Patty was like another mother to me when we were younger. I always enjoyed my visits with her and Hugh once we were older. Once, when this disease had just been diagnosed, she thanked me for "Not smacking my gum like the kid's other friends were doing". I laughed and asked her what else she remembered about me. She then proceeded to remind me of quite a few antics that we pulled as teenagers. I was amazed that she could still remember events that I had forgotten! She was a wonderful mother, and I was truly blessed to know her.