Feisty But Classy

Yesterday was the most physically, mentally, and emotionally exhausting day of my life. I have never attended a funeral before, and I can honestly say I did not think the first one I ever went to would be for my 18 year old friend. There were over 300 people at this funeral, and it truly was a beautiful funeral for a beautiful girl. Although, I must say I also did not think I was going to laugh as much as I did. The speakers at the funeral described Danielle exactly as she was, 4 foot 10 and 1/2, feisty but classy, lit the world up with her laugh, and always put a smile on people's face. She was constantly eating, yet never gained any weight, and she always talked about pooping. Always. She was graceful, beautiful, and an absolutely amazing dancer. She had a knack for making EVERYTHING into a dirty joke, and she was a complete germaphobe. She had every second of every day planned out, and everything had to be organized and clean. She truly shined. Danielle really touched everyone she met, and her happiness was contagious.
I got a chance to talk to Danielle's mom a couple times at the funeral, and that was actually a lot harder than I thought it was going to be. Danielle and her mom were always there for me, and they both constantly made me laugh. It was really nice to be able to tell her mom how much Danielle meant to so many people, how she will always be missed, and will never be forgotten. While we were talking about the accident, she said "it just sucks" which is probably the best way to put what happened into words.

I miss you Danielle, more than anything. You were a great friend and I love you.

"Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal."

At the funeral, the Pastor said something that will stick with me forever. He talked about how everyone says that their death happened for a reason, and that God has a plan, then he said probably the most brilliant thing I've ever heard...

"God did not decree her death. Rather, His was the first heart that was broken." -Pastor Dave