Thursday, August 13, 2009

A Tribute to Niki

My beautiful friend, Niki, passed away this week from a three year battle with hepatocellular carcinoma (liver cancer). She was the most gracious, joyous, loving person I have ever met and she always had a smile on her face, even in the end.

I feel very blessed to have been able to call her a friend. If I could only have a quarter of her gracefulness and dignity I would be so much closer to what God has intended for us. Niki touched every life she met with her quiet kindness, and I will miss her very much. I love you, Niki. Here's for you as you become a gorgeous butterfly. Enjoy your flight.




(She loved butterflies)









5 comments:

  1. What a beautiful tribute. I'm so sorry you lost your friend.

    God Bless,
    Susan
    Author of Callie and the Stepmother

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  2. I'm behind in all my blog reading, so I just now found this. So sorry, Sara. It's tough to lose a friend, especially one so young.

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  3. Thank you both. She was an amazing, absolutely beautiful person inside and out. Her kids are about the same age as mine so it really hits hard. Thank you again.

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  4. your sweet words about niki brought a tear to my eye. i wish i could have known her!

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  5. Thanks, Natalie! That means a lot. You would have loved her.

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