Memories of Christine Louise (Scurr) Hermes

In memory of

Christine Louise (Scurr) Hermes

Bucyrus, KS

June 9, 1964 - August 19, 2018

Jun 9, 1964 - Aug 19, 2018

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Kathy Forest

Christine and I were birthday buddies! My birthday is tomorrow. Never a year went by that I didn't receive a card or an email or text. All of you that know her know that was her way. She always had a way of making you feel so special. I had a healing a few months after she passed. The healer was very clarvoiyant and told me I had a new angel. She knew nothing of Christine but described her to a T. She's still doing that thing...still letting me know I am loved. So miss her...

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Julie Anne Moore

Hearing the news of Christine's passing was heart breaking. My memories of her are special. My heart goes out to the Family Dalton and Children. I know she left you her strength and determination to go on. I am glad she is not suffering. Her love and presence I know will not leave you. Sending you all big hugs and blessings.
Most Sincerely, Julie Anne (Vecera) Moore

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Eileen Francis

I just saw the video made of Christine's life and it was so amazing. What a joyful and loving person she was and shone so much love and Light in this world. I am so sorry for your loss of this sweet soul. May you be blessed with God's love. Sincerely, Eileen (Connor) Francis

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Susan Clarine

Dear family,
Tara Ondusky, Cindy Zinn and I were so very lucky to get to know Christine during the IPEC coaching program. The three of us along with others, were part of a small peer coaching group and got know one another well. As you well know, Christine was one of those rare people that others gravitate toward. Her positive energy, warmth, authenticity and smile drew others close. I'm certain that those of us who knew her as part of IPEC will continue her legacy, simply by remembering how loving and wonderful she was; and passing some of that warmth on to others. The challenge she has left each of us to meet, is simply to be more like her and do for others as she did in her life. In her honor, we've made a $130.00 donation to CCVI. Thank you for letting us know about this wonderful organization. Our love and comfort to you, Susan Clarine, Tara Ondusky, Cindy Zinn

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Kelly Daniels

Some people wanted me to share the words I read today at Christines celebration of life. So here they are 💖🦋

Gardens of Promises.

I really can’t believe she’s gone. She was so healthy and strong and vibrant. Makes you realize how delicate and precious each moment is. She used to tell me as a child she’d feel so much joy jumping high on her trampoline, and always feel like she should be able to fly. Now she feels whole again and she is soaring high . She made her peace and she is complete.

I will seriously miss heating up her leftovers. Her food was so good .. Guess I’m just gonna have to learn how to cook.

Christine’s purpose in this life was to lighten the world up, holding a space of love and healing for her family til her last breath. I remember a moment in the hospital when a little old food cart man stopped to express an entire speech on all the Love he saw in the hallway outside her room. People would walk by and ask , who is the person in that room? They’d never seen so many people for any patients ever. People setting up camp and sleeping in the hallways. She was meticulously loved and watched over by Dalton and the children with amazing dedication, from the healthy food and nutrients going into her body to the network of doctors Dalton rounded up all over the world to discuss how to help her. I witnessed incredible moments of love, as People held her hand, sang to her and spoke words of encouragement that I am certain kept her alive long enough to experience beautiful conversations with her children, feed baby goats one more time and walk in her gardens at home again. Wounds of the heart and soul of her family healed and I watched as this family came together with grace. They overcame obstacles under extraordinary, and shocking circumstances.

Christine always sent me little quotes of inspiration. One of the last she sent to me before she knew she was sick went like this:

"A miraculous healing awaits this planet once we accept our new responsibility to collectively tend the Garden rather than fight over the turf."

I have to say, that Each and every day of her life Christine
tended the garden.

She tilled the soil of life -
with love.
Always planting flowers even when there was a lot of crap being spread around...
Knowing that the crap was there to fertilize the seeds that needed to grow.

She chose to shine brightly on the garden, knowing that, like the sun , it was what was needed for the flowers to reach up through the darkness and thrive.

She walked the garden with honor and respect for all of life , all of nature , all people, even walked the sometimes uncomfortable places, knowing the blessings in it all and the vital role that uncomfortable places have in life.

When I held Christines hand in the hospital and I told her I'd be back when I had to leave. She would always say "promise?"
Promise ?

She said it so often, I realized how important promises were to her and I wanted to honor her life with some promises...

I promise you, christine, to tend the garden with gentleness, grace and loving kindness as you did.

For you, I promise to also GROW a garden
Rich with honey bees you always wanted,
With flowers of every color,
Waving gently in the wind
As you pass by

I promise to walk with you each day and let you know that I know
You're still. here.

I promise to sit with circles of women and listen to your kind words of reassurance whispering in my ear as you hold them up and love them with me.

I promise to grow healthy food and make magical meals to feed people the way you did.

I promise to love
Your precious family who you dedicated your life to.
I promise to be your voice,
When you whisper words of encouragement they might not hear

I promise to find peace in my heart the way you always wanted for yourself..

I promise to keep others smiling
To honor that beautiful smile you always shared.

I promise to be an example of strength
Whenever others fall weak.
And find my strength when I fall weak.

I promise to forgive
as you have forgiven.

I promise to spread love to all I meet. For in truth it’s all that really matters.

And Wherever you are,
I promise to see you again .

I promise

Just as you asked me to...

I thought a lot about how I wanted to honor you, christine and what you would really like. So Im dedicating my gardens to you . Gardens filled with children, laughter, forest school, yoga, circles of women and men. A place for you to watch over and do your work from The other side. A place where all your friends and family can come to find peace. It will be a sacred forest space for healing and
A Garden of Promises.

The last quote she sent to me the day she learned of her illness
Was a Native American quote..

"Help me always to seek the truth quietly, to listen with an open mind when others speak, and to remember the peace that may be found in silence."

So today I would like to ask that each of you make this promise..

Promise..
To accept our new responsibility to collectively tend the Garden , the natural wild places of the earth, the plants and animals , our relationships and our own hearts"

to listen with an open mind when others speak,

and to remember in each day to seek peace.

Watch for the work of this angel for she will be sending us signs of what she loved.
Rainbows, the symbol of hope, perseverance and celebration. goldfinches, symbols of happiness and prosperity, the red tailed hawk, the symbol of awareness and higher perspective ,
And the borage starflower, the symbol of Ebullient heart forces, buoyant courage and optimism.

She paid attention to the messages nature brought. Part of the magic that sang in her playful spirit.
She’s here and she wants you to know. She wants us to be whole, strong and filled with love. So let’s honor ourselves with this.

For she is there walking beside us
And holding us close to her heart as she watches over us in that quiet peaceful place she now calls home.

Good. Things. Are. Coming..

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Lynn Jenkins

I am so sorry. I’m keeping your entire family in my thoughts and prayers. Lynn Jenkins

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Mary Bruckner

Our hearts break for your family and this terrible loss. Please know we send you all much love and wrap you in the arms of angels as you grieve for dear Christine.
Joe and Mary Bruckner

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Caleb Johnson

Praying for you all. She was so sweet and caring. I remember answering the front door one time as a kid, and she had stopped by with a bouquet of flowers for my mom, just to say hello. She always was friendly and loving. What a loss.

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Adrienne Krunich

She was a beautiful inspiration. Thinking of you all and wishing you peace in this difficult and heart wrenching time.
Adrienne Johnson and family

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Sofia Quintero

Mi más sentido pésame para esta grandiosa familia, tienen al mejor Ángel cuidándolos desde el cielo

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Suzanne and Chris Ellis

Our love and sympathy extends to the family of this wonderful and beautiful woman. Christine was the epitome of grace and beauty. She will be sorely missed.

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