sac town

this was a last minute trip for me.  my sister and mom were planning to take some time to go visit my aunt in sacramento.  i wasn't going to go, but i couldn't bare the thoughts, so the day before they left i decided i needed to go.  she has cancer and has been battling it for a while.  we felt like it had been long enough since we had seen her anyway and didn't want to miss an opportunity to spend some time with her.  she was in really good spirits and my cousin said that she was just so excited for us to come.  there were some tears shed when we saw her, but it was such a much needed time.   she has always been one of the most loving and fun aunts there is around.  i still have a raggedy anne doll that she made me when i was 8 sitting on my bed.  during family reunions she always came up with the best ideas for the kids.  it's sad to know that she has to fight this battle.  she is an amazing woman.  

while we were there for the quick trip - mom and i spent 26 hours in the car driving back and forth - we did get to see old sac town and spend quality time together.  i'm sad it went by so fast, but it made us want to do it again.  we need a family reunion!