We all thought of her as the strong one who knew and would take care of things no matter how small or large the task.  And her beauty our envy and applause.  Both traits she maintained even during those two years when she led us through the peaks and valleys, the hearbreaking throes of battle against her terminal illness. 

Hopefully Karen, Marilyn, J, her boys, Gisselle, Sharon and Nena will write the chapters....