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2004 |
The loss of a child is something which
no parent should ever have to endure. |
| God needed a rancher in Heaven
and Chris was the best one he could find. He will truly be missed.
Our prayers are with his family. Sandy & Courtney Sokol (Brenham, TX ) 10.31.2004 |
Our prayers are with you in this difficult time. Ed Smith (Amite, LA ) 10.31.2004 |
| We will so miss our little
neighbor who always wanted to help us blow our driveway and who
was always so glad to see us.God bless you all , Deb, Joe, Katherine
and Kyle, and pray for us Chris, now that you are in heaven. Bill and Marilyn Mathis (Houston, TX ) 10.31.2004 |
So sorry about your loss and we will certainly
miss seeing him at Prime. David and Lorine Kubenka (Schulenburg, TX ) 10.31.2004 |
| Dear Deb and Joe and family,
Sandy and I want to extend our deepest sympathy. I want to thank you so much for sharing Chris with us. I shall always treasure my phone calls from Chris. The last one was a week ago and we were looking forward to Chris coming to the clinic for a ride on the golf cart. Chris has touched so many, young and old, he has made us humble and grateful. A young man that connected all the dots. May God Bless you all at this time and know in your hearts that he is home with our Lord. Much Love, Doc and Sandy "Doc" Andy Currie (Hempstead, TX ) 10.31.2004 |
Joe, may God Bless you and your family in this
time of mourning. Clint Weldon (Houston, TX ) 10.31.2004 |
| You are in our thoughts and
prayers. May God's grace sustain you at this difficult time. Linda Henson (Cypress, TX ) 10.31.2004 |
Chris was such a trooper.I was fortunate to have
talked with him Thursday. Our prayers and hearts go out to you.
He will always be remembered. Gary DeBakey (Tomball, TX ) 10.31.2004 |
| Chris, We love you, and know
that God is holding you in his hand's. Derk & Sherry Derk & Sherry Harmsen (Winnie) 10.31.2004 |
Deb & Joe: God gave you a beautiful gift in Chris. He taught patience and unconditional love to all of us who were honored by his smile, hug, handshake, and laughter. The best legacy anyone can leave are memories of love and laughter, which Chris has accomplished. We love you, Debbie, Scott, Scotty & Justin Andrews Debbie Andrews (Houston, TX ) 10.31.2004 debbieandrews@pdq.net |
| I am a teacher for the Briarwood
School. Though I was not one of Chris's teachers, I will surely
miss him. I'd often see him getting off of the elevator with Mrs.
Darnell-who worked very closely with Chris - always smiling-always!
His courage and spirit was amazing. He will live on in our hearts
forever. Godspeed, sweet Chris! Jesus is surely smiling with you
by His side. God Bless to Chris's lovely family. Our prayers are
with you all. Holly Strapulos (Tomball, TX ) 10.31.2004 |
Chris was always ready for a challenge. He enjoyed
sharing his smiles and laughter with everyone who had the pleasure
to know him. He will be missed by all of us. Our thoughts and prayers
are with your family. Cary, Janet, Jason and Kristin Brown (Houston, TX ) 10.31.2004 |
| Although we have had very little
contact with Chris or you in recent years. My daughter Emily was
in Kindergarten with Chris - we had just moved here from the NW
and Chris invited her to his ranch and to see his Daddy (who was
a "real cowboy") - Wow! what an introduction to Texas.
