The memorial service for Christianna Joy, was held Saturday under a rainbow of balloons, people dressed in bright colors, memory boxes, displays of a child's treasures, and a white casket covered with messages, stickers, and drawings written in markers by the hundreds of people who came to mourn her loss and celebrate her life. Each story shared, the worshipful dance, and the tears shed, the memories that brought laughter, was a testimony of a 10 yr old girl who loved Jesus, spread joy when she stepped into a room, and loved the orphaned babies in Zambia that she held, fed and entertained.
Her mom, sisters and brothers stood near the horse drawn wagon as she was gently lifed by Dad, Grandpa's, uncles, and cousins. Her Dad had the contentment of giving his daugther one more horse ride. We think of the cemetery as a resting place, but in the twinkling of an eye, we know Christianna will be dancing with Jesus. We look forward to the promise that some day we will all be enjoy that dance with her. Thank you all for your love and prayers. It has meant a great deal to us. We are so thankful to be able to be with our family this past week.
You can see an clip of the memorial service with the Fox17 news link.
http://fox17online.com/2013/06/15/10-year-old-missionary-remembered/#axzz2WLJVNPDZ
Her mom, sisters and brothers stood near the horse drawn wagon as she was gently lifed by Dad, Grandpa's, uncles, and cousins. Her Dad had the contentment of giving his daugther one more horse ride. We think of the cemetery as a resting place, but in the twinkling of an eye, we know Christianna will be dancing with Jesus. We look forward to the promise that some day we will all be enjoy that dance with her. Thank you all for your love and prayers. It has meant a great deal to us. We are so thankful to be able to be with our family this past week.
You can see an clip of the memorial service with the Fox17 news link.
http://fox17online.com/2013/06/15/10-year-old-missionary-remembered/#axzz2WLJVNPDZ
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