My sister Kristi was quite the character. Having cancer and dealing with the awareness that her time was short had no effect on this part of her personality. In fact, it brought it out even more. We were blessed to have time to talk to her about how she wanted to be remembered at her memorial. Yes, it was very hard to do that but we wanted her to be part of the decsions on how she wanted to be remembered. One of her requests was to have a bounce house for the kids. I know, crazy isnt it! My brother in law and I looked at each other and whispered that there was no way that was going to happen. Well, Kristi got the last laugh. As it turns out, we were offered the use of a nice home for a family dinner after the service. Ryan's brothers got together and rented a huge bounce house that fit perfectly in the front of the house. The kids had a blast. It was a happy ending to a somber day. As proof of that fun, here is a photo of my son William coming down the slide. Isnt it priceless?
Thanks Kristi, that was a great idea....
David's Dad
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Vitor:
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I’m sad reading about your lost! I will pray for Kristi!
Best wishes from Brazil!
January 27 2011 at 11:01 AM
Theresa Edwards-Capen:
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David. Loved the story. Oh how I miss her!
January 27 2011 at 02:01 PM
Lisa Russell:
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Perfect how that worked! That picture will always have so much meaning behind it! God Bless, Lisa
January 27 2011 at 03:01 PM
Leigh:
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Very moved by your journal. What a truly wonderful family you have. Thank you for sharing such intimate and candid aspects of your life with us. It is appreciated, with respect, Leigh.
February 22 2011 at 06:02 PM
oliver:
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hahahy u funny little kidd!! =P lol
February 26 2011 at 03:02 AM
nicholas:
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nice!!! sooo sorry for your loss…..rip….
February 27 2011 at 09:02 AM
Daniel:
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That is awesome that Kristi thought of others on her way out of this life and made her way to eternal life.
Thanks for sharing! This is very encouraging.
March 04 2011 at 10:03 PM
Caryl:
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As someone who is in her mid-50’s and under “end of life” care because of untreatable cancer, I understand perfectly why Kristi wanted this. They’re kids. One of their jobs is to play. And to remind us grown ups that life is too short and not to take it so seriously all the time. What better way to say good bye to a loved one than with joy and laughter in your heart? I hope some of the adults joined in. I would have. Good for you Kristi! And good for you Dave’s Dad, for honouring her last wishes. As far as I’m concerned those are non-negotiable (unless it means harm to another.)
March 23 2011 at 07:03 PM
kathy:
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So sorry for your loss. :( Last year, my doctor freaked me out. She very seriously thought I had advanced breast cancer. (turns out I don’t) When I thought I was dying, I got so depressed, I couldn’t be happy no matter how much I tried, I couldn’t laugh or play with my dogs. Then after a couple months I thought: “Why am I wasting my time being depressed if I have only a short time to live?.. I should be living it in a happy way and a good way and do all that I can to live my last months like that.” I think Kristi handled her situation amazingly well and if she knew that the kids did get a bouncy house, she would be so happy. I am sure of it!
April 11 2011 at 07:04 PM
mikaela:
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i am sssssssssssssssssooooooooooooo sorry for your loss. i feel so sorry for you guys.( by the way is that her with the te-shirt on?) i will pray for her. wwwwwwwwwwwwwwwweeeeeeeeeeelllllllllllllllllllllllll by!!!!!
April 23 2011 at 08:04 PM
Talor:
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I hope your family deals with the loss well but on the bright side the bouncy house sounds fun!!
May 09 2011 at 08:05 AM
Saya:
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My prayers to Kristi..I’m really sorry for the loss.. Kristi was a great person I believe :) The bounce house was a marvelous way of thinking though =p
May 20 2011 at 03:05 AM
Alashay:
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God bless y’all family & david stay prayful pray for your mama pray for your dad pray for your ENIAMES David be as sweet as u can be and do the right thing . Ur sister in a better place now and she in hevean !
