Although my contact with Nat was only by telephone and e-mail as we worked together on books, this is one of the saddest moments of my life. Nat became a close friend and an inspiration as I battle my own health issues. Her positive, upbeat outlook and her determination to overcome is what I will always remember -- and miss. With all her own struggles, she still had time to ask about mine and to encourage me to become like her -- "too ornery to be taken without a fight." I am sorry that she lost this fight; I will miss her greatly. May her spirit become a part of all of us.</b></font><br><br>
