One year ago tonight, I received one of those phone calls that you never want to receive. You see, one of my best friends passed away on May 1, 2006. When you hear something like that, it hits you like a ton of bricks.
Christina Henry was one of those friends that you expect to be with you for a lifetime. Think about this - do you have friends in your life right now that you call when something good/bad happens? Do you have a friend that always "gets" you? Do you have a friend that no matter how long it's been since you've spoken with them, you can easily pick up right where you left off? Well, that was Christina to me.
Hearing of her death last year is still surprising to me... even today. I just can't believe she's gone. And today was pretty difficult to me. I haven't shared that with anyone. In fact, besides emailing her family (who I feel like I've gained a new "Christina" relationship), I have really had a tough day. One year. That's a long time to miss someone.
Christina has missed a lot that I would normally share with her. Besides the general "chit chat/day-to-day" happenings, she has missed some changes in my life. I've taken charge of my health - both through diet/exercise/medicine. She's missed my camping trips or hearing about some of my other trips. She's missed dinners... movies... TV shows. We talked about all of that.
While I know she's in a better place, in my heart I know I miss her a lot. And 365 days ago, everything changed. Not only did she leave this earth, but she left a lot of lives "missing" her. We know we'll see her again. But personally, it's been a tough day.
I just hope I can measure up to half the person she was. If you didn't know her, you truly missed out on an amazing person. If you did know her, you know you were truly blessed.
I miss my friend...
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I was finally sitting down to read your blog and catch up on non-important emails from "Hungry Girl" which gives healthy food alternatives and tips. I loved your entry on my sweet sister. You know, I went to the cemetery early this morning--I have only been once. And when I got there, I really didn't feel anything. I turned to leave and said "Thank you, I know you are not there anyway" I knew that today would be good at that point, and it was. There were tears today and lots of thoughts and memories. But in the midst of horrible loss, our family continues to be blessed. Thanks for blessing me with your words so true.
ReplyDeleteRegan,
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing your blog with so many. It's hard to believe that it was a year ago. Although I can believe it. Christina was like my "little sis" and I miss her so much. She was always in tune with what was going on even if you didn't explain or go into detail. It makes me happy to know that she's one of my Angels in Heaven above looking down on me. I know that she is with me and that one day we will meet up again. I am so thankful that God gave Christina to me as a friend, Christian sister, and a little sis. God is faithful. Her Christian faith touched so many that we will never even know about. It reminds me of the song..."Oh, may all who come behind us find us faithful. Christina was a faithful friend, encourager and Christian sister. God truly blessed me when he gave her to me as a friend.
Lisa aka Lucy