Life is Precious

It is with a sad and heavy heart that I write this post. Tonight we attended a memorial of one of my son's good friends, Stevie Kendall. He was only 18 and still a senior in high school. He lost his life in a car accident in the ice storms that Texas has been hit with recently.  My son Conner's best friends were all in the car,  it hit very close to home. These are all smart, good kids that we have known ever since we moved to Texas almost 7 years ago.

His memorial was standing room only with people out in the hallways because they could not fit inside the room. That is a testament to what a wonderful young man Stevie was. And I loved that they displayed so many wonderful pictures, his favorite stuffed animal, the theatrical masks for his love of the arts, an old fashion camera was also on the table for his love of photography. Someone drew this picture of him too that they had on display.

My heart and prayers goes out to Stevie and his family. Tonight at the memorial they stated that the last text Stevie sent to his mother while they were in the car was, "I Love, Love, Love You". Wow, that's powerful and his mom will never forget those words! . Always tell the people in your life how much you love them. Forgive misunderstandings. Spend more time with your loved ones. Enjoy your life.

His parents and friends got him. Understood him. Loved him. It was wonderful to see. Stevie taught us all tonight to love and he was loved my many.

God Speed Stevie Kendall you will be missed.


If you would like to help Stevie's family with funeral costs please visit your local Chase Bank and make a donation in Stevie's name.  Account number 2987392491. Thank you!