Messages for Hanna

Being born and raised in a city with rough terrain and more clouds than sunshine has allowed me to better see the bright and easy parts of this life. Hanna you are undoubtedly one of the brightest lights that I’ve had the honor of basking in. Although these past years have been full of rough terrain as you navigate this terrible disease I have never felt any challenge in connecting with you genuinely and deeply and for that I am grateful. For that I am heartbroken as your time here comes to an end. I want to hold into the gratitude but honestly I’m angry this happened to you and your family and friends. I am angry that I knew you for such a short time before you became ill. I am so sad to have my last words to you having to be typed here instead of spoken to you face to face so you can see the pain in my face and then the relief after whatever thoughtful response you’d have. I hold you in my heart as you pass with all my love. I will hold you in my memory and in my families ongoing story as a strong and brilliant human being that helped shed light on our lives and on the peace that death can bring us as well. Love you❤️