You are my little angel, always were and always will be. You left me unexpectedly but you left your mark. You never failed to approach with graceful steps, a smile, and a giggle. You were one of my first friends and impacted my life in ways unimaginable.

You were my first champion, and you will always be in my heart. Your sassy attitude and ability to push back against injustice in this world gave me an ability to see the world for what it should be. You were the first feminist I got to know, even at the age of twelve. You opened my eyes to the world around us and challenged me to go and fix it. You fought for those that did not have a voice. You encouraged me to take risks and gain new experiences. You never cared how anyone perceived you, by just focusing on what was right in your mind. Your ideas and thoughts shaped your personality into one incomparable by any other. You taught me to love fearlessly and welcome anyone with an embrace.

You pushed me to grow and develop. You showed me how to learn and be ambitious with my actions. You forced me out of my comfort zone without fail, at the point in my life when I needed it most. You introduced intricate ideas into my life, which formed into passions I have now. You left me with endless opportunities and the chance to fight for what you taught me.

I hope you know that when I see ballet flats, I imagine that they should be on your feet. I still firmly believe you will be the only lady in my life that can rock a pixie cut. Warm weather reminds me of your comforting hugs, incomparable to any other. I will always hold you in my heart and I will cherish our time together forever. I am so thankful for the time we did have together, a time full of kindness, ambition, and purpose. You taught me to live fearlessly and be unafraid of opposition. You blessed my heart and nourished my soul, thank you.

Experiencing loosing you has taught me to cherish my time here on earth by surrounding myself with friends that bring meaning to my life. I identify qualities within my friends that are unique and memorable, which helps me gain a better appreciation for those I love. I focus on my time here and I constantly try to collect new ideas and perspectives into society. My hope is that you see me now and are proud of the young woman I have become. I hope you can identify traits in me that are pleasing and are noble in your eyes. I am so thankful for the life you lead. I was blessed with the time I had with you and I will never take it for granted.