She was born March 26, 1982 and died November 11, 2007. She was finally finding herself in this life, and from help, through her family and friends, was finding joy and peace, as well. I only had the chance to meet her once. At a costume party that she seemed to really enjoy. She was fighting an uphill battle in life going from a man to a woman, but she had hope and help from most of those who surrounded her. She was learning the sweetness in life that can be found even when you struggle to be who you truly believe you should be. It is not that it is only those around you, but yourself that needs to adapt to these changes brought on in life. Her mom was sad to lose her in death, but knew that Elizabeth was happy in the decisions she had made with her mother's help. How could we know that she would die so suddenly? The answer is that we couldn't. But the fact that we try each day to better ourselves as well as those lives that surround us is the reason we keep going. For through Elizabeth's life we are learning that understanding, acceptance, and love are three powerful tools. She helps teach that. Thank you for standing up and being who you are for yourself, and thank you for letting us help you. God Bless you and we all hope to be able to see you soon enough.
