Val, my birthday twin, it seems like yesterday we talked over the phone, laughing about the past and sharing the present. You made a big impact on my life as well as my husband's. Thank you for your wisdom and love that you so freely gave long after Phillis Wheatley. The magic touch you gave to my wedding and my birthday party will always be remembered. Your smile and kind heart touched me in a way to do the same for the kids as you did for us. Rest well my dear Val. You will always be in my heart. Until we meet again. Love always. 💜🤍💜🤍💜🤍💜