Just wanted to write a brief note to express my thanks at the tremendous support I received from your office in my recent NSF dissertation research fellowship. Truly, this was the most complex and painstakingly difficult fellowship I've applied for to date -- and I've submitted countless fellowship applications for dissertation research -- and the intricacies often tempted me to throw in the towel; it was your grant manager's encouragement and willingness to assist every step of the way that was the missing link to my bringing the application to full fruition. So, just wanted to drop a note reflecting my profound appreciation of her work. Many thanks.