Vincent,

Two weeks ago, my phone rang and when I looked down and saw Zacky’s name….I knew something was wrong…it was in my gut, the feeling I hate to have!

“Hi Shanny…Did you hear about Vincent”

That’s all Zacky had to say….because at that moment my heart dropped and a voice inside started to plead for your life!  Zacky went on to tell me some of the details but at that moment, nobody was that clear on what had happened, just that it was very serious.  I hung up the phone, walked back into my friends living room shared the news and they started to pray! I couldn’t focus instead every conversation we had flooded my mind, every empty promise of “We have to get together” played in my mind like a horrible movie.

 I begged God, reminded Him how much you made me enjoy every family function.  Your commentary on Christmas Eves helped me laugh all the stress out from the crazy season in cosmetics.  I reminded God that you served our country, you were loved by so many and that your time was not done on earth.

He reminded me that you were His, He had you in His hands and that His plan for your life is still in tact.

I chose to believe that. My faith got pushed to the limit because it’s one thing to say I believe in God and YA YA YA, it’s another to truly trust Him…when someone you love is on deaths door.

The last two weeks have been heart breaking!  I have pleaded and begged on the hour for your complete healing and today June 28th I got the text I had been praying for.  I had to read it at least 3 times and I still wasn’t sold…maybe I have to see you face to face, I need to hear your voice and laugh with you to truly believe in the miracle that happened!

Today, I am so grateful for you, and beyond proud that you opened your eyes and said your name….

I love you Vinchanso, with all of my heart I love you! I know this road is going to be long and hard, but know this…I won’t stop praying!

I can’t wait to see you!!!

love love love

Shanny Ree