My Cousin Missy

Missy

This week, my cousin Missy went on vacation with her brother and his family and passed away in her hotel room. Our entire family is shocked and saddened. She was only 42 years old.

She drove up to the resort in North Carolina from her home in Jacksonville, Fl. They had dinner and spent some time together and she said she was tired and wanted to go to her room and rest for the night. The next morning, when she didn't meet my cousin Foster and his family for breakfast, they went to check on her and found her dead.

The medical examiner told my aunt and uncle that it appears that she died from heart disease. She was cremated and the service was held in Jacksonville yesterday.

What's so bizarre is that her husband also died (almost 3 years ago). They went to sleep and she woke up to find him dead in the bed next to her. I take comfort in knowing that she and her husband are reunited once again.

We never know what tomorrow has in store for us, so don't hesitate to tell your family and friends how you feel about them and don't take life for granted.