Michelle,
I will never forget the moment that I found out we lost the most loving girl anyone could have been fortunate enough to know. On August 12th, 2013 I was standing at my locker when I read the text messages revealing that my best friend had passed away the night before, August 11th. The rest of my day was a blur filled with crying, panicking, and shock. But after a few years I realized you would have wanted none of that for me, or anyone.
Your mother and sister were amazing. I visited your mother every weekend for about two months while she was recovering, both physically and emotionally from the losses of you and your wonderful father. And to this day, it never fails for you to come up in our conversations every time I see your family.
I will admit, I wish you were still here, but I know that you lived a full life before passing. And most people do not understand that yes, a beautiful 16 year old girl is fully capable of living the best life possible in such a short time. You were able to grow up happily, and you were healthy. You competed in your favorite sports and your faith always came first. You loved your family and friends more than we deserved. You car shopped and searched for prom dresses. You cherished the people in your life more than I ever knew was possible. And one thing that I could never thank you enough for, is everything you had done for me. From being there and listening to movie nights and all the snacks we ate and cupcakes we baked.
What I want you to know, my dear Michelle, is that although I miss you more than anyone could imagine, I know that you're happy. I know that I now have my own angel looking down at me from above. We like to think that you still joke with us from heaven like you did when you were with us.
Even though I miss almost getting kicked in the face every time you did a gymnastics move in your living room and baking delicious cupcakes, I am thankful that I had you in my life for your beautiful 16 years.
We all miss you dearly,
Everyone you loved, who loves you.
