I met Emily when I met my friend Tina. Emily is her Mom, but over the years Emily has become a loved member of our family.

Emily has been in hospice for a few months now and it seems she’ll be headed home soon.

I have many happy memories with Emily, baking Empanadas with her and my daughter. Listening to her stories and listening to her be upset about things. Listening to her talk about her flowers and plants. Eating her food! If you went to visit she would always feed you, whether you wanted to eat or not.

Emily has been a good friend to my Mom, especially since my Dad’s been gone.

Some people you wish would live with you forever. I don’t want her to leave us. She’s 98, such a long beautiful life but things are a bit rough for her here at the end. I hope God takes her peacefully into His light.

She has the best hugs in the world, and she loves like Jesus. I see Jesus in Emily.

I love you Emily and we will miss you so very much.

Today for Emily…I Give Thanks!