As you were called home on Friday, December 23rd, 2005, I remember having the time of my life with some friends. Then the next morning I sat in church in the pew next to our friend Josh and then we heard the tragic news. You, our dear friend, Dee had died in a tragic car accident the night before.
I know I shouldn't do this, but as a human I found myself questioning God, the one that brought you home. I would ask him why you, why my friend Dee that could always make me laugh and smile no matter how mad or sad I was. I remember catching myself and saying God knows all, and I, Kaylie, only know a few things compared to Him. So I began to realize Ihave to put all my faith and trust in God; He knows best.
Dee, I want you to know that I miss you like crazy and there isn't a day that goes by where your name doesn't pop into my head. I keep Cushun in my thoughts and prayers Dee, because he is suffering, he really is and he didn't get the best Christmas present like you did, he was put in the hospital and that is where he remains at to this day.
Dee all in all I love you buddy! I want the world to know your amazing and touching life story from growing up in the projects to becoming a true man of God. and I know that your life wasn't easy Dee, but never once did you blame anyone else or God for your rough life, you stuck to God and now you're home, Dee; you're truly home. I am counting on you to greet me at heaven's gates when my time comes and I just can't wait to see your wonderful smiling face Dee!
I just rejoice that you lived a happy life and that you, being only 16, touched so many lives and brought so much joy to everyone around you. I want you to know that I will always love and cherish the moments I got to spend with you Dee, and I will always hold a special place in my heart.
And now, I'm not going to say bye, I'm going to say see you soon! I can't wait! You and big Danny are rocking out big in Heaven, aren't you? I'm sure of it! I love you, once again, and I will always, always remember your 100 watt smile, because you see, that was you. That's how I could identify you from a 100 miles away was with your radiant smile and your great laugh. You're the only one I knew who had the capability of turing my whole day around if it was a bad one, and sometimes we would just laugh until our stomachs hurt. Those were the good times, Dee; those are what I remember.
I don't think about the accident, I think about you singing and dancing before the Lord. I miss you Dee, and I love you. Until next time...
I LOVE YOU.
~Kaylie Schuster, from Northland Abundant Life~
