I used to attend Ellen's class when I was in ACCESS in Ashland University, OH. She is a very wonderful lady and I see her as one of my mentor in my life. She has such a very kindness heart when we spent time together. She is very nice to me and two of my roommates, Sue & Angel as well. I spent my first American Thanksgiving with her and it meant so much to me. I was an international student and studied my Master degree. She gave me so much courage and always shared her time and experience with us. I came back to Taiwan and still kept in touch her. Even though, we were in the different country, she still~gave her warmest thoughts all the time, when I needed.I recently lost contact with her and found the bad news about her. Ellen, I will always remember the very nice birthday that you gave me, the very delicious pie store you took us befoer we left. Ellen, I am so wish that I were there with you when you needed someone to be a company.Ellen, do you remember what I told you before my leaving back home. I still said the same words here again" No matter how far are we, you are always in my heart, always." R.I.P. Ellen, my dearest American mom. Much love Joyce, Sue & Angel from Kaohsiung, Taiwan