The sound of a chuckling baby Craig filled the room, and I couldn’t help but smile at Rosalie’s ingenuity. “Daddy says you always made him laugh, Grandma,” Rosalie continued, her voice clear and steady. The video transitioned to recent pictures—family gatherings, Christmas dinners, and birthdays, moments Dolores had been a part of, whether she enjoyed them or not.

“But the best part is you being here,” Rosalie said, turning to capture the room with her gaze. “Because even if you think I don’t deserve a party, I’m the happiest when you’re with us.”