a mother lion

Signy, I will never, ever forget what you did for me and my family this
week. I was desperate - husband out of town, one child sick, not enough
child care, having to teach. I phoned you to ask if you could look after
Madeleine during a long 'lunch-hour' the next day, and almost before
I got the words out of my mouth, you were hanging up to drive over
and help me. You canceled a meeting you had been about to go to.
You stayed with us all evening while I tried to put first one child,
then the other to sleep. You brought us food and moral support. The next
day, you even cut short something important you were supposed to
do for your own health to make sure that Madeleine was looked after.
I will never forget this. One of the best things I have done for my
daughter was asking you to be her godmother. I know your fierce
mother lion protectiveness will keep her safe for many decades to
come.
We love you.
Lisa.