This morning, I couldn't find my Bible, so I went into our new "library" Christopher made from all the books we just got back from Missouri and pulled one from there. As I was flipping through it, I came across a book mark. I don't usually use book marks, so I pulled it out to see what it was. On the back of this large purple laminated book mark was the obituary for my friend, Eryn Wright.
Eryn was younger than me. I met her when she was a freshman at my college. I think I was a junior at the time. She was a beautiful young woman. She had glossy blond hair, a brilliant smile and a beauty that could melt the coolest of hearts. She and I laughed a lot. Our group of friends laughed a lot. She had given up a career as a (probably very successful) hairstylist to see what God might have planned for her in Ministry, but her life was lost before that plan was actualized. She was 18 years old and in the summer between her freshman and sophomore years of college when she was involved in a car crash that killed her.
For my friends and I, this was a time that united us. It drew us from wherever we'd gone for the summer and brought us back to our campus, then to Eryn's family's home for many nights. We experienced the stages of grief together. We cried together. We laughed hysterically (and probably inappropriately) together. To those friends--you know who you are--know that I think of you this morning with fondness in my heart. I love each of you and what you've meant to me through the years.
To Eryn, I so look forward to seeing you again. I can only imagine the exquisite beauty you are as you worship at the feet of Jesus right now.
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Hey Leanne-
I just got some chills...we are are very blessed, aren't we? The Lord has brought so many different people together, for different times in life. I'm blessed by your friendship, although we don't speak often...there were very good memories. Especially, driving all night to get to the beach to watch the sunrise (my first trip to the ocean)....to realize it was too foggy, but still what a God moment, to be in his Creation, running around with new friends and listening to the waves....no matter what, we are the very BLESSED ones to have known the love of community...I hope we continue to live in that blessing, and for those we've loved and lossed in this life...you're right, we will see them again!! Love you!
That almost made me cry. I don't often think about those days, but you're right. We have been so blessed to have known the people we've known...to have had pajama/dance parties, trips to the beach, laughs about llamas and so much more. I'm glad you're a part of those memories. :o) I know you're busy making many more wonderful memories and I'm so glad for you!
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