dhw: Anyone who has followed this forum for a few years will certainly remember the astonishing contributions from BBella, concerning her own psychic experiences – presented with great clarity and objectivity. Her contributions provided a remarkable enrichment of our discussions, and I contacted her privately. It was clear that she had major health issues, and eventually the correspondence ended. This was some years ago. I have just received an email from her youngest daughter, who has been going through her mother’s papers and found my address. She herself has now also gone back through all her mother's posts on this website, and has found them comforting as well as revealing. That's why she has written to me.

Lynette (BBella’s real name) in fact died shortly after she stopped writing, and following the death of her husband. It appears that this was her wish, and no doubt her natural death was controlled by the astonishing willpower that had kept her alive in the past. I’m deeply moved by her daughter’s email, and feel I should share the news with those of you who will remember her contributions.

BBella was a wonderful source of thoughtful entries. Please offer my condolences to her daughter.