Lessons from Kristin

Last year I wrote a blog about my great aunt who passed away. This morning I received some news that another woman who impacted me went to heaven. Unlike usually I wasn’t overwhelmed with hurt or sadness but happiness that she was able to experience the graduation of entering heaven. That she had no more pain. And that she was able to be in the presence of angels who she would spot randomly.

Kristin taught me many things. And I wanted to share those lessons with you. Many times we become so sad and consumed in wishing they were still with us, we overlook the life lessons we can take from them. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not saying don’t morn or be broken-hearted from her leaving. God is close to the broken-hearted. I wasn’t with her daily, or weekly, for quiet some time. My attachment isn’t as strong as others.

Lesson 1. Be. I could always find Kristin sitting in the sanctuary at Destiny following a service. Just being. Being in the moment. In the presence of God. I could never tell if she was just taking it all in or waiting for her next move. Maybe it was painful to get up. I don’t know what the purpose was. But she just was. I know she loved her presence of God more than anything. How do I know that? Because it radiates from her. She showed me to linger just a little longer when the presence is evident. Don’t move forward because everyone else wants to get on with things. Linger. Take a minute. Just Be.

Lesson 2. Hugs heal. Kristin gave the BEST hugs. You could feel Gods love when you hugged her. I expressed it earlier today as warm. Her hugs were warm because you could feel Gods love radiate from her. She didn’t just linger in Gods presence but she shared it with others. And the most amazing part was, she didn’t mind sharing with others. Listening, loving, and sharing her wisdom with others. She was slow to speech but quick to listen. Which could totally be another lesson but I’ll leave it in his section or I’ll never finish.

Lesson 3. Servanthood. She was humble. She would do anything asked if her. She had a servants heart. She never wanted elevation or promotion. She just wanted to serve as Christ did. She was a true reflection of Christ. I fully believe that she was a David amoung us. A woman after Gods own heart. Obedient in the small things. Willing to serve ANYONE, no matter who they were. She could have done anything but she was so happy to fill Gods calling on her life.

I could go on and on about her. But I will leave you with this. I wish I could see her spirit. I could never imagine that someone could be more beautiful than she was, but I bet she sparkles so bright. Kristin, you will be missed greatly. You were beyond loved. You were more than many of us will dream of being. Thank you for the example you were to so many and he legacy you have given to us. Thank you God for the heart that you allowed us to have with us in your servant Kristin. What a blessing to have heaven on earth with us in her.