She will never forget it! Texas and our little community will never
be the same with out this bundle of joy. Our thoughts and prayers
are with you. Kristi, Emily and the entire Rowland Family Kristi Rowland (Houston, TX ) 10.31.2004 |
Joe and Deb, Our deepest and most sincere condolences are with you. Christopher was such a wonderful part of our 4-H club. All of our lives have been enriched and blessed for having known him. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. God bless you. Dan, Monica, Brad, and Tommy Isely (Katy, TX ) 10.31.2004 |
| We have fond memories of Chris
when he was a student at Bunker Hill. He was in my son Marc's kindergarten
class. He had a wonderful spirit and kind heart. He and his family
will be in our thoughts and prayers. We feel privileged to have
known Chris. Margaret Pichon and Family Margaret Pichon (Houston, Tx) 11.01.2004 |
Joe, I'm sorry to hear of the loss of your son. I only found out late last night when my dad returned from the hunting trip. Please know that you and your family are in my prayers. Kristen Walker (Houston, TX ) 11.01.2004 |
| There are no words to express
my sadness as a mother...I will be blessed to remember his warm
smile and kind heart. And to Deb, Katherine, and Kyle...my sincerest
prayers go to you. He will be missed. Lisa Keene (Baytown, TX ) 11.01.2004 lisa@genesisbcs.com |
My dear friends: I wish, with all my heart, that I could do or say something to take your pain away...but only God, and time, can do that. However, be sure to know, that I share your sorrow and if I can ever do or say anything to ease it or help you carry its weight...please let me know. With deepest sympathy, Cefe Ceferino Ramirez (Miami, FL ) 11.01.2004 |
| Joe and Deb and Chris's extended
family. I am truly sorry for your loss. Chris is with the angels free from pain. He left us all with joyous memories and his courage. May God Bless you all. Sandy Pohlmeyer (Katy, TX ) 11.01.2004 smpohlmeyer@hotmail.com |
Chris, You are truly the world's "Greatest
Cutter". Your enthusiasm and your ability to always keep smiling
motivated us more than you could imagine. We love you and there
will always be a special place for you in our hearts. Jerry, Linda & Laney Lane (Brenham, TX ) 11.01.2004 |
| Chris and family, We will miss
that beautiful smile and those blue rubber boots when you came to
see us at the office. We love you. Brenda King and Black family Brenda King (Houston/Montgomery, TX ) 11.01.2004 |
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you and your family. May the presence of those you love surround you and support you during this sorrowful time. Amy Runyon (Tomball, TX ) 11.01.2004 |
| Joe You are an inspiration and a blessing to everyone who knows you-You passed this on to Chris- If all children could be like your Chris our world would be a better place- You will always be HIS hero! You are in our thoughts and prayers. Give Katherine a hug. Cheryl, Paige & Chelsea (Atascocita, TX ) 11.01.2004 |
I am so sorry to hear about Chris. My sympathy and prayers are with you all. Mary Malicki (Houston, TX ) 11.01.2004 |
| My deepest sympathies are sent
to your family for their loss. You are all in my prayers. Alexia Greiner (Houston, TX ) 11.01.2004 |
We are sorry to hear of the loss of your son.
May God be with you and your family during this time of sorrow and
bless you with many good memories of Chris. Russ and Joni Wernli Russ and Joni Wernli (Houston, TX ) 11.01.2004 |
| Joe-I want to extend my deepest
sympathy for the loss of your wonderful son. My prayers and hopes
are with you and your family. Leo Reichle (Houston, TX ) 11.01.2004 |
Joe, I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. My prayers are with you and your family. Barbara Seynaeve (Houston, TX ) 11.01.2004 |
| Debra, I was so grieved to hear the sad news about
Chris. Although I never had the pleasure of knowing him, as a mother
my heart grieves for you and your family. Please know my thoughts
and prayers are with you ... Cherie Pierce (Irving, TX ) 11.01.2004 cpierce@iwatsu.com |
| My family and I will truly miss Chris. The times we spent "sewing"
4-H Linus Blankets and knowing he had received one is a good memory
for us. If I recall correctly he never wanted to stop sewing. America Young & Family (Houston, TX ) 11.01.2004 |
| My favorite memory of Chris is when he turned
to me wearing a big smile and said "I like this math!" Wendy Kolodny 11.01.2004 |
| Chris was really sweet when I saw him after I had heart problems.
We both smiled and agreed that it felt like "flip-flops".
:) He had a great spirit and soul!! Lisa Keene 11.01.2004 lisa@genesisbcs.com |
| Chris, Man I love you little guy! You were my
favorite boyfriend! Love, Jenna! Jenna Fox 11.01.2004 |
| I'll always remember Chris for his love for everyone - his smile,
his bright spirit! He brought sunshine to us all! :) Carole C. Wills 11.01.2004 cwills@briarwoodschool.org |
| Having him at the salon it was such a fun! I enjoy
having him on my hair and cut his hair. Nahid Mirabi 11.01.2004 nmirabi@houston.rr.com |
| Christopher touched my heart and I never even met him. His Life;
Courage and All the Love that surrounds him is an inspiration to me.
