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for Darcy Quick
Brandon Smith
June 26, 2006
Darcy, i just started to get to know you at the end of 2nd semester but I will forever remember our conversation about miracles at the last EXTREME bible study in phelps multiC lounge. You have been used by God to increase my faith and to encourage me directly. I know that you are with the Lord RIGHT NOW and on that note...I'll see you later!
Anna Van Wyck
June 26, 2006
Dear Darcy,
I remember when I was isolated in Van Vleck without much social support. You lived across the hall and would come and talk with me in my room. We were buddies that year and we had each other.
I remember when you ripped off all 12 months of a calendar (all pictures of your favorite place, the state of Washington.) You posted each picture on the walls of Van Vleck. You told me Michigan was too flat and that you needed to have pictures up of the mountains in Washington. You acted like you were in withdrawl because you had not seen the mountains in so long. I remember telling you that I didn't know Washinton was so beautiful and you described to me how much you loved it there and how Michigan just didn't compare.
I remember coming in to your room in Van Vleck and sitting on your squeaky, inflatable chair. I had a hard time listening to what you were saying because I loved sitting on your air-filled chair!
I remember you dying your hair all by yourself in the community bathroom of Van Vleck. You even had a conversation with me while you were dying your hair and I marveled at your ability to multitask.
I remember when you came over to my room in Van Vleck and let me practice my counseling class exercises with you. I got to know you really well and you encouraged me and told me that I can do counseling. We were friends ever since.
I remember looking in your closet and being jealous of your shoes. You always had the cutest little shoes and you would buy them for such a cheap price at Target and other stores.
I remember you talking about your sister and her recent marriage. You showed me a picture of the wedding day. You absolutely ADORED Jeremy. I kept thinking that you would be jealous of your sister because she had such a great guy. I never detected even a hint of jealousy, only a deep love and a deep appreciation for your sister and her husband.
I remember seeing your last name by your dry-erase board on the door to your room in Van Vleck and marveling that your last name was a motion! My last name is just a word, but your last name has imagery and connotations of movement with it. How cool. I think I remembered your last name by thinking of you as being "quick."
I remember you telling me about how your dad helped in the process of making cheetos.
I remember when you brought cookies to a boy (that you insisted you didn't "Like Like") who you thought was depressed and struggling. You honestly cared about him and would go and visit him and tell me about your visits.
I remember how you loved to fidget with things when you talked with me. You would realize you were doing it and remind yourself to stop...but you would start fidgeting again within a matter of minutes. The fidgeting seemed to help you think.
I remember how you carried your totebag over your shoulder. You would almost always stop by the reference desk where I worked and ask me how I was doing, even if you were in a hurry.
I remember standing in the community bathroom in Van Vleck and we were discussing and wondering what God wanted us to do with our lives. You told me, as always, that you loved helping people. You weren't sure whether God wanted you to be a nurse or something else, but you knew it would involve helping people. I remember the struggles you went through trying to get into the nursing program and how hard statistics was for you. You tried so hard. It was really a disappointment for you when you didn't get in to the nursing program. I remember your excitement when you changed to social work. I remember you talking about your internship. We even almost applied for the same job in Muskegon!!
I remember all the wrinkly chicken you had to eat after you discovered you had food allergies. most people always envied the cornbread that Phelps made special for you. People we were sitting with would always ask why you had different food and you never snapped at anyone for asking even though you were asked many many times about your food. You always explained it in a kind way. You always ate really healthy foods after your found out about the allergy. I envied you a bit because you were eating sooo healthy and I would get to eat "bad" foods because they weren't off limits to me.
I remember when you told me how God had healed you of your food allergy! I remember eating wheat products at dinner (I think some of it was pasta and the delicious garlic bread from Cook) and I marveled at the healing God had done in your body! It was a miracle. You had an entire plate of what would have made you sick earlier and you chowed down with vigor! I was amazed!
I remember that I needed someone to read a scripture passage with me at Pillar Church this year (2006). I knew I could call you and that you would do everything in your power to help me out. You woke up early to go to the church and practice. You never complained once. You had never even been to Pillar Church and you were willing to get up in front and read with me. You did a great job reading and worked hard to pronounce things the right way. You even went to your own church after Pillar's service so that you could go to your church's service and the pot luck afterward.
