Met Friends Walk in Christi's Memory
We could never possibly give enough thanks to all who've so lovingly helped us along the way. Strangers turned friends has happened many times. In NYC we were blessed to have my friend Becky fly in to give us some help once when Christi was hospitalized. Shayne and Shayla had been going to a free art program "Start with Art" a couple times a week and with Becky's help with Christi I was able to finally join Shayne and Shayla. They were right; the art program for preschoolers was absolutely incredible. With two beautiful and brilliant educators in charge, I was stunned at their expertise and ability to positively interact with very young children. As we sat on the floor of the Met and drew, Shayla mentioned that her sister was in the hospital. I ended up sharing Christi's story and these fine ladies just opened their hearts to our family - even driving down to Philadelphia to visit with us this spring. Today they had a long NYC walk in Christi's memory, walking to many of our family's favorite NYC places! Along the way they placed nine little pink teddy bears and a white flower to mark Christi's presence. What a blessing!
NITZA & CAROLINE: At 10PM last night Shayne looked at the clock and said, "If we drive straight through we can be in New York by 10AM!" Please know we were with you in spirit, 500 miles away.
Thank you, dear Nitza and Caroline!!! We love you!!!
The Met! (Enough said.)
Today Caroline leaves a bear on the statue where the girls played countless times on the grounds of the Met.
Another one of the girls' favorite spots in Central Park - the Balto Statue. Today Balto received a little pink teddy bear and a white flower in Christi's honor.
The Thomas team took a carriage ride once through Central Park and we loved it (March 2003). Today's sweet friends got a driver to put a teddy bear and a flower on his carriage in Christi's honor. Too kind!
Caroline and Nitza ending the walk this afternoon by lighting a candle for Christi at St. Patrick's Cathedral. Countless Blessings!
posted by the Thomas team @ 8:07 PM
26 Comments:
how lovely they enjoyed a walk around NYC. I am headed to NYC in two weeks perhaps the bears and flowers will still be there, I will try to check!
What kind friends! I've been to many of those very same places myself when I've visted NYC.
The Met ROCKS!!! NO doubt the Start with Art must be incredible.
I love you all!
With love and prayers,
Heather
What wonderful friends they are! And the pictures are great. I will be away for about a week, but will continue to pray for your family. Take care.
Dana
This was such a sweet idea. I bet Christi's looking down smiling
WOW.....What a blessing!! Some people are just AMAZING....Christi touched so many~ That is wonderful that they did the walk for her~~ Love and Prayers again come from the CURTISS CLAN~~
That is such an awesome thing your friends did!
I love the pics of Christi too.
I love her art that you've shown at times too.
It's so awesome to be able to get to know people through the internet, like I feel like I've gotten to know you and your family some.
Thanks for sharing.
You all are always in my prayers.
Kate
Wow! What an amazing memory walk! I love the thought of white flowres and pink teddies being left at your favorite spots!
With continued prayers -
Kim
What a lovely idea to leave little memorials for Christi round NYC.
Christi truly touched so many peoples hearts and lives and it is really shown by all of the wonderfull things people want to do for her in her memory.
Thinking of the Thomas team today as I do everyday and saying a prayer for all of you.
Wow, what a beautiful memorial walk to honor Christi and the things she enjoyed in NYC.
This is so very touching.
And what extraordinary women Nitza & Caroline are as well--definately angels on earth. God bless them.
With Love,
Sara and Vic
Thinking of you all each and every day .
Thank you for all the photos - somehow they help.
Lots of love,
Eliza
I have loved reading this blog; I've always hoped that Christi would make it. My heart goes out to the family of the child; I wish them all the best.
Anytime I have read this blog, I have always felt a great deal of sadness. Simply, life is unfair.
Dear Thomas Team, What a beautiful way to remember Christi. Your family has touched so many people. We all feel truly blessed to know you. Sincerely, Denise Brooks
Hello Thomas Trio! I have read all the entries throughout this week but tonight was my first opportunity to stop by and let you know that I continue to pray for all of you. It is amazing how 'life goes on' even though in so many respects time stands still. What an oxymoron! I think of beautiful Christi so many, many times throughout the day. What a true teacher so was and is to so many of us!
I send special hugs for Shayla for all that she is working through. She, too, is a special little girl. And so very fortunate to have such wonderful parents.
