Dear Kathie, Steve, Jason and Jeff,My heart is broken for you. I am devastated to hear that the sweet little girl I used to baby-sit has passed away. The pain of her loss physically hurts; it crushes your chest and takes your breath away. Baby-sitting the Thompson kids had such an impact on my entire life. Your welcoming family, sweet nature and giving hearts, outwardly glowed as I would enter your home. Your beautiful, adorable, gentle children were the LIGHT of my teenage years and young adulthood (and have continued to always bring a smile to my face when I think of them - which is often). Witnessing the parenting of 2 amazing people, the love of your children and family and the warmth of your home, helped establish the roots of what I consider to be the stepping stones toward me becoming the mother I am today. I remember spending so much time with Jason, before Krista and Jeffrey were born and just absolutely adoring him from his little curly head to his sticky little toes (sorry to embarass you Jason!). I was so thrilled when I learned that Krista was coming along (and then again when Jeffrey was coming along as well).
I often took my camera when I baby-sat at the Thompson home. Those memories and photos are precious to me and I will hold them eternally close to my heart.
Krista was a beautiful child and you are an amazing family. You are strong and this journey without Krista will seem almost impossible, but you will find strength you never knew you had. We often release balloons and say prayers for my baby Samuel who was still born. We will add Krista to those prayers. Her life will be honored and I will make her memory a part of my current family.
I will be there on Thursday, please let me know if there is anything I can do for you.
Katie (Murray) and Rich, Nicholas, Nathan, Luke and Andrew Inlow
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