It's strange how sometimes you don't even notice how weak you are in the legs until you have to do something different, like walk up an incline. Renee uses the railing, and concentrates on one step at a time.

"She always had an opinion on the way things should be done. But she was from that stock, you know? Grew up in the 40s, tough. Disciplined. She wasn't my favorite aunt, but she always came through when you needed her."