This story starts with Krissy. It only exists because of her.

She died just a week before Jon and her would have celebrated their 16th wedding anniversary.

She was only 40 and mom to three young kids. The cancer moved quickly and within a year this silly tough girl from a city outside of Boston was gone.

She was grit and she was grace. And she was loved.

Heather and Krissy met at church. They became fast friends (Krissy had many). Her final request to Heather was asking her to stay close to Jon.

Eight years later. Here we are.

It starts with Krissy.

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