Peace to all of you, my friends. Know that you are etched on our hearts and we have not forgotten you!
Hello Thomas Team. I am still so very sad for all of you and for all of us. I still look every day thinking I will see current pictures of her. It is nice to see some past ones. I don't know if you saw this or not but it is a link to Matthew Passarella's site where the help an Alex's lemonade stand in memory of Christi. In case you haven't seen it: http://www3.caringbridge.org/nj/matthew/photo.htm They have pictures of Christi on it. Still praying for all of you.
Kathleen (Mullica Hill, NJ)
Thank you once again for sharing. We want to stay close to Christi too.
How are you all doing? (dumb question, but how else do you ask when one cares about how you are)
thinking of you
xoxo
Jodie and Karlie
Remembering your beautiful girl this morning...hoping that you are feeling God's loving embrace...knowing that Christi is watching over, protecting and loving you from afar.
Julie H.
Bucks Co., PA
Good morning Thomas Team ... checking on your family 1st thing this morning and I was moved to tears by the amazing generosity that you have experienced by SO many that love Christi and your family ... the memory walk looked amazing ... I am sorry you all could not have been there ... but like Christi is in spirit with you I know she was there as well ...I continue to pray and think about your family hourly it seems .. .I stop back all the time just to look at your family pictures and Christi's beautiful face ... thank you for sharing her ... I pray that you are doing as well as you can - day by day -
Love from my family to yours!
Rebekah Clark
Prior Lake, MN
mommy_jaden@yahoo.com
We love those cute pictures of Christi and the kitty! We're thinking of you. Hi, Shayla!!
XOXOXO
Brigid and Celie
Thank you for still sharing your daughters with us.
Shayla reminds me so much of my 7 year old.
Thinking and praying for you and your beautiful family
God Be with you today and always
Love and Prayers
~Buffy~
I was in London recently and lit a candle for Christi in St. Paul's Cathedral.
I just wanted to stop in and let you know your family continues to be in my thoughts and prayers. I spoke of your beautiful Christi and my experience at her funeral in my sermon this Sunday. There were so many who came up to me after the service to ask about your amazing daughter. I will be sure to e-mail you a copy of the sermon within the next few days.
Today is Yom Kippur and I thought about Christi and your family all through the rememberance service. May the new year bring you peace.
Hey Guys,
I think of Christi everyday and I pray for you every night. I will forever shed tears for you loss and the huge loss to this world.
Forever a Christi fan.
Lisa www.edenadams.com
Nitza and Caroline...thank you. What a beautiful gesture. You are so very special. love, sylvia
My son Joey would be celebrating his 21st birthday tomorrow. I have often asked him for answers when life becomes far too complicated for my own mind and soul to consume. I believe he left me with this story approximately the time Christi passed that morning. After reading your 8:48am post, I left on my scheduled chores for the day only to return after this song by Jars of Clay came on the radio approximately the same time that Christi passed.
I'll fly away, oh glory, I'll fly away
2 When I die, hallelujah by and by, I'll fly away
3 Some bright morning when this life is o'er, I'll fly away
4 To a home on God's celestial shore, I'll fly away
5 When the shadows of this life have grown, I'll fly away
6 Like a bird from these prison walls, I’ll fly, I'll fly away
7 I'll fly away, oh glory, I'll fly away
8 When I die, hallelujah by and by, I'll fly away
9 Oh how glad and happy when we meet, I'll fly away
10 No more cold iron shackles on my feet, I'll fly away
11 I'll fly away, oh glory, I'll fly away
12 When I die, hallelujah by and by, I'll fly away
13 Just a few more weary days and then, I'll fly away
14 To a land where joy will never end, I'll fly away
15 I'll fly away, oh glory, I'll fly away
16 When I die, hallellujah by and by, I'll fly away
17 I'll fly away, oh glory, I'll fly away
18 When I die, hallellujah by and by, I'll fly away
19 I'll fly away, oh glory, I'll fly away
20 When I die, hallellujah by and by, I'll fly away
21 I'll fly away
22 Oh yeah, I'll fly away
Sometimes it takes time for us to open ourselves up to these precious moments from our babes. I know of a family that continuously tried to grow sunflowers below the window of their neuroblastoma ridden toddler for nearly two years. This past summer they grew, grew, and grew, and then of course bloomed like no other. This for parents waiting for a sign.
Christi is here. Still.
Mina and kids
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