I first met Lu when she contacted me to repaint a custom toilet seat that she and George had purchased right after their wedding for their new home.

It had faded, but was originally, beautifully handpainted with cherubs on the lid and on the inside of the lid was "Ladies be Seated" in script. Quite unusual! Lu and I became friends after that one and only toilet seat project of my artistic career. Lu had an incredibly strong faith and although she could be very opinionated, she could also be very kind. She will be missed.

I knew Lu had been sick for some time. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and I know she is in a better place.