May 28 2011 at 01:05 PM
Kierstan:
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So sorry about your loss but that was nice of her to think about fam rip
June 08 2011 at 12:06 AM
Paul Hardingham:
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Thanks for sharing your story. Very touching. We are here but for such a short time. Live each day as a gift. God bless.
July 07 2011 at 11:07 AM
kaitlyn:
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I feel so sorry for your loss, people leave this world everyday because of diseases like cancer and it is so sad.
July 25 2011 at 12:07 AM
NaeNaeBoogie:
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so sorry for your lost i remember when i got a WELL! i got a lot of them but the one i had to remember was my grandmother she was just like a mother to me but i grandmother SO sorry live your life a gr8 life
Comments
I’m sad reading about your lost! I will pray for Kristi!
Best wishes from Brazil!
January 27 2011 at 11:01 AM
David. Loved the story. Oh how I miss her!
January 27 2011 at 02:01 PM
Perfect how that worked! That picture will always have so much meaning behind it! God Bless, Lisa
January 27 2011 at 03:01 PM
Very moved by your journal. What a truly wonderful family you have. Thank you for sharing such intimate and candid aspects of your life with us. It is appreciated, with respect, Leigh.
February 22 2011 at 06:02 PM
hahahy u funny little kidd!! =P lol
February 26 2011 at 03:02 AM
nice!!! sooo sorry for your loss…..rip….
February 27 2011 at 09:02 AM
That is awesome that Kristi thought of others on her way out of this life and made her way to eternal life.
Thanks for sharing! This is very encouraging.
March 04 2011 at 10:03 PM
As someone who is in her mid-50’s and under “end of life” care because of untreatable cancer, I understand perfectly why Kristi wanted this. They’re kids. One of their jobs is to play. And to remind us grown ups that life is too short and not to take it so seriously all the time. What better way to say good bye to a loved one than with joy and laughter in your heart? I hope some of the adults joined in. I would have. Good for you Kristi! And good for you Dave’s Dad, for honouring her last wishes. As far as I’m concerned those are non-negotiable (unless it means harm to another.)
March 23 2011 at 07:03 PM
So sorry for your loss. :( Last year, my doctor freaked me out. She very seriously thought I had advanced breast cancer. (turns out I don’t) When I thought I was dying, I got so depressed, I couldn’t be happy no matter how much I tried, I couldn’t laugh or play with my dogs. Then after a couple months I thought: “Why am I wasting my time being depressed if I have only a short time to live?.. I should be living it in a happy way and a good way and do all that I can to live my last months like that.” I think Kristi handled her situation amazingly well and if she knew that the kids did get a bouncy house, she would be so happy. I am sure of it!
April 11 2011 at 07:04 PM
i am sssssssssssssssssooooooooooooo sorry for your loss. i feel so sorry for you guys.( by the way is that her with the te-shirt on?) i will pray for her. wwwwwwwwwwwwwwwweeeeeeeeeeelllllllllllllllllllllllll by!!!!!
April 23 2011 at 08:04 PM
I hope your family deals with the loss well but on the bright side the bouncy house sounds fun!!
May 09 2011 at 08:05 AM
My prayers to Kristi..I’m really sorry for the loss.. Kristi was a great person I believe :) The bounce house was a marvelous way of thinking though =p
May 20 2011 at 03:05 AM
God bless y’all family & david stay prayful pray for your mama pray for your dad pray for your ENIAMES David be as sweet as u can be and do the right thing . Ur sister in a better place now and she in hevean !
May 28 2011 at 01:05 PM
So sorry about your loss but that was nice of her to think about fam rip
June 08 2011 at 12:06 AM
Thanks for sharing your story. Very touching. We are here but for such a short time. Live each day as a gift. God bless.
July 07 2011 at 11:07 AM
I feel so sorry for your loss, people leave this world everyday because of diseases like cancer and it is so sad.
July 25 2011 at 12:07 AM
so sorry for your lost i remember when i got a WELL! i got a lot of them but the one i had to remember was my grandmother she was just like a mother to me but i grandmother SO sorry live your life a gr8 life
August 06 2011 at 08:08 PM