HILL, Kristen Anne, Our dear Kristen left us on, 28th November 2023. Much loved and sorely missed daughter of Anne & Doug, sister and sister in law of Josh & Paula, and Hannah & Will. Fun Aunty Kristen to Mason, Lillia, Luke & Emmy. A special Granddaughter, niece & cousin.
May Peace, Joy & Freedom reign in Kristen’s next chapters. Till we see you again, Go well our love. xx.
A private cremation has taken place up North.
Rosetown Funeral Home © 2024
47 Messages:
I’d been meaning to get back in touch with Kristen and only just found out this morning about her.
Kristen, you were one of the kindest souls I knew. We had a number of all nighters in 2017 and 2018, from planning marketing campaigns to having a few bottles of red and staying up until 6am talking about problems with the world. I still remember the night you came to mine in your pajamas, and we sat outside with some wine, cigarettes and air fried fries just talking until 8am. You had forgotten about your haircut an hour later, so sleep was not an option.
Thank you for the memories Kristen. It was one of life’s pleasures to get to know you.
Kristen was always a warm smile on the coldest of days. She brought happiness & resilience to Toronto and was a beloved part of the startup community during her time at SpringFree. Only the fondest of memories and may her soul bring her family happiness. BDE.
Kristen,
I have been heartbroken. I will just miss you forever. You felt like a sister to me, and Natreace and I couldnt wait to get to have you here in Christchurch. You brightened up my life and in you I found the most precious friend. Thank you for our time together. Im so honored I got to know you. I love you. Soul sister 💕 Peace
Dearest Kristen,
You lived and loved so big and so bravely!
I have so many great memories of your visits to Canada when we were younger – as flower girls in aunts and uncles weddings, as big sisters at the cottage, as friends at university. You brought such energy, entertainment and joy to those in your company with your smile and quick wit. You were clever and confident, determined and brave. I admired those things in my Kiwi Cousin.
You leave your mark on so many, Kristen. I hope you know the extent to which you were valued, admired and loved. I only wish I had reached out more to make sure you did.
Aunt Anne, Uncle Doug, Josh, Paula, Luke, Emilia, Will, Hannah, Mason & Lilia:
There are no words for a loss as heartbreaking as this – I so wish you didn’t have to know this pain. I hope you can find some comfort in her memories, in each other, and in the promise of heaven. Sending love.
Kristen had an energy you could just feel in the air. Whenever she was around there would be ear to ear smiles and laughs. I remember her coming and staying at our house while she was in high school, and thinking how fun it was to have our cool older NZ cousin staying with us. Though she was quick to make friends, and would be out past what would usually be our early bedtime, she still took time for her cousins.
It’s been years since I’ve seen or spoken with Kristen, and hearing this news was painful. I realize we often get caught up in the day to day and time passes so quickly. I hope all my other cousins out there are doing okay.
Uncle Doug, Aunt Anne, Josh, Hannah, I’m so sorry for your loss and can’t imagine what you’re going through now. We’re all thinking of you.
Matthew 11:28
Dearest Kristen,
You lived and loved so big and so bravely!
I have so many great memories of your visits to Canada when we were younger – as flower girls in aunts and uncles weddings, as big sisters at the cottage, as friends at university. You brought such energy, entertainment and joy to those in your company with your smile and quick wit. You were clever and confident, determined and brave. I admired those things in my Kiwi Cousin.
You leave your mark on so many, Kristen. I hope you know the extent to which you were valued, admired and loved. I only wish I had reached out more to make sure you did. Rest well.
Aunt Anne, Uncle Doug, Josh, Paula, Luke, Emilia, Will, Hannah, Mason & Lilia:
There are no words for a loss as heartbreaking as this – I so wish you didn’t have to know this pain. I hope you can find some comfort in her memories, in each other, and in the promise of heaven. Sending love and praying you will know God’s peace as you grieve Kristen’s loss.
I wish Kristen had been able to read all these messages.
Her and I were close at the end of high school and through university, before losing touch. We went on a lot of “missions” together, sharing a love for adventure.
