Part of the Journey this year was the sad and tragic loss of one of my best friends. Since we met back in the begining of High School, we have been through A LOT to say the least! We have loved, hated, laughed, cried, married, divorced (she did), gave birth, been to funerals, wittnessed heartbreak, and loved with all of our hearts. Our friendship was tested and prevailed. In her last months, I was able to really see what the Lord was doing in her heart, and I was so greatful to be a part of that. She leaves behind 2 beautiful daughters who are very precious to me and whom I will invest my time in and see to it that her mother's wishes for them come true. (to the best of my ability) She passed away on February 16th, 2011 at 10:12 am. I was blessed to be by her side as she took her last breath. when they were able to take the machines off, she was smiling. It is sweet to my soul that she is with the Lord in a new body, and is no longer suffering. She suffered a great deal in her last 18 months of life, especially the last 3 months. Rest in peace my sweet sister, your legacy will live on, and one day we will see you again! In Teaira's death, The Lord has put a new song in my heart and a desire and passion to help in any way I can to bring awareness to Cancer research. Teaira specifically died from complications from (ALL) Leukemia. All cancers are horrible, all cancers need to be eradicated, however, I would like to shine a light on this particularly terrible cancer as I and others feel it is less in the light of other more common cancers. I am working on establishing a foundation in Teaira's name to hopefully help other single parents or patients with no insurance that are suffering from any cancer, but with a focus on Leukemia. I pray this will bring awareness and Honor to my dear friend. Her death was not in vein. AMEN!
