before claiming Emilie's beloved grandmother, Mimi. Mimi passed away on December 26, and we were actually in Ohio when it happened. That was just like Mimi, to die when we were all there, so no one would be inconvenienced. Though it might sound strange to say, being in Ohio and being with family when she passed was a loving, memorable experience. We are saddened by the passing of Mimi, but again, it was a celebration of a woman who taught us compassion, loyalty, and love. Just like with Popo, Mimi made me feel welcome. She would call Emilie before we would visit to ask what I ate. She was huge fan of Albert Belle, and Manny Ramirez. She had no love for Lebron after he left Cleveland, however! Mimi was Mimi till the end.
She lived a life of obedience to the Savior. She opened her home to missionaries, to family, to Emilie's friends, and even to my friends! Thank you for your life and example, Mimi. I hope my home is a place like yours, and my kids and their friends will always fill my home the way your kids and grand kids and their friends filled yours. We will miss you, but we rejoice with you, as you are finally free.
I'm very touched by your tributes to all of your Six who changed the world. I know of a textbook titled "Peoplemaking," about family systems. You're documenting world-changers whose specific method was people-making.
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