To My Dear Angel, Rachel

You were headed to Gatlinburg on Friday night
I couldn’t wait to see you and the new car you had got
I never heard from you and stayed up worrying all night
I woke up the next morning and was overcome by fright

I was trying to eat breakfast, just wishing my phone would ring
But my mind was already starting to think the worst of things
I kept saying to myself that everything was probably ok
And that you will call me any second and start to explain

As I was leaving Gatlinburg, I really began to wonder
I stared out the window as my mind started to ponder
Hoping that this feeling would soon go away
I kept looking at my phone and that’s when I started to pray

I got back into Murfreesboro later that day
And I still had this feeling that would not go away
I had received a text on my phone asking me if you were ok
My mind drew a blank and I began to be afraid

I responded to the text asking what was going on
And when I received the text back, my body became numb
I sat there in shock and stared into space
You see, this all happened because of someone’s stupid mistake

I called your mom and asked her how you were doing
When she told me everything, its like I had no feeling
My body was numb and my heart was crushed
I was suddenly overcome by a feeling of disgust

I changed my clothes and headed to Knoxville to see you
I prayed to God that he would do his best to heal you
I walked into your room and saw you laying there
I stood by your bed , held your hand, while I played with your hair

It makes me sick to think of what caused this tragedy
And this man never knew he would cause a fatal casualty
I’m sure he’ll never understand, the fear and pain of losing a best friend
I stood thinking that this isn’t how her life is suppose to end.

I stood by your bedside all night, hoping it was all going to be all right
I don’t understand why he didn’t take a bus or cab when he left the bar that night
I prayed with you that night and always knew God was in your life
I told you that Landon and Lexi were upstairs wishing their mommy was alright

As I stood there with your hand in my hand
I thank God for giving me such a wonderful friend
I always thought Lexi and Landon had such a wonderful mother
You see, all because of the drunk driver, its us who have to suffer.

It was later the next day, God gave you wings to fly away
Your still in my heart Rachel, each and everyday
And I know not to worry, because I will see you again someday
Until then I know I have a special Angel, far far away!




*In Loving Memory of my best friend, Rachel Austin*
Rachel Austin, 9/29/1984-2/15/2009


Written by: Valene Peach
2/25/2009