail as you see fit. A phone call might be nice at some point.
Love from us all,
Jonathan
Andrea and Mark bringing paint back to 266 Western Ave during Great Blizzard of ‘78 in Cambridge.
3pm. Snow
Orton sibling chat. I recalled a summer debate between Torrey and Father when he was 16 or so over whether the phrase “general consensus” was a redundant phrase.
This was a complete surprise. We’d been expecting a progress report from Jane at the end of January. Not her death. 
Now hanging on the wall in the office.