June 16, 2015 - It started as a beautiful sunny day, Em stayed home to attend her sister's awards ceremony. Sitting on the bench in the cafeteria, she was in pain, but excited for Caitlyn and the rest of the day. We were having a mommy and Em day.. lunch at Atlanta Bread, shopping at Five Below, dr appointment and ultrasound. After Cailtyn came home from school, we drove north for the 2nd orthopedic opinion, we had been waiting a month for. The xray showed a separation of the shoulder socket and humerus. The dr said I needed to schedule a MRI ASAP. We assumed the shoulder was dislocated and discussed it for the next 3 days. June 18 - MRI. I couldnt go in with Em during the MRI because I was
Today, we attended a ceremony at the memorial garden at Em's school for her memorial stone and birdhouse dedication. The school did a beautiful job, her friends read memories and poems, and performed several songs. The school decorated the garden in her favorite color, and then everyone placed sea shells on the porch of the birdhouse. It was exactly what we wanted for Emiliana's friends. For them to be able to share their memories, in a happier setting, to be able to 'do something, and be included', while honoring their friend. It is difficult for us to remember before June of last year, but these children, brought back so many happy memories. They made the day extremely special for us. We