Sunday, January 6, 2008

In Kristy's Memory

Hi,

I have set up this blog to post feelings and thoughts about Kristy. Mostly for the 36th ward, but whoever may want to participate. You can write about anything. It helps to have a place to discuss what happened today.

Kristy is a beautiful person, inside and out. She was a strong woman and I'm sure still continues to be. I'm grateful to have known her and benefit from her friendship so much, even now. She deserves all the happiness Heavenly Father can offer her.

My heart goes out to her family and all of those involved. Please share your thoughts and feelings! Sign in under that email address and use the password on the left. Then click on, "New Post". If it won't work for some reason, send me what you want to post and I will post it for you! You may also comment on any post already written.

Thanks and God bless you.
Sarah Smylie
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12 comments:

Jordan said...

Kristy IS a beautiful person inside and out. I look up to her in many ways. She often brought little surprises by for me, she was a faithful visiting teacher, she inspired me through her beautiful singing and strong testimony. She will be missed and is loved by so many. Thank you Sarah for this thoughtful tribute.

January 6, 2008 at 6:18 PM
Anonymous said...

Kristy has a strong testimony of our Savior Jesus Christ and for His gospel. She holds fast to her testimony and her faith throught trials and difficult times. She doesn't waver. I will miss telling her to shut her mouth, as she often asked me to do. She is a vibrant person who loves to be around others. She is a "doer" an I know she is on an errand for her Lord. I picture her singing in the heavenly choir and possibly wanting to take it over. I miss her...

January 7, 2008 at 8:38 AM
Anonymous said...

Wow! It's wonderful to read about such what a sweet, fun, and faithful woman Kristy was and is. I am sad to hear of the tragic events of yesterday, but hope everyone, especially her young sons, will be comforted in the days to come.

January 7, 2008 at 3:38 PM
Darlene Nelson Powell said...

I have known Kristy for years, I worked with her in Seattle and supported her on her mission, and we were very close. I was there when Dave fell for her, the day he was sitting next to me at her homecoming from her mission. I admired her strength to not settle for anything. She did not date Dave for sometime. He had to work very hard to win her over. Then Kristy fell hard for him. She was to me the picture perfect LDS example, but with a passion that attracts you to her and inspires you. When it came time to get married in the temple there was a snag and Dave's temple divorce was pending and Kristy did not think twice. Days before the wedding she cancelled it all, the honeymoon, the reception, the temple, the food, etc... She refused to get married for time and would rather wait to make it right to get married in the temple. We talked for hours about it. It was so incredible, I watched others I knew buckle in and get married anyway for time only but not Kristy! She waited many years to find the right man and she wanted a temple wedding and that would not be shaken. We spent hours discussing how nervous she was for the honeymoon and how excited she was to want to have children. I remember flying in to visit them when when Brandon was just starting to walk and Kristy was so adorable. She looked me in the eye with that adorable unforgettable smile and giggle of hers and said "Darlene we're in love" referring to her new son. Kristi to me was life. She was passion and charisma and godliness and anyone who knew her was taken in - mesmerized by the light of Christ in her and her passion to live every moment. My desire is we use this to let her passion for life and Christ now continue on shine through us. She loved being a mom, could not wait to have the children and she was to me the perfect wife, mother and example to all of how a Christ centered life is lived with passion. God Bless all with the pain in their heart during this early calling home for Kristy. I don't think I could survive this if I had not read Paul H. Dunn's book THE BIRTH THAT WE CALL DEATH, at a time when my own son died, but it rings so strong in my heart at this time. May we use this time to really tell all those we love how much we love them, every day we wake up is a gift!

January 8, 2008 at 5:45 AM
Anonymous said...

I truly am angery over this. I have know Kristy and her family for a very long Time and used to travel with here often when she was doing seminars. I was sad to have her move yo Utah when she married, but hut life must go on. Kristy is and will always be one of those people that will be remembered as happy go lucky and always willing to give of herself. What a sad day to lose one of the good ones on earth. I love you Kristi.

January 8, 2008 at 11:17 AM
Anonymous said...

What is the matter with these awful abusive husbands? Mark Hacking comes to mind. Like Lori, Kristy seems like such a kind, caring, spiritual and loving person as I read the beautiful comments that people have written about her. Much was the same way with Lori Hacking. How terrible to destroy such a beautiful life. All we can say is that God will deal justly but we must do our part to carry through justice. To Kristy's family, we are praying for you and you are in our thoughts at this time. I feel for your heartache.

January 8, 2008 at 7:50 PM
Unknown said...

to kristys family we dont know kristy personally but from what ive read she is a very very wonderful person and she is very very happy this will get straightened out god is just and sees the bigger picture we are so sorry for this tragedy that you have had to suffer with such selfishness did this man show in his actions and the loss we have all lost even though i dont know her personally she is still my sister and we as humanity are sharing in the pain as a human being has been taken unjustly and im so so sorry we love you never forget her talk of her often its such good therapy keep her memory alive and it will help and ask the lord for help and stay by his side as you greive this and you ll feel his arm around you to comfort you and love you through this our hearts go out to you her parents and family as im sure many others do god bless your family as i know he will through this

all of our love the jenks family .

January 9, 2008 at 12:36 AM
Anonymous said...

The world is a better place for having had Kristy in it. And in her absence, we are better people for being touched by her life, her laugh, her spirit and her example. May we choose to take from our experience with her the gift of sharing love with those whom we associate.

January 9, 2008 at 12:52 AM
Anonymous said...

Thank you for setting this up.
Shauna

January 9, 2008 at 6:26 AM
Anonymous said...

This is such a sad story. All I was supposed to do was look up a local news for school homework, and I saw this article. Even though I didn't know her, She seemed like a VERY nice person, from what you all say. I hope she will see out father in heaven again.

God WILL bless her!

January 9, 2008 at 5:12 PM
Sarah said...

Amazing daughter of God. I didn't have the opportunity to know her in this life, but she has already taught me so much! Thanks for all the wonderful comments on such a beautiful girl. Our prayers are with the families and children. Much Love,
The Horsley family

January 9, 2008 at 8:01 PM
Anonymous said...

Kristy was a trully devoted mother, a very strong person who was true to her beliefs and family. I worked for her for a few months about a year and a half ago. She was very caring with her kids. I know she is in a better place now and I hope Brandon and Carter will be protected and comforted. I'm still shocked with these tragic news. This is a beautiful blog and I hope those who knew her will be able to share more memories of the great person she was. Luciana

January 29, 2008 at 1:11 PM

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