Sometime Sunday afternoon, May 31 20009, my best friend and companion was found dead in her bed. Anna Marie Merchant was one of the amazing people i have ever met. Her smile warmed the hearts of many. Her friendship was cherished by hundreds. She was smart, beautiful, kind hearted, warm, sensitive, and compassionate. She was the glue that held so many people together. She kept the balance for so many people. She was one of those people that voluntarily carried the weight of the world on her shoulders, and never once complained about it. She, no matter the mood or temperament, always could put on a smile and a laugh for everyone. She cared about everyone. There was no one she wouldn’t try her best to help.
She left behind her mother, Gina Raye Wilson, her sister Andrea Merchant, and her perfect son, Joshua Blake Creek. Blake lost his father in Nov of 2007 to a tragic car accident. Now he has lost his mother as well. Blakes’ grandparents, Paul and Anita Creek, have now lost their son and the their daughter in law. I cant even imagine how her family must feel, but I know how I feel.
She was my best friend from the day I met her. We were never apart. We shared everything between us. All the good and the bad and the really ugly. She always had the words I needed to hear to make the day go by. She always had a smile for me when i walked in the door. She used to sit on the couch with me and just cry sometimes because she was worried about me. There were so many time we would just hop in the truck with me and her and Blake and just ride. I have seen so much of this state thanks to her. I can even begin to tell you how much I love her and how much I am going to miss her. She was the light in my day. She was one of my Real True Friends. Anna is the only person in my life that has ever taken my hear from me. I didn’t have a choice in, she took it from he and held it close to hers. She will always be with me in my heart and my thought.
2 comments:
There are never any easy words to express sorrow. So I'll say what I always say - we love you, Raymond. Anna's family, little Blake, and especially you are in our prayers. As you know all too well, losing someone you love is never easy. In this time that seems difficult beyond compare, may you draw closer to the One who loves you more than you can comprehend. You are being thought and prayed for much, here in Brazil.
Wishing we could all give you hugs,
Cynthia
Ray, TJ just told me about your blog last night and this was the first thing I read. My heart really is aching for you, honey. I hope you find your way through this and I wish you peace. 2009 has been hard on a lot of folks in our family, but like Papa use to say "God never gives you more than you can handle." I don't know how your communication goes, but if you need me I am always available. Even with the time difference, I don't care. I love you dearly and I hope to hear from you soon. My blessings and prayers to you & your friend's family.
-Cuz Katie
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