R.I.P. "Big Martha"

In case you didn't know, Martha's beloved mother, Martha Kostyra, also known as "Big Martha," passed away on Friday, November 16th after suffering a stroke last week. She was Martha's biggest mentor and supporter. A frequent face in the audience and on the show, she always seemed so vibrant and full of energy, and often took the credit for teaching Martha everything she knows. Thank you, Big Martha!

Here's a great YouTube clip from Martha's blog.