About 12 years ago, my first day of school began with a commemorative photo. Soon, I will celebrate my final day of school with the same.

Emalinabotecifis was named after a dog, Zoey "Botecifis," and her best friend, Emalea "Emalina."

I thought the sun would never rise again, but it surprised me today.

The butterfly is as radiant in my memory as it was that day on the lake.