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Life is a precious gift from God, but so many forget that. I just lost someone special to me, Little Miss Zaria Williams.

I came into contact with Zaria, at the Boys and Girls Club; January 17th 2007 to be exact. It was my first day working there. I was walking around the club, trying to find my way to the Power Hour room (it's a place they did homework lol) when suddenly I heard a voice asking, "Are you lost?" I turned and looked, and it was this cute little girl in pink. I asked if she could direct me to the room I was assigned to. She grabbed my hand, and I followed her down the hall. I opened the door, long and behold it was the Power Hour Room. She told me how she needed to do homework, and asked if I could help her. I said sure. She was the first kid I helped at the BGC.

I remembered we played ping-pong and foosball after homework time. It was her, her cousin Dru, and I. We were having so much. Interacting with them was the bestest ever. They were like my little sisters. I loved Zaria so much.

My heart goes out to her cousin Dru. They were like sisters, even though technically they were cousins. They were so close, and now I know Dru is feeling like there's something missing. Losing someone that close I know has to be hard on her. Man Dru, I wish I could give you a big hug right now, and tell you it's going to be okay. That the hurting you feel, will soon go away but only God can take that hurt and pain. I'm praying for you Dru. I'm hoping that Marie will get in contact with the family, and that we'll be able to be at the funeral. Marie was another lady that worked with me at the Boys and Girls Club. She told me the news, and she says she'll do everything she can to make sure that I know everything that needs to be known. I really want to go to the funeral.

In the end I know it will all be okay. I know you're up in Heaven, Zaria, smiling down on me, saying "Don't cry Ms. Keena." But I can't help it. You were such a special little girl, and you taught me so much. I will always have those memories we shared at the Boys and Girls Club. I love you Zaria "Lil Z" Williams. Rest In Peace Baby Girl.