Last Thursday morning we got the news that Richelle’s Aunt Elsie had passed away in her sleep. I’ve known Aunt Elsie for 16 years. The following picture is of Emma and Aunt Elsie, taken this Christmas. She loved her visits with Emma and would call her my ‘little schatzi”.

Thursday, while the family was dealing with the news, Emma started to walk. I mean really walk. Across the living room. Back across the living room. Down the hallway. Anywhere she had a path to go.

Today is her funeral and memorial. We’re going to miss her.