She was so smart. Man, we solved all the world’s problems. If only we were in charge, we used to say.
Hi Daniel. Doug, Kristen’s dad here. Thanks for that. It warmed my heart
Dear Kristen, your struggles are over and we pray you have found peace. So many memories. A bright young girl who played such a special part in our wedding as flowergirl. I think back to when we were proud aunt and uncle and watched you perform in Oliver with the Kirwee Players. Our precious extended family holidays – how you had the place of honour at the front of the lineup of cousins for the photos. Then you spread your wings but we always enjoyed the Christmases together, especially your quick witted banter during the often quite raucous games after tea. John and I were fortunate to have you stay with us while you found a flat. Hearing your aspirations and plans and having teas cooked was very special. You are so loved by your family and extended family.
Dear Kristen,
We will remember you for the light you brought to the world, not the darkness that took you from it. May you find the peace you couldn’t find here. For us, grief will never end, but it changes. It’s a passage, not a place to stay. Grief is not a sign of weakness or a lack of faith. It is the price of love. You will forever be in our hearts and thoughts.
Mark & Anne-Marie
I woke up this morning and a news headline made me think of Kristen. I was devastated to get a message later in the day letting us know that she had died. We met at LIT at Pioneer Camp in 1999. There was an instant connection and we were fast friends. We kept in touch after camp, taking transit to meet up before she set off back home. My (now) husband stayed with her when he traveled to Australia and New Zealand after high school and staying with Kristen was a memorable part of his trip and cemented all of our friendships further. When she came back to Canada in her 20s we met up the first night she was here and I spent many a Friday night with her at her condo at Bayview and Shepherd. I still think of her every time I pass the building. After moving back to New Zealand again she was always up for a late night (for me) WhatsApp or Facebook chat. She was a rare person for whom time and distance didn’t seem to be a barrier to a meaningful friendship.
We lost touch over the last few years. Every so often I’d look at WhatsApp to see if she’d read my message or been online, and then a few months ago we were texting back and forth as she was encouraging me to pursue a new passion. She was so excited for me to open my mind to leveraging my skills in a new way and offered to help me however she could. Over the last two weeks I’ve been meaning to reach out to her to say I was ready to have that chat and had decided that today was the day I would actually message her. I’m sad that I was too late.
She was such an amazing person who loved fiercely. I know she faced struggles and it was hard to see her in those times. I know her family both in Canada and New Zealand loved her dearly and supported her immensely and she was a strong link between the family because of the time she spent in Canada.
I am grateful to have met her and kept in touch. I’m sorry that I didn’t do more the last few years to reach out and make sure she knew that we cared about her.
There is no one whose smile is bigger or whose laugh is purer and thinking of that magical smile will always bring a smile to my face and bring me back to Lake Clearwater and being 16 with the world ahead of us.
Our thoughts, prayers, and best wishes to her family in Canada and New Zealand. You were so lucky to be related to such a force of love!
Margaret and Owen
I woke up this morning and a news headline made me think of Kristen. I was devastated to get a message later in the day letting us know that she had died. We met at LIT at Pioneer Camp in 1999. There was an instant connection and we were fast friends. We kept in touch after camp, taking transit to meet up before she set off back home. My (now) husband stayed with her when he traveled to Australia and New Zealand after high school and staying with Kristen was a memorable part of his trip and cemented all of our friendships further. When she came back to Canada in her 20s we met up the first night she was here and I spent many a Friday night with her at her condo at Bayview and Shepherd. I still think of her every time I pass the building. After moving back to New Zealand again she was always up for a late night (for me) WhatsApp or Facebook chat. She was a rare person for whom time and distance didn’t seem to be a barrier to a meaningful friendship.
We lost touch over the last few years. Every so often I’d look at WhatsApp to see if she’d read my message or been online, and then a few months ago we were texting back and forth as she was encouraging me to pursue a new passion. She was so excited for me to open my mind to leveraging my skills in a new way and offered to help me however she could. Over the last two weeks I’ve been meaning to reach out to her to say I was ready to have that chat and had decided that today was the day I would actually message her. I’m sad that I was too late.
