One of the biggest blessings in my life this year was the friendship I found in Kristy Lopez.  I write tonight, heartbroken to have lost such a loving soul in my life.

it seems somewhat trivial to put into words what Kristy had come to mean to me on my blog. Kristy meant so many things to so many people. She was the kind of person that made you feel good about yourself. She greeted you with a smile and a general enthusiasm. She was loving, compassionate , thoughtful, giving and kind. She dreamed big, and that too was only one of the many things I loved about her.

I'm posting this tonight, because I know a good few of you that wanted to see the images from last weekend's photoshoot. Kristy and Rina (and Lucy) came to the Loft. It was the first of what I had hoped to be many more. As owner of Monarch Giving, and the uber talent behind Monarch's floral arrangements, Kristy brought a few flowers which we incorporated into the shoot. Lucy, her enthusiastic side-kick, also joined in.

This video is for you Kristy- I wish more than anything you could have seen these images- and what hopefully reflects what a beautiful person you were inside and out.

The quote at the beginning, along with the music were among her favorites. My thoughts and prayers go out to the many people whose lives this bright soul touched.

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