I am deeply appreciative of your appreciation and support @deborism!

She was quite an extraordinary woman and I am honored to have known her and to have spent my formative years in her sphere of influence ... in her life!

Like she said, "Nothing's forever", so I am glad she gave life her best and we got to learn from her living example!

Thank you again for the nomination and Upvote! Not sure what it all means, but thank you!