I've known Kelly since I was a freshman in high school. We grew up together, she was there for me in some of the hardest and funnest times of my life. I won't be able to look back at a single highschool memory that didn't involve her and I together. We were inseperatable. And of course, life happens, we grow up and move away. Kelly just graduated from FSU with her degree in Criminal Justice. She had her whole life ahead of her. It breaks my heart to think that I have to go to a memorial service for her this weekend.
I doubt I will ever listen to another Yellowcard CD, wear my reef flip flops we bought each other in 10th grade (that we saved up for forever), spend countless hours shopping, or walk into WinnDixie (where we worked together and spent TOO much time), without thinking about her. I miss my friend. Life has it ways of showing us that growing up means growing apart, but that doesn't take away the fact that she was and always will be the most giving, fun, smart and beautiful friend, that was like a sister to me for all those years.
I will always miss you Kelly, you are a great person and a wonderful friend. I am sorry we didn't stay as close as we were, but please know that you were always someone I looked up to. I won't ever forget our good times and all the laughs. I love you Kell Bell, you'll always be in my heart.
Kelly Jane Rochelle
October 16, 1986-November 11, 2008
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Dear Kaitlin:
It's April 8, 2009zo and I just learned of your blog page - thank you for the beautiful post about Kelly. I had no idea that it was here! I'm at work and trying to not cry my heart out. Thank you again so very much for such a beautiful note and the picture too!
Love,
Mary Ellen Rochelle
(Kelly's mom)
PS: All of Kelly's organ recipients are doing incredibly well! I'm so very proud of her.
And...you know what, I'm really proud of her friends too. She has some really special ones! Thank you again.
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