My friend....

(about 10 years ago)

It is almost 2 am in the morning and I cannot for the life of me get any sleep! My mind is racing with many thoughts and worrying about my friend. Today is my birthday which is a little bitter sweet this year. One year ago today my best friend lost her dad in a tragic plane crash. (on my birthday) I will never forget the morning of the 25th. Cody woke me up to tell me the news that he had heard on Facebook. I ran out of bed and rushed to the computer. I immediately picked up the phone to call my friend without a thought or question in my mind as to what I was going to even say to her..... I just wanted to hear her voice, to hear she was ok (even though I knew she wouldn't be) I had no words ..... I remember calling my parents right away and began to sob and tell them how much I loved them and pleaded with them to MOVE BACK HOME!

In the span of 2 1/2 years my friend has lost her daughter and her father and she's only 25. She has been through so much I cant even begin to imagine. Her father was such an amazing man and an amazing father. I unfortunately only have a few memories of Chuck. The occasional birthday party, taking us to the hitman games, and the time he stormed in on us at "gospel" camp when we took a bunch of makeup from my brother that was STOLEN. ooops LoL
I wish I knew him in a more personal way but I want to thank him for raising such a beautiful daughter both inside and out, someone who has been my friend for the past 13 years and someone who I look up to and admire. I know his beauty shines through her.

I know one of the worst things for her going through all of this is thinking people look at her differently. I want her to know that when I look at her I see a woman with incredible inner strength, a woman of endless faith in God, and an Inspiration to all.
I know trials will come and go in my life. I tend to live in fear over that sometimes, but in those moments when the fear gets the best of me I remember my friend. I remember everything she has gone through and how she has handled it with such grace and an un wavering faith in God and his plan for us. It doesn't matter what trials I will face, I know I can get through anything. She is such an inspiration to me and I hope I can learn from her example, that when I am faced with trials, I can pick myself up and have and even stronger testimony of faith just as she does.
I know her Dad is looking down on her and feeling so proud!
I came across this poem tonight and wanted to share it with her and her family

A LETTER FROM HEAVEN

To my dearest family,
Some things I would like to say,
But first of all, to let you know
That I arrived ok.

I’m writing this from Heaven
Where I dwell with God above,
here there’s no more tears or sadness
There is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy
Just because I’m out of sight.
Remember that I’m with you
Every morning, noon, and night.

That day that I had to leave you
When my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me
And He said, I welcome you.

It’s good to have you back again
You were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest; family
They’ll be here later on.

I need you here so badly
As part of my big plan.
There’s so much that we have to do
To help our mortal man.

Then God gave me a list of things
He wished for me to do.
And foremost on that list of mine
Is to watch and care for you.

And I will be beside you
Every day and week and year.
And when you’re sad,
I’m standing there to wipe away the tears.

And when you lie in bed at night
The days chore put to flight
God and I are closest to you
In the middle of the night.

” When you think of my life on earth
And all those loving years,
Because you’re only human
They’re bound to bring you tears

But do not be afraid to cry
It does relieve the pain.
Remember, there would be no flowers
Unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you
Of all that God has planned,
But if I were to tell you,
You would not understand.

And to my many friends trust,
God knows what is best.
I’m still not very far away from you
I’m just beyond the crest.

And now I am contented that my life,
It was worthwhile.
Knowing as I passed along the way
I made someone smile.

When you’re walking down the street
And you’ve got me on your mind,
I’m walking in your footsteps
Only half a step behind.

And when you feel that gentle breeze
Or the wind upon your face,
That’s me giving you a great big hug
Or just a soft embrace.

And when it’s time for you to go
From that body to be free,
Remember, you’re not going,
You are coming here to me.

And I will always love you
from that land way up above.
I’ll be in touch again soon,

P.S. GOD SENDS HIS LOVE!

Please pray for my friend and her family this weekend.
I love you Tiffany :)