While God did not bless me with an abundance of aunts, he certainly made up for it in the person of Marla Alexander.  I have sweet and fun memories of her - taking me to see Doc Andreasen's baby pet skunks, being just one of them.  Besides being related, my Aunt Marla and I were kindred spirits.  She seemed to have a kind of radar or sixth sense where I was concerned and it reached across the country. She could sense things about me from a distance that people in the same room with me could not.  She championed me at one of the lowest points in my life, throwing me a spiritual "life preserver" when I felt completely and utterly alone in my misery.  I was so blessed to have the benefit of her wit and wisdom throughout my life. I miss her but I know she is experiencing pure joy now and she so deserves it.  I "love you loads!"