wealthy benefactress

i would be remiss if i did not mention this today. i'm not going to mention any names because i know this person did this not to be recognized or even for a thank you (which i sobbed over text msg since i couldn't pull myself together enough to even speak those two words), but out of the goodness of her heart.
i received a plain white envelope this morning from our wealthy benefactress, and inside was a simple yet meaningful note, in which she told me she loves me and my family (esp finn, i think) and she was passing this (what was wrapped up in the note itself) on to us. five pieces of green paper fluttered to the floor. i bent down to pick them up and held them in my hand, my shaking, suddenly damp hand. i couldn't help, cannot help the tears of thankfulness, of gratitude, of humility and love from streaming down my face before finishing the first line. i'm surprised i could even read the rest, as tear-stained as it was. i immediately called my mom (mor was in class) and choked out the message. she cried along with me at the wonderfulness that is our friend, our surrogate family member.
it means so much to me that she would think of us in this way. but then, this is how she thinks about everyone. she is giving and selfless, thoughtful. she is happy and honest, smart, beautiful and funny. i can tell her anything and know she won't judge me for my shortcomings. we share off-colored jokes and enjoy each other's company. she's been a lifesaver to me--physically, spiritually, emotionally--on more than several occasions. she's put food in my belly and insight in my mind. she is the person i aspire to be like, everyday of my life. i love her more than i've ever loved a friend. and i know the feeling is mutual.
thank you, wealthy benefactress. for loving me. for loving mor. for loving finn and even penny. and for just being you.
we love you.