She was such an amazing person who loved fiercely. I know she faced struggles and it was hard to see her in those times. I know her family both in Canada and New Zealand loved her dearly and supported her immensely and she was a strong link between the family because of the time she spent in Canada.
I am grateful to have met her and kept in touch. I’m sorry that I didn’t do more the last few years to reach out and make sure she knew that we cared about her.
There is no one whose smile is bigger or whose laugh is purer and thinking of that magical smile will always bring a smile to my face and bring me back to Lake Clearwater and being 16 with the world ahead of us.
Our thoughts, prayers, and best wishes to her family in Canada and New Zealand. You were so lucky to be related to such a force of love!
Margaret and Owen
My awesome cousin Kristen,
What can I say? I’m gutted, heartbroken, and cannot believe you are gone so soon. You were an absolute angel, a generous spirit, and awe-inspiring in all you did. You had a very kind heart, which was exemplified in the work you did for World Vision, City Mission, and other organizations.
I appreciated that we kept in constant communication, and your encouragement and support, dearest cousin, was genuinely appreciated. You fought a brave battle like a warrior right to the very end.
Dear Kristen
Words cannot express how saddened we are that you are no longer with us. I’m going to miss you so much, I Thank you for your kind soul. I thank you for being such a loving auntie to your nieces and nefews I just know you are looking down on them and it gives all of them comfort because they love you so much and will miss you reading them stories . I Thank you for your love for me and accepting me as your brother in-law and all the laughs we had as a family so many fun memories, fly high and just know I love you and I will miss you.
Your brother
Will
Cousin Kristen,
You were always so much fun to be around and I’m heartbroken that there won’t be another opportunity to catch up and reminisce together. I have great memories of time spent with you as kids at our cottage and at Grandpa Hill’s… and then as adults when you were living in Australia and you hosted me for a visit. You were a fun person to stay up late and talk about life with, and I’m grateful for the times we got to do that. You will be so missed.
Uncle Doug and Aunt Anne, Josh and Paula, Hannah and Will, I’m deeply sorry for your loss and for the pain you’re experiencing now. We’re all grieving Kristen’s passing alongside you and will continue to think of you daily and pray for comfort.
Kristen,
I am so saddened to hear of your passing. I will always remember your bright smile and sense of adventure and will cherish the memories from your family visits to Lake Nipissing – we had so much fun when you visited.
I hope you have found peace.
You will be dearly missed.
Sending lots of love to you and your family.
Thanks for your thoughts James. She liked you a lot.
Uncle Doug
Dear Kristen,
I met you when when we were 16 years old at Easter Camp, you had a shaved head and looked absolutely stunning! We hit it off instantly, both of us being deep, sensitive and inquisitive. I remember staying over at your house, you never slept, and so I use to fall asleep listening to you solve world issues and pondering life in general. One of your favourite books was ‘The Screwtape Letters’ by C. S Lewis, it fascinated you and the message resonated. When we were 19, you asked me to go to Grace Vineyard Church with you, I went and loved it. I am still attending today, now with my husband and four kids.
We went to University together, you often skipped lectures, and wrote essays at the last minute, it didn’t matter, you always did well. You were super intelligent. I went with you to get your first tattoo, it was a symbol of faith for you. After a year, you decided your heart was in broadcasting, I knew you would be amazing; with your incredible mind, quick wit, and in depth take on the world. You loved it! You were fulfilled. We kept in touch, I got married, you left for OZ. Tim and I had the most incredible holiday with you over there. We arrived to decorations on our bed, cards, beautiful food and a very homely pad – Kristen style. You loved that your Mum had been such a great homemaker, and you most certainly inherited this same gift. Doug came over, we eat Thai and drank wine. We went to restaurants, swam and spent quality time together.
In 2007, we had our first child, as soon as you could, you came and met Eva, bringing thoughtful little shoes and a top. You always brought the kids books, they were quirky ones, Kristen style, ‘Baa Baa, Smart Sheep’ was one we still have, given by you, when Rocco was born. Again, you brought shoes, and a teeshirt. You were so happy for us. We brought our first Springfree trampoline off you, the kids loved it, you would come and take promotional material of the kids for marketing. Kristen, you were always thinking of ways to improve things, whatever you did you strived to make things better.
