Merial was always in my life, literally - When was born before me, and although she was my dad's first cousin, she was raised more like a little sister to him. Merial's was the first wedding that I can remember going to. Merial bought me my first DQ blizzard, a nerd one, at the DQ in Cabin Creek. I can remember her living in various houses in different towns, she was always full of life. She was never shy, always had a laugh to share, never thought twice about speaking her mind and calling things just how they were. She loved going up to the lake and driving around for the scenic views, loved stopping for ice cream... and my name will always be "odd child" - as named by Harry. Merial was a vessel full of love for everyone, and seemed to never forget anything. She could encourage anyone, and she would take in everyone, help any way she could, always ask about everyone she ever knew - because she loved everyone. She was, and will forever be a shining light of love, her legacy of love will live on through all of those she shared her love with.