Your beautiful boy looks so much like you that I feel I get to see you sometimes in his eyes and his smile. You would be so proud! Atlas is a delightful child: bright, curious, kind, generous and loving. 

Happy B-Day Chelsi!! A year hasn't passed they you were in our thoughts and prayers!! Slainte!!

Happy Birthday, Chelsi. Know that you are remembered and loved through your ancestors. Lighting a candle and burning incense with prayers for you today in the Central Fire in Nature outside of Seattle.

Thinking of you all on Chelsi's Birthday. Hugs and love to you.

Chelsi,

I didn't know you personally, but through your mom I found out we have the love of mountains in common! I'm surrounded by the mountains that you loved! Every now and then, when I look at them and think of the poem I wrote, I invariably think of you. I'm pretty sure the Spirit of the Mountains is talking to me when that happens :-) ! I wanted to let you know that YOU are the reason that a lot of good things have happened, even to people, whose lives you didn't even know you touched. Be at peace!

Hey sweet girl, it's our birthday in 45 minutes...yours and mine: September 7, 1989. I remember the weekend I found out you left us. I rode a bike for miles, stopping to cry and trying to breathe and eventually making it to the house where I was couch surfing and curling up into a ball for hours. I wish I had come to see you when I was in South Carolina. I'm so sorry I didn't. I wish we could have had more time together. Just know I'm doing a lot better than I was then...I'm kicking ass, and you are on my mind when I'm fighting as hard as I can to give this life purpose. Thank you for being with me when I am sad and weak and hurting, and for being a reason to keep going. Much love.

Wherever you are , Chelsi, I see you shining your dynamic Light, illuminating everything around you. Atlas carries that Light and blesses all of us who know him. We miss you and will carry you always in our hearts along with our deep gratitude for rescuing us at Mago 4 years ago. Infinite Blessings in the ONEness.......Pam and Donald T

Chelsi, I pray you are watching Atlas. There could not be a more beautiful legacy to your life. Love, Buster

Thinking of you all.

Much love, Andrea

Caught a quick glimpse of your devilish grin in Atlas over the weekend when he was messing with your Mom in the pool...
Missing you

It's that time of year again. You start to creep into my thoughts more than usual. I pulled out "The Earth is not a Cold Dead Place" again... because you're listening, I've always loved that. Ever since you left, it's feels like when I read that, they're talking about you.

I spend so much time reflecting on why you left, why I'm still here, and what the hell it all means. Why is life so hard? Is it all just conditioning for our final hour? That's my current theory at least...

It's taken me a while, and even though I was never mad at ya, don't take this gratitude the wrong way. More than anything I wish you'd stayed, but thank you for this challenge Chelsi.

I can't help seeing your sweet sleeping face in my minds eye. If only chat had never died, maybe, just maybe...

It's so hard not to wonder, what if? Ya know? If only things could have been that simple.

<3

Pi ~ Today we celebrated your last earthly entrance 30 years ago. A great big chocolate chip cookie cake with unicorn decoration. Pink sparkly candles and a birthday song. I Love You, I Miss You and cherish every memory of your laughter. Yes forever missed and always in my

Love you sweetheart thanks for still looking after Tyler he loves you so

Mountain View CA...30 years ago...miss you every second of every day, daddy

No words, infinite love shadowed by our collective loss.

Remember when you broke your face? I flew up and sat on your bed and rapped “Through the Wire” just to make you half smile and we wrote on the white board cause ya know...you couldn’t talk‍♀️ Remember when your plane tickets got lost in Londonderry and everyone was freaking out? I was secretly happy because the time with my little sister might last a few more days You remember the ridiculous song and dance I made up for us? I still sing it to myself from tome to time because I don’t want to forget it ever You remember getting in trouble while I was visiting because I was trying to snore identically to your grandfather? Man our parents were so mad You remember when I first told you “Ohana”? I do. I remember everythingYou come to see me in my dreams so I know we’re still a team. You send me signs and bring me peace so I know you’re still with me I remember the day my heart broke into a million pieces and somehow, 3 years later I can’t remember how I picked them up and carried on I know you helped me, I know you’re not far and I know you still have my back like I always had and always will have yours It’s okay. You’re okay. I’m okay. My son has some of the best angels on his side and for that, I’m grateful. I remember your beautiful face, I miss your tattoos but most of all I miss your voice Keep visiting, keep me in your heart, don’t ever forget all our memories because I won’t❤️ From this earth to the heavens above Gus, I love you and miss you so much.
Love,
Corn Muffins

Chelsi, I hope you feel the magic you left for the world to enjoy. Atlas is truly special. I love you, Buster

My beautiful Pi ~ Today I hiked the trail, thinking of you every step of the way. Listening to Explosions and Caspian then onto 80’s pop like our road trip play list. I asked for a sign that you could hear me and as usual you came through. Thank you for the little pink bunny head, my Little Bunny Bun Bun. I know I’ll never stop missing you. It’s just the way it is. I Love You to Inifinity and Beyond today, tomorrow and forever. ✨✨

Oh babe. The sun is shining bright and its so warm. I know you're here. I see you in all the orange. And think about you every boop.
Love. Love. Love.

You will always be in our thoughts and heart. You left us a wonderful gift, his name is ATLAS

Chelsi...thinking of you today, just as every other...Love you, Daddy

You are never far from my thoughts. I will never forget your thoughtful, caring, spunky soul. I never told you enough in life how highly I thought of you. Now I tell it to the universe and hope word gets back to you. I love you.

I miss you to pieces. Love you dearly.

Missing you. Looking at pictures tonight. Daddy

I am thinking of you this week with great memories and love.

Your spirit always lives on with us❤️ We love & miss you.

It's been 2 years since I felt the pain of someone passing on the AT. A place where many of us find solstice!! We will never forget!!

