Oh my heart. I just saw you a couple weeks ago. In the short time I knew you, you have been such a tremendous blessing to my family. At a time when my husband and I felt defeated, you gave us hope. Even your voice was just so calming and positive. The moment you showed us your rental property, as you called it, “the little house”, I knew it was the perfect little temporary house for my family. My family had been through so much hardship in the months leading up to that day. You listened to our story, empathized with us and ultimately in the end said you felt the Lord was telling you to have us live here. I loved that your intentions for the home was to help people who were going through hard times. What a special gift. You opened your home to us with open arms and we will be forever grateful for the kindness you showed us. The last time I spoke to you on the phone a week or so ago, it was about how we thought we needed a plumber for the outside spigot only to realize the inside water for the outside spigot was shut off inside the house. Easy fix. Lol We laughed about it together and were just thankful we hadn’t called the plumber yet.

To Ben, Sam and Emma Grace.. I have no words for the pain you are feeling. I lost my dad when I was 18. Anytime you want to pick up the phone and call your mom for advice and guidance, close your eyes and look deep down in your heart, there you will find the answers and advice of what she would give you. I’m so sorry. Chad, I am praying for you all. For peace and comfort in these coming days and weeks.

This flower bloomed in the yard the morning after you went to be with the Lord. It reminded me of you.

Rest In peace Anne. Heaven gained a special angel, that’s for sure. You are so loved and so missed.