A reason , a season, a lifetime

I first met Krista this year as a photography student in Photo 1 period 1. As her new teacher I was briefed on her condition by her. I told her do your best and I will pray for you. She was funny, vibrant and serious about her studies in my class.

I recieved the sad news about her passing, I stopped and thought nothing prepared me as teacher in all the years of studying on how to deal with such a loss. I found some writing by Brian Andrew Drew Chalker, that fit the situation and thought it would be fit me meeting Krista. This young strong persona will stay with me all my years as a teacher of young people. I was blessed to have her in my life even for a short time.

Scott Saylor
Photography Teacher
South County Secondary School

A Reason, A Season, A Lifetime
People come into your life for a reason, a season, or a lifetime. When you figure out which it is, you know exactly what to do.
When someone is in your life for a REASON, it is usually to meet a need you have expressed outwardly or inwardly. They have come to assist you through a difficulty, to provide you with guidance and support, to aid you physically, emotionally, or spiritually. They may seem like a godsend, and they are. They are there for the reason you need them to be. Then, without any wrong -doing on your part or at an inconvenient time, this person will say or do something to bring the relationship to an end. Sometimes they die. Sometimes they walk away. Sometimes they act up or out
and force you to take a stand. What we must realize is that our need has been met, our desire fulfilled; their work is done. The prayer you sent up has been answered and it is now time to move on.
When people come into your life for a SEASON, it is because your turn has come to share, grow, or learn. They may bring you an experience of peace or make you laugh. They may teach you something you have never done. They usually give you an unbelievable amount of joy. Believe it! It is real! But only for a season.LIFETIME relationships teach you lifetime lessons; those things you must build upon in order to have a solid emotional foundation. Your job is to accept the lesson, love the person/people (anyway); and put what you have learned to use in all other relationships and areas of your life. It is said that love is blind but friendship is clairvoyant. Thank you for being a part of my lifePRAYER:May today there be peace within you.May you trust God that you are exactly where you are meant to be.May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith.May you use those gifts that you have received, and pass on the love that has been given to you.May you be content knowing that you are a child of God.Let His presence settle into your bones, and allow your soul the freedom to sing, dance, and to bask in the sun.It is there for each and every one of you.© BRIAN ANDREW "DREW" CHALKER