Remembering Heroes of Mine

The past few years I have had the opportunity to meet some amazing people.  They have impacted me with their brief intersection into my life.  I have learned deep lessons of love, forgiveness, and fun.  They have inspired me to get the best out of life and to never give up.  Through their lives, I yearn to be greater.  I have considered some of these people my family.  I will see them again someday...

Layla

Dear Layla,
You always made me smile and most of the time keel over from laughing so hard.  I have so many good memories of us goofing around.  Dodgeball in the daycar, trying to catch cheeseballs in our mouths, road trip to Unclaimed Baggage.  Layla, you had a genuine love for people that was revolutionary.  It was a honor working with you and a privilege being your friend.  Thank you for inspiring me to love more unconditionally.  Save me a bowl of cheeseballs in heaven.





Effie

Dearest Effie,

You were a fiesty woman who gave great hugs. I loved how you would yell at your dogs but how much you treated them like your babies.  Effie, I didn't know you very long but what I experienced when I was around you was your vibrancy and joy.  Thanks for being so sweet to me every Saturday and teaching me to keep faith in people even when they treat you like crap.

I bet there are a lot of banana trees in heaven. 

Elsie

Dearest JabberJaw,
I love that your family nicknamed you that.  You definitely lived up to it.  I absolutely loved your stories and I adore the fact that you used to sing in a group.  I loved how warm your house used to feel and how welcome you always made me feel.  You have taught me to stay strong even when things seem bleak.  Your unfailing faith even when you were sick, remained strong.  You taught me to trust in God more even when the diagnosis isn't what you planned.  Oh....and your cat is doing fine.  Granny is taking care of it. 



These people have left their fingerprints on my life even though they are gone into another world.  I wanted to write these little notes to remember the little things that they taught me.  See you guys one day...