Aunt Mary Emily will be in my heart forever. Uncle Richard and she came to Delaware (no, I am still a Southerner to the bone) for my wedding (38 years ago), to visit my Dad shortly after my Mom's funeral (32 years ago), and to my daughter Kelly's church Confirmation (almost 21 years ago). Although I may not have had daily access to her or Uncle Richard, they were (and will be) always with me. Family is everything!
My husband is a fan of Grape NeHigh soda, which cannot be found in the North. After a visit to Alabama to visit Aunt Mary Emily and Uncle Richard, the following Christmas, a box arrived addressed to my husband from them. When he opened it, there were 24 cans of Grape NeHigh. That is the type of wonderful people they were to me and my family!
My prayers are with all of the family.