Plant Your Own Kiki's Garden

In honor of Krista on her birthday, today April 29th, we are asking all who love her to plant a Kiki's Garden for her this spring.  It could be a large vegetable garden, a small butterfly garden or even one potted sunflower.  Whatever the size or make up your garden, please think of Krista as you watch it bloom and grow.  If you would like to send us a picture of your garden, we will post it on the new Kiki's Garden website.  It is our goal, as we get the Kiki's Garden, The Krista Weller Burns Foundation off the ground, to have Kiki's Gardens all over the globe honoring our beautiful angel.  Peace to all.

Please email all Kiki's Garden photos to kikisgarden(AT)hotmail(DOT) com

 

Check out the soon to be foundation's website at www.kikisgarden.org

Krista's Tribute Night--A Song Written for Krista

This song was written for Krista by Stoddard Blackall.  It is just beautiful.

Krista's Tribute Night--Song from Dennis

Dennis Bouchard performs Somewhere Over the Rainbow, 

another of Krista's favorite songs.

Krista's Tribute Night--Song from Brooke

Brooke Friday sings For Good from the musical Wicked. 

This was one of Krista's favorite songs. 

A Single Spotlight

A SINGLE SPOTLIGHT

 by Peter Lamberton

(in remembrance of Krista Weller Burns)

A smile so bright, it lit the night

A twinkle in the eye

A friendly word was always heard

For every passerby

How one so young could do so much

A marvel to behold

The makings of a well-lived life

In someone twice as old

The knowledge base – so broad, so deep

And gladly shared by she

No brag, just fact, no fancy act

In rapture, we would be

I’d never done a musical

And there I was, with you

In dance routines and other means

You really pulled me through

Despite all that, you asked me back

And why, I’ll never guess

To be a part of gala night

Of course, I answered “Yes”

The lines were learned for Friday’s scene

And songs for cabaret

The special warmth; the sheer delight

Is re-played every day

You pitched right in; you played to win

And never got annoyed

With costumes, lights; with props; with sound

But now, alas, a void

It’s intermission now, my dear

Then places for Act Two

Where those of us still left behind

Ask “What would Krista do?”

We know an angel’s got our back

Whatever stage or show

The spirit’s there - the warmth, the light

An incandescent glow

So, darlin’, thanks for everything

Rest well, with no more pain

Until that final curtain call

Where all will meet again

To My Sister- I know you are with me

My Sister--I Miss You 

(This is what Amber presented at Krista's  memorial service.)

I have had the honor of being Krista’s sister. 
 The memories that we have shared have been diverse in their nature.
 Some have been life altering in magnitude and others purely innocent. 
 It is however the ones that, at the time seem insignificant and unmemorable, that will be the most
powerful. 
 I will forever cherish the summer cookouts,
 relaxing on the beach,
 shopping on Saturdays
shopping on Sundays,
 hanging out at the gym.
 These are the times when sisters are more than sisters , they are BEST  friends. 
 Some of our deepest conversations revolved around nothing at all, I will miss these simple times. 
 Quite often during our talks she would sometimes outburst and say “your not listening to me!” 
 Well Krista,  you will be pleased to know, I heard every word and I will remember them for the rest of
my life.
I am very proud of  you Krista.  In a life cut short you accomplished so much and taught me so many
lessons.  To me you are the symbol of strength and persistence.
 I have always been inspired by Krista’s ability to follow her dreams and aspirations regardless of the
situation, obstacles, or naysayers.  
She had big dreams
And a big heart to follow them
I’d like to use some words from one of Krista’s favorite musicals - Mary Poppins

Anything can happen when you let it….
if reach for the stars all you get are the stars 
but we’ve found a whole new spin
 If you reach for the heavens you get the stars thrown in. 
Anything can happen if you let it. 
Life is out there waiting so go and get it!
Krista didn’t aim for the stars, she aimed for the heavens
That’s a powerful lesson

Krista, I will miss you so very very much.  
But I know I don’t have to go too far to find you. 
 All I need to do is look around and I will be reminded of your spirit. 
 Whether it’s a fancy shoe in a shop window,
 the sand beneath my feet,
A song bird in a tree
 or a deep look inside myself
 I know that you are with me.

Love U!

A Celebration of Life--Krista Weller Burns

If we love... We grieve

Krista Weller Burns
1974 ~ 2010

 Memorial Celebration
June 12, 2010

(click on the names below to read what they said)

Gathering Hymn: How Great Thou Art
Greetings: Brendan Burns
Opening Prayer: Monsignor Gerald Saborin
Reading: Psalm 23 The Lord is My Shepard
Meditation: Because The Lord is My Shepard... Jeffrey and Evelyn Weller
Parents’ Farewell and Remembrance... Jeffrey and Evelyn Weller
Music Selection: Turn, Turn, Turn
Reading: I Am Always with You... Jessica Weller
Siblings Farewell and Remembrance... Scott and Amber Weller
Music Selection: Over the Rainbow... Dennis Bouchard, Fellow Thespian
Reading: All the World’s a Stage... Samantha Burns
Music Selection: You’ll Never Walk Alone... Angie Margiotta, Fellow Thespian
Husband & Step-Daughter Farewell and Remembrance... Brendan and Samantha
Reading: John, Chapter 14 Verses 1-6... Andrew Richardson
Hymn: Ave Maria... Lilly Cataldi Simmers
Closing Prayer: Monsignor Gerald Saborin
Departing Hymn: Amazing Grace