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This is a story about friendship that begins in Calumet City, Illinois, when a second grader named Ruth Wallace found the warm and loving heart of Imelda Laub, a young secretary in her father's law firm. Ruth often rode her bicycle to the law office to visit with Imelda, who was kind and patient, who taught the seven-year-old valuable lessons in trust, understanding and a little typing. "She was my buddy," is how Ruth sums it all up.

That was more than 70 years ago, before Imelda became a Sister of Notre Dame de Namur and teacher at St. Xavier Commercial School in Cincinnati, and Ruth became a prominent scholar in the field of sociology and a distinguished professor at George Washington University.

Over the decades, Sister Imelda and Ruth wanted only what is best for each other, as true friends always do. Ruth recently made a touching decision that will honor and care for Sister Imelda and other Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur who have had such an influence on her life: She is remembering the Sisters in her will. Ruth explained why: "I am not wealthy, but I have what I need. When you're in this position, you want to help and care for your friends. This was a natural decision."

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