Tribute: you found peace

The things I remember most from our months together are this...

-your heart breaking as you feared your daughter doing things that could lead her down the same path you were suffering on. It was obvious you want your children's lives to look different than how your life has ended up.

-we rejoiced as you rallied, after having felt hopeless. You were so sweet in your gratitude to us. You sang praises of gratefulness, even with your voice still weak and wavering. It was clear that you were praising from the depths of your heart.

-we were able to watch you go from relationships needing restoration, your inner turmoil nagging, until you arrived at a place of peace--peace that was tangible in your tiny home.

-you taught me that sometimes we have to take care of physical pain and suffering before we're able to understand the love of a loving heavenly Father. Sometimes one needs to feel they're loved in the physical before understanding the love in the spiritual.

Although I wish I could have changed your life circumstances, it was lovely to see your mother caring for you and your daughters not leaving your side. I wish we could have seen you in your prime of life but I praise that we got to watch you go from suffering to dignity into a peaceful eternity. I pray for blessings and protection on your family, in your absence.  Love, our friend!