I first met Metta in September 1992, when I arrived in Miri, Malaysia, to teach at Sekolah Piasau. Metta was my neighbour for 2 years and I felt so lucky to have her living next door. Her wonderful spirit, aura of adventure, fun and kindness made my first few weeks so far away from home, much easier and enjoyable. Metta had just returned from a holiday in New Zealand and when she showed me a clip of her bungee jumping in Christchurch, I really was in absolute awe of her sense of bravery and living life to its full.
During those 2 years, we became good friends and remained so, long after we both left Malaysia. Together, we visited many countries together, with our wonderful friend Yolanda. One of my favourite trips with Metta was a SCUBA diving holiday in Pulau Sipadan, off the Borneo coast. I also remember when Metta went to visit my parents in Kent, England, in the late 1990s, arriving on her motorbike in full leathers. My father was very impressed and he always referred to her as ‘Motorbike Metta’ after that! He even called her this, when Metta and her family came to Devon in 2007 to help celebrate my wedding.
I will always have very, very happy memories of my time with Metta and her wonderful sparkle, smile, laugh and zest for life. I know that the last few years have been very difficult for her, but we must all remember the times before she became troubled and hold those joyful and very special moments close to our hearts.
Sending lots of love to Anneke, Does and Nijs.
Ineke Henderson-Leer
28.12.20

Lieve Metta,
Ik leerde je jaren geleden kennen toen ik nieuw op Guyot SO kwam werken en werkte voor de eerste samen met jou in de klas. Je bent een spontane en aardige vrouw!
Je steunde mij en ik zat nog ook in de opleiding.
Dank je wel voor wie je was!
Rust en Zacht.
Liefs Carolina.

Lieve Metta,

Woorden schieten te kort. Hoop dat je de rust hebt gevonden waar je naar op zoek was. Dankjewel voor de mooie gesprekken die we hadden. Dankjewel voor wie je was mooie lieve vrouw. Heb het goed waar je nu bent.

Mijn gedachten gaan uit naar al jouw dierbaren die verder gaan met dit grote verlies.

Warme groet,
Mathilda van den Hof