Shamu M iller By S.L. Maxwell-Robles I first knew Shamu (aka Monique) in grade school. We we're both students at Baker Elementary in San Diego, California. I didn't really know or hang out with Monique during those years, however, I saw her regularly, and even then, for some reason, she always stood out to me. I remember her as alway smiling, and as very spirited. Something unique and very special stood out about her then. So when I saw her many years later in church, it was a very surreal, yet "Ah ha" type of moment for me. Not because I saw an old school mate in
church, saved, and letting the Holy Spirit guide her, but because you see, God is so great that even before we even know Him intimately and on any type of level, He is still ever working to manifest His plan for our salvation and our lives. So when I saw Monique a few years later on social media, I was very glad to reconnect with her, once again. In addition to her beautiful spirit, and awesome personality, one thing I did remember about Monique, and even as a child, was her striking eyes.