Back in April 2008, Kristine called and left a message on my cell phone. She knew I wouldn’t answer since I was in trainning that day learning about the rights of individuals living with mental illness.
The message moved me in such a way when I heard it, that while driving home I went directly to Kristine’s mothers home where she was staying to talk with her. After we both broke down having a good cry and a good long conversation, I later decided not to delete the message.
Following her death in July 2008, I have listened to the message several times, getting really upset to feeling pretty good about the message she left me that day. After saving the cell phone message, every 14 days I have received a call that lets me know the following message will be deleted and then it replays the message and then it gives you an option to resave the message. Most of the time I don’t listen to it…sitting the phone in my lap while it replays, but sometimes I feel the need to just hear her voice and listen.
On October 21st Kristine would have been 41 years old, and on that day of all days I received a call. It was Kristine’s message. The world works in mysterous ways. With that, I would like to share the message that Kristine left me for eveyone to hear. I will add, that this was proabaly the nicest thing anyone has ever said to me.
Mark- In a way it is eerie to hear her voice but a wonderful reminder of how gentile her voice was. You made her so happy. I know what you mean when you say good things came out of the situation. Life events like these really open your eyes and show a whole new view on things. She would want you to see the positive. (obviously you know that!) I think about you and Aunt Bonnie, Heather and Timmy often.
I am glad to see you being so open with your feelings and letting us in to get to know your and Kris’ relationship. You really were incredible. (and are) She was definitely loved by the hundreds!!! Anyway, I’m rambling. I love ya and hope to see you soon!
Hi Mark, when we reconnected just recently I went to this site and listened to this msg. It’s been some time since we have seen each other and I wish I had reconnected sooner as if I could have been a shoulder it would have been an honor.
I am deeply sorry for the loss you have experienced but you are not alone, each of us have or will face the same. So, my friend, you are not alone and never allow yourself to feel that way.
Your courage and compassion is an inspiration to me.
Kris
i just listened to this for the first time… i really needed to hear her voice, i miss her so much i actually feel sick… i’m glad you have this on here, thank you Mark… i love you…