Before Hollyanne left, she asked if Diane wanted to move to her high chair in the corner of her room, so she could sit more comfortably with her new baby, Sue. Diane said she would like to move out of the bed and she used her walker to get to her chair.

Hollyanne put her slippers on, and then covered her legs with a blanket, and then brought her more water to give to Sue. I asked Diane if she was hungry, if she wanted to go to the dining room for supper, I knew the staff would come back to remind her.

Diane looked as happy and peaceful as I had ever seen her. I left her to her baby. I think we did some good today.

She said no, she wasn’t hungry, she was going to spend the night holding Sue and making sure she felt safe and comfortable. I knew that Hollyanne or the night staff would come back to get her and Sue into bed. I said good night and leaned over to give Sue a kiss on her forehead.

“Oh yes, oh yes,” said Diane, “everybody needs to be loved. Everybody needs to be heard.”

If you wish to write to Diane or to Hollyanne, you can do so by sending your letter to The Mansion, 11 S. Union Avenue, Cambridge, N.Y., 12816.