There is no question, you should still be here. You should be going to college, making a difference and loving every minute of it. In one of my Bio lectures my professor said that we should be healthy every day of our lives until we pass away and that being sick, and getting sicker and then dying was terrible. Of course, you came to my mind, you come to my mind a lot these days. But all I could think about was how you should still be here. How you didn't deserve to get sick and how you most definitely never let being sick slow you down or define who you were as a person. I know being sick took its toll on you, and I know you wanted so bad to do every possible thing you could to get back on your feet, but I just want you to know, that being sick never did and never will define you.

I see you. I see you making yourself known in the subtle orange sunset, in the giraffe print pillows I see at the store. I see you, and I know that you were and are an incredible human being. The impact you've had on people will always be felt and I hope you know that we are all working to keep your legacy alive.

Your impact is felt every time I step foot in my hometown, your impact is felt when I am feeling down and I remember you said "I am not afraid I was born to do this" and I remember that nothing comes easy in this life.Thank you for always being selfless, and for teaching me what it means to fight.

I want you to know that you will forever and always be a part of my life, even if you don't know it and even if I can't physically see you, I carry a part of you in my heart.

You passion for life continues to shine even if it's through the people who loved you. Your sassy, determined spirit will be remembered and don't ever think for a minute that I will ever forget about you because that will never happen.

Lastly, I miss you. I hope you're doing well and running, and loving every minute of being free. It's hard knowing you aren't here anymore but relieving to know you live on.

#FightLikeHill