Just Say "Thank You"
I received several pearls of wisdom from Laura as her niece and as her assistant for 5 years. The one that I use all the time is a simple one. Just say thank you. She said it to herself when I would compliment her hair (which was always on point) or if she looked particulalry lovely in a color. She would say, "Just say thank you Laura." I was guilty of not being able to take a compliment too, so she would stop me in the middle of a qualification and say, just say Thank You.
Thank YOU Laura for getting me my current job 8 years ago when my family needed it most. Thank YOU Laura for your love and support. Thank YOU Laura for teaching me so much in the 5 years I was blessed to work with you.
You are so missed and loved.