My precious Robin, I am so incredibly sorry for your loss. Your mother was one of God’s angels that He placed on this earth for the world to see. Karan had a lovely soul and set such a beautiful example of Christ’s love. She was a dear friend to all, a wonderful servant to so many organizations, a hard worker and the list of her positive attributes goes on and on. However, having you as her daughter and raising you and loving you unconditionally was her greatest trait. Karan was so very proud of you and supported you in all your endeavors. You and I both know that God picked wisely for the both of you. I remember watching her in the audience when you would belt out one of your fabulous songs and she couldn’t take her eyes off of you. Karan was your biggest fan! And one of the things I loved the most about her was wherever you were, she was going to be there and get involved as much as she could to support you. I am so grateful to God that she did because I would not have had the wonderful blessing of getting to know her and being a part of her life and calling her my dear friend.
When I think of your precious mother, I think of her funny facial expressions that she would always make and I also think of the wonderful trips that we took together. Karan was always the life of the party and you knew if you wanted to have a great time, go sit by Karan. She was a wonderful listener and a true friend. True friends that love you unconditionally and support you no matter what our very hard to come by. I loved that about her!
Now, to my favorite memories that continue to flood my mind every time I drive by The Hop!!!!! There are different chapters in everyone’s life and this was the chapter in Karan’s life of the Karan and Durelle Escapades! Now, because I love you so dearly and none of these escapades should ever go into print because no one would believe it, I will not put them in this tribute. However, let’s just say that they brought more joy to my soul and I thoroughly enjoyed living vicariously through that time with the both of them.
My dear dear beautiful Robin, thank you from the bottom of my heart for allowing me to love you and your sweet mother. You honor her by the way you live and I know you will continue to honor her by keeping her memory alive in your heart. You are a wonderful daughter and I know your mother loved you fiercely and more than anything, she was the most proud of the beautiful girl she gave birth to. I know you will miss her dearly. I praise God for the gift of eternal salvation because I know that Karan Is in a perfect form and in His presence singing and dancing and happier than she has ever been. She is freed from the pain that enslaved her and now she is perfect in the eyes of our Savior. And the best part, is that you will be reunited with her one day and live forever in God’s kingdom. This brings peace to my heart and I know it does to yours as well. You have a lot of living to do and as you take this next journey in your life, always know that you have the privilege of carrying your mother in your heart where she will forever live until you see her again. And know, I will be here for you to lean on and my dearest love and prayers will always be with you. I love you my darling girl. Thank you for this honor of being a part of your world and for allowing me the privilege to have been a part of your mothers. May God bless you always. I love you.