Being 20 years old I never thought I would lose someone close to me. Growing up I saw it on the news or happening to other people. But I never thought it would happen to me. On January 1st, 2014 heaven gained another angel. That angel happened to be Lynnae Nicole Copeland. Lynnae and I grew up together. Our moms knew each other since they were twelve and they wanted the same friendship for their girls. Lynnae lived in Jupiter, Florida where my mom grew up. That meant tons of vacations so we could spend time together.
With Lynnae living 1,346 miles away we didn't get to see each other all the time. But when we did it was by far the best week ever. Our moms would take us to the beach or take us to get Mahi Mahi. We never cared what we did as long as we were together. Vacations to Jupiter, Florida became an every year thing. We probably drove our mothers crazy but they enjoyed seeing each other too!
Through all the sand in our toes, sunburns and laughs I never thought I would lose her. It's been two years since she passed and I would be lying If I said she doesn't cross my mind everyday. Whether there be a rainbow, a beautiful sunset, or a song I always think of Lynnae. Just today my mom and I were in the car when Lynnae's song came on (Wake Me Up by Aviicii). It was seconds before this that my mom and I were thinking about planning a trip to Florida. I truly believe it was Lynnae telling me I need to visit.
Although I may not be able to see Lynnae, I know she is always with me. Is this what it feels like to have a guardian angel? Cause I know Lynnae will always have my back.
Death is something hard to cope with. For me I never thought it would happen to someone who was so close to me. The second I heard the news I knew my life would change. But I didn't realize that I was going to have an incredible person watching over me.
Lynnae you may be gone but I promise you we will never forget you. You taught us all so much. Please continue to visit me and I will visit Florida as often as I can. Thank you for 17 years of spending weeks with me when I visited. Half the time we were babies and our mothers just carried us to the beach, but we loved it.
Until we meet again. Love you nae nae!
