Heidelberg College's Christi Tree Dedication
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Tree Dedication Ceremony
written by Diane Armstrong, Ph.D.
Christi's Celebration of Life
at Heidelberg College
October 5, 2006
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Christi Thomas was a remarkable young girl. In the nine short years she graced our earthly lives with her presence; she touched and changed the lives of literally thousands of people. A brilliant, talented, kind, compassionate, and loving child, she lived each day to the fullest. Whether she was drawing, painting, dancing, playing the piano, visiting COSI and art museums, or just curling up with a good book, she taught all of those who knew and loved her what it means to make every day count.
When she brought Alex & Christi’s Lemonade Stand to Heidelberg and charmed our Education Majors with her reading of “Alex and the Amazing Lemonade Stand,” Christi Thomas became a part of who we are – a community of learners seeking ways to make the world a better place.
In Isaiah 11:6 it states: “The wolf shall dwell with the lamb, and the leopard shall life down with the kid; and the calf and the young lion and the fatling together; and a little child shall lead them” And lead us she did. Through her lemonade stands which raised over $12,000 for pediatric cancer research, to her blood drives, and through her ability to serve as an example of what matters in life – the love of family and friends – her legacy lives on.
Today we dedicate this tree in Christi’s honor and memory. The plaque that will soon be placed her permanently, will read: “Our Little Lemonade Girl” In memory of Christi Thomas, May 12 1997 – September 19, 2006 – Heidelberg Education Department.
It is with love, humility and thanks to the entire Thomas team for sharing your wonderful daughter with us that I present this replica of this plaque to Angela and Shayne Thomas, also forever honorary members of the Education Department.
Dr. Armstrong reads as Shayne & Angela listen on
posted by the Thomas team @ 3:39 PM
6 Comments:
Christi is such a beautiful girl. How lucky are the people who have had the chance to know her. I love hearing about how Christi was such a good person.
**big hugs the family**
What a beautiful tribute to a beautiful girl. I'm so glad your community is still showing so much love and support for your family. It really is Christi's doing. Somehow she just drew people to her, and made them want to do good and kind things. What an angel.
With hope,
What a wonderful tribute from the college. You truly do have an amazing community surrounding you. I just wanted to drop in to let you know I continue to check on the Thomas team daily and keep you all in my prayers.
Beautiful words for the most beautiful little lemonade girl the world has ever known.
Oh how blessed we were to have Christi Thomas with us on earth for the all too brief 9 years she was here.
She shall live forever in my heart and mind!
With love and prayers,
Heather
Christi was always trying to help everyone else. Even in her passing she manages to put everyone else before herself. I pray that she is looking after you and your family everyday.
Oh my...the tears just sprung to my eyes! What a beautiful tribute for such a beautiful little girl! I sometimes forget that she was only nine...its seems impossible that all of the courage, love and profound knowledge that Christi has could be gathered in just nine short years. Thank you again for continuing to share her with us!
With love and admiration -
Kim
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