Like everyone else who has been touched by this, my first question was why? This is a beautiful, Godly mom with sweet young children and a husband she loves. She is so young! Why?

Every moment of every day I have thought of Meg since the tragedy. A precious wife, mother, daughter and follower of Christ; her absence leaves a gaping hole.

She had a sweetness about her that was evident the moment she walked in a room. She was kind and soft spoken, but it was more than that. It took me a while to determine the exact quality that set her apart and made her different. It wasn’t happiness. What Meg exuded went beyond that.

My connection to Meg began with her mother. Pam and I taught together a number of years ago, and every time I saw her at work, the smile on her face radiated. With Pam it is always more than a smile. It is pure joy that emanates from her. Joy that is magnetic. Meg had it too.

The time I spent with Meg in Bible study showed me the depth of her character. She was gentle and thoughtful. She was passionate and insightful. She was full of joy.

I don’t know why it was Meg’s time. I do know that we serve and incredible God that can bring good out of this. Initially, I thought it would be months or years before we could begin to see Him work for good in this. I was wrong. It was immediate. The response to the Meg’s Miles event was overwhelming. Spreading like wildfire, people who have never met Meg are running on the same day to honor her.

Running in honor of the girl who loved her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Running in honor of the girl who never quit.

Meg was a runner who had a goal in mind and kept moving forward. This can be a lesson for us as we move through our lives. We cannot hesitate out of fear of the unknown. We must not waste time and take for granted what we have been given. I am overwhelmed with gratitude that her life touched mine, if only for the briefest time.

You will be missed sweet Meg. You left an indelible mark on the world and an everlasting legacy. A life well lived in such a short time. You were a blessing to all who knew you.