Although now passed away, I would nominate my mother-in-law, Rosalia. She worked diligently making quilts for the Pope’s storehouse for those in need out of her own money. She served her church through her guild. She raised and cared for 7 children, one of whom was Down’s syndrome and he was a sweetheart of a man. He’s gone now, too. She accepted me as her daughter-in-law with no strings attached. Next to one other person, she loved me for who I was. She cooked and baked daily, and canned throughout the summer for their winter’s need. She never ran out of sweets to share until her last few months of life. She loved and nurtured a mulitude of flowers in addition to her large garden. I had the wonderful experience to spend 5 minutes alone with her before she a few hours later. Told her she was the best mother-in-law I’d ever known, and I meant it from my heart. She was a giver. God graced me with her life.