Messages continued and we remained in regular touch. We moved to Nelson, again you made the effort at least four times to come and see us. I started my first teaching job, you stayed on to help set up my class. Your eye for detail was incredible, and your design was vibrant and random. You took a drab class, and brought it to life. You headed out to K Mart and The Warehouse, coming back with covers, throws, cushions, wall designs and all sorts of things. The class looked amazing! I will never forget the confidence it gave me going into that year. We kept chatting and you even mentioned you were considering teaching – I thought you would be an amazing teacher. Again, any chance you got, you made the effort to see us.
At the end of of 2021, we moved back to Christchurch. You sent me a voice message, saying you couldn’t have been happier, that it meant so much to you to have us back. Twice I visited you in hospital, once bringing you back to our house. You loved it! Loved seeing the garden, the kids, and Tim; you were so interested in our life. You always encouraged me. Thanked me. Your sense of gratefulness and appreciation was incredible. Both of these times we prayed together, and I will now cherish those moments for ever. We continued to remain in touch over this year. You were doing well, then you dipped and finally you were looking forward to coming back down. I sent you a birthday message, and you thanked me for always remembering! You were so outward focused and grateful.
Kristen you were beautiful, funny, thoughtful, kind, gifted, creative, wonderful, deep, sensitive, encouraging, lovely, and complicated. I miss you like crazy! I wish, like anything, that you were here, that I could see you again, hug you and remind you how incredible you were. I am gutted that life got too much for you. I will always love you and hold on to the memories we had. Thank you for being such a wonderful friend to me, thank you for being so open, honest and vulnerable. I am going to miss you so very much and I thank God He gave me the opportunity to have you in my life.
To your precious whanau, you created a one of a kind daughter. She had the best upbringing, and she knew it. My thoughts and prayers are with you all, as you grieve your precious girl. May the Lord comfort you and give you peace.
Lots of love and blessings,
Ruth (and Tim) Ellena
Dear Kristen,
I feel such a heavy sadness.
Your voice, memories and how you would laugh while you spoke is playing over in my head.
To me, you were incredibly intelligent and witty, fun and very caring. I loved how brave you were, unfazed by what everyone else was doing.
Rest peacefully Kristen xx
Dear Anne, Doug and family,
We really feel for you all at this sad time and know Kristen will sadly be missed. We will always remember Kristen as a cheerful, smiley and chatty girl.
Love from the Van Dijk family.
Dearest Kristen,
My heart is broken for you, may you rest in absolute peace my friend.
My first memory of Kristen was when we met at burnside high for our last year of school. We didn’t wear uniform and I remember seeing Kristen for the first time in a pair of wide legged pants as was the fashion in 2000, they were a label I recognised from the US or Canada. So of course I had to ask her about them and that’s how our friendship started. That year Kristen not only took her regular classes but some uni paper level courses too, I knew she was beyond smart and remember being so proud of her when she received her semidux – I even remember what she wore a white skirt and top from Storm, Kristen had great style, this was definitely something we shared, our liking for clothing.
I have many other fond memories including going to the 7th from formal together, clubbing in ‘town’ and hanging at her family home.
Kristen you were generous in heart and soul, including giving me the most amazing presents when I was pregnant which I still cherish.
There were many gaps apart as we lived in different cities and countries but we did mostly manage to keep in contact. Your last stint in Christchurch saw you doing some amazing self development and again I was so proud of you and the journey of self discovery you were on.
Kristen you will never be forgotten, dearly missed and forever loved. Be free my friend, until next time.
To the Hill family, our sincere sympathy at your loss.
My family, in particular Matthew and myself, have been deeply affected by Kristen’s passing and she will be sorely missed.
Kristens bright, perceptive, quirky, kind and generous personality and her strong family values will not be forgotten.
In truth, we were very fond of her!
May she fly free and find the peace she so sought!
