Today has been a day for reflection. My cousin Mary's former husband Robin lost his battle with long standing chronic illness last month. And today was his funeral. The respect with which so many held this most gentle of men was shown clearly by the full church of St Peter's Hale. Whilst we mourn him deeply, Robin's legacy is clear and rather wonderful. His four children, my cousins Georgina, Oliver, Joseph and Naomi are delightful, charming, warm, generous and a tribute to their father. I really had not expected to be asked to read a lesson at his funeral, and that was quite moving having also been page-boy at his wedding thirty-odd years ago. And, as I read the lesson from the Gospel of John I am fairly sure that a beam of sunshine broke though on the words "I am the way, the truth and the life". Rest in peace Robin, your friends and your family will miss you greatly and remember you with much affection.