Dear Marilyn,

Thanks again for your great care of Kyle, here is that recommendation I promised.

I met Marilyn McMahon when I traveled with my 31/2 yr old son Kyle and husband to Kansas City for a Food Aide Conference in April 2007. Marilyn was recommended very highly by the Westin Hotel Concierge, so I called to inquire about 3 consecutive nights of babysitting with someone we all felt comfortable with, especially Kyle.

During our first phone conversation Marilyn told me she had decades of experience babysitting, she is a registered nurse and a certified teacher, I was measurably relieved. While getting to know her she put me fully at ease that this was going to be an arrangement we could all enjoy.

Sure enough, Marilyn came through the door toting several large bags and smiling.

Then she revealed the dinosaurs, books and numerous other special toys for Kyle to play with. Kyle never cried when we left for dinner and always was sound asleep when we returned to the hotel. Three nights we entrusted Marilyn, with Kyle, she was always prompt, polite, informative, helpful, bright and cheerful. The final act of generosity really took us by surprise as Marilyn gifted Kyle with several perfectly age appropriate books that we enjoy reading often. I would highly recommend hiring Marilyn to anyone looking for a safe, fun, knowledgable caretaker for their children.

Thank you again Marilyn for taking such good care of Kyle,

Margaret Lord

Dear Marilyn,

Just wanted to say a big thank you for looking after my baby Luke whilst we were visiting Kansas from the UK. It was great that you were able to accomodate us at such short notice and I was really impressed that you were so professional, but also caring and fun - Luke seemed to have a great time with you and I felt relaxed and happy leaving him with you - which meant we all enjoyed ourselves! I left your details with the hotel so that anyone else needing childcare will be able to make use of your excellent service.

Thank you again,

Regards Bonney

Dear Marilyn,

I want to express our deepest gratitude for the care you gave our father with very little notice.

Our 80 year old father needed care in addition to being escorted to the nursing home to visit our mother.

We were in Mississippi when we found ourselves in immediate need of someone to care for our father. You took over immediately and provided exceptional service. In addition, you provided emotional support to our adult son who is adjusting to non-college life. He has greatly benefited from your guidance.

Because of your dedication and dependability we were able to continue our week long visit in Mississippi and return home to find things better than when we left.

Our reference of you for all types of care, is to select you before considering anyone else.

Thank you

Linda Caughey

David Caughey Department of Energy