Judy Harvey
Beautiful , vivacious, confident, assertive , positive, energetic, , adventurous, jet setting and go getting … I was always in awe of Kristen’s spirit from when we met at Burnside high, reconnected in Auckland as 21yo’s and then travelled the Greek islands together in 2009.
I couldn’t keep up with her levels of energy or the speed of which her brain worked at! But we had so much fun together and she was such a good friend to me in the different stages of life that we spent time together . She was an extremely special person and my heart breaks for all of her loved ones that she has died so young. I’m so so sorry for the huge loss you are experiencing and send love.
Kristen , darling girl, you didn’t live long but you certainly lived wide …. I’ll always remember you with fond memories. Xox
Dear Anne, Doug, Hannah, Josh & family,
I’m so very sorry for your loss.
Kristen was a good friend of mine at Burnside and we also connected when she was living on the Sunshine Coast and I was in Brisbane. Kristen was so intelligent, articulate, driven, caring, bubbly and warm. We always had a lot of fun together and connecting with her after many years apart always felt so natural. I know how much family meant to Kristen. My heart aches so much for you all.
Kristen you reached out only 6 weeks ago and I can’t believe you are now gone. I feel so sad. I’ll cherish the good times we had and look back fondly on all of the photos.
RIP Kristen, Love ‘Nita’.
Kristen always made her presence known and always had something to offer. Before my wedding she presented me with earrings made out of paper clips. I put them in my ears and she looked so pleased. She told me I looked beautiful but it was she who made me so. Then she took me into another room and sang me a song as a wedding gift. She blasted it out with such passion coming out of her tiny frame. Kristen lived with gusto and did nothing in halves. She was an all or nothing kind of girl. She approached things with all she. I hope to be like her. Rest dear Kristen. Your struggle is over
Beautiful Kristen. You were my first friend at Broadcasting School and so kind and welcoming. I loved your sense of adventure, your humour and willingness to stand up for what you believed in. I was in awe of your intelligence and creativity – your ideas were big and bold, and you backed them, often working through the night to hit a deadline. I remember our road trips to class, you often drove me as I was new to town and without a vehicle. I always enjoyed our conversations which about everything from life and love to ethics, God and religion. As our careers grew, I enjoyed sharing ideas over our shared love for marketing and communications.
My heart aches for your family. May you find peace and freedom now.
With love, Jo.
Dear Kristen,
Searching for meaning, connection and inner harmony takes us all on diiferent paths.
Yours was a unique path – challenging the status quo, always enquiring, searching, and bursting with new ideas and concepts.
It was not always an easy path but through it all we knew your inner beauty and your compassionate heart.
Fly free now Kristen, connected by many heartstrings, into infinity.
With love always,
Aunty Diane and Uncle Tony
It is our prayer that God will comfort you both and the family during this very sad time .
We have fond memories of our times with Kristen, of her warmth, interest, beauty and fun.
As you share your wonderful memories together, may you find comfort and peace.
Sending Much love. Harvey and Ruth
Dear Anne, Doug and family,
We are thinking of you at this sad time and know that your hearts will be aching with the loss of your dear Kristen, may she rest in peace.
Love to all xx
Kristen, our hearts break knowing you had such a battle that just couldn’t be won. You were such a joy and gave so much to the world. We will miss seeing you smile and will treasure every memory of our lives together. Thanks for being my sister, sister in law and aunty. You truly will be missed.
All our love forever and always,
Josh, Paula, Luke and Emilia xo
Kristen was both the kindest, and the strongest, person I know. She was a magic mix of contradictions: gentle and determined; fair and fiesty; always enthusiastic, never on time. Blindingly intelligent and delightfully silly, she approached life with an open mind and an open heart. Kristen was the sweetest wee monkey, and I am a better person for having known her. I will miss her terribly.
R.I.P my friend. Sometimes peace is not where we expect it to be. You were a dear friend, our conversations were deep and meaningful. Then there was a period we didn’t chat, now I want to and can’t do that. I will remember all our good times together and our conversations unforgettable! God Bless you are now in the hands of our Lord Jesus. 🙏🏻
So sad to loose such a talented and beautiful soul when the world is in need of more people like you. You have made a favourable impression on so many people with your determined yet carefree nature. May you fly high with the angels.
