As many of you know, my dearest Paige Elizabeth went to be with Jesus on Tuesday morning, July 24th 2012.
No, we don't know why. Yes, we are all confused. And, yes we are all asking questions.
She planned Summer With the Arts. She worked all summer towards it. And she saw one day. But everyone there agreed she would want us to continue, to continue what she had worked towards all summer.
And we did it. We finished strong. And as I watched the kids practice today I couldn't help but think how proud she is today of everyone at SWTA this week. And I told someone today, on Sunday night I will proud for her.
Yesterday was my birthday. It was one of the hardest days ever. We didn't get to have my special birthday time together...it was a very bittersweet day. And words can't express how much I miss her. Her hugs...she gave the best. Her smile. Her always encouraging words. Her love for Christ. Her love for life. Her love for children.
She changed so many lives. She changed mine.
Without fail, I have cried every day this week. And tears come to my eyes as I type this.
I miss her.
But we made it.
And I know we made her proud.
Paige- we miss you. I miss you. Thank you for everything you have ever done for me or taught me here. I love you. I'm really glad you learned to regret that haircut you got on your 18th birthday. I'm really glad you didn't make any dumb choices in your two years of college...and incase you are wondering I still don't think the whole night star idea was a very bright one. I'm really glad you chose to invest so deeply in me...to make sure I made the right choices, that I was hanging out with the right people, and that you took time to just talk to me, even if all it consisted of was me ranting to you. I wouldn't be who I am today with out you. I will never, ever forget you dear friend. And I don't know how in the world I'm going to make it without you. But I hope that as my life here goes on that I will make you proud...and grow up into the woman you have taught me to be.
I love you more than anything.
~Bailey Elizabeth
6 comments:
I didn't like the night star idea either! We are all going to miss her smile, hugs and abundant joy for everyone and Christ. It is all bittersweet. I cannot wait to see the performance on Sunday because I know with all my heart she will be so proud! Love you Bailey!
Kayla
And goodness she was so beautiful!
Kayla (Sorry :))
Bailey, you have already made her so very proud. You are the result of what she spent so much time doing, investing Christ into younger kids, except you aren't so young anymore :) Now you can honor her by carrying her legacy on. She left you Macie to start :)
I Love you so much Bailey. Praying for you and your family everyday.
Aunt Becky
I know it is hard, but you are strong in Christ. Just get through one day at a time, do not look way into the future. He will walk with you all the way. Love MiMaw
we all love Paige she was soooooo sooooooo soooooo much fun she loved and treated everyone like we were family i love and miss her sooooo much!!!
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