Per Crystal's Request, here is something she wrote

Everyone,

I want to tell you how grateful I am for the GIFT of Jen in my life. I have always known what a special person she is, but in the past year with all I have been going through, I could never have survived with even a drop of sanity without Jen.

I got married 10-31-03 and Jen was my Matron on Honor and come and spent a week preparing and helping to make my wedding a wonderful day I will never forget! Than on our one year anniversary she surprised us both by coming up with Hephaestus to spend a week with us and celebrate! That was the most amazing anniversary gift in the world!!!

Last year when my mom got sick she was there for me 24/7 via phone. When mom passed away, she was here in less than 10 hours, at my side to help me through that very difficult period. I know my husband was sure glad she was there to help cope with my screaming, crying, and dieing inside through all of this.

Not this year my father became ill and I desperately needed help. Hephaestus brought her up here while my father was in the hospital and we began the process of preparing my father's house for sale. She cared for him when he came home and was still in a manic depression. He wouldn't get out of bed half the time yet alone take his medications. She cooked for him, cleaned for him and put up with his manic depressed attitude. As he came up from the depression he went through a period where he was at least appreciative most of the time.

One Saturday he woke up and had a dramatic switch and was suddenly high!!! An extreme Manic High. Part of that is becoming very bossy, nasty and fowl. Now he doesn't want or need anyone. In his mind he knows all and professionals like doctors, accountants & lawyers are wrong and just don't know him. So... now he doesn't need Jen. She has dealt with all of this and kept her cool. Trying to be understanding and help him through it. He will crash again and I'm sure it will be worse than the last time as he's making bad decisions which endanger his health. At least I can say I have tried to help him in any way I know how.

From not just me, but my husband and all my family I thank you Jen! You have spent the last few months helping to ease our own horrible situation. I truly was blessed the day I met you! I am also very proud of who you are and though we may not be of blood, you are truly my sister and I love you!

With all my love!
Crystal