Reading this, so many tears are coming, and I'm realizing that even though Marla and I were never super close, she was a constant in my life for a long time in North Portland. She always made everything better, she always greeted me like we were the best of friends. I always loved running into her,even if it were everyday, which often it was, I was always so happy to see her. This is harder than I imagined it would be when I first heard the newsd. I think because she was such a presence, it's like the world doesn't really feel like its the same if she's gone. Like it's not as good anymore. It's the same way I felt when Eric Vetter died, like it's not just me who misses them, the world is now missing something really special. She was really special and I'm so sorry to know she's gone. Love to you Nicole, and to her family, I'm so very sorry for your loss. Love Anna.