I too am so saddened by this news.  I will surely miss her as she has been a 
great tutor to me.  She is/was so generous with her time, knowledge.  She even 
sent me a thornless cacti so I will not get pricked when I eat it.  she is such 
a wonderful person and am so grateful to her for everything she has taught me.
 
Love you Renee.
 
Melly