Childless Not By Choice (est. 2002)

AdminDiane · Posted: Thu Dec 10, 2009 5:41 pm Post subject: Lost a dear friend

Crystal died in The Woodlands, TX on Tues. Dec 8 at the young age of 58.

She and I became friends immediately when I'd attended a local Home Extension Club meeting back in 1996.. She "chose" me to be her friend after hearing me recite "This is the day that the Lord hath made; let us rejoice and be glad in it". She simply came up to me and said "You're a Christian...and you are now my new friend"!

She and I had gallivanted around our area for years since she lived nearby. We shopped together, did water aerobics, walked and talked; she introduced me to Walgreens Shocked

. Attended several churches until we found the right one for us.

Crystal loved the Lord with a passion. She mentored me thru several difficult times. Her only daughter eventually brought her to TX a few years ago to live w/her and her husband and two children. Crystal absolutely adored them with all her heart.

"Bunny", one of her beloved pets, was so tame due to the loving care she gave him. "Chica" her dog died a few years ago and was also very well loved.

Having several health problems, she overcame some, had been weened off some meds and had begun to "work out" in a gym, feeling really good about herself, losing weight at the same time.

After surgery for an aneurysm, she developed another and never regained consciousness. Her daughter chose to removed the ventilator as she would have been in a vegetative state, which we all know that it was certainly not her dying wish.

I feel in my heart that Crystal is dancing with Jesus...and she used to so often say. She was looking forward to being w/our Saviour. Although we dubbed her "Crystal Clean", we know that she is "White as Snow" in Heaven.

I'll miss her very much.

Crying or Very sad

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missedmine · Posted: Thu Dec 10, 2009 7:06 pm Post subject:

Hugs to you, Diane.

You have lost a dear friend.

Deba · Posted: Fri Dec 11, 2009 2:57 am Post subject:

Im so sorry for you loss..........
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Lynn · Moderator: Lynn Joined: 14 Mar 2007 Posts: 3102 Gender:

Its such a mixed bag...I am so glad she knew the Lord and you know you will see her again and for all her friendship gave you here...but I am sorry for the pain of losing a beloved friend, Diane....hugs and love being sent your way...thanks for sharing about her...what a special gift you two had in each other.

I lost a friend at about the same age...I still miss her fun, relaxed, faithful ways.

carolwho · Posted: Sat Dec 12, 2009 11:26 am Post subject:

Diane - My sympathies to you on the passing of your dear friend. Crying or Very sad

Hang on to these memories.
You paint a lovely picture of Crystal.
Hugs,
Carol
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AdminDiane · Posted: Sat Dec 12, 2009 6:40 pm Post subject:

Crystal had a heart of gold. We were together very often...or on the phone...or at church..or at bible studies...or shopping. She literally took the place of a sister. Crying or Very sad

It's so wonderful that her daughter and grandchildren had some special times w/her. She was right "in" there with her grand kids...doing it all with them.

Granted, after she moved away. we were limited to a few phone calls here and there....I was guilty of being "too busy" oftentimes to call. But I knew her time w/her family was treasured.

Gosh, this is a hard one for me to handle right now.
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not_da_mama · Awesome Tea Lover Joined: 04 Dec 2007 Posts: 760 Gender:

I'm so sorry for your loss Diane. She sounds like a wonderful friend.
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alonewolf · Posted: Tue Feb 16, 2010 7:44 pm Post subject:

My belated sympathy Diane. I've never checked into this forum before since I have neither extended nor intended family. 58 years was the age of my mother when she died. It's too early. It's hard to take.
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AdminDiane · Posted: Tue Feb 16, 2010 8:44 pm Post subject:

Thank you dear ones.

I am in contact with her daughter, which is healing for us both. Not ONE day goes by when Crystal's presence does not envelope me. She was a friend for 12 years. Just always "there", ya know??
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Have never been pregnant.
TAH - 2/14/94
Married 13+ years
Five lovable, furry canines kids: Aussie family: Farmer, Munchie, Sally Jean Autry, Dodge; one Blue Heeler, Cocoa Socks

One feline fuzz-ball Kitty Boy
Friend, Daughter, Wife, Sister, Aunt, Step-Mom, -MIL, -Grandmother.

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