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