Dear Anne Doug and family my prayers and heart go out to you all inbthis very sad time. I will always remember Kristin growing up from kindergarten to woman hood. A very special angel who shone through. Always smiling, always helping anyone who needed it. A special young lady in everyway. I last saw your smiling face on one of your traveling adventures, visiting us in Wales enjoying the time we had especially at the very old haughted Skirrid Inn. Keep smiling and fly high.
Kristen you came to us over the holidays last Christmas. At first you would fall asleep in the lazyboy while looking out to the mountains. You murmured something about feeling the peace here. I (Rose) was so touched and honoured to be given this gift of supporting a young woman on the road to recovery. She applied herself to everything we were doing in the foodbank, making up Christmas food parcels, wrapping gifts, cleaning. Then with us all she learnt building skills as we enlarged the foodbank food prep area. She grew stronger and healthier every day, smiling and laughing. Then Kristen you came to stay for a week in our cabin and I spent hours making it nice for you, with a sweet colourful quilt on the bed and smelly candle and lots of finishing touches. You loved the loft room with the views, and the finches in the tree outside. You said it was a peaceful place. We had lots of great chats while we worked together and it was such a pleasure having you in our life. I know you are at peace now, that your Heavenly Father is holding you. I pray Gods covering and peace over the whole family as you all adjust to a world without Kristen here. May His comfort be your portion over these weeks, months and years until you meet with her again.
Dearest Anne and Doug,
My heartfelt thoughts, prayers and love are with you and your family today.
Words can’t express what you’re all going through.
One of my memories of Kristen was when she was at our place in West Melton – her and I were talking in the kitchen. I asked her what she wanted to do when she grew up / left school. Her exuberant smile and reply was that she wanted to be a missionary and journalist. The memory is still vivid in my mind to this day.
We pray for gods peace, love and comfort over your family, today, and for the days ahead.
Love Sue and Ninian
Beautiful Kristen your big blue eyes, smile, laughter and creative spark is what I will always remember you for.
I will also never forget the support you offered me after I lost my mum.
You had the kindest heart and soul.
Rest in peace now my friend and I hope in the next life to see your smile and hear your laugh once again.
Love, Amy
Dear Kristen,
You were fun, loving, adventurous, free spirited, so intelligent and beautiful.
I remember you as my best friends big sister, always being kind, friendly, fun and funny.
May you rest now and find peace. I also pray for peace over your family as they mourn the loss of having you on earth with them.
To Hannah and all of the family, I’m so sorry for your loss and my family share our deepest sympathies and love to you all.
Be free now Kristen. All our love to you.
Love Jess, Brett, Taiao and Mātai xxx
I have a life time of memories of you from such a young age at kindy, primary and high school to seeing you on the other side of the world where we had dinner in the oldest pub in wales which is haunted it was creepy and scary to when we both back in nz having our lunch dates, to you sending me cute things in the post ill love you to the end of days my friend my best friend my oldest friend for ever in my heart we will never be apart, lillies where our flower of choice which ill wear proud for the rest of my life
Our Deepest heartfelt condolences to the Hill family for the loss of your beautiful girl Kristen. Arohamai from the Roberts Family Kawerau 🌹
Dear Anne, Doug and family,
My heart aches for you all. I’m so sorry for your loss.
I met Kristen at broadcasting school, and we instantly hit it off. She was so fun, so passionate, so brilliant and creative, but also kind, loving and caring and knew just what to say to encourage me when I doubted myself. I loved partnering up with her on assignments because she always gave 100% and would push me to think outside the box. Her ideas were big and bold, and she had a strong heart for justice. She cared deeply about big issues and wanted to do her bit to stand up for people who didn’t have a voice.
My favourite memories of Kristen are from our European adventure, backpacking together… Getting hopelessly lost wandering through Paris, dancing together in the clubs in Berlin, taking a cycling tour through Vienna, soaking in the history of Rome, drinking beer in Bavaria and taking a boat ride through Venice. She made me do yoga most days we were away, I was so hopeless, and she was so bendy!
