Dear Friends of Cristina,

It is hard to believe that it has been almost a year since we lost our daughter. We have missed her and her bright smile. We have heard from so many of her friends over the past year. This has meant alot to our family.We went to pick apples this year, last year Cristina went with us. Our 3-year old grandson Jacob climb up in an apple tree to pick her an apple he told us that he wanted me to give it to her. He said he wanted her to have one and he just knew that she was their with us. I want to thank you for all of your e-mails and cards and all of the walks and other money that was raised in Cristina's honor. She touch alot of people. Her work in helping people with cancer will be remember for years to come. Gina , Cristina's sister is working to help people with disabilities. I thing she is during this because Cristina's ability to help others. She takes people with disabilities kayaking in Mexico, for her last class for her Masters. Than she plans on going to Seattle to work for the Autism Society of America. I know Cristina worried about her alot and was very proud of the way she took control of her life in fighting for others. I still working at school and having fun with the children. My friends are there for me everyday and that helps me so much.

Carla Manieri