Personal Narrative: How Heaven Changed My Life

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Full of laughter and joy, always wanting to make people smile. That was Heaven. She’s becoming more of a fugue memory now, but I remember that day so clearly, I seem to relive it too often. It was a tragic time for her family and mine. I struggled so deeply with growing close to anyone else after this, everyone around me assumed I was just shy, but I was afraid of losing another friend. I continued blaming God for the heartbreaking events in my life during this time, and questioning why any of us were actually even here if we only live to die.
It was early March, 2007 and I was overly thrilled to be having a sleep over with my best friend as any six year would be. I eagerly marched into elementary school that cool morning with the invitation ready in my hand to take to her class at the end of the hall. Days seemed to drag past, but I kept getting the
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After losing my papaw in February 2017, I began to overcame this fear of losing people, even though before him I lost several pets, family members, and almost lost a few family members. He was such a strong person, and stronger in his beliefs. I knew I had to find that strength. While not a day goes by that I don’t miss anyone who’s passed, Heaven remains a constant reminder for me that life shouldn’t be taken for granted. To live each day with good intentions, take a second to enjoy the little things because you wouldn’t have major life events without the little ones. I learned from her to smile through everything, and appreciate people around me. I still miss her, but I didn’t just lose my best friend, I gained a guardian angel when I was only six years

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