Katie McELWEENIE

I would love to be able to email this certificate to her parents / family. If you are a loved one and would like this sent to you, please let me know.
Sheri Urquhart
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I only knew Katie for a brief period of time, and I consider myself very fortunate to be one of the lives she touched with her radiance and grace. She said to me " I think we have a lot in common" . After reading what her life was like prior to us meeting, and the words so eloquently written described so accurately this beautiful soul I had met, I take her words with the highest praise and I will keep my chin up and keep looking for the good of tomorrow. There is a reason why we met, why I was then when you left in bright spirits, but come back pained and hurting. It is truly hard for many to understand that kind of pain. The pain that only one so empathetic, and feeling, and compassionate can feel. I wish more than anything that we could sit and catch up. I've really been looking forward to a coffee date and chatting about the book she suggested I read. My heart breaks for everyone whom loved Katie so dearly. My heart is broken on a plateau I've not experienced before, and I knew her for two weeks. My deepest and most heart felt sympathies for those devastated by this tragic loss. I love how much she adored her grandparents and parents and siblings. I love the story about her grandparents putting their lawn chairs out and holding up signs for her. I'd look out my window at those 2 yellow chairs daily and they always made me smile. Katie and I had great fun one day, trying to get my families attention from the terrace. Jumping and yelling. My 2 young daughters thought it was so great. They were waving back and yelling back at us even though we couldn't hear a thing they said. We all had smiles that evening. So did my family. The next time my husband arrived in the parking lot, she was so excited! She was the first one to spot him. It may seem very small and trivial to some, but she was always able to make the most out of any situation, even if that is watching cars go in and out of the parking lot (so many people have gate issues, it is slightly entertaining). The smile Katie had was one that could shatter the darkest of days. One of those magical smiles, that added a little sparkle in her eyes when she was happy. Just radiant. I take solace is knowing that Katie is no longer in pain. She can breath deeply and feel all the peace and calm she has been seeking so desperately. I will continue to try and discover why our paths aligned. I know now more than ever, I need to really take care of myself, ask for the help, notice the signs, and take my own mental health much more seriously even when it is the hardest. I will shine brighter for tomorrow and accept that rainy days will come and go. I will continue to live and remind myself to see the beauty in everyday.

Rest peacefully Katie girl. I'll watch for you in the beauty of this wonderous world around us.

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Katie was loved by all who knew her. I taught her at GCI and will never forget her smiling face and beautiful nature. May she Rest In Peace.

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Katie was loved by all who knew her. I taught her at GCI and will never forget her smiling face and beautiful nature. May she Rest In Peace.