Today is the one year anniversary of the loss of one of God's true blessings here on Earth.
Shelly was one of my closest friends from Iowa State and her death still affects everyone that knew her, even after one year. While I still have so many unanswered questions, I am so very thankful that I got to see her last year one last time from her hospital bed. Her daughter Hailey is so incredibly adorable and it was the birthday that was celebrated last week on my blog.
Shelly was one of the most popular people I'll ever have known. This was exemplified by her constant over usage of her monthly minutes on her cell phone. Cell phones were invented for people like Shelly. She laughed more than anyone I've ever known and would have done anything for anyone she was around. I will never forget the honor of playing and singing in her wedding... but then having to do it again for her funeral 4 months later. That was one of the most difficult things I've ever had to do in my lifetime.
Shelly, I look forward to seeing you again someday... in fact, I hope you're the first person I see in Heaven. You were always the sister I always had and although I know you're not physically here - I know there are so many times that you're watching over so many of us in our lives.
I'm still messed up for sleep, doesn't make today any easier. I'm off to bed for a while after only getting about 2 hours of sleep last night.
2 comments:
I bet you never imagined anyone saying thank you for todays blog...thanks for reminding me of how wonderful and awesome she was!
I was amazed as well at hearing the loss of Amy a couple of years ago. I have fond memories of her as well. I was encouraged when my mom told me of the hundreds of people at Amy's funeral to show the impact that she had had.
I'll never forget the over filled auditorium at the high school for Shelly... and the hundreds of people in the hallway to say good bye. Still gives me chills now.
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