One of my dearest friends, Cristin W., uexpectantly passed away on August 14th. The news of this has shocked and saddened me so deeply. I have known and loved Cristy for most of my life. We have shared so much together. I do not know how to process it and I realize that what I am going through must pale in comparison to what her family has to endure. At her funeral, her mother said that Cristy would never want to come back from where she is now. That must be so true, and it was so comforting...but I miss her all the same, and I'm not quite sure how to deal with it it, which is the reason for this post.
Besides sadness, I get frustrated. I wonder how strangers that I see during the day, or pass by on the street, could possibly be going on as everything is the same. Don't they know what has happened, I wonder? Of course they don't...but the pain is so deep that I can't believe it doesn't resound to others...that they don't somehow feel like something is just not right in the world...
I am posting this video because it is one of my favorite songs, and it will always remind me of Cristy. A few years ago she moved to Florida and fell in love with the ocean, and loved spending time there. This song and video, and the unexpected picture of the violin, (another reminder of her), will best exemplify my friend to those who happen to read this.
I sure do wish I could have experienced her ocean with her.
I will never forget, and will always love her, my sweet friend.
'Universe' by Rebecca St. James(lyrics)
Like the river that runs to the sea
The oceans speak of Your love for me
It's wider than I can imagine
Higher than the sky is Your love for me
Like the river that runs to the sea
The sky it speaks of Your love for me
It's wider than I can imagine
And don't have to ever be afraid
Nothing in the universe could take this love away
If I were to fly on the wings of the sunrise
Settle on the farthest side of the sea
If I go up to the heavens You are there
If I make my bed in the depths You're there
If I were to count every thought that You think of me
They would be more than the sand on the shore
When I'm awake You see what I'm thinking
And when I'm asleep You're watching
Like the river that runs to the sea
The oceans speak of Your love for me
It's deeper than I can imagine
Higher than the sky is Your love for me
Like the river that runs to the sea
The sky it speaks of Your love for me
It's wider than I can imagine
And don't have to ever be afraid
Nothing in the universe could take this love away
If I were to walk through the deepest valley
If I were to hide my face in shame
Even there You see what I'm thinking
I can't get away from You
Like the river that runs to the sea
The oceans speak of Your love for me
It's wider than I can imagine
Higher than the sky is Your love for me
Like the river that runs to the sea
The sky it speaks of Your love for me
It's wider than I can imagine
And don't have to ever be afraid
Nothing in the universe could take this love away
If I were to fly
If I were to go
If I were to ride
On the wings of the dawn
If I were to run
If I were to hide
Even there you know my heart
Lord You know my mind