I will never forget him! Funeral Director - Earthman Hunters Creek Amy Lambre 11.01.2004 Amy_Lambre@yahoo.com |
| When he last came out in the kitchen and bugged
me at the last Bible study - He is so precious! Shannon Burdett 11.01.2004 |
| I absolutely loved every time I saw Chris walk into Ma & Pa's
Door w/his jeans tucked inside his boots! Melanie 11.01.2004 m.f.cernoch@tcu.edu |
| I'm so glad I helped you behind the scenes work
with Mrs. Kolodny. We will miss you! Mrs. Sue Lorsen 11.01.2004 |
| He would always watch me do my homework! play with my cell, and
talk to me on the phone. Kelly 11.01.2004 staylordesign@houston.rr.com |
| I'll miss the blue boots and smile. You will always
be in our hearts. Brenda King 11.01.2004 brendak@genesisbcs.com |
| His loving squeezing hugs... Sitting on my lap and talking about
his cows... Calling me on the phone. Joann Schindler Lebeda 11.01.2004 jojolebeda@yahoo.com |
| I remember when Chris hugged me and
said "I love you, Lana." I love Chris. Lana Baumgartner 11.01.2004 Baumgartner@post.com |
| Chris came to Genesis wearing sweatpants, t-shirt and rubber boots
to his knees excited about his steer placing at the livestock show.
He was so excited! God Bless You Chris!! Diane Benson 11.01.2004 diane@genesistelecom.com |
| I'll always remember Chris' hugs. He always had
one for everyone. He also commanded the road behind his 4-wheeler.
Back and forth on Queensbury Lane, his joy was seen in his smile! Jane Troutner 11.01.2004 |
| Winning 2nd place with him and his sister. Kristin Brown 11.01.2004 BrownTX@aol.com |
| I always loved Chris and I will always love him. Riham Baumgartner 11.01.2004 Baumgartner@post.com |
| Deb and Joe... When Chris was okay with we calling him "Wolfgang" Stan Aldrich 11.01.2004 |
| When we went to his birthday party. He would always
stick with me and be nice to me. Ryan Baumgartner 11.01.2004 Baumgartner@post.com |
| My favorite memory of my buddy? Well, I have so many. He is my buddy and I loved him as if he were my baby brother. I remember when I came back from my surgery, Mrs. Schindler asked if I could fill in on Tuesday and if I could go visit with my buddy. I said yes. I showed up and he was doing a puzzle with Jewel. I walked in real quietly and just watched him. When he saw me his face just lit up so bright and he screamed, "Buddy, Buddy, MY Buddy" Yvonne 11.01.2004 |
| Dear Debra & Joseph, |
| I am a parent and I can only imagine the loss you are feeling. I
meet Chris through my dad Larry Pohlmeyer and he was a joy to be around.
My daughter Morgan enjoyed wrestling with him at one of Prime's Christmas
parties. Chris is now at peace and will no longer be in pain. We will
always remember his wonderful smile. Your family is in our thoughts
and prayers in your time of loss. Tonia and Morgan Pavlik, Mason Wick Tonia Pavlik (Schulenburg, TX ) 11.01.2004 m_mshowteam@hotmail.com |
| Joe - My sincere sympathy to you and your family.
May God bless you and help you through the difficult days ahead. Charles Ann Gumina (Houston, TX ) 11.02.2004 |
| May you find God's blessings in the days ahead. Sam (Houston, TX ) 11.02.2004 |
| My sympathy and prayers are with you and your
family. May God bless you. Gracie Pavlicek (Houston, TX ) 11.02.2004 |
| My prayers are with you and your family. Tiffany Walker (Houston, TX ) 11.02.2004 |
| Oh my goodness! Chris was such a sweetie-pie!
He always had a smile on his face and never frowned! Chris would
sit for hours on Kat's bed and just watch me do my homework.. just
watch! Occasionly, help me look something up! He would love to talk
to me on the phone for forever! And, he would go, "Kelly, give
me your cell phone", and i would say alright! he would punch
the buttons and go through everything. chris would sit in my lap
and we would eat candy and watch movies. we would play Playstation
and so many other things! Chris was such a great friend and I will
never ever forget him! |
| I am a member of the Judging Contest Committee. I never had the
privilege of meeting Chris but from what I have read he was a very
special boy. It sounds like he lived life to the fullest and was loved
by everyone he met. It is amazing that he learned the secret to a
successful life at a very young age. God truly blessed your family
by giving you such a special son and brother to brighten your life.
You are in my prayers Barbara Mueller (Houston, TX ) 11.02.2004 |
| "A Note From Mom" - A Poem (click here to view in new window) Deb, though I only talked with Chris a couple of times... when
he was reluctant to take those pictures at Debbie's house, because
it wasn't the cool thing to do (instead he went and listened to
Scotty play the guitar in the other room with the guys...) and
when I came over and took the pics of you three in September this
year... doesn't matter... he was so sweet, and did it for you,
even though I'm sure he didn't want to take pictures. :) He was
very into "pleasing" people, and had the sweetest demeanor
about him. Funny one I remember is when he danced with Debbie
at her birthday party 5 years ago. They were so cute dancing together.
