katie said

It is hard to have to stand before all of you and talk about my one and only Macky. He and I have been through a lot in his short 21 years. Through all, Macky has had my heart and I his. I accepted a time ago that I might get the news which I received on Friday that Macky was no longer to be on this human path. My prayers on a daily basis the last years have been that he be safe and find happiness and peace. I am very grateful for the few things he got to experience as an adult, having a job, paying rent, buying his own cell phone, going to the doctor by himself – you know all the fun stuff. Most importantly, he got the chance to experience a romantic love with Rachel that was truly special. She probably knew him better than any of us and I know they had plans and dreams for their lives. My prayers for healing will be with her daily. I believe that his last bit of time here was happy and full of promise for the future.

He had family and friends that stood by him and supported him through the good and not so good times. I want to thank all of you. I also want to thank all the people that have offered their love and support. It means a lot to me and will in the future.

When Macky was Macky as he has been this past year, he lit up my heart. I will not ask the “why” questions that I know have no answers - at least not in this life. I am grateful for all the time I have had with Macky. I am grateful for our talks at breakfast, the daily phone calls he made to me because he knew I needed to hear from him and grateful he could share part of his thoughts and hopes with me. All of you and especially Macky’s peer friends – Remember his impish smile, wonderful sense of humor and his ability to always move forward in life with optimism and hope.

For those who care to join me – I would like to end with the serenity prayer.

God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change
Courage to change the things I can and the wisdom to know the difference.