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Did you ever have a friend that you did everything with? That is how my friendship with Lechelle was.

Together we worked at school as teachers, served in church and wherever Holy Spirit led us.  Cultivating atmospheres of worship.  We ate breakfast+lunch+dinners side by side almost daily. We went grocery shopping, did devotions at Starbucks, partied, went to conferences, the library.  We fed the homeless and embraced many who were broken.  We sang karaoke, spent weekends at each other’s apartments.

On lunch break together at work Ramen dinners anytime we had a stressful dayGrocery shopping couldn’t have been more funLoving on homeless with PB&J sandwiches 

Together we shined light on one another and on others. We’d lay hands and just pray and pray. Or call each other up just to pray.

Filled with joy at church 

If we weren’t together, we were texting each other. We were young, single and just wanted to serve the Lord with all our hearts.

About ten years later, Lechelle moved to a different island in Hawaii. But we still kept in touch.

I couldn’t believe it when I found out she was diagnosed with stage four breast cancer. It broke my heart. We had been through so much, both good and bad. This pierced my heart deeply.

I’ve seen others struggle with cancer. I can’t imagine what it’s like to live with a terminal disease. Some have become depressed or continued to live their life the very same way.

Lechelle’s attitude grew beautifully brighter. She changed her lifestyle to be as healthy as possible. She chose to seek the Lord more than ever. While she is working hard to prolong her days here, she is trusting the Lord in it all.

She is working to achieve a masters degree. Her goal is to become a social worker. All while being present as an encouragement to others in the here and now. 

How humbling it is to see such a servant of the Lord. She knows her purpose is to help people. She also knows where her forever home is.

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If there were one thing you could tell others about how to live their best life, what would it be?

Live life to the fullest.. Spend time with your loved ones and friends.. Eat healthy, exercise, travel and disciple to others about Jesus.

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Favorite memories….

Lechelle dancing hula with her halauHaving desserts and laughing the entire time Celebrating my baptism together

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When we know we belong to the Lord and trust in His plans, we have a blessed assurance. No matter what the circumstances are, there is always something to be grateful for. Joy even amidst storms.  Rejoice in Jesus.  We are called into His glory.  Our God is greater than anything this earth gives us.

This blog post is dedicated to you Lechelle.  Praise God for you are His masterpiece.  Thank you for inspiring me with your great love for Jesus and people. Let’s continue to dance in life together!

Can I encourage anyone reading this ~ Treasure and nourish each moment of friendship💛