Goodbyes
Shane's POV
I looked at Mitchie and then to the casket. I swallowed hard as I sat down next to my wife. The Pastor walked up to the casket, had a brief silence staring at my daughter, them walked up to the podium.
"Today we celebrate the life of Alexis Michelle Gray. No one remembered her as Shane Gray's daughter, but as Alexis. Even though she had a short life, she touched others with her very optimistic attitude…"
I smiled as he described my princess. Mithcie was right this is a good way to celebrate Alexis's life. But not what she would of wanted. She would hate all the crying, and silence. I remember what she said.
Flash Back
I ran out of the hospital, my blood rushing to my head. I ignored the nurse yelling at me to slow down. I stopped at the door to slowly walk through. Mitchie was asleep in an armchair next to the bed. Alexis smiled and motioned me to come over.
"Hey daddy… Is it wrong for me to be scared." I looked at her, trying not to cry.
"No you have every reason to be." I sat down next to her.
"Dad…I want to be cremated. And for everyone go to that water park you use to always take me to. No tears aloud. I want to go in peace, no more pieces. And if mom argues tell her that's what I asked you to do". I shook my head. "Dad please."
"You're not going to die. They said there are more surgeries that they can try. We'll try them all, moneys not a matter here." Tears streaked down her face.
"Dad I love you and mom. But I don't want to be cut in pieces anymore. I don't want to be lying around and barley breathing my whole life. I don't want to be just living. I want to be in peace." She whispered in my ear. "Promise that my funeral will be at a water park."
I'll try." I whispered."
End Of Flashback
That night Alexis Michelle Gray died. And I begged Mitchie for a water Park Funeral. She said it was unheard of. I told her it was perfect for Alexis. Then after we left the church, we headed to Alexis Grays Water Park.