My mother so loved my stepfather. She lived for him. She took such good care of him when he was sick even though it was so hard on her. She and I had our differences and trying times, but I so admire her dedication to him. I always saw her as being cold and distant, but her devotion and sacrifice to him was heart warming. I see her in a whole new light. The love I heard in her voice when she spoke to me was all I ever wanted from her.  It was a true blessing.