I found myself looking forward to updates on Caitie, the happiness of her parents upon her arrival has been contagious. Growing up, she had this endearing smile that could melt away troubles. I was worried the first time they brought her to a hospital before she could even turn one. She was like a virtual daughter that I wanted to hug from afar.
On her first birthday, I sent her dad a message extending my greetings and recounted how I've been hooked to Caitlin's charms. He thanked me and asked if there is something they could pray for me. I replied that everything has been fine so far. Maybe it was Caitlin's smile that had a healing effect on me.
After 2 years, who would have thought that it was Caitlin herself who would be going through a much tougher health ordeal. Learning about her elusive diagnosis, rare condition of juvenile myelomonocytic leukemia and series of painful procedures was a shocker for me. This was the cute little girl who brightened my darkest moments, now facing her own battles at such a young age. If I could only give back the healing power of her gentle smile, I would.
On March 31, 2016 noon time- I broke down when her parents announced on her facebook page, "Courageous Caitie", that she has gone to Jesus already. For the first time, I found myself weeping like mad over someone I haven't even met. For several days, my eyes were swollen from crying that I had to take Ibuprofen to relieve my painful facial muscles.
Making this video helped me get over the enormous pain I was feeling. This is my tribute to a courageous little warrior who showed me what faith is all about, no matter how painful life can be. Caitlin Soleil Lucas made an impact in my life in ways I could not have imagined. In the 3 years that I stalked her cuteness, these are some highlights that I wish to remember her by. Credits to Caitie's parents who own the rights to these beautifully captured photos and clips.
