Savannah

Tabatha Oliver ( Savannah's mother)- First I would like to thank everyone for the love prayers and support given to us all at this time. I have been a walking zombie for 4 days w no food or sleep and couldnt bring myself to respond because if I did it felt too real. Unfortunately I was faced with the worst decisions I will ever make in my life. We decided to take my baby off of life support and this morning at 12:12am my beautiful daughter died in my arms with her family around her and gentle music playing (well some of them were but we also played some of hers lol). Its was very fast which meant she was ready. In my heart and as her mother I know she left days ago. I am nothing anymore. I am just a walking hallow shell of who I used to be. I thought I was going to wake up to it being a nightmare after 4 days of utter hell and torture but it is now my reality. I had a moment of clarity yesterday just long enough to make serious decisions for her the were necessary and then it went right back into devastation. I would always read or hear about someone passing and everyone say cherish what you have and hold your babies tightly. I did cherish her. I never took her for granted. Everything I did was strictly with her in my mind. I know for a fact that she loved me and she knew she was loved. This was a complete accident. She was searching for love in the wrong way after experiencing her first heartache and wanted to reach out for help and just didnt know what she was doing. Had I been there this would not have happened. My best friend my sweet little girl touched everyone in so many ways imaginable. She could draw, dance, play sports, loved music, was kind, respectful, intelligent, and funny as hell, and could rap an Eminem song better than him. She literally lit up a room and now I'm here sitting in the dark. I cannot believe this happened. I was supposed to be planning her Sweet 16 not her funeral. I just dont know where to go from here. None of the words I can say will ever come close to doing justice to what this is like and how amazing she is. I had no clue you could have this type of heartache and still live. I love you my sweet Angel. Savannah Noelle Erickson-
September 26, 2003- May 26, 2019