For sixteen years under Margot's influence, and

touched by her love, I grew and thrived, producing and

publishing a variety of books. In my painting, despite our

totally different styles and techniques, Margot would

suggest subtle touches of colour and shading that brought

added dimension and perspective to mountains, trees and

figures.

Margot offered encouragement and praise but was not

afraid to admonish when needed. With Margot, I slowly

learned to be in the now, and to accept people who thought

and believed differently than I. She taught me to see other

points-of-view and to treasure people as they are.

Her beliefs were quite different from my own, yet she

supported mine to the point of accompanying me to church

on numerous occasions. I had never before known someone

who not only believed in me but taught me to believe in

myself.