That was a good memory. Amazing what we can learn from children,
isn't it? I pray that you can cherish all the times you did get
to spend with him... even the ones that only the two of you shared.
You are a blessing to so many. I admire and respect you for what
you have been through, and can only hope it is a source for those
in need of a strong faith and love of God. |
| My buddy is my inspiration he knew how to make me laugh.He always
worried about his buddy, me. I will always be there for all of you
no matter what! You are my family and I love each one of you. May
God bless you all. Yvonne Perez ( His Buddy) 11.03.2004 ninaycp0707@netscape.com |
| My prayers and thoughts are with you during the
loss of your loved one. Judy Pavlicek (Houston, TX ) 11.03.2004 |
| Joe & Deb, How blessed Christopher was to have you as parents
and how blessed you were to have this wonderful special child who
touched so many. Words could never express all the sympathy felt for
you in your great loss. May it comfort you to know that not only your
family but your many, many friends are thinking of you and remembering
you in their prayers. Harlan & Joyce Kobza (Schulenburg, TX) 11.03.2004 jkobza@hotmail.com |
| Dear Deb - My heart goes out to you and your family. The service for Chris was beautiful and I know everyone there felt the love and joy Chris brought to you, your family and everyone who knew him. God definitely put His light in Chris for all the world to see. It is amazing how much he accomplished within his short life span. I know you and your family were so very proud of him. Chris truly was one of God's angels and I know that he will now watch over you from up above, just as you watched over him while he was here on earth. I shall remember his sweet smile for it was a smile of peace and acknowledgment of God's presence. God be with you and your family and give you the strength and comfort you need during this difficult time. Marlena Berger (Sugar Land, TX) 11.04.2004 |
| I remember one day Chris came to work with his mom and came up to
me he had pixie sticks he asked me if I knew how to play I said yes
so we sat down and played he said they should of called the game pick
em up sticks .. His smile will be truly missed.. Jennifer Brannan 11.04.2004 jennifer@genesistelecom.com |
| "Christopher..." A Poem (click here to view in new window) My life was blessed to know my young but wise friend “Christopher
Joseph Schindler”……. |
| Prayer to Christopher J Schindler Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ that all things God fore-knew he also predestined that you Christopher would be conformed to the likeness of His Son. Christopher you enter our lives through the blessings of Christ Jesus and walk in accords to His true likeness. We thank you for demonstrating to us the power of God’s love, compassion and His purpose for you. Christopher you had a profound effect in our lives and through Jesus Christ we give thanks. We believe that our God and Father who justifies and graciously give us all things, we praise Him and give thanks to Him for allowing us to share your faith, strength, love, kindness and belief in Christ in the Kingdom of God. Thank you Christopher for living in the Word of God and may you rest in peace as you stand at the right hand of God your Father and in the care of our Lord Jesus Christ who has removed your pain and discomfort. We ask this in Christ Jesus our Lord. Amen. Louis A. Karambis (Houston, TX ) 11.05.2004 |
| Dear Deb, My memory of Chris is that no matter where I was when I saw him, the first thing he would ask me was, "Where's Rachel"? (He loved those girls!!) I will never forget how inquisitive and insightful Chris was, and will keep that sweet face in my thoughts and prayers always -- as well as you and your family. Love, Patti Patti Marino (Houston, TX ) 11.05.2004 |
| So sorry to learn about Chris. I wish I could
have met him. He sounded like a great guy. My thoughts and prayers
are with you as you deal with his passing. Pat Harrity (Angleton, TX ) 11.05.2004 pharrity@texasgulfbank.com |
| Debi, Words can't express my sympathy for you and your family at this difficult time. Having so recently met Chris, I was touched by his joy in all things, his open, friendly love of everyone he met. I will always remember our brief meeting, the joy he had at even that difficult time. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and Joe and Katharine and Kyle. As a mother of an 11 year old boy, I can only imagine how hard it is to let go. He is watching over you and your family with his 'Mimi'. Gretchen, Greg, Matt and Megan Della Penna (Ashburn, Va) 11.08.2004 gretchdp1@adelphia.net |
| I send my heartfelt sympathies to your family.
