I wrote this, one year ago today....
I used to fear death. Death was the scariest thing to me. Until this week, I've only lost Grandparents. The loss of my step daughter has been the most painful thing I've ever experienced. Her loss is truly one that will forever be felt. In her passing though, I've realized something, I don't fear death anymore. Death is a part of life and you never know when it'll be your time. My stepdaughter went way before her time, she had so much more to offer this world but in her passing, she's taught me to appreciate life. Tomorrow isn't promised. I texted her that night, she wrote back and 30 minutes later, she was gone. She lived her life to the fullest, loved fiercely and was a beautiful person inside and out. I will live the rest of my life, however long it may be, from her example and appreciate life, live it to the fullest, love fiercely and be a beautiful person inside and out. I do not fear death anymore. I fear not living my life while I have it. Life is just too precious. People are what matter. Love the ones you love fiercely. 💙💙💙
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