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More Than an Aunt

There was only one person in this world that could get him to keep a hat on his head. His Aunt Emma Holian was his special person. You could see it in his eyes. He would look for her in every room, and when he found her he would just watch her. She gave him confidence and made him brave. Something about her existence made him comfortable leaving his comfort zone and try new things. There were so many times that he would look up and lock eyes with Em before trying something. There was so much strength and beauty in just one moment when their eyes met. It could move mountains. Everyday without him is painful. It is consistent and something I can depend on. I know that everyday my heart will ache. But every day is a new pain. The feeling and hurt is always different. Days like today my pain is for her. When you love someone you want to protect them, shield them from pain. But no one knows more than me that losing Weston is a pain that no one can take away. He was her person, a piece of her soul, her every reason. Every time I look at her I see my son in her eyes. I look at pictures of like this of Weston and I see my sister. 

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