I know that Chris is in a better place but also that he has left a
hole in everyone's heart. His memories will stay with you always and
I know they will bring you comfort. Love Glory Green 11.08.2004 ggreen@uszinc.com |
| Deb - My heart is just broken for your loss, as
I know yours has to only be made truly whole again when you see Christopher
in Heaven. I did not know him, but your many stories full of joy and
life said it all. May the many prayers and love of your family and
friends comfort you. You are in my thoughts and prayers constantly,
and I am here for you if there is anything I can do. My deepest and
heartfelt sympathies, Michelle Michelle Reynaud 11.08.2004 mreynaud@earthlink.net |
| As I have read all of the
notes and messages left over the last week since this site was set
up by a wonderful friend, I was aware of how lucky my family is to
have so much support, love, and compassion from each of you. Because
of that, I wanted to let you know how we are doing. Katherine, Chris's
13 year old sister, Kyle, his 20 year old brother and myself are all
doing well. We have talked about how we miss Chris. I miss holding
him, hugging him, whispering with him, and laughing together. We all
miss his stories and his smiles. But we also agree more than all of
that we are so happy for him. I know he is at last able to run and
play as long as he wants and his Mimi (my mom) was there to welcome
him and guide him. Our sense of peace and joy for Chris is strong
and Chris himself has helped each of us with that as well as life
in general since he left this world. During the vigil at the funeral
home last Sunday evening, there was so much love and support from
each of you in the room that I felt like I was floating on it. At
the funeral the next day I know Chris was giving us the strength we
needed to tell you about him and his special joy of life. Thank you
for your support - there was wonderful food at our house, encouraging
phone calls, compassionate e-mails, beautiful flowers, fun visits,
beautiful cards and sentiments, thoughtful invitations, wonderful
donations to UMDF, hugs and so much love we are grateful for. Bless
you all. Tomorrow I want to tell you a story about Chris that is so
fun. Debra Schindler 11.08.2004 debra@genesisbcs.com |
Dear Deb---I cannot begin to imagine the emotional
roller coaster you and your family have been on, nor the pain of
saying goodbye to a child. But I know that you were blessed to have
Chris with you for 11 years, and he was blessed to have you for
a mom. Extending heartfelt sympathy and prayers, |
Deb and family, |
| To The Schindler Family, May you find peace in knowing that Christopher no longer suffers and is with God. My thoughts and prayers are will you at this time. With Deepest Sympathy, Jane Brennom (Houston) 11.08.2004 janebrennom@sbcglobal.net |
| My heart aches for you. How can anyone find words
to express our emotions at this special time of Christopher's passing?
Sadness for you, happiness for Christopher ... You couldn't have been
a more loving mother; he couldn't have been a neater kid. I am pleased
that your lives have touched mine. I pray that your pain will be surpassed by the memories you hold in your heart, and by the knowledge that heaven is truly a cool place to hang out as a kid. Love and prayers to you and your family, Dinah Wright 11.08.2004 dwright@art-right.com |
| Dear Deb & family, I can not imagine the grief of losing a child. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I never met Chris, but from what I have heard and read, everyone that did was blessed to have been able to share some part of his life. Gail McGuire (Houston, TX ) 11.08.2004 |
| Dear Deb, I join my prayers to those in the army of friends who love you. As I listened to descriptions of Chris at the vigil, I almost felt like I had been warmed by his light. Since I did not have the privlege of meeting him and I was unable to "sit" for Chris that last week of his life, I was not able to give him an official bright red clown nose. Don't be too surprised to see it arrive in the mail. I'm sure Chris wouldn't mind if you or the kids put it on at one of those many moments when you think of him and need an extra smile. May God wrap you and your family in his warm embrace. Much love, Joyce Greenfield 11.08.2004 grnfield5@houston.rr.com |
| Dear Deb, The news about Christopher's passing was announced at our TPG meeting last week and I was heartbroken to learn of his passing. The loss of a child must be the most difficult thing anyone has to endure; so, my heart and my prayers go out to you and all of your family. It seems that you and your family were given a special gift in having Chris for a bit longer after his illness last year and I am sure you felt the extra blessing of his presence. May the memories of his life and the many special times you shared together be treasured forever. May God be with you all every step of the way at this time and in the future as you honor Christoper's memory. My deepest sympathy, Barbara Staley 11.08.2004 bstaley@bhs.ipmail.att.net |
| Deb, To you and your family, your sadness and grief is mine also. With deepest sympathy, Vickie Simons 11.08.2004 visimons@kingwoodcable.com |
| Deb, Your strength and
graciousness always touch me and I could see that same quality in
Christopher's life. My prayers are with you and your family. |
