Thank You Sweet Friend for sharing this journey. I love the way you have taken to reading my Blog and walking beside me.
Jeremy's Birthday and Angel Day were made more bearable through the friendship we share.
The Candles, Tributes and Graphics continue to bring joy to my bleeding and broken heart.
Thank you for all that you are and all that you do.
Bless you...
Bonnie Klien " Guidance Counslor" / Mom FROM BONNIE KEIN:
Meek, subdued, tame...these are not words that come to mind when I think of Kassie Hall. I remember when Kassie entered Mount View High School in the fall, 2004. She could turn a classroom topsy-turvy in a matter of minutes. She was not one to keep her opinion to herself, but would freely share her thoughts. Kassie spent many hours during her freshman year spouting off in my office while bouncing in and out of the comfy chair and I spent much time talking with her mother Karen.
I always thought of Kassie as a firecracker because she was unpredictable. You would not know what she would say, when she would say something, or to whom and in what manner it would come out. The firecracker, with her snapping blue eyes and flaming gold hair was a bundle of energy.
During her second year at Mount View, Kassie worked diligently to harness her energy to be more productive in school. Kassie was spending less and less time in my comfy chair and had truly turned a corner by the end of her sophomore year. Sadly, this firecracker burned out too quickly and we were left with dull silence.
Of course, Kassie is still with me - I have her picture on the bulletin board by my office desk and I gaze at her daily. I was very proud of how much Kassie had grown during the two years that I knew her, and I always admired her fiery spirit. I wonder what her future plans would be as she graduated from high school? I wonder what contributions she would be making to society as an adult? Then I remember she already gave the greatest gift to others - the gift of life.
I think it is fitting that if Kassie had to leave us, that she did so on Independence Day, and I think this not only because she was independent (because we all know she was). I think the timing is fitting because Kassie is no longer a firecracker that sparks up a classroom; she is now a mass of brilliant fireworks that lights up the entire night sky and we can celebrate her life every Fourth of July for many years to come.
Barbara Adams "Principal" / Mom FROM BARBARA ADAMS, PRINCIPAL, KASSIE'S FRESHMAN YEAR.
Although I do not have any specific memories of events at Mount View with Kassie, the quality I remember the most about her was her indomitable spirit. She had an energy and zest for living as well as a genuine caring for others. School rules were definitely not her favorite thing, but she was always honest.
Ellen's words- Kassie Teacher / Mom (Mother) Kassie Lynn Hall
When I first met Kassie Lynn Hall I wondered why she was in my Day Treatment class. She was beautiful, quiet, and worked very hard. Not what I was expecting at all. Kassie became my fashion consultant and I became the thong police. When I would ask her to pull her pants up and her shirt down, she would squeal, “What are you looking down there for?” - and then she’d do what I asked. There were very few occasions when I saw the side of Kassie that caused her to be in my program, but when she showed you that side, watch out! It drove Kass nuts that her mother and I communicated and shared the same opinion of her love life. We both wanted her to take her time with boys, date a little, fall in love in a few years. We were both sadly disappointed. Kassie thought she was in love and was happy to write about it & talk about it (as long as it was a positive conversation - none of that “slow down and wait a while” stuff). I will never forget one of her last PET meetings. We were discussing Kassie and her future. As I was talking about what I thought she could achieve with her life, I began to cry. Kassie didn’t know what to do; Ms. Thurston let her know that it was because I felt so strongly about her and her potential. She let Kass know that I was putting myself out there to my superiors because I so believed in her and what she could do with her life. She said, “I’m the teacher’s pet!” I said, “Yes you are, please don’t tell your classmates.” She promised that she wouldn’t and walked in the door the next morning and announced to everyone that she was the teacher’s pet! I had to laugh because she seemed to get so much out of knowing that I cared that much about her. I felt like maybe I was getting through to her in some small way. The school year ended and summer school started. Early one night Matty called to tell me that three girls had been in an accident and he thought one of them was Kassie. I started making phone calls to find out and Karen called. I went to the hospital to see them both. The week that followed was one of the hardest I’ve ever experienced. I have never watched someone die and the fact that she was so young and full of life made it even more difficult. What was so amazing to me about that week was Karen. She knew that her daughter probably wasn’t going to make it, yet she was there for everyone who came to see her daughter. She would take you by the hand and take you in to see Kassie. Karen would let Kass know that you were there to see her. People would stand around the bed and tell Kassie stories, some sad, most of them funny. We would laugh and cry at the same time, knowing that we would have to hold on to these stories in our memories. Karen handled this time with such grace; I can’t even put it into words. I hope I never have to endure such a trial, but if I do, I hope I can do it as gracefully as Karen did. She let everyone say goodbye to Kassie. I gained so much respect for Karen during this time. I know that we have lost Kassie, but in her death she gave me a gift. She gave me the gift of her mother’s friendship. I will cherish that forever, just as I will cherish my memories of her beautiful daughter, Kassie
To Those I Love / Mom (Mother)
TO THOSE I LOVE
If I should ever leave you Whom I love To go along the silent way, Grieve not, Nor speak of me with tears. But laugh and talk of me As if I were beside you there.
(I'd come…I'd come, Could I but find a way! But would not tears And grief be barriers?)
And when you hear a song Or see a bird I loved, Please do not let The thought of me be sad... For I am loving you Just as I always have...
You were so good to me! There are so many things I wanted still to do... So many things to say to you... Remember that I did not fear... It was just leaving you That was so hard to face...
We cannot see beyond... But this I know: I loved you so- 'Twas heaven here with you!
By Isla Paschal Richardson
Special Angels / Terri~Mom To Angel Brent Bowden (Connected by angels ) Thinking of you and your beautiful daughter Kassie. Our hearts are so broken without our angels. All we can hope for is they are friends in heaven and are getting to do all the things they want. Our lives will never be the same without them here but some day we will meet them again and they will be waiting with open arms, until then all we can do is hang on to our precious memories. Always connected by our special angels. Love, Terri
THINKING OF YOU / ANNETTE LIGHT (AUNT)
Kassie I think of you alot. Today we will all be with your mother helping her get thu another had day with out you. She has done so good. Alot stronger than we all thought. she has helped me to make sure that I don't forget how much to enjoy the time I have with my loved ones. Kassie the few times we shared together are such great memories for me know. As you look down on all of us know I hope you can see how much you were truely loved. Watch over your mother from there and we will help her her toghter we will all keep her strong. I love her as the sister I never had. So today as we celerbrate your life you and your grandfather share with us we miss and love you both. Love Aunt AnnetteQ
***I Love You*** / Libby Cannon (mom's friend )
* * * I Love You * * *
***UNAFRAID***/ Libby Cannon (mom's friend )
June 3, 2008
My spirit takes flight -
I am fearless and free
to express,
to explore,
to begin. . .
to be me.
Broken Chain / Ms. Bev (Friend) The Broken Chain
We knew little that morning that God was going to call your name.
In life we loved you dearly, in death we do the same.
It broke our hearts to lose you, you did not go alone; for part of us went with you the day God called you home.
You left us peaceful memories, your love is still our guide; and though we cannot see you, you are always at our side.
Our family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same; but as God calls us one by one the chain will link again.
~THINKING OF YOU~ / BECKY..MOTHER TO FFF JARRETT LITTLE (ANGEL FRIEND )Read >>
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