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2005 |
| It is a new calendar year,
the year 2005. I miss our little man so much but every morning
and night we have a chat about things. I still hear his voice in
those phone calls—hey dad –I think we need to buy 90
head of heifers this week. We retired his cutting horse “J-Bird” to
Schulenburg where Ma and Pa keep him well fed and groomed. His
lab “Old Yeller” is getting wiser with a little more
age on him and his Hereford heifers will be bred this spring. His
brother Kyle is now 21 and his sister Katherine is back in the
groove of school after a great holiday break! Chrisy Boo – I
know you are looking down from Heaven and keeping a close eye on
us as I feel it every day. We Love You! Joe Schindler 01.05.2005 jls@primellp.com |
| My prayers are with you and your children.I didn't
have the pleasure of knowing your son,but looking at all the "happy" photos
and readind all the wonderful things his friends said....I know he
was a beautiful young man.His wonderful smile looks down on you and
your family everyday.God Bless Wally McMakin 02.16.2005 cwallymcmakin@aol.com |
| It is February and that
time of the year for Rodeo Houston. Many of you will remember that
Christopher had the 2nd place Steer in the heavy weight class at
the 2003 show and sold that steer in the auction. He was sale entry
number 100. He was so proud of his friend Kristen Brown for doing
such a great job showing his steer as he was unable to do so. On
another note if you see the Houston Livestock show and Rodeo parade,
the Mayor will once again be riding Chrissy's famous cutting horse
J-bird. We love you Chris and we know you are sending your love
to us every day.We feel the presence of that love. Joe Schindler 02.19.2005 jls@primellp.com |
| My darling Christopher, It seems I miss you more each day-hearing your voice, holding and hugging you, looking in your eyes, laughing with you, telling you stories, planning what we were going to get at the grocery store, planning our dinner or snack, rocking you in one of our rocking chairs, praying together, pushing you in your bright red cool chair, taking you for a bike ride in your chariot, reading one of our books, giving you a bath, taking you to visit one of your many friends, listening to you make a call to one of your friends about the cows and the gates and all of that, going shopping with you, cuddling up and sleeping with you, taking a ride with you, putting together a puzzle with you, watching you play Bond on Nintendo or another Game Boy game, dancing with you, remembering funny times with you, and so much more. But thank you for teaching me how to be a good mom and a much more patient person and a much better person. You were and are so much to me and so many that most of the time My joy in knowing you and having you as a son is stronger than my sadness and selfishness in not having your physical presence with me. But thank you for continuing to bless my life and all the people that you love. Thank you for all the love and strength that you continue to shower on all of us that love you. Kat and Kyle miss you so much,also, but are glad that you are happy and busy in heaven. We all love you so much and continue to learn from you and your wonderful life. Mom Debra Schindler 03.18.2005 debra@genesisbcs.com |
| Hi Family, I am so sorry to hear about your
loss. My heart is broken. I am sorry I didn't know sooner. Kat, if
you need someone to talk to call me anytime! I remember that summer
I watched the kids. I traded off with Jamie. I will always admire
and respect your family very much! I wish I could have spent more
time with Chris and Kat. Thank you for giving me the opportunity
to spend a summer with you! I will be praying for peace and comfort.
Love Always, Carrie Lelsz 03.21.2005 singingstar18665@aol.com |
"In Deepest Sympathy..." A Poem (click here to view in new window) I know that words can not comfort as far as the pain reaches,
but I hope my poem is a comfort to you. |
| Hey Chris it's Dad! I wanted
to update you and your many many pals. One of your hereford heifers
had a calf. Mom and baby calf are doing just fine. J-bird is loving
retirement. Kat is taking very good care of old yeller, he is growing
and calming down a bit.On Friday, May 13th. we will have The Chris
Schindler Memorial Cutting at the Hunter Ranch in Cat Spring, Texas
in your Memory. It will be an Honor to put on this event for you
Chris as you wanted to help others so very much. The proceeds from
your Memorial Cutting will go to your research fund "The Christopher
Schindler Research Fund at UMDF" to some day find a cure for
this disease. We are in the process of buying you a new set of
cattle. I listen to your message all the time "hey dad I think
we to buy some more head - mabye 40 - no 60 - no 90 new heifers" Ma
and Pa send you a big hug and kiss. Here is a big hugger and kiss
from Mom, Dad, Kat and Kyle. Keep watching over us! We love you
partner! Joe Schindler 04.06.2005 jls@primellp.com |
| dear debra I had the pleasure of talking with
you today only to find out christopher is in heaven.I want you to
know from my family to yours, you are in a prayers its not easy losing
child but you and I both know you will see him again. May the peace
of God be with you always. Deborah Gaillard 04.12.2005 debbiegaillard@sbcglobal.net |
| Last year Doug and I were privileged to meet
Christopher when we were there visiting our friends Dale and Eleanor.
