Many of you know how close Krista and I are.. and this past year has brought us even closer than ever.
We have had a pretty rough time of it, these past 7 or 8 years have not been the happiest of times. I know a lot of people have it worse than us, but in our hearts, that does not heal the pain.
Every time I talk about Krista to people, I just brag and brag about what a great person she is. She is so genuine, there is no "fakeness" about her. She is kind to people, she takes the time to visit with strangers. In today's world, yes, this is scary. I remember when Krista was REALLY young, she was at the doctors office and just jabbering to everyone in there.. she never knew a stranger.. the funny thing, she has not outgrown that. Her whole Baton Rouge experience has been made more touching because of this character trait that she has. For instance. . when she flew to Baton Rouge to attend orientation, I was still in MN and Jett was here but working. So he took her to the college and told her ok, if I am not her when you get out, you can call a taxi cab and they will take you to the hotel (Ok.. not the best advice, but he is a man.. so cut him some slack). One of the guidance counselors would not hear of that.. she lives close to the hotel, so she gave Krist a ride home. In that afternoon, Ms. Banks fell in love with Krista and insisted that Krista go to work in the financial aide office. So she did. While working there, she made many friends at Baton Rouge Community College... so when the Ms. BRCC campaign came up, it was the insistance of the financial aide office that Krista run.. which she did and she WON!!
Another example is on a flight back here she sat next to a very nice lady, Cathy. Cathy and Krista visited the whole way and by the end of it, she had convinced Krista to visit her church, Zoor Baptist. Krista did and loved it. Cathy's daughter Amy needed a babysitter, so Krista said sure. Amy's husband Jason is an opthamologist and he needed help in his office, so that is how Krista came to be working in his office.
I could go on and on..but Krista is just such an amazing person.. wherever she goes, she makes great friends.. She is not ruled by what the "popular" are doing, she is not really even that aware of what people might think of her.. she follows her heart.
I know I am biased, but I am just so proud of her. She has had so many struggles and has really just embraced each and every one and turned it into a life lesson.. and it has made her an amazing person!
So Krista.. this is an entry just for you.. I hope you know how much Jett and I love you and how we are so very proud of the young woman you have become.... watching you grow up has brought so much happiness into our lives. . and now I see the love you have for our son, that unconditional love that gives me peace in my heart, I know that should something ever happen to Jett and I, you would make sure he was ok!
You are so special to us!!
WE love you,
Shauna, Jett and Colton
2 comments:
How very, very sweet & touching! ;) Y'all have such a special sisterhood & what a beautiful article! I also love Colton's top picture, what a cutie!! :)
Shauna- You had NOOOOO idea how much this means to me. I would not be the young woman i am today if it werent for you and darla. I look up to you sooo much. and i dont know what i would do without you. I know we have some rough times but that only makes our relationship stronger. And i know you get frustrated with me sometimes because i dont want to listen but in the end, i know you are ALWAYS right and you just dont want me to get hurt. I love you and jett oh so very much and i WILL ALWAYS BE HERE NO MATTER WHAT. i truly dont want to ever grow up becasue that means i would have to move out and leave yall. (even if its just a block away..its still too far) Yall have been there so much for me and i hope one day i can do the same for yall. I LOVE YOU SHAUNA, JETT, AND MY SWEET BABY ANGEL COLTON!!!!
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