Dear Vivian, I remember the first moment I met you when you walked into my hospital room in the fall 1979--and from that moment on, I knew I would be safe with you. I knew you would speak the truth and tell me what I needed to know as a patient fighting for her life. We became friends in an 8x8 room in the ICU. I learned so much from you. I learned about your children, about your approach to life, and I witnessed, day to day, your steadiness in the face of uncertainty. I'm so thankful we reconnected years later--decades, really--and the moment I found you, I knew I had never lost you. You are with me now--and always have been and always will be. I know I was blessed that day you were "assigned" to me and now I feel assigned to you. Thank you for what you gave to the world, and keep giving to us, in spirit. I miss you. Sending love to your beautiful family. Love, Jessica