Never did I dream when Val came to Nashville in September that it would be our last time together.  We had such fun as we always did!  We went to see "Dirty Dancing" at Tennessee Performing Arts Center in downtown Nashville and shared a wonderful Italian meal at Demos prior to the play.  She also attended my Silver Sneakers excercise class with me at the Y.  We got a visitors card for her next visit.  Lots of time was spent with our feet up just visiting.  We were really good at that!


One of my favorite memories of Val was M & M's.  We both loved chocolate and Val always kept a BIG bag of M & M's for just such an occasion that we NEEDED chocolate. This was before Kate was born!  I can still picture her 3 boys and my 2 with hands extended waiting for their share, all in equal proportions as they were counted out. Sometimes colors mattered as well!


We laughed together and shared tears together.  I love you Val!