Kaari Higgins

Just heard this sad news today, February 8th. We were in the same class at HNA. Even though it was a small enough class that everyone knew each other, most people spent their time with a circle of friends. Kaari was one of those rare people who talked with everyone, especially those or were quiet or shy. When Kaari attended a 20 year reunion event, she was so radiant while talking about her family. She will truly be missed at the 30th reunion next year.

I wrote this poem Feb. 2007 and I think of Kaari in my words. I'll see you in the clouds Kaari.

Look Up

She loves to find sweet life,
That lives up in the sky.
Clouds paint so many pictures
She need not ask them why.
Today she saw the hummingbird
And then the dragonfly.
A otter lay across the clouds,
A dolphin made her cry.
Too many sites display themselves
She can’t believe her eyes
If one were to ever remember her

We Sisters of the Holy Names offer our supportive prayers for the Higgins and Michl families. On behalf of all our Sisters who were on the Academy Faculty while Kaari was a student there, we pray that you may know her nearness often as she lives anew in God's Presence everywhere.

Dearest Kaari, I will miss you so much you were my best friend and I don't even know what to say to express how sad I am. I was looking at pictures last night of happy times, wedding both yours and mine, baby showers, trips to Leavenworth, the Island. Sad to think I will never share that with you again. I was so looking forward to that big porch and rocking chairs when we got old! I miss you sweetie, I pray you will find peace in your afterlife you could never find on earth. I will see...

I went to HNA with Kaari and also was in the same Parish as her. Girl as beautiful on the inside as she was on the outside, I really looked up to her. We rode Metro together sometimes.Truly one of the sweetest girls I have known! My condolences to her family.