He Changed Me

If you are a living, breathing American, more than likely you have heard the phrase, "Never let the sun go down upon your anger." And I am probably that phrases number one fan! I don't know about anyone else, but I am the type of person that if I am upset or angry with you, you're going to know about it, because I am going to follow you around and harass you until we get it worked out. I don't like to walk away angry, I don't hold grudges, I want everyone to be happy and get along, and when they don't..........I want to fix it!

July 6, 2007, one of my best friends and her daughter left my daughter, Rylee's, birthday party, and I never got to talk to her again. Little did we know as we hugged for that last time, that the next day she would be a part of such a horrific tragedy that would test the faith of everyone that knew and loved her and her brother. But, as they were leaving Rylee's party, Destiny forgot her treat bag, so I ran it out to her, and she hugged me and said, "Thanks for inviting us, I love you and I'm so glad God made you my best friend." And that was it.........I watched her car drive away and the next time I saw her she was hooked to so many machines that she didn't look like herself, and then fifteen days later, she passed away.

I am so glad God gave me that last moment with Shannon. I never have to look back on my friendship with her and wonder if she was mad or anything with me when she passed away. So I hold on to that memory and I use it as a reminder......you never know how much time you are going to have and you never know what is going to happen. So don't walk away angry, don't go to bed angry......fix the things that need to be fixed, you'll feel so much better if you do. Take the time to make sure it's all worked out.......it's totally worth it. Why wonder if a loved one or friend was angry with you when you can know for sure........TAKE CARE OF BUSINESS!

I am a firm believer in the phrase, "Never let the sun go down upon your anger."  And as much as I miss my friend, I am glad I have such a great last memory of her!