Prof. Ann Marie Drennan, an exceptionally talented and dedicated social worker and a person with a deep and abiding faith, who touched so very many people with her empathy, wisdom, and sincerity, will always, always, have a special place in my life. For five and a half years we worked side-by-side, sharing professional and personal challenges and successes. Her ever-buoyant spirit and love for people and life provide a model of engagement with the world for us all to aspire to. I have often gained renewed optimism from, and will in the future often think of, one of her many inspirational phrases, typically employed when it seemed the chips were down: "High beams on the positive!" Prof. Drennan always focused on the best in people and on the best about life. She gave her all to her family, her clients, her students, her colleagues, and her faith, and I am fortunate to have known and worked with her. The world is a much better place because of the contributions of Prof. Drennan, my friend and colleague.