My Hero, My Sister

My Hero My Sister...

There are no words that can be found for the heart and the soul doesn't speak in words of daily life, but I will try...Melinda, my beloved little sister was wise beyond her years, the heart of love it's self & as equally as humble and a warrior who proudly faced each day each trial without any self pity or resentment fore she knew she was securely in Gods hands. In my heart I know Melinda never gave up or asked for parting from this life even though everyday was a struggle...She was so so very selfless to put her needs before any of us she loved...our mother, our father, her friends, our family, her niece & nephews, her sister, her brother-in-law and all the other warriors she supported and helped which were so many and her greatest legacy. As long as there was air to breath and people to love, her tenaciousness gave her strength to greet each new day with hope and faith...Our merciful and all loving Heavenly Father called her home...Today, I struggle with my own selfishness and my own personal loss, yet my heart is whispering joy and gratitude. And one day, my grief and sorrow will be put aside and my heart will shine brightly once more...

...Dear God let my little sister continue to be a beacon of light to remind us that life isn't a place to wage war on one another especially on one ones self, rather it's a place of honor, a privilege. She taught me it's a privilege to breath love in each breath and know God's love with each heart beat... . .  . I love you Melinda Brady and with each beat of my heart I am getting closer to you then life it's self, isn't this our natural progression?? You are still teaching me my little bratty Sissy <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 ... . .  .

Side Note:

On July 5, 2014 My hero, my sister, my friend suddenly passed away...who was Melinda Brady? She was a Christian, single, adoption counselor, phd in psychology (almost), 6 year cancer survivor, beautiful, sensitive, loved life & God, counselor and supports to other cancer survivors and a hell of a lot more. Physically this world as we know is one less a heart beat, yet all of us who's heart she touched beats stronger because of this tenacious, gracious and loving soul. Her life and story is a testament of what potential we all possess inside of each and everyone of us...

This picture was taken in the Butterfly Pavilion, Branson MO.