We had an absolute blast together, two kiwi girls exploring the big wide world, geeking out on the history while soaking up the culture and new experiences.
We also made some hilarious mistakes, taking a wrong bus out of Venice back to the backpacker campground, and having to walk 10km late at night back, laughing at our stupidity the whole way. Getting to a small Belgium town only to discover every single room in the cheap backpackers was full and being forced to splurge on a super fancy hotel room (which Kristen said was the best night ever)! Almost missing connecting flights and buses because we stayed up way too late dancing and many more stories I wish I could sit down with Kristen and laugh about now.
I also wish I had the right words to bring you all comfort right now, but know that they don’t exist. Kristen was a beautiful friend to me, and I will treasure the incredible memories we shared.
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28
We are born into a world where time has no mercy.
One moment there is joy and harmony, the next, tears and sadness.
Whilst death is a certainty, nothing prepares us to bid farewell. Your beautiful soul has bid goodbye.
On your journey hence forth, heaven’s doors, open wide, an Angel to welcome, an Angel as amazing, wonderful and beautiful as you 💔
My love, my beautiful sister. I shared this song with you a while back and it speaks a thousand words now ❤️
What fortune lies beyond the stars?
Those dazzling heights too vast to climb
I got so high to fall so far
But I found Heaven as love swept low
My heart beating
My soul breathing
I found my life
When I laid it down
Upward falling
Spirit soaring
I touch the sky
When my knees hit the ground
What treasure waits within Your scars?
This gift of freedom gold can’t buy
I bought the world and sold my heart You traded Heaven to have me again
My heart beating
My soul breathing
I found my life
When I laid it down
Upward falling
Spirit soaring
I touch the sky
When my knees hit the ground
Find me here at Your feet again
Everything I am
Reaching out I surrender
Come sweep me up in Your love again And my soul will dance On the wings of forever
Find me here at Your feet again
Everything I am
Find me here at Your feet again
Everything I am
Reaching out I surrender
Come sweep me up in Your love again And my soul will dance On the wings of forever
My heart beating
My soul breathing
I found my life
When I laid it down
Upward falling
Spirit soaring
I touch the sky
When my knees hit the ground
My heart beating
My soul breathing
I found my life
When I laid it down
Upward falling
Spirit soaring
I touch the sky
When my knees hit the ground
Find me here at Your feet again
Everything I am
Reaching out I surrender
Come sweep me up in Your love again And my soul will dance On the wings of forever
Upward falling
Spirit soaring
I touch the sky
When my knees hit the ground.
I love you so deeply and hope you always know. I will wish cherish our memories and hold them close forever.
You had a pure heart wanting to uplift all those around you. It is my mission to do more “Kristen” things as we did today.
I will love and miss you forever and the lessons you have taught us.
Good bye for now, all our love Hannah, Will, Little Bean and Sweet Pea x
I’m so sad for you Kristen. I hope you have found your peace. I’ll always remember you standing outside the office at West Melton School. You were the first person to talk to me on my first day and I can still remember you smiling at me and saying ‘Hi, I’m Kristen’. I so appreciated you that day. Thank you xxxx
I’ll never forget how clever, quick-witted and BRAVE you were at Broadcasting School, Kristen. Always smiling, full of energy and never afraid to ask the tough questions. May you rest in peace and know that you were loved and will be remembered fondly. Love Mitchy xx
My lovely daughter, My bright star with such a beautiful caring soul, you were a gift, wild, witty and wonderful in so many ways.
You knew my words or thoughts so often even befor I said them. You knew my heart.
We loved and laughed and disagreed! on our journey together. Now you are free, enjoy peace, love and kindred spirits! Till I hold you again, I will sing your song .
The sun will come out tomorrow, bet your bottom dollar that tomorrow there’ll be sun…
Love mum x
My dear Kristen. We almost got there. You were one out of the box and I loved you. You will get a chance to teach me later. Love Dad