I have contemplated this question many times throughout my life; but often find this question looming in my mind when someone passes from this earthly existence.
While subbing for Weber School District, I fell in love with a particular school (Roy Junior High School). Most of my days subbing took place at this school. I have had the privilege of meeting, working with, and being taught by some of the most incredible people (most of them being students)! While I didn't know every student, I made it a point to get to know as many as I could. On Facebook the other day a teacher from Roy Junior posted about a girl who attended RJHS. This young girl was not one that I had often in class, but she was one that caught your attention in the halls. She was a student who's standards were so high that you wished every student was just like her. Her spirit glowed from the outside. There was not a time that I didn't see this girl smiling, saying hi, or helping someone in need. Her family moved after junior high school, so I never saw her again until this teacher posted about her.... www.hopeforallisa.com
Allisa was diagnosed with a brain tumor three years ago. She had surgery, went through chemo and radiation, and things were starting to look up for her. In November she started to feel sick again. She went to the doctor and test were run...her tumor has returned but stronger than ever. This tumor is inoperable and her family is now cherishing the time they have left with Allisa.
While I hardly know Allisa, her story has taught me that there is more to life than having the best car, the most money, or the largest group of friends. Life should be centered around our Lord and Saviour. It is through them that we are here on this earth. It is their will and we should guide our life as such. When my time comes to leave this earthy journey; I hope to be remembered as someone who thought of others first, someone who worked hard at life's challenges, someone who smiles through tribulation, and someone who mirrored Jesus Christ.
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Berry family. I thank them for raising such an exemplary daughter!
