Here's a second picture from the rainbow days. 

Michelle and I met when she started working at Rainbow CDC back in 1998.  Even though Michelle was site supervisor it didn't feel like it. She was a friend to us. She'd have monthly board competitions to lift up the morale at Rainbow because after Mr. Brown left it was not the same. I won a few and still have my certificates signed by her in my portfolio. I remember the food runs, Michelle would allow us to collect money and go get food for lunch, at times she'd go herself I specially remember her picking up Roscoe's Chicken and Waffles. Michelle and I left Rainbow in 2002, we parted different ways, but the friendship that started there didn't end when we left. We remained friends till the end. The good ol Rainbow days. Michelle and I ended up taking a class to get our Professional Growth Advisor certificate, from that day on she became mine. Every 5 years when I renew my site supervisor permit she would sign me off. We kept in touch all these years. I remember her Sex in the City themed birthday party. My husband and I had a great time!!!

I remember when she told me about her cancer I couldn't believe it. I felt devastated. I kept in touch with her more often via txt or phone calls. I will never forget the last txt I send her was on June 6, 2017 @ 2:49pm I just wanted to hear from her, but at 8:33pm I got a txt from her phone that read "Cecy this is Rodney Michelle passed today." My heart sunk and I didn't know how to take this. I cried so much. My husband and daughter just looked at me wondering what happened until I was able to explain. I went to bed crying and woke up crying. I just couldn't believe it. 

The last time I saw Michelle was at her Paint, Sip and "Fight Till You Win Party." I got to spend a little time with her and before I left I expressed my feelings. I still have my painting here in my living room. I was actually told to change something on my painting to make it look better, but Michelle said "no leave it alone" so I did. It's just the way Michelle liked it.

I must say that her service was beautiful, she looked stunning like always and the obituary outstanding. 

This is my story in Michelle's life. It may not be much, but to me it means a lot. I will and forever miss her❤️

Rodney if you come across the picture of Michelle and me at the painting party can you please email it to me. It will mean the world to me. Thank you!