I regret not having had the opportunity to meet Karen and know her only through her daughter, Kari. I offer my deepest condolences for the loss of your mother, daughter, grandmother, aunt, and friend. If the only thing that Karen had contributed during her lifetime was the birth of her daughter, she left this world a better place. She, of course, lived a full and eventful life and positively impacted the lives of many. We are all, to a certain extent, a reflection of our parents and I have to believe that the very best of Karen is reflected and lives on in Kari. For those of us who are fortunate to know Kari and have her in our lives we are forever grateful and forever in Karen’s debt.