I remember how you would stop by my room in Cook and invite me to dinner! I loved having someone to go with so I didn't have to eat alone.
I am sad that I won't get to talk to you on earth again. I miss you and I have a picture of you on my dresser so that I remember you when I walk by the dresser. It is a picture of you in your pajamas in Van Vleck. I was walking by with my camera and I wanted to take a picture and you let me take a picture of you even though you didn't think that being in your pajamas was fit for my picture. I love this picture of you. Your shinning personality comes through and I love that you are in your pajamas. The picture is just so...so...You!
I love you Darcy!
Love,
Anna Van Wyck
Lisa Hoogerwerf
June 25, 2006
Darcy,
I am going to miss those late night talks in the Drez. Your smile and your laugh will always be in my memory. You had such a love of life and a heart for people. I always admired that about you. I hope to be able to live the rest of my life with the same kind of appreciation and love that you showed during your short time with us. I will never forget your smile or the twinkle in your eye. I love ya Darc!
Marie Hempel
June 22, 2006
DARCY!!!!!!!!!!! FORMER ROOMATE!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I can't believe this happened to FormerRoomate!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I want to walk to Meijer with you!!!!!!! There's so many things that I'm going to miss about you including but not limited to how we always made each other laugh and had really random hilarious stuff happen and also deep conversations. I don't think I should list everything here 'cause that would make it a novel. I do hope that your family can find comfort in this hard time. I bet if you can see earth you're probably thinking "why are you writing to a dead person about Meijer? Talk to someone who's alive." 'cause that just sounds like a Darcyish thing that you'd say, but it's stuff like that that made you my favorite roomate (and serious stuff as well). And the 30 minute walks to Meijer produced some great conversations and were my favorite activity and I'm glad we even went once in the snow. I don't know if people have roomates in heaven, but at least plan that we'll take walks to cool buildings. See you soon!! (well, soon compared to eternity but I hope not soon compared to earth time). -Your the FormerRoomate
I hope no one feels that this is too light-hearted for the situation but I think it is very much in line with how Darcy and I interacted in life, so I send it with great respect for her. -Marie
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Christine Schultheis
June 21, 2006
I knew Darcy through Real Life Fellowship Church and the Queens Mission Trip. I was able to get close with Darcy this past year, and am very grateful for that. I saw a huge transformation in Darcy's life over the past year, and her relationship with the Lord was amazingly inspiring. She only got closer and closer to him, and now she is as close as she could ever be!
I love you Darc
Ardith Figgins
June 21, 2006
Your church family in Gladstone is holding you in prayer.
Emily Veneklase
June 21, 2006
I remember Darcy's laugh... she laughed with her whole face and body
Joy Taylor
June 21, 2006
Even though Darcy and I only knew one another for a year I feel i can truly say that she was one of my best friends at Hope. She made an impact on my life that will last forever. I know she is in heaven right now having the best time of her life!! She is in our hearts and always will be and eventually we will all get to see her again. I am glad we got to become close friends. Matthew 6:34 " do not worry about tomorrow for tomorrow will take care of itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own." I am so thankful for her, her faith, her friendship, her love, her strength, and her encouragement. To Darcy Anne Quick. God bless and may the Lord bring everyone comfort in this time. I LOVE YOU DARCY!! TALK TO YOU LATER DARCE! : )
Helen Fylstra
June 21, 2006
I was Darcy's RA her freshmen year at Hope in Dykstra Hall. I am so saddened by her loss. I didn't know her well, but from what I did know she was a wonderful person with much to give. Her family are in my prayers.
Tom & Marilyn Rounds
June 21, 2006
To the family of Darcy Quick,
Our heart goes out to you in your lose. We visited our son over Memorial Weekend and had the pleasure of meeting your daughter. In the little time that we knew her she was a delight to be with. As a parent we will never be able to feel the pain you now feel but we understand the enormity of your lose. We had just talked with our son about the dangers at the mountain but knew that he loves being at Mt. Rainier so much, that the danger doesn't always matter to him. I know your daughter loved the beauty of the mountain and the closeness of the community she served. Our son is also part of the park ministry. We will pray that God will comfort you in this enormously painful time.
Marie Gage
June 21, 2006
We hold your family in our thoughts and prayers. May He be your comfort and strength.
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