My name is Makaela Smith.
I was fortunate enough to call Marissa my friend.
We spent lots of time together at racs.
The endless laughs, watching awful television, eating way too much (Marissa loved her gluten free brownies) and talking of our dreams in recovery. Marissa told me she wanted to be an electrician.
I never had the privilege of meeting her family but I was able to see you all at her memorial today and I just revisited in my mind all the lovely things she had said.. especially the things she said about her mom and dad. I know in my heart that if love was enough Marissa would still be here. She loved her family so much. I will miss her dearly. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
