10/12/10 - Not Goodbye, See You Later

There were no cameras today, only our memories and thoughts of Grandma Emma... pictures tomorrow and on...

A darling, a paragon, a warrior, a personal hero… four words we all would love to have describe us. Emma, the woman we’ve known to embody all of those words.

She lived her life for others and found happiness in caring for people. A selfless woman that didn’t use her illness as an excuse, nor let it slow her down. Her action towards life was simple, go.

We’ve been blessed to learn a lot from Emma: family is everything, love is stronger than anything in this world, courage is mighty, and most importantly, impossible is just a word.

She continued to defy all odds until the very end. And she finally was at peace, with the love of her life at her side.

She could smile at you with her eyes and light up a room with her laugh. Her kitchen was off limits if she was in it, she could find deals shopping like no one else, and don’t you dare worry about money.

A small woman, with such a huge will to strive forward. A wife who gave all she had to her husband. A sister who loved with every piece of her heart. A mother who cared until the very last day. A grandmother who treated her grandkids like her own children. And a friend who gave without expecting anything in return.

She made people proud to know her and she made this a world a better place by being with us.

She fought, she loved, she gave… she touched the lives of many and left a lasting impression. Emma defined courage, love, strength, compassion and selflessness. She was and is our angel.

No more pain, Emma. No more hiding your angel wings here on Earth. Be happy that she can do what she wasn’t able to down here: watch over all of us at the same time.

Emma, four letters that are stronger than you or I.