Dearest Lonneke
We are so sad that we only knew you for a short while. We first met you when you walked into the Cricket Club in White Waltham, when you came to stay with us whilst on holiday in UK this year with your Mum and Dad.
We were so impressed with your fluent English - your love of reading English books - your sense of humour - your love of our funny TV shows like Fawlty Towers - your love of music and your beautiful singing voice of an angel.
We thought you were so kind, friendly and fun, we liked the fact you would eat anything and that you loved cats as much as us. It was evident that you thoroughly enjoyed your holiday in England and we loved hearing about your adventures here. These will be treasured memories for your Mum and Dad who are going to miss you tremendously.
Just like we enjoyed having Niek to stay a couple of years earlier, we really did enjoy your company and indeed were looking forward to seeing you again when you planned to come and stay with us in England next year. You would have been the perfect house guest and we are so sad that we won't get the chance to meet you again.
We send our love to all your lovely family that you have left behind. Marleen, Andre & Niek - we are thinking about you at this very, very sad time.

Lots of love and the biggest hugs from all of us.
Amanda, Paul, Ben & Luke xxxx