When I walked onto the UNMC campus 18 years ago, scared and unsure, you were there. When I didn't even know what floor the NICU was on, you were there. When the pressure of school was on us and we needed to let off steam, you were there. When I needed to chat about life and I needed someone to listen, you were there. When I needed minor surgery right in middle of ultrasound school, you were there. When a bunch of kids failed to yield and left my car totaled in the intersection, you were there. When I was thinking about graduation and who would still be in my life, I knew you'd be there. When I looked to my left on my wedding day, you were there. When I moved all around the country, you were there. When I needed help with work in California, you were there. When I needed a friend, you were there.
When you first told me the news and I tried to make sense of it, I knew I'd be there. When you were at UNMC to find out the official diagnosis, I was there. When you came out, crying, and said, "this wasn't how it was supposed to be," I was there. When you needed a hug, I was there. When you needed to laugh, I was there. When you so strongly endured major thoracic surgery, I was there.
When you get the transplant call, I will be there. When you are healing, I will be there. When you want to scream, I will be there. When you want to laugh, I will be there. When you feel like it is too overwhelming, I will be there. When there are miles between us, just remember, I will be there. When you want to cry, I will be there. When you need a hug, I will be there. When you want to throw things, I will be there. When you are ready to dance in the living room, I will be there.
Trish, you said that you thought there was a reason that I moved back to the Midwest and you are right. I will be there.
I love you!
Kelli
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| Trish and Kelli 1993 - Cute bangs girls!! |
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