'She poured out everything she had into these little ones'
LAKEWOOD, Wash. -- Priests, relatives, and friends of Molly Hightower poured into a church on Wednesday to remember the Port Orchard woman who fell victim to a massive earthquake in Haiti while working with orphans.
In attendance was Hightower's friend who last saw her alive. Rachel Prusynski, who worked at the Haitian orphanage with Hightower, said she is overwhelmed with survivor's guilt.
"It's indescribable, the feeling that (I was) so close to having the same thing happen," she said. "Her family has just been wonderful and I asked (for) permission to come. I thought that my presence would be a painful reminder."
During the sermon, the priest Hightower's generous heart, saying she left her loving hand print on people all over, even helping some of the world's most vulnerable children in Haiti.
"She poured out everything she had into these little ones who might not know love otherwise," said Craig Hightower, the victim's uncle.
Hightower's older sister said the 22 year old's infectious laugh will be dearly missed.
"God gave us 22 years of your bright smile, Molly, 22 years 289 days to annoy me, irritate me, love me, inspire me, push me. And I'll always look up to you, little sister," said Jordan Hightower.
In memory of her sister, Jordan Hightower urged those gathered to ask themselves what each of them are doing each day to make a difference, because each day is a gift that can't be guaranteed.
Molly Hightower's body is in the Dominican Republic, and will be returned home Friday.
In attendance was Hightower's friend who last saw her alive. Rachel Prusynski, who worked at the Haitian orphanage with Hightower, said she is overwhelmed with survivor's guilt.
"It's indescribable, the feeling that (I was) so close to having the same thing happen," she said. "Her family has just been wonderful and I asked (for) permission to come. I thought that my presence would be a painful reminder."
During the sermon, the priest Hightower's generous heart, saying she left her loving hand print on people all over, even helping some of the world's most vulnerable children in Haiti.
"She poured out everything she had into these little ones who might not know love otherwise," said Craig Hightower, the victim's uncle.
Hightower's older sister said the 22 year old's infectious laugh will be dearly missed.
"God gave us 22 years of your bright smile, Molly, 22 years 289 days to annoy me, irritate me, love me, inspire me, push me. And I'll always look up to you, little sister," said Jordan Hightower.
In memory of her sister, Jordan Hightower urged those gathered to ask themselves what each of them are doing each day to make a difference, because each day is a gift that can't be guaranteed.
Molly Hightower's body is in the Dominican Republic, and will be returned home Friday.
