Strength with in

We were the best of friends in the best of days. When hide n seek was the bomb hiding in the trunk of the car suffocating hopping not to get caught but at the same time eager to get out. In 8th grade when we were secluded from the world out side of the concrete wall known as south county we couldn’t help but to connect to the people who would understand us the most, and for me that was her. Even though I didn’t express it always I was so blessed to have a friend like Christa. We lost touch when we passed the line into high school and there was only a rare passing wave in the hall. That was the year I feel from grace. When I reunited with Christa this year I one of my classes I couldn’t believe it. What I regret the most was not fully catching up with her, I was to wrapped up to even see. I will always remember Christa by the day in 8th grade when Mr. Miller took us to the charity run called Goblin Gallop. That day Christa taught me what strength is, she was tired and didn’t feel up to standard but she wasn’t going to give up.Her and I walked the whole race. To her it didn’t matter what place we finished i, it was that we finished at all and had fun doing it. Since I met Christa I will go on living knowing how to make every moment pass by with a reason because she wasn’t going to let anything in her life slow her down. To be honest with you I don’t ever think I talked to her with out her smiling or laughing she took the greatness out of anything that was bad. God works in funny ways but he put Christa here on earth to let us all know there are people in this world that can make a difference. I will always be missing her. Christa is safe in everyone’s prayers and dreams where she can fulfill greatness above us because like that race she will never give up. Christa is an inspiration to many, and most of all a best friend to all of us whom will never be forgotten. <3 Lauren Martin