by Mike Swendsen
Laurie,
What a great story that truly epitomizes the kind, thoughtful, loving person Melissa was! I have found myself reflecting a lot the last few days of how much fun we all had growing up next door to each other! The days and especially summer nights were spent for hours on end outside. Melissa was always the peacemaker whenever any of us disagreed and played the mother hen to keep us in line but was kind about it. She wanted to make sure everyone was taken care of. I remember she shared whatever she had with whoever would accept it. An odd yet clear memory comes to mind of her regularly making cheese & mayo sandwiches and handing them out to all the neighborhood kids. Something so simple yet a lesson in looking out for and serving others. While I am struggling to understand why she was given this mortal trial that took her from her family at such a young age, I find comfort in the knowledge that she is in a better place, free from the pain that cancer brought. She was my friend and I loved her…
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