That trip down The Nile

To my friend Kristen Anderson
who fought a long battle against brain cancer
Born November 6 1961
Passed April 20 2007


I wish I could have been there
to celebrate your day.
You have worked hard to stay fit
in an appropriate way.
I've always been awed
by your smoothness and style.
And when things toughen up
you are there with a smile.
Oh, what have I done
to deserve such a friend.
It's kind ones like you
that help troubled hearts mend.
You always seem centered
in a positive way.
Like the flow of a stream
that has not gone astray.
I often think back
to the first of our chats
And We lightly spoke
of this and of that.
You introduced me to your friend
George the cat.
I would just like to say
I think daily of you.
And still ponder
the wonderfull things you will do.
Like that trip down the nile.
I can picture it now
while you drift by the date palms
as you sit at the bow
and take in the beauty
of what's all around.
With the wind in the sail
as it beats out a sound.
And If you don't mind
I would just like to add
that I think quite a lot
of your mom and your dad.
And I put them up front
as the couple elite.
Cause Dad Jim is so cool
and mom Jan is so sweet.
So ya just hang on in there
I'm counting on you
to keep making wishes
I know they'll come true.
Once again Happy Birthday
I am so proud of you.
And you just get hold of me
if theres a thing I can do.

Love,
Wayne Ernzer