Former pro wrestler Stacy Keibler has just shared a photo of her late friend James Van Der Beek watching the sunset from his wheelchair, giving fans a glimpse into his final days. The ex-pro athlete posted it to her Instagram account on Wednesday, shortly after news of his death. As you'll recall, James passed away early Wednesday morning after openly speaking for years about his difficult battle with cancer. Related: The Cancer Symptom That Compelled James Van Der Beek To Get A Colonoscopy Along with the photo, Keibler offered up an incredible message about how she said it was a true gift to spend that time with him. Stacy said she learned from him how to keep faith in God's plan, even during painful moments. She began by writing (below): "Spending these final days with you has been a true gift from God. I have never been so present in my life. When you know time is sacred, you don't waste a single breath. You don't rush. You don't scroll. You don't worry about tomorrow. You sit. You listen. You hold hands. You watch the sky change colors and you let it change you too. In these past days, you taught me more about being present than any book ever could. You showed me what it looks like to trust God's plan, even when it breaks your heart. Especially when it breaks your heart." She then went on, specifically discussing that final photo itself: "The other night we watched the sunset together as you shared your wisdom, your hopes, and the promises we made to each other. We talked about how this world can feel upside down... and how maybe heaven needs your spirit now to help steady us down here. And just as the sun slipped away, a shooting star crossed the sky... as if to remind us that none of this is random." From there, she continued: "You are a gift. An incredible husband. An extraordinary dad. The way you showed up for @vanderkimberly and your children... steady, strong, devoted...was a blessing to witness. It has been an honor to stand beside your family in these sacred moments. It's pretty incredible how someone can fight so hard for so long, travel the world battling so much, and somehow still look so handsome doing it That smile never left you." Before adding: "You have given this world so many gifts. Your presence was a bright light in my life, and in so many others. And while your physical body may no longer be here, I know your spirit is doing big things. I feel it already. We may have lost a good one here on earth... but heaven gained something extraordinary. I will think of you every time I watch a sunset. Every time I see a rainbow stretch across the sky. I'll know you're there." And then concluding: "And maybe the lesson you leave us with is this: The present moment is everything. Love the people in front of you. Say the words. Watch the sunset. Trust God, even when you don't understand. Thank you for changing me. I will carry you with me. Always" You can see the post for yourself (below): View this post on Instagram A post shared by Stacy Keibler (@stacykeibler) Wow. There are really no other words. We continue to send our condolences to James' family, friends, and loved ones. [Image via Apega/MEGA/WENN] The post Former Pro Wrestler Stacy Keibler Shares Unbelievably Powerful Photo & Message Revealing James Van Der Beek's Final Days appeared first on Perez Hilton.