Bernie and Max,
I am so sorry for this huge loss in your life. Karen was a dear friend in high school and I was lucky to have had the chance to renew our friendship through facebook a number of years ago. My memories of Karen were of being a humble, gentle soul, a bright mind, a wordsmith and a loyal friend. She always encouraged me to keep my faith and her poetry was legendary back then!
I was overjoyed to know that both of our individual journeys led us to the same place, and that was to the foot of the cross. I rejoice knowing our paths will cross again at the throne of Jesus. Oh death where is your sting? Oh, grave where is your victory.
See you soon, my friend.