Memories of a true friend
Letter to Editor
Throughout my three years at Saint Mary's College, I have encountered some of the most amazing and remarkable women that I will ever have the chance to know. These women have proven to be faithful friends, voices of reason and comfort in times of sorrow. It is in this spirit that I can call myself truly blessed to have known and loved Kristi Morris — not only did she meet all of the aforementioned criteria, but she far exceeded it.
Kristi truly was the epitome of the ideal woman: she gracefully walked the fine line between wildness and groundedness. I will never fully understand how she managed to maintain such a complex paradoxical existence, but I will forever be in awe of every aspect of her life.
Not only was Kristi stunning on a physical level, her beauty was offset by the depth of her faith and her honest concern for those around her. Few of us have the capacity to love as Kristi did, nor do we have the perseverence to keep fighting in the face of adversity. With her knowledge in social work and her understanding of the human psyche, Kristi was a resource for me in my dealing with high school students.
I am currently student teaching at a local high school, and one group of students had driven me to the point of complete frustration the last time that Kristi and I spoke. She gave me a kiss on the forehead and told me, "Ellen, teaching is what you've always wanted to do in life. Don't you dare let one group of kids take that right away from you." She assured me, as she walked out the door, that she would be praying for me in my time of need. It is with great hope, amidst this time of sorrow, that I know that my prayers will now be personally answered.
There is no doubt that heaven has brought one of it's own back home in the passing of Kristi Morris, and I consider myself incredibly blessed and my life enriched for the time that we were allowed to borrow with this angel here on earth. Kristi will be forever missed by those who knew and loved her, but her memory will undoubtedly serve as inspiration to anyone who hears the story of her remarkable life. Kristi, we love and miss you, but we wait in anticipation for the day that we may join you in your new life. I can never thank you enough just for letting me bask in the radiance that was your earthly life. I am forever in debt to you, Angel.
Ellen Anderson
Senior
Off-Campus
March 21, 2000
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