Debbie was so friendly to us and so much fun to visit with and took
such wonderful care of Christopher. When I just found a letter from
Dale and Eleanor after I sent them a sympathy card and she told me
about this website. I just had to add my thoughts to Christopher's
website. He was a joy to everyone who met him. God Bless him and
God Bless his family. Love, Karen and Doug Zoerb Karen and Doug Zoerb 05.01.2005 KZoerb@cox.net |
| Dear Chris, On this Mother's Day week-end, I wanted to tell you what a wonderful son you have been and continue to be to me. You gave me so many gifts of unselfish love that I have started a book about your blessed life on earth currently titled "Chris's Gifts". Thank you for being my son and loving your family so much. I am so proud of all of your accomlishments especially your kindness, ready smile and laugh, generosity of spirit, honesty, love of God, love of family, love of friends new and old, bravery, patience, and your unbelievable hugs and kisses. I look forward to being with you again. Until then my beautiful boy, I am staying busy with much activity in your memory. I have started a foundation in your name-The Chris Schindler Foundation for Research. We are having a Fun Run on the anniversary week-end of your death on earth, Sunday, Oct.30. Our goal is to raise money for research for the disease you had, Mitochondrial Mieosis,to help other children who suffer from this disease, to remember your joy and have fun that day in your memory. Daddy had been working hard on a Cutting in your memory next week-end that will raise moneuy for the same foundation. So many people who love you are helping with both of these efforts. Thank you for giving us all some of your light my love. Continue to love us and help us when you can. Thank you for all the love you give me. I love you with all my heart. Mom Debra Schindler 05.07.2005 debra@genesisbcs.com |
| I know it has been years, but your family made
a mark on me since I was Christopher's age. I feel terrible that
I wasn't able to respond sooner. Kyle was one of my best friends
and Mr. Schindler was a great baseball coach. I only knew Christopher
for a short while and he was a wonderful little boy. He always had
a smile on his face and seemed to always have that effect on his
family. My prayers have been with you since I heard the terrible
news and they are still with yall today. It truly saddens me to konw
that such an amazing little boy has passed. May the Lord bless you
and all that has loved and known Christopher. Matthew Millik 08.07.2005 mmillik@tamu.edu |
| Happy
Birthday Chris!
This morning I went out on our front porch, listening to the
birds talking...and I was laughing at the time when you and Logan
and a friend of his....and yall were swimming in the tank in
your unders....and then you came and snuggled up with me cuz
you got cold...and we sat there for about an hour and just talked
and laughed. I miss your big warm long hugs....We all miss you
very much....Uncle Bruce and I know that you are watching over
Austin and Logan and that they have a wonderful guardian angel!!!!!
We love you Boo!!!!! We moved into the house on May 1, it is
wonderful and such a blessing from God....but I know you can
see it and I feel you there alot. Take care of Dad, Mom, Kyle
and Katherine..... I bet you and Jesus are gonna have some chips and a coke today!!!!!! and maybe some chicken noodle soup!!!!! WE LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU!!!!! |
| Happy Birthday my beautiful
boy. I am celebrating your life today. Kyle, Kat and I miss you
so much but you have given us so much to help us be better people
and we are all grateful to you for everything you continue to do
for us. Thank you for being with me so much the last 2 days - it
has truly been awesome. We think of you all the time and your joy
will always be with us. Thank you for all of the love that you
give us and especially continue to share with us. We have been
thinking of you and talking about some of our wonderful times together.
