Brief Update

Thanks just doesn't say enough about how much gratitude we feel, but since I can' think of a better word, thanks for all of the kind words and thoughts that have been shared during our first Holiday Season without Christi. Shayla openly talks about Christi 3-10 times a day and Shayne and I end up having tears spill out at least once a day. We miss her more and more each day. We've been very busy in recent days trying to do unique things to help keep our minds off of the fact that one of our dear family members is "missing". I'll update soon. I believe it has helped. Additionally, I'm continuing with my "Christi is at a friend's house" style of denial which does indeed "help". It was denial which served me well during her four years of treatments so I'm trying to continue this way of coping. Last night I was pleasantly surprised to see this awesome picture / poem of the girls on another website and I was so deeply touched by the kindess of God's people. It's a lovely tribute. Thank you, everyone!