A thousand words are not enough to describe a very dear friend. Therefore, for those of you who happen to read this, let me tell you this in my own simple words.

Since her early years of life, Dee has been through various bends in the road and challenges, yet, she kept on going forward with her life. For through all these, did she nor anybody else know or expect that a secret was slowly unfolding - a metamorphosis of now a great person, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, a wonderful, talented writer, and most of all, A STRONG BEAUTIFUL WARRIOR.

Her inherent talent, and strength allowed her to have a big, generous heart - and yes, even to people she has never met or known - to mention a few, abused and unfortunate children, “our brothers and sisters” stricken with Multiple Sclerosis, women with breast cancer and yes, even the bums on the streets of New York !!!

She is a symbol of life, full of energy, action, laughter, joy. She is always caring, loving….. Everything she has now, she has earned it and deserves it well.

I must say I am very blessed and grateful for having Dee in my life. I wish her all the very best! - Tina