T- in answer to your question to me, I would send an e-mail to say hello and see how he is. You could ask how he's doing and where he's staying these days, although I think it'd be important to not go in too strong for the first e-mail (although you obviously know where to pitch it being the expert in your sitch!).
IMHO you'd want something light and upbeat that he could respond to quickly and in an unpressured way....to open a dialogue which would lead to more and a route in to sending the gift (ie confirmation he still lives in the same place, unless, of course, you can get that from another source?)
((((T)))) You are so open and receptive to feedback, and also so sensitive and empathetic that I always worry I'm being too science-girl and black and white in my posts. It is SOOOOOOOOOOO scary to move out of your comfort zone- I can totally empathise with that. I think maybe that you can do it by embracing your fear (like the sadness) and moving through it. Feel the Fear and do it anyway. Has someone written that book already?!!
L.xx
Walk on, walk on, with hope in your heart. And you'll never walk alone.
