My Dear Madeline.... you were a constant in my life for decades and I will be forever grateful that you considered me as an adopted daughter ... We joked about it frequently, but the love and compassion you showed me was quite genuine..i am honored that I got to spend time with you on such a deeper level over these past months... Our private jokes, the sparkle in you eyes when I would bring you just the right coffee and donuts,balanced our deeper conversations.. you always listened and reacted as the loving mother that you have always been. Thank You for the privilege of caring for you in your needy times as well. We were a good team, even if we were "the last to know"! I will "See You in St. Louie" my Dear!