Thursday, November 30, 0002
It was my fortune to meet Emilie about 23 yeara ago and to become one of her many friends. Before I moved to VT in 2007, I would see Emilie at least once a week, giving her rides and attending the Elden St. Players productions with her. When she decided that she wanted a cat, she asked for my help. The rescue group I belong to had a delightful green-eyed candidate named Lucas. It was love at first sight, she renamed him Chester and he was with her till the end. When I called her, she would tell me how happy he made her. He was 'tucking her in' at night and watching till she went to sleep. Emilie and I spent some holidays together, always so much fun because of her presence. Emilie was so proud of her family and she delighted in showing her friends the latest pictures. Having lost my own 96-year-old mother recently, I know how sad this is for the family who loved her so much. It is indeed very sad for all of her many friends, too. Noble has been waiting for her since 1994, so I know they are happy with each other once again. We will always have the wonderful memories they left us. God Bless Emilie and all who loved her.