I have so many funny remembrances of Chris - he was so much fun to be with - we would laugh a lot when he was with us. Once he and I were on the way to pick Kat up from school and we were talking about something we had bought Kat for her birthday, so then we talked about how important birthday surprises were,etc. So Kat got in the car and Chris - in that very instance - told her what we had for her birthday and almost simultaneously his eyes got very big and he looked at both of us with total innocence and said, "It just fell out of my mouth." Kat and I laughed and laughed. I have been listening to Chris's e-mails and it is such a joy to be able to hear his voice. I am still getting flowers and food delivered to the house as well as many cards daily. Thank you so much for all the love and helping Kat, Kyle, and I feel that our sadness is being shared and that we have so much in each of you to be happy for. Love, Deb |
| Debi, We were so sorry to hear of your family's loss. Although I only met him briefly, Chris was the sweetest soul. The loss and grief must be overwhelming at times. Yet, there has to be comfort knowing Chris and Mimi can laugh, giggle and play without pain now. You, Kyle, Katherine and Joe are in our prayers. Mark, Judy Sam and Ben Lakes (Loveland OH) 11.11.2004 aspenlakes@earthlink.net |
| Deb,I just wanted to say that I did not get the opportunity to know
Chris, but the joyous and wonderful stories you told about him, I
felt I knew him and his life. Thanks for sharing your stories and
memories us. May god bless you and your family. Pamela Huewitt 11.12.2004 pamela.huewitt@cna.com |
| Deb,I am a member of TPG and though I had never
met your wonderful son, you must know that, even in his short life,
it appears that he touched so many people in such a very special way!
My prayers are with you and your family at this most difficult time.
May God bless you, your family and his most special angel, Christopher. Carla Vigilante 11.15.2004 carla_vigilante@uhc.com |
Debra & Joe, "Safely Home..." A Poem (click here to view in new window) May God bless you and comfort you all. Our deepest sympathy, |
| I am very sorry about what happened to your son.
Ed's Daughter 11.15.2004 cms4sho@aol.com |
| Deb- My familiy's hearts and prayers go out to you. In the few times I got to spend with Chris I could tell he did not know the word defeat. He was just the kid with the big bright smile. God Bless Jeff Hardin (Houston, TX ) 11.16.2004 |
| I wanted to say thank you to each of you who have sent plants, brought food, been there to comfort us with hugs, smiles and wonderful remembrances. The reason I am writing this is twofold. The first reason is I do not plan on sending out individual thank yous, but I wanted you to know how moved Kat, Kyle and I are by your thoughtfulness and generosity and love. It is so comforting to know how many people Christopher moved. The second reason is to help each of you
with your sadness about Chris. Joe and I had time and our own service
with Christopher before he was cremated last Thursday and it was
such a joy to see him, touch him, and talk to his physical presence
one more time. I wish we could give to you-this evolving sense of
peace and closure that we have. As Father Thu said at Chris's vigil,
he is a saint-he really didn't have time to do anything wrong and
he was always so happy to help,visit and have fun with others. So
if you need help with something I know Chris will always be right
there for all of us. He has helped us a lot already. We love you
all. |
| Dear Deb and Joe: Although we never met Chris, we felt like we knew him. We just hope that in our final years we have the courage and strength as he and everyone in the Schindler family had. Joe & Jackie Bevill 11.22.2004 jbevill@houston.rr.com |
| It has been a little over one month since Christopher joined his new saint friends and I miss him so much so often but most of the time I am happy for him and for the first time in my life know that when it is my time to die I believe I will actually be very excited about being with him again. Katherine is very busy with friends and school as a normal 13 year old should be and she misses him also but remains happy for him overall. Kyle, Christopher's soon to be 21 year old brother misses Chris and knows he is happy in his new life. I continue to be comforted by Christophers presence and love at times and one of those times was last night-I just feel stronger and able to handle the emotions so much easier because of the peace I receive from him. Anyway, I wanted to tell you a story about
Chris that is a favorite of many. It was time for the HLSR parade
last year and the new mayor needed a horse to ride. So the Houston
Chronicle reported that Christopher Schindler's horse, Docs J-Bird
2, would be squiring the new mayor in the parade. What they didn't
report was this. Joe and I were excited to show Chris the paper
that morning. So when he got up, we had his breakfast ready and
the paper open to that section and we told him about it. Then he
read it and looked at us and said, "Who told him he could ride
my horse." We laughed and thought well we really should have
consulted with him on this. Christopher always had an opinion and
it was always original, sometimes funny, but always caring and kind
to others. We love you, Boo. |
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