It is impossible to pick one memory or story about a woman who has been a part of my life since the day I was born. I remember the days you lived above us on Diaz Street, when I used to bug you and Uncle Al daily because I had a crush on him. I remember being your flower girl and getting my very own special birthday cake for my 5th birthday at the reception. I will forever share that day with you and Uncle Al and I feel like that was meant to be, for every momentous occasion or major event in my life is tied to you in some way and for that I am so very glad. I remember the day each of the girls and Nicholas were born. I remember every sleepover I had at your house, the long talks about the trials and tribulations of being a teenager we had. I remember trips to the mall and going to Kristen’s dance classes and Nick’s Kindergarten graduation. I remember pretty much anywhere we went together people always mistook me for your daughter because we looked so much alike. I remember how happy that made me because you were so beautiful. I remember watching White Christmas together and calling each other every year to let one another now when it was on. I remember the day you asked me to be Nicholas’ godmother and how honored and special that made me feel. I remember when you finally let me start taking the girls out on my own and how grown up that made me feel. Thank you for trusting me with them. I remember when I found out you were sick. I remember the fear I had over losing you. I remember how incredibly hard you fought and how you would not accept what the Dr.’s told you. And you did it. You beat the odds and you faced challenges on a daily basis none of us can even begin to comprehend. You were the strongest and bravest woman I have ever know. No matter what you were going through you remained strong, smiling and positive for everyone around you. I remember how much you beamed when you were around my children and Jessica’s and how much you loved seeing them. I am so grateful you got to spend time with them and that they got to know you. I remember every moment we spent together and I hope you know how truly special to me you are and how much I love you. I know you loved me too because I felt it whenever I was around you. I know we were blessed to keep you as long as we did and I know you fought so very hard to stay as long as you could. It never seems like enough time though. I am relieved that you are no longer in pain. Now the pain is ours. There is a hole in this family and an ache in our hearts that will never go away, but you will live in my heart always and I will cherish every memory of you that I have. I love you Aunt Sue always and forever and I miss you. Rest in peace with Grandpa and watch over us. All my love for forever, Nikki