 Best wishes, The Miller and Rosenfield Families. Send your Guestbook additions here I was lucky enough to visit Kris on the weekend of October 3-6, 2003. It was a great weekend together with Kris and family. I had fixed a few things around the Rosenfield house (one of my usual...and welcome...brotherly duties). The last day I saw her was Monday, October 6, 2003. She was using a cane, but never showed her pain. As I was getting ready to leave, she looked up at me and said "You're a good brother, Brother Bob". When I left in the car for the airport, we were all laughing and waived handkerchiefs (a Miller tradition). It was a beautiful Minnesota day in October. The leaves were changing color. Hayley ran after my car as we headed down the road. I think Kris and I knew that it might be the last time we would see each other. She died eight days later at her home. We miss her terribly and constantly, and struggle to retain her memory... especially her wonderful qualities: The ability to find optimism and joy...in the face of pain and doubt. The ability to find creative solutions when there seems to be no answers. The ability to love and give endlessly to family and friends...without reservations. Kris was a spiritual person. She believed that the Spirit or Soul lives on after this physical existence. Kris, if you were here in Spirit right now, I would like to tell you with all my heart..."We are grateful for all you gave us and thankful that you are a part of our lives. Sister Kris, you're the best sister a brother could have. I will love you always", Brother Bob. Robert Kimsy Miller (Brother Bob) <webmaster@eflorida.net> Sarasota, Florida USA - Monday, November 17, 2003 at 02:02:31 (EST) Today is an important day. September 22nd. The day that Kristen Ann Miller Rosenfield came into this world. It is yet another, in a series of difficult days, to experience without her for the first time. I yearned this morning for a hidden note in a bottle from her, saying things I wanted to hear. Instead, as I gathered my art materials to take with me to Lakewood Cemetery where her ashes lay, I opened a sketch book found three promo pieces of her art that she had given me. I find gifts from her in hidden places. One of her gifts - sent second hand - was from a furnace sales representative ... our furnace went out soon after Kristen left. He said words that live with me daily. I will paraphrase, as I don't even remember his name; "My father died a year and a half ago. The first year is about realizing that the person is really gone. Now, my question to myself is, 'Am I more in my behavior, than this person I so admired?" After he left, I wrote on one of my father's old medical notepads the qualities I so admired about Kris; Patience Tolerance Acceptance Grace This is what I have tried to incorporate into my behavior and life. All I can say is that I am trying to receive her wisdom and that I know I have the spiritual support I need, if I only pay attention. Kristen's gifts to each of us are personal and unique. She loved so deeply and with such joy. I share my gifts from her on her birthday. A day filled with the celebration of the Equinox, the joy of her presence in my daily life, and a deep sadness - all of which is today. She loved the season of Fall. In her honor, I embrace this season she loved and in which she passed - the beauty of the earth's glory, endings, and the knowledge of the coming of Spring. Blessed Be, Allie allison barna <allisonbarna@msn.com> minneapolis, mn USA - Wednesday, September 22, 2004 I have a hard time writing, or even thinking about Kristen, or Madre (as I called her). I miss her. She came into our lives and changed them all for the better. I truly am a better person for having Kristen as my step mother, and role model. From her advice to her fashion sense, she was always right on. I am so grateful to have known her. Janessa Rosenfield <janessarose@hotmail.com> St. Paul, Minnesota USA - Wednesday, April 14, 2004 at 23:44:30 (EDT) i'm sorry to hear of the passing of kristen. she was a talented illustrator. cancer is mean. it is part of life. no rhyme or reason with who gets it. i just completed chemo. my hair is almost back. and i know first hand what this terrible illness does to a family. i just lost another friend last week. my cancer was a recurrence. hopefully, it will never come back! to the young daughter ... your mother is with you. always. she will look out for you in life. try not to be sad. she was sick and who wants to be that sick. right? she's at peace. no more cancer to deal with. love, bill william roberts <robertsdesign1@yahoo.com> minneapolis, mn USA - Wednesday, January 07, 2004 at 18:01:53 (EST) I remember my mom would always sing me a irish song called tura lura lura. She would sing it to me every night for as long as she lived. So now if I miss her i always sing tura lura lura and that helps me not be so sad. Hayley Rosenfield <hayley@millerusa.com> golden valley, MN USA - Sunday, January 04, 2004 at 19:36:47 (EST) When Hayley and her Mom took me to a place called Eco Baken these jerks threw a tube at me and that really hert and Kristen came over and started standing up for me and telling them that they should not harm kids. She told the employees what happened and made me feel better. sarah mevissen <Friendlycat93@aol.com> golden valley, MN USA - Sunday, January 04, 2004 at 19:30:24 (EST) Hi! I have been thinking of Kris so much, as we just celebrated Christmas last week...and have had Tim, Hayley and the rest of the family in my prayers! I can't begin to know the pain that you are experiencing...but DO know that God desires to surround you with His love, draw you close to Him, and bring you comfort! Kris and I went to highschool together, and re-connected just a few years ago...I am SO thankful to have had that time with her...as short as it was, and enjoy her friendship, and hear how much she loved God...and each of you, her family!! Please know that I am praying for you, and thanking God for the BLESSING of knowing Kris! When I think of her, and her awesome smile...I can't help but smile myself! Love, "Lynnie" (That's what she called me!) Lynn Bolmgren <lmbolmgren@hotmail.com> Richfield, MN USA - Wednesday, December 31, 2003 at 11:03:48 (EST) Hi Tim, Hayley and family, I was doing a google search just now for my work and came upon this site. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Kristen had been a lively and wonderful part of our lives here on Valleyview Place many years ago and I'd been thinking of her over the last several days. I had an open house Sunday for neighbors, to mark the moving of the dear people who've lived next door (people Kristen knew too),and could picture her here caroling around the piano. She was a fabulous human being! I know her light and smile and positive energy touched many people. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Margaret Nelson <mgrtn@aol.com> Minneapolis, MN USA - Wednesday, December 10, 2003 at 19:03:36 (EST) Hello, I am a student at Rutgers University in New Jersey. My friends and I were searching online to see if there were websites such as www.kristenmiller.com since this is also my name! We came upon this site, and LOVED Kristen's artwork. It is very happy and beautiful and I feel very lucky to have the same name as such a wonderful person. Kristen Michelle Miller <millie_232000@yahoo.com > Washington, NJ USA - Sunday, December 07, 2003 at 20:28:40 (EST) |