funny and sad things in life. Now matter what burdens life placed on Madeleine, she never lost her sense of humor. Kathy has told me she is so thankful that they were given this time together, and she will cherish these memories forever. It is almost impossible to comprehend how much courage was displayed by this loving, frail lady-taking on the care of her beloved Vern through his long-term illness at home knowing that at any time he could leave her, and fighting to survive her own hospitalizations-three in a period just over a year Even though her heart was weak, she exhibited incomparable strong will. This last hospitalization caused Madeleine to endure uncomfortable and sometimes painful procedures one of which would not allow her to speak. But even these circumstances could not stop her from smiling when we visited her. If she could speak, she would not be critical of her treatment but would shower praise and thanks upon the caregivers in the hospital for that was her way. She endured it all with tremendous courage because she loved life so much. In order to understand just how remarkable Madeleine's example was, one only has to look at her sons, Jerry and Lowell-very fine sons and our dear friends. Together they tended and cared for both parents with a love that knew no bounds and one that is rarely seen in today's world. The love and adoration they exhibited for both of their parents, family, and friends was given to them by the example of an extraordinary Mother. She spent her life caring and showing concern for others. She has taught all of us much by her good deeds for her loved ones and all those around her. After Lowell called us Tuesday evening to tell us of Mom's passing, one thing came to mind as I reflected upon these recent weeks of her hospitalization. It was those frequent visits to the hospital where Tony read to Madeleine from the Book of Alma. I opened my eyes and immediately focused on these verses. You have heard them once before but I think they're quite pertinent to Madeleine: "And now I would that ye should be humble, and be submissive and gentle; easy to be entreated; full of patience and long-suffering; being temperate in all things; being diligent in keeping the commandments of God at all times; asking for whatsoever things ye stand in need, both spiritual and temporal; always returning thanks unto God for whatsoever things you do receive. And see that ye have faith, hope, and charity, and then ye will always abound in good works." (Alma 7:23-24) I don't believe that any other written word could better define the