It is hard to lose a loved one...This last being my dear cousin Shannan. What more can I really say? Right now, I'm too shocked for tears, but I have no doubt they'll come later.
Growing up, I always saw her as a sort of idol, as someone I inspired to be like. She was bright, smart, funny and always seemed to have a smile on her face. Even while in her toughest fights. First and only time I saw her cry was at our Papaw's funeral. I'm not going to sit here and say she never cried ever. But her positivity was indeed contagious. And there's no doubt she made everyones' day and lives brighter.
A wonderful friend, cousin, sister and mother, she was and still is a beautiful person inside and out. It hurts to lose her on this earth, but brings me comfort in knowing she's in no more pain and that we will be reunited in Heaven one day soon.
Rest easy, cousin...You are loved and missed...
R.I.P: 1978 - 2022