Kristy Knight

My friend died.....

Posted By: Kristy Knight · 7/15/2012 4:28:00 PM

One of the most beautiful souls in the world died on Saturday July 14th 2012 @ 11:30pm.

People die all the time...good people..... We just don't know them.

My friend Maria has lost her 12 year battle with cancer.

She was the dear, sweet, kind and dedicated mother of one of my best friends in the world....and she was also a friend of mine.


Maria was a world renowned artist from Niagara Falls. 

In this day and age....she did the almost impossbile task of making a living out of one of her passions.

She painted mostly flowers.  The attached are some quick and simple snap shots I took of two of her paintings on the last day I saw her. 

I found such peace wandering around her gallery...studying her beautiful work. 

It made me forget about the bad and remember the good.


Marias biggest passion was being a mother. 

She had one daughter, Sarah.  Sarah was the light of her life...and Maria was the light of my friend Sarahs life.

I lost my mom years ago. So I not only feel sad for the loss of Maria...I feel the pain of my friend.


Maria was the saving grace in many, many lives.  She mothered everyone.  She never let us down.


Maria gave me a place to go every Christmas. 

For a while..I had no family to share the holiday with....and Maria welcomed me into her house to celebrate with her beloved family.

During our last visit she had a clear moment...and told everyone around the bed about the time I got her tickets to the Trans Siberian Orchestra, a concert she loved. 

She made sure to brag about me..the fact that I was on stage in front of thousands of people and everyone clapped for me.  Her eyes lit up while she told the story. Being on stage is no big deal for me...but Maria reminded me that it is cool...I guess. 

It feels good when someone you respect is proud of you.


When I heard the news...oddly enough, I was looking at a flower.  Maria loved her flowers...that's why she painted them.

I'm lucky.  My backyard is filled with flowers. 


From now on...for the rest of my life....I will always look at a flower and wonder if Miss Marias heavenly soul has painted it...just for me.


Thank you to my friend Maria.

I will miss you....so much.


And thank you, the dedicated and loyal 97.7 HTZ FM listener ...for allowing me to share life with you.


KK

xo

Ps..There are tears on my keyboard.



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  1. yum yum posted on 07/15/2012 05:32 PM
    Love you KK. You said it wonderfully. We all love you. <3
  2. derrickb posted on 07/15/2012 05:58 PM
    SORRY FOR YOUR LOSE KK,NEVER EASY LOSING SOMEONE YOU LUV AND RESPECT.LOOKING FORWARD TO LISTENING TO YOUR SHOW,WHEN YOUR ON HOLIDAYS,ITS JUST NOT THE SAME,PEACE
  3. Sharpie48 posted on 07/15/2012 06:17 PM
    KK.. Sorry to hear of your loss. You are such a great person and spoke of Maria so wonderfully, very well spoken. Thinking of you during this time. Take Care and as always enjoy the great show, looking forward to having you back.
  4. RoseMaryP posted on 07/15/2012 08:06 PM
    Well said, KK. I offer my sincere condolences to you and to your friend Sarah in the loss of her mother and your friend. You were lucky to have someone like that in your life. Treasure the memories! (((Hugs)))
  5. TrevorG posted on 07/15/2012 08:10 PM
    you got a really big heart KK and you write so eloquently that I already foresaw the tears before I got to the end !! The world needs a lot more Marias God rest her soul
  6. TracyM_5133 posted on 07/15/2012 08:11 PM
    Sorry for your loss Kristy.
  7. isabel552 posted on 07/15/2012 09:23 PM
    Kristy...so very very sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you and to Sarah. Maria sounded like a remarkable and talented woman. May your memories of Maria comfort you during this sad time in your life. Good friends are hard to come by, and harder to lose. xoxo~Di
  8. Soko posted on 07/16/2012 10:18 AM
    Sincere condolences, Kristy.

    And thanks for sharing some about what sounds like a wonderful human being.
  9. MelissaH_3484 posted on 07/16/2012 11:30 AM
    KK I'm sorry for your loss and the loss of your friends family. The recount of your friends life gave me chills and while I have not yet lost my mother, I could feel your pain and I sympathize and give you the best I have to offer .. a huge tight cyber hug. Stay strong.
  10. BarbaraW posted on 07/16/2012 11:57 AM
    What a beautiful message. I am so sorry for your loss but remember all the great things you shared and that she is truly in a better place with no pain. I hope they have 97.7 in heven
  11. PrakashD posted on 07/18/2012 07:11 PM
    Hi KK
    You are such an amazing person-so tough when it comes to dealing with guys who act like total jerks when they get thru to your show and in actuality SOFT like a typical woman in situations like this. Remember when I lost my mom a few months ago and you had such words of comfort that lay etched in my memory just as much as I my immense admiration of you. Patricia and my thoughts and prayers are with Sarah and may Maria's soul find everlasting peace.
  12. JulietC posted on 07/19/2012 08:41 AM
    This was beautifully written, I lost my Grandmother & Grandfather (who lived back home in the UK) to Lung Cancer, I feel for you so much and I share with you your grief
    Take care of your self and I LUV your show its the best ever!
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