Missing You
I love you friend
Yesterday we met a wonderful family that we now have a lifetime bond with. You see my girl lives on, her heart still beats loud and strong. I am so proud that God and Marissa chose this special family to receive the best part of my baby and bring our families together. Once strangers to having a undescribable connection is such a blessing. I am so proud to say, my Child is a hero. She made the decision to save peoples lives once she was gone. My heart will be forever broken but there was a little gold that filled some of those cracks today. Marissa Nicole left a trail of glitter, and she will NEVER be forgotten, I am one proud momma!
You were so excited to start school, you loved it. So outgoing, thought you were all grown up. You insisted on riding the bus with your big sister and I waited for you to get off the bus that day after school, couldnt wait to hear all about it, well you never got off! I was about to have a nervous breakdown. Come to find out, you got on the wrong bus and then fell asleep. The bus driver found you after all of the kids were dropped off. :) Didnt phase you a bit.
Marissa and one of her closest friend Ciara had a puppy together, his name is Tayo. He lived with Ciara. When she had to find a new home for him after Marissa gained her wings we were the first she called. We have fallen in love. I know this was a gift from Marissa because she was both a joy and challenge every single day and Tayo fits her personality so perfectly. Bo (his now big brother) is still not thrilled with this gift but I know secretly he fell in love with him as well.
On September 24th friends and family came together to celebrate Marissa's life. She would have been 19. We served fried chicken( her favorite), honeybuns( another favorite) Chips, cupcakes...so much junk food just like any other year.
I know in my heart she was there with us knowing just how much she is loved and missed. Always will be.
How could you not fall in love with those big brown eyes? I wrote a little poem about them just for you girl.
Big Brown Eyes
Those big brown eyes were such a draw
From little ones to Grandmaw.
Thoe big brown eyes would shoot out love
Angel eyes from heaven above
Those big brown eyes could also shoot fire
but their reason and purpose much higher
Those big brown eyes possessed by so few
My God girl how we miss you
Those big brown eyes were such a boon
We'll see them again one day real soon
Love you always,
Ken
Midwest Transplant Services hosted a Donor Family Night of Remembrance. This was a very special night to honor Marissa for saving many lives She was very special to so many people, most of all me, I am proud she chose me to be her momma. I miss her in a way I could never express in words but I know in my heart I will hold her again.
I remember when you were twelve or thirteen and you wanted to wear eye glasses so much , That you would put on my reading glasses, and just wear them around, You looked so pretty and smart. The funny thing is that you ended up needing eyeglasses, You were so excited when you found that out!!!
I miss seeing you in those glasses,!!!