One Month Ago

Interesting to us, a sweet Prayer Warrior made note of the fact that Christi died at 9 a.m. on 9/19 at the tender age of 9. Did Christi plan this? I wouldn't put it past the little jokester! It's hard to believe today marks the one month anniversary of her passing back to the Lord. We miss her more than ever!

Yesterday the beautiful, talented and sweet Miss America 2006 emailed her sympathy and attached this picture taken outside of CHOP. Jennifer Berry is a ballet dancer and she talked with "our little Miss America" about ballet. I let her know that Christi's pointe shoes were in her coffin because she is now dancing in Heaven.

A compassionate group called Code Blue sent us an awesome gift of the following framed poem. Additionally, it contains one of my favorite photos of Christi taken about one week before diagnosis at the bottom of the staircase to Heaven and a second picture of her cute little bald headed is inserted at the top in the clouds. Although it actually makes me sob because it is so true, here’s the beautiful poem that’s on the frame.

“Words from an Angel”

I have not turned my back on you,
So there is no need to cry.
I’m watching you from heaven,
Just beyond the morning sky.
I’ve seen you almost fall apart
When you could barely stand.
I asked the Lord to comfort you,
And watched Him take your hand.
He told me you are in more pain,
Than I could ever be.
He wiped his eyes and swallowed hard,
Then gave your hand to me.
Although you may not feel my hand
Or see me by your side
I’ve whispered that I love you
While I wiped each tear you cried,
So please try not to ache for me
We’ll meet again one day
Beyond the dark and stormy sky
A rainbow lights the way.

Forever alive and cherished in our hearts,
The Code Blue Family

This balloon release took place a month ago for Christi - in Texas! (So sweet! THANK YOU!)