Following Him...Remembering Her

Today marks three years since Kyrie Thome was held in her mother's arms and slipped off to Heaven. She was taken away by an aggressive form of pediatric brain cancer. She had suffered long enough. Her parents graciously chose to let her go rather than to put her through more invasive treatments that would mean more pain for her without well-defined results. Such an act of mercy...to let go when it's the hardest thing to do. Jordan and Lacie are amazing people.

In the last three years, Kyrie's little life has been the catalyst for GIANT miraculous occurrences. I have witnessed so many wonderful things that happened as a direct result of her life. Perfect strangers have become fast and life-long friends, children have been called to "do good", families have reconnected, people have come together to raise funds for research, awareness that was nowhere to be found is now springing up, people care because they want to and not because they have to, faith in the providence of God has been tested and proved, relationship both earthly and divine have deepened, hearts have begun to heal, lives have been inspired, people have been called to ministry...and the list goes on. She changed the world. Like the flutter of a butterflies wings, she had an affect and it still ripples outward. This little girl was so loved and wanted here on earth. She is so loved and wanted in Heaven. I stand amazed at what God has worked out for good through her all to brief existence on this planet. I truly believe that her tiny fingerprints are still on every good deed that her life and her earthly death inspired. Her influence will be eternal through all of us who refuse to let it go...all of us who are determined to continue her goodness.

If you've never taken the time to learn about Kyrie and her family. Please go here and do so. I promise this little girl and God will change your lives in miraculous ways. You can also watch the tribute video below that her aunt Megan produced in her memory.

I vow to remember each day that this life was precious and it was taken by something that can strike any family at any time. I will not stop fighting until a cure is found. We are well on our way, but we need to do this together. Please join us.

Special thanks to Kyrie's family for allowing me to share pictures of their special girl. I am so thankful God brought you and your beautiful family into my life.

Many blessings,

Melissa