Within the span of last Saturday to this Saturday, emotions have run the gamete. The family gathering last Saturday at cousin Dan’s was just the best for giggles, laughter, sharing of good stories and good times. Today, I have just finished contacting all family members I can think of as my sister Elvera passed away this morning. Elvera was the oldest of us cousins on both the Riebe side (my Mother’s) and the Wendlandt (my Father’s). At age 78 her death was totally unexpected. My sister could love as fierce as she could fight. She will be missed. Eventually the hole that she has left with so many of us will be filled with wonderful memories. She is home and at peace.