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My Heart

Original writen on Jan. 6, 2007

As some of you may know I lost my father on Christmas. His funeral was Thursday morning and later that day I received the knews of Denita's death. The sorrow and pain my heart felt doubled.
I could not understand why these two people had to leave this earthly life. The main comfort I have in their deaths is knowing they both were Christains. The fact they started their eternal lives in heaven helps ease my pain some.
The sorrow I have for my father is one of a daughter, but my sorrow for Denita is different. The two of us being the same age and having many similarities hits home! This past summer I spent alot of time with her. Many of our conversations about life, love, NCCU and God replay in my head.
I have learned things from both my father and Denita. My father taught me every person is human first and formorst. Each person has internal struggles and issues they face in addtion to the external ones. Everything you do has a result that effects more than you and once it's done you can't change the past. Learn from it and become better.
Denita taught me everyone has a purpose. Who you are shines through your relationships and interactions with people.
They both have shown me that you are not promised tomorrow no matter who your are. Your age, personality, and possesions does not change that fact!

Rest In Peace Andrew Collier & Denita Smith

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