Thinking about Stephanie these last few days

[Molly Decker]

2 years ago May 19, 2007 Stephanie and Kelly hosted a bridal shower for Susan. My mother had passed away on May 17 (she had gotten home and was there 1 day). We had a discussion about my Mom. I told Stephanie my Mom would be very upset if we were to cancel, especially after all the work and effort Stephanie had put into getting the house ready, (flowers, invites, favors!) I had written a contract with some clients and went to Steph's a little early because I was right around the corner. (On that day she told me she had a little pain in her side. But, no worries we were so excited we hit the 5 year mark. In retrospect--I have thought about that comment a million times!)
It was such a beautiful day. Stephanie had arranged a photo of Mom with Susan and put some "white zin" in the ice bucket. We decided Mom would be there in spirit. So often, when I am at Sam's school or reread an email I think of our discussion about "being there in spirit". I can't help but get a lump in my throat and a tear in my eye--and just try to think of her email where she said, "I was so happy it actually put a huge smile on my face." I picture the huge smile on her face,