Rest In Peace Shane...

What worse news to wake up to than someone that you went to school with died... Shane was 3 years behind me, but we went to the same elementary school, middle school, and high school. He was one of the happiest people I knew, even when his cancer was sucking the life out of him. He was first diagnosed with cancer in elementary school and they kicked it into remission. Then a few years later it came back and he beat it once again. Then it struck the third time and Shane just wasn't strong enough. He wasn't expected to live until graduation. He made it that far and everyone applauded when he crossed that stage to get his diploma. Everyone at home knew his story, there were benefit dinners to help pay for his treatments and he was a part of the swim team. He was too young to go, but he went... rest in peace Shane.


God saw you getting tired
When a cure was not to be.
So He wrapped His arms around you,
And whispered, “Come unto me”.
You didn’t deserve what you went through,
And so He gave you rest.
God’s garden must be beautiful,
He only takes the best.
So when I saw you sleeping,
So peaceful and free from pain.
I could not wish you to come back,
to suffer that all again.