A dear friend to so many people has lost her life this week. On Thursday, Kalyn Peterson, at age 21, found herself at death's door and to so many's disappointment, did not live through the day.
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| Kalyn in Chile this summer |
There is nothing I can say to make it better, nothing I can do that no one else can do. But, I simply want to take a moment to praise Kalyn's life. She was a beautiful girl for so many reasons. She had a smile and a spirit about her that made everyone near her feel happy. She had an amazingly genuine way of loving others more than herself, and living life as though she knew it might be cut short. She was so very gracious and humble, and full of joy. Kalyn simply loved her life, and everyone in it. She was not afraid to love with her whole heart, and see only the positive in others. And her smile! Oh, Kalyn's smile was the most wonderful smile! She seemed to smile with her whole self, and never ever stop.
Death is the most confusing and difficult thing for me to understand, especially from such a wonderful person, at such a young age. I just keep wondering, "why?" It seemed that Kalyn had so much to offer this world- and now, she is gone. I can only trust that God has a plan for Kalyn, a plan that is far greater than anything I can imagine, and anything she can do here on earth. I pray that everyone grieving for our loss right now can somehow find the strength to celebrate the life Kalyn had- and the love she so willingly shared with all of us.
Thank you, Kalyn, for the blessings you shared!
Beautifully written, Deig. Kayln would be touched. I am praying for you both and think about you every day.
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