I will write you more later today about our event tonight for you.xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoKyle,
Kat and Mom Debra Schindler 08.18.2005 debra@genesisbcs.com |
| Happy Birthday, Chris!
You need to help out those Astros, they are not looking too good
right now. Aunt Rose Ann Cernoch 08.18.2005 rose_cernoch@hotmail.com |
| Christopher Schindler you are one great guy and
we all miss you. Love you, Parker Parker Troutner 08.18.2005 bballa7480@netscape.net |
| I miss my Halo buddy already. Chris you were
a great friend. Christopher Eubanks 08.19.2005 Kim35.Eubanks@sbcglobal.net |
| Dear Chris, It has been one year since God called you to Heaven. We miss you so deeply here on earth. All of your family and friends are thinking of you and we feel you blessing us with such a special prayer today as you do every day. You continue to give us so much Love and we ask that you watch over us from high above. We Love You So Very Much! Love Dad Joe Schindler 10.29.2005 jls@primellp.com |
| First, thank you again
for a terrific race and a terrific day. Second, and most importantly,
thank you for sharing Christopher's life with us. As I continue
to read the website, which is so well put together, I become even
more inspired by his life and more motivated to live my life more
like his. He knew what was important in life--being with family
and friends, taking time to meet a new person, going out of the
way to say something to brighten someone else's day and enjoying
a good bowl of soup--He wasn't afraid of the future or even the
pain and heartache of today. What a gift he was to you and what
a gift you have given to the rest of us who did not know him--Now
we all can try, each day, to be a little more like Christopher.
Thanks again for your hard work today and sharing your lives with
us. Lisa McCarthy 10.31.2005 lisa_tm66@yahoo.com |
| Thank you for putting together a super event
in Christopher's honor. It was inspiring, educational, and so very
touching to all of us that participated. All the detail and hard
work was very evident and very appreciated. You guys did a fantastic
job and I know that this event will become one of Houston's premier
races and at the same time blessing people's lives as they too are
introduced to Christopher. God Bless you, Suzy Suzy Seeley 10.31.2005 cruzsms@swbell.net |
| Please accept my donation. I had toe surgery
and would love to participate in the future. Love to all. Chris is
always in my heart and prayers. Lori Aubrecht 11.01.2005 loriaubrecht@hotmail.com |
| Hey Precious.... just wanted to tell you how
many people you are going to help...you are amazing.... how on earth
you brightened so many hearts and now you are raising money for these
children, brightening more hearts. We love you and miss you...but
your inspiration keeps me going. I had to give blood not to long
ago and as usual they could not find my veins and had to do the butterfly
on me, (which you know how much that always hurts me.), but I heard
your little voice saying ....Oh Aunt Jojo it does not hurt....and
then I was fine....your bravery once again touched someone. We love
you and miss you. I feel you with me alot and it is such a warm feeling. uncle bruce aunt jojo austin and logan 11.02.2005 jojobanana63@yahoo.com |
Hello my beautiful boy, It was Thanksgiving yesterday and I thanked God for so many blessings-especially my 3 children who continue to teach me so much. You are a guiding light to me my darling-thank you for sharing all of your gifts and teaching me so much. Well Chris, I know you know all of this but I want to tell you that I was so pleased that your 5K Fun Run/Walk on Oct. 30th was a wonderful celebration of your life on earth. We heard from so many people that it was a great run-the overall male winner, Jack, even wrote an article about you and your race in a Texas race magazine-I will get a copy of it as soon as it comes out. Uncle Brad picked out the park where we had it and I was so impressed with the beauty of it-the lake, historic homes, gazebo, rolling hill, fountain and statue. And the prayer Letie said raising you up was so beautiful. I felt your presence there and I know you are pleased that we are raising money and awareness about your disease. It was a good day Chris. I know you were happy to see so many who love you-friends, family, teachers, neighbors and Chris the coolest thing-we met some other mito families and I set up a mito group to meet once a month or so to be able to help each other! We have selected a date for our 2nd annual Chris's 5K Fun Run-Sept. 23rd, 2006 at 8am. The legacy of your life and love contintues on my darling. Thank you. Mom |
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