Michele Mattern
My condolences to Ethan & Andrew, Barb & Bob, Robin, Maggie & Josh. I understand the struggle and pray for all of you daily. I first met Rachel working on the LST team for ACCEL. She and I hit it off from the start. We shared so many laughs, cries, and ah-ha moments. Rach is one of the sweetest, kind and soft-hearted people I've ever met. Nearly always ready to give a second chance to anyone who she thought deserved it. Rachel never hesitated to call and confide in me when she was sick or worried about something. She knew I would protect her and her concerns with my life. I knew her struggles, and she knew mine. If she needed prayer, she'd call immediately. Rach has been the little sister I never had. She helped heal part of the hole that was left when my brother, my only sibling, passed away in 2003. I was/and will remain heart-broken to the loss of her. She was definitely a "good egg." I will miss her dearly. I pray comfort and peace to her family, and to all those who were close to her.
