Let's state the obvious: I really miss you.

I mean who doesn't? Your smile was radiant. Your presence could be felt when you entered a room. Your positive attitude was what always helped me get through some of my toughest days. You were amazing.

That's why I don't understand why it had to be you. Why were you diagnosed with cancer? You were so full of life, so why did I, along with others who loved you, have to watch the life slowly be sucked out of you?

Constant agony filled my heart whenever I'd see you during your diagnosis. Your hair began to fall out, your weight began to drop and your eyes seemed to not sparkle like they used too. I so badly wanted to make everything better with the wave of my hand. You didn't deserve this.

Your life wasn't supposed to end with you being hooked up to machines, struggling to breathe. You deserved to live a full and prosperous life, not one that ended with countless trips to the hospital, chemotherapy, and many tears.

I just don't understand why God chose the most beautiful, intelligent, and compassionate person to suffer such a horrible fate. What did you do to deserve this?

I may not have the answers to those questions, nor will I ever, but I know you wouldn't want me to dwell on it. Instead, you'd want me to celebrate life, so I will by celebrating you.

I will celebrate the strength you had during your fight against cancer. Never did you act as if you were the victim, instead, you acted as if you were the victor. You weren't afraid of your future, but instead accepted it. You didn't let your diagnosis stop you from living. You made sure to get up every morning with a smile on your face and positive outlook on life.

I will celebrate the inspiration you were and still are. You were given just months to live, yet you acted as if nothing was wrong. When I'd see you it was as if you weren't sick. You were always the one encouraging me that everything would be alright. Never did you let anyone feel sorry for you. You wanted people to not dwell on your health. You were a light in people's lives until the very end.

I will celebrate you. I am blessed that you were apart of my life. Because of you I felt as if anything was possible. You showed me how beautiful life truly is. Your faith and strength made me see that life isn't so bad.

Although you're no longer with me physically on this Earth, I know you're still with me in spirit. I miss you but know that someday we'll meet again. I love you.