Ode to Holly

Saturday night, Holly, a girl I went to school with, died of cancer. She was 27 years old and had a little girl. Holly was always the quiet, shy one. She never stood out in a crowd, but when you were with her in a small group, she would get a look of mischief and always liked to have a good time. Holly went with a group of us (16 in 2 hotel rooms) to Panama City for Spring Break. She never complained but held on for the ride. :)

About 2 years ago, Holly found a lump in her breast. When they went into remove it, they found that her body was covered with cancer. The doctors did what they could, but it had spread so far (even into her brain).

It is very sad to think that Holly died at such a young age. We can take comfort in knowing that she is with our Lord and that she is no longer in pain. My heart goes out to her parents- no one should have to bury their own child. It goes out to her little girl who will not be able to grow up under her mother's watchful eye. It goes out to her brother and sister and other family, who will miss Holly dearly.

Life is short. You never know when God may choose to bring you into his presence (away from earth). If you died today, do you know where you will spend eternity? We will never know why Holly developed cancer and what God's purpose was in this. As humans, we cannot imagine how it could bring Him glory and yet it does. My thoughts and prayers are with Holly's family. If you are reading this, please stop and say a prayer for Holly's family. Thank God for your life and all He has blessed you with and the fact that you are healthy. "Let everything that has breath Praise the Lord." I praise God for Holly!!!!