A remembrance. Lover of butterflies, dragonflies, moose. telling you like it is, holiday sweaters, books, coffee mugs and coffee!, the color purple (and green), jewelry, a good sale, a down home breakfast, girlie home parties and her 'goods', planting flowers and futzing in the garden, camping, angels, yoga, laughter, a notepad - to write things down when inspired - in the Jeep, pens!!, passion for learning and her delight at finally finding a career that she knew was her calling, photographer capturing my dog, Cooper, in action, My memories include trips to Port Huron with no agenda and lots of time, Peach Festival, attempt to get certified in CPR (we got the date wrong and ended up in a store :), breakfast at so many different places, Black Swan movie, Life of Pi movie plus too many to count home visits on the deck or lounging on the couch. She was childlike with wonder and one of my biggest cheerleaders and confidants. I so enjoyed just BEing with Maria. I love you - your friend, your pal, your amiga (as she would leave on my voicemail) or shout out My Lily Pad. I hear your voice in my head, I cherish my memories. You have truly joined the angels. I love you and I miss you so very much. Lillian