Today’s granola bar post is being interrupted for a few words about a friend.
Yesterday, I lost another friend (second in the past 12 months) to sickness.
It’s hard and you can’t not think about the things in life that a barely over 30-year-old misses when their life is cut short.
But when I think of my friend Rachel, who had a several-year battle with a brain tumor, I think of how much she lived in her time on earth.
I remember first meeting her and wanting to be her friend because she was so confident in herself and fun.
I always felt special when I was around her and she even made me a shirt that said “You’re my favorite” on the front. I loved her style and celebrated getting her hand-me-downs like a colorful American Eagle zip-up sweater and a pair of Simple sneakers.
Rachel was a beautiful artist and probably one of the first people to introduce me to organic products and health foods. We even got our hair corn-rowed together in Mexico.
She was so strong in her faith, and for that I am only taking peace in that she is being made whole again and knowing our Father more than I ever will in this life.
Yesterday as I watched a beautiful sunset display it’s heavenly colors after a cloudy, drab day, I thought about Rachel and her love of art and color and how she is now a part of a grand masterpiece.
Thank you for living life so confidently, for being a friend to so many and for never losing your hope and faith in the Lord, Rachel. We will miss you!