i did not know her like i wanted to,

but she was better than many people i have known.

she may not have been my family,

but she was more important that i could have expected.

she was important to my best friend, 

so that made her important to me with time.

she died bringing a beatiful life into the world,

and that's what makes her passing so excruciating. 

christina was far from perfect,

but i have never become so close to someone that wasn't family.

rest in peace, you beautiful soul.