In Loving Memory of Lisa Sayaka Nakamaru
Three days ago, I received some of the worst news of my entire life. My dear friend and sister Lisa had been in a horrible rafting accident. There are no words to describe that very moment, or that day, or the next, or even today. Even now, I feel like the way to properly write this would be with eloquence and beauty but I just can't. I feel so crushed..crushed from losing you and crushed from witnessing my best friends Seanne and Ali and Lisa's whole family in such immense pain. However, this blog is not to talk about how horrible I feel, but to remember as many beautiful things and traits and moments about Lisa not just from my perspective but from what I've witnessed with others as well.
Lisa is the epitome of selflessness, caring, and understanding. I doubt many know this story about Lisa, but one of my more recent memories of her was when I had (what I thought was) a terrible break-up. I was naive and young and felt as though it was the end of the world, but of course, Lisa sat next to me one day and not just listened to my drama, but gave advice, and most of all...she cried with me. She cried and cried and cried...and I couldn't understand why....but I know now that it is because she had such empathy and compassion for how I felt. I can't express how patient and loving she was with me and so many others..but this is one of the many stories that describe it.
I fully believe that Lisa had many best friends, and although I can't account for all of them, I have witnessed one up close. All throughout elementary school, middle school, high school, and even college, Lisa was the one putting a smile on my dear friend Seanne's face. They had such a beautiful relationship, and I have never said it aloud, but I'm so grateful that they had each other. This isn't my story, but I just want to reveal the things I've witnessed.. I thank Lisa so much for being that friend and sister to Seanne. Seanne if you are reading this, I'm sure you already know this, but I know you have been such a positive light to Lisa and she is surely smiling down on you and thanking you for making her life so full and meaningful compared to some that live til they are 100.
The last huge characteristic about Lisa was how much she cared for her family. The way she talked about her brothers and cared for her "ojichan" whenever I came over. It was so clear that she put family before everything else, and that's something we can all learn from her.
To you, sweet Lisa:
Thank you for always listening to me, for teaching me how to do jumps while snowboarding, for sharing our hot cheetoh and pickle cravings, for putting up with my obsession with your hamster Milkey, for making our LADS group the best ever, for teaching me about being daring, and that being somewhat of a tomboy is okay. Thank you for supporting me in hula, for being such a badass in everything you do, for making Ali and Seanne and I laugh, for co-creating National "Kids" Day with me, and for making the worst home video ever (Romeo and Juliet In Da Hood) with me. I can't think of a more down-to-earth, beautiful person inside and out, you truly led the example for so many people in your life.
Also, I promise that whenever I think of you, it will be of you laughing or cheering or being silly. Because that's the only way I can think of you.
Love,
Dee
I love you so much, smisa. We all love you and miss you.
I dedicate all my days to you, and I am so so proud to be your friend. Lads + Tenacious Ten + ASB forever. Rest in sweet paradise <3
Lisa is the epitome of selflessness, caring, and understanding. I doubt many know this story about Lisa, but one of my more recent memories of her was when I had (what I thought was) a terrible break-up. I was naive and young and felt as though it was the end of the world, but of course, Lisa sat next to me one day and not just listened to my drama, but gave advice, and most of all...she cried with me. She cried and cried and cried...and I couldn't understand why....but I know now that it is because she had such empathy and compassion for how I felt. I can't express how patient and loving she was with me and so many others..but this is one of the many stories that describe it.
I fully believe that Lisa had many best friends, and although I can't account for all of them, I have witnessed one up close. All throughout elementary school, middle school, high school, and even college, Lisa was the one putting a smile on my dear friend Seanne's face. They had such a beautiful relationship, and I have never said it aloud, but I'm so grateful that they had each other. This isn't my story, but I just want to reveal the things I've witnessed.. I thank Lisa so much for being that friend and sister to Seanne. Seanne if you are reading this, I'm sure you already know this, but I know you have been such a positive light to Lisa and she is surely smiling down on you and thanking you for making her life so full and meaningful compared to some that live til they are 100.
The last huge characteristic about Lisa was how much she cared for her family. The way she talked about her brothers and cared for her "ojichan" whenever I came over. It was so clear that she put family before everything else, and that's something we can all learn from her.
To you, sweet Lisa:
Thank you for always listening to me, for teaching me how to do jumps while snowboarding, for sharing our hot cheetoh and pickle cravings, for putting up with my obsession with your hamster Milkey, for making our LADS group the best ever, for teaching me about being daring, and that being somewhat of a tomboy is okay. Thank you for supporting me in hula, for being such a badass in everything you do, for making Ali and Seanne and I laugh, for co-creating National "Kids" Day with me, and for making the worst home video ever (Romeo and Juliet In Da Hood) with me. I can't think of a more down-to-earth, beautiful person inside and out, you truly led the example for so many people in your life.
Also, I promise that whenever I think of you, it will be of you laughing or cheering or being silly. Because that's the only way I can think of you.
Love,
Dee
I love you so much, smisa. We all love you and miss you.
I dedicate all my days to you, and I am so so proud to be your friend. Lads + Tenacious Ten + ASB forever. Rest in sweet paradise <3
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