Dear Chris,

Dear Chris,

I can’t pretend that I know you in an everyday way.  I keep up through Facebook and Christmas cards.  I’m on the very outer fringe of your life yet I’m deeply saddened by your death.

As I peek into your life and the stories that people have told on caring bridge, I can begin to understand a theme–you were gentle, kind, loving and respectful.  You did your best to enjoy life to the fullest.  What a great legacy to leave behind.

But why?  Why did you have to leave?  What about your husband or your kids?  What will happen?

What is the purpose?  I’m not sure.

Thank you Chris for the gift of your wonderful smile.

Be Blessed.

Renee

A few years past my severely handicapped step-brother was killed in a crazy accident involving a train.  I spoke at this funeral about how his life had meaning and purpose, even with so many challenges, he made a difference in each and every life that he touched.

I do not have any answers to the WHY? we die question but I can say that I have a better understanding of WHY WE LIVE.  I think of my step brother as a great teacher–he taught me that everyone has a purpose and each life has a plan.

I know that when he died it gave my life a new perspective.  I dropped my personal agenda and started living life in a new way.  I decided that I wanted to be genuine, authentic and transparent to my Soul.  Some days are better than others–sometimes it is  easy and comforting to go back to my cynical, competitive, and sarcastic ways, I find myself matching the cynical/sarcastic word/actions rather than being joyful and loving.  I’m thankful that a new day dawns so I can start over.

Thank you God for this life and for the life of Chris.  God please grant her loved ones peace, understanding and courage to meet each day.

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