Briellas Celebration of Life | October 2010-February 2023 Do life big....Briella's Story

Briella was diagnosed with a DIPG brain tumor on November 12, 2022. She fought hard for just over 12 weeks; 12 weeks, one week for each year of her life. She was incredibly strong and rarely complained during the 12 weeks.
Briella was a blessing to all who knew her. She was known for her big heart, sense of humor, and determination. Briella loved her family deeply. She looked up to her older siblings and couldn’t wait for the time when the whole family was together. Family movie nights and game nights were among her favorite things to do.
Briella loved Jesus, gymnastics, and art. Most of her days were filled doing gymnastics. She often said if she wasn’t doing gymnastics, she was thinking about it. Briella dreamed of being an Olympic gymnast and she definitely had the determination to get her there. Briella started gymnastics in the fall of 2019. After our move to Sioux Falls she joined Wings Gymnastics Academy. Wings quickly became her second family. This season Briella would have competed as an Excel Gold gymnast.
Briella was an artist. She decorated her room with her art and she loved making special gifts for others. She was always thinking and planning for the next holiday or gift giving event.
Briella had a quiet but strong relationship with Jesus. In looking at her “wall of fame” in her room, you would find scripture and quotes about Jesus. Briella was baptized in believer’s baptism the summer of 2020. That day she shared her testimony and favorite verse. 1 Peter 5:7, “Cast your cares upon Him, for He cares for you.” This was truly how Briella lived her life…depending on Jesus.