Remembering Christina

I first met Christina online.  It was either 1998 or 1999.  We both belonged to the same homeschool group.  There was a small number of us that were christians and felt we no longer fit into the group.  So, we started our own, one that would be distinctly Christian.  From what I can remember it was me, Christina Hooker, Kris Bales, Jennifer Dewey, and Susan Tadle.  We are all still members of this group.
I met Christina in person for the first time at an outing that we had arranged for the group at a local park.  I still remember her standing quietly smiling over to the side, just watching the group, with a baby on her hip.  I am so glad I met her.  We had so much in common.  She was such a fun, smart person.
I have been a member of the homeschool group ever since the beginning.  Even though I am no longer homeschooling I just can't leave the group.  I love them.  It has been such a big part of my life for so long.  There may be a time soon, when I will say goodbye to the group, but for now I want to stay.  The group will not be the same without Christina though.
Christina, became one of my best friends.  I know there is no way to convey what her friendship meant to me.  She was even my daughter's Doula when my grand-daughter was being born.  She has been there for me through many transitions in my life, and was still my friend.
I wish there was a way to properly honor her and the friendship we had.  She was such a blessing in my life.  These words do not adequately convey that.  She was a beautiful person, loving wife, great mother, and wonderful friend.  She will be greatly missed.  I wanted to share with you what she meant to me.
I apologize if this is not really written coherently, I am just writing from my heart as it pours out.