Chelsi?
I need to know what it is you're trying to tell me. Please find a way to make it crystal. I know you're out there. I feel that pull, still a magnet, like you always were.
It's been hard having faith in this fight. I could really use your guidance.

Happy B-Day Chelsi!!

Chelsi ~ My Daughter, My Heart

Dearest Chelsi,

You are missed and beautiful memories of you are shared by many. We are blessed to have your loved ones surround us as a constant reminder of you.... continue to shine through each of them. xoxo

Chelsi ~ My Dear Dear Heart,
I made it ~ a whole year without you. We are all holding you in our hearts where you'll be forever more. I Love and miss you so much. Please keep showing me the way.
All My Love,
Your Ma
oxoxo

Bring a lover of the trail, I think about your passing almost daily. I know there could have been some way to help rid you of your inner pain.

This day can never be a happy one for those of us who love and honor you; you left us in such a way that all we could do was try to figure what we should have/might have done or said to contribute to another choice. But we remember you joyfully, if painfully, for in our sorrow we pray for your soul's peace and joy. Such a unique soul; you defied description or total understanding. You were an enigma. Spreading joy and light while enveloped in darkness and pain. I reread every offering to remind myself how many lives you touched and how many people you cheered, encouraged, and gave energy to in your brief life. I know you were called away for some very special purpose which will become clear to us one day. Spread your beautiful wings and fly free and good luck and much love to you in your next life mission. Thank you for joy you shared and love you gave.

We love, miss and remember you Chelsi.

I love you lady. I always have. Your loss has been hard to cope with. I haven't been able to stop thinking about you. I don't think you ever realized how much you meant to me. I'm sorry about that. I miss you.

I hope you are fulfilled, wherever you are.

I got the message and I'm taking your Mom to see Explosions in the Sky tomorrow night. Please rain down love and light upon us, your absence leaves a void I have no way of ever filling.

I did not know Chelsi but did know she was a sister-hiker. In the hiking community, we are all bonded by nature, respect and love. I was hiking my 2016 AT thru hike when word had traveled on the trail about our loss of a fellow hiker. My thoughts were of Chelsi all day as the news passed through me like a strong set of waves that keep reminding me , even now, of how quickly tides can turn. I am so sorry for your loss. I have learned so much from the trail. What I know now is that we are never really gone, just repurposed. Chelsi is with you all in so many ways. I hope your hearts are filled with the love that Chelsi gave you and continues to give you. Most sincerely, Chilly

Happy 27th Birthday in Heaven...our beautiful angel! You are missed today and everyday! I envision you with your Grandma celebrating a beautiful birthday week! Loved by all of us!

Chelsi Ann Ichrist you lived up to your name! lol. We raised hell together and now you rest with Angels. We were rebels with different causes for over a decade but I still remember you like it's the first day of 7th grade. Love you always, Mama!

Happy Birthday Chelsi. May you rest in the arms of Jesus.

Tracy and the entire extended family, You are in our thoughts and prayers on this day you are celebrating Chelsi's birth and life. You all hold such a special place in our hearts. Love to all. Jackie and Paul Ottoson

Dear Tracy:

I have not had the honor to meet Chelsi but have heard of your love and appreciation for her through you during my Reiki trainings. I know you are loving and strong. I know you will get through this with the love of surrounding family and friends. You, Chelsi and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

For you, My beautiful cousin

I forgot to mention, we'll be serving "A Day at the Ballpark" menu!

In case you haven't already heard, Chelsi's Celebration of Life will be...

Thursday July 7, 2016
4:00-8:00pm

Open House style with open mic. Please bring your song, music or favorite Chelsi story.  We'll have a special celebration of Chelsi at 7:00 and of course pizza will be offered. Come as you are and stay as long as you like. We hope you'll help celebrate the Love, Light and Laughter that was Chelsi Ann Ichrist.

Howard County Conservancy
10520 Old Frederick Rd,
Woodstock, MD 21163

Your RSVP is appreciated but not necessary.

I have had such an opportunity in knowing you,
Which I had never dreamed of...
And I blossomed into a thousand flowers, and I leave you
With the fragrance of thankfulness.

~Author unknown

Dearest Chelsi,
Such a precious time we shared together; as children we were little dreamers. I am so happy to have known you, and I am so thankful that you shared your beautiful light with so many amazing people. 

There is still so much we can dream.

PS. I met your son Atlas for the first time in May, he is a little love.. I promise to be one of the many people who will love Atlas and share stories with him about his beautiful mummila.

Tracy, Buster, Mark and family,
I am deeply saddened by your tragic loss. I always seen Chelsi with great smiles, joyful, vibrant and full of energy. A very colorful, artist and loving person will be missed.
May those beautiful yesterdays always remain in your heart, and your sorrow gently fade away.

Chelsi, you inspired these words. And without even knowing you the answer to the question is yes I can hear you.

It Talks To Me

From the lush Appalachians and the Blue Ridge to the snow capped spires of the Rockies and the Cascades, the Spirit of the Mountains talk to me.

From the wolves and coyotes howling, to the roar of a mountain lion or the grunt of a bear, the Spirit of the Mountains talk to me

From a fish breaking water in a mountain lake, to the sight of an eagle or a hawk flying in high in ever expanding circles, the Spirit of the Mountains talk to me

To see a sunrise bring a valley meadow to life or the setting sun turn a snow capped peak bright orange as if on fire, the Spirit of the Mountains talk to me

My sunrises and sunsets have come to pass, the peace of the mountains have embraced me, and I realize I am one with the Spirit of the Mountains. Can you hear me talking to you?

Buster and Tracy:
My heartfelt sympathies for your loss. 
God bless Chelsi and your family.
Randy Thurman

Chelsi, be safe and happy, wherever you are!