Reflection: July 25, 2009.

Two weekends ago, I was in NorCal for my dear friend, Rosalie’s wedding. The night before the wedding, I thought of Michelle Maykin and how awesome it would be to be able to visit her while in NorCal. But at this point, Michelle had been diagnosed with not very long to live. All I could really do was continue to pray for her…

The next day at the wedding, I received an email from a close friend of Michelle’s. Michelle had passed away early that morning and one of her last requests was for us to “take care of one another.” I began to tear up and I cried thinking of Michelle throughout the wedding. I thought, it was a very bittersweet day for me personally… July 25, 2009.

Michelle, I unfortunately never got to meet you in the flesh. You were truly an inspiration to so many people. You were such a wonderful person to make the cause bigger than you. And I know the cause will go on because of the # of people you affected. I pray for God’s warm embrace of peace and calm over your family and friends. And I know we may have differences in faith, but I pray you are in a better place. God had His purpose with your life and I believe He will still be using it to teach us things. Thanks for leaving us with a glimpse of your last days enjoying life. You were truly amazing. Always thinking of others, even in your last breaths… “take care of one another.” Amazing. You are missed…

R.I.P. Michelle Maykin.

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