dear jan,

I miss you. I know God has a plan {you more than anyone taught me that}. He made our paths cross in the summer of 2007. Then he watched while our friendship grew. He smiled while our girls became best friends. He even laughed when our husbands developed an unlikely friendship.

It is hard to believe I only knew you for 3 years. I feel like you have been in my life forever. You have taught me so much. You taught me what it was like to love a friend. I am so thankful that we had the time we had. I only wish our paths had crossed sooner.

You taught me about grace, courage and strength. You taught me about selflessness and gratefulness. During our whole friendship, you were battling cancer. Again, you would tell me, that was God's plan. And again I would tell you that I know, but right now I think God's plan stinks. And you would remind me to have faith.

Thank you for being my friend. Thank you for touching my life and my heart. Thank you for modeling for my daughter what a truly beautiful person looks like. Thank you for making me laugh and love. Thank you for teaching me about faith and hope. Thank you for teaching me to rejoice in everyday. Thank you for preparing me for this time when you finished your race.

I know you are at peace. You fought the fight and lived God's plan.

I love you Jan.