Saturday, April 3, 2010

May 22 1971 - April 3 2010

Our beloved Jen left us today. There's a big hole in our hearts and it hurts like hell. She faced this illness with courage and grace. She is our hero. Everywhere we look, in every song we hear, in every thought we have, Jen is there. She affected all of us so deeply, her impact was so profound, her influence was so immense, that there is no escaping Jen at every turn, which is raw pain right now, but we have hope that someday Jen's inescapable presence in our lives will be seen by us as what it really is: Jen's spirit, Jen's legacy, Jen's love for us. We love you Jen.

Funeral info will be posted soon.

9 comments:

  1. Oh no. Oh I am so sorry

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  2. Jo,
    I can hardly send you this message through my tears.
    What is written about your daughter, Jen, is absolutely beautiful.

    Please find peace in your love for her, and know that finally peace is with her.

    I love you. Find strength in your family. My deepest sympathies.

    With deepest affection,
    Brenda

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  3. May your memories of happier times comfort you in this time of grief.

    My deepest sympathies,
    Stephanie

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  4. We are so very sorry. Please know that we share your grief.
    Laura, Stuart and Clay

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  5. She will always be with us and we love her deeply. We hoped and prayed that she would be healed. Our prayers now turn to you, her family, that God will give you strength and through your tears and pain you will experience over and over again Jens love for you. She is a beautiful spirit, bright and effervescent. Tom and I were privileged to have known her and her love. We are here for all of you.
    Wendy and Tom

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  6. What you wrote is absolutely beautiful - just like Jen. She really did face her illness with such grace and courage. She is an amazing person who has left a beautiful legacy. Thank you, Jen. May God Bless all of you and may time help to heal your broken hearts.

    Love,
    Tricia

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  7. Jen was an amazing woman. During the short time I had the pleasure of knowing her, I enjoyed her immensely--her humor, her creativity, her strength, her determination. She was an inspiration.

    Through her generous spirit, Jen gave me a fuller appreciation for how precious life is. I take comfort in knowing that she is no longer suffering and up above watching over all of us.

    We are terribly sorry for your loss. May your grieving hearts be filled with Jen's love.
    Leigh Karsch and family

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  8. Jen and I corresponded via email, (I too have MF but live in the UK), although we never met she was truely an inspiration. #
    I have been following Jen's journey closely since she has been unable to email and praying for a possitive outcome. My heart goes out to you all, she was an amazing person and I feel priviledged to have been a small part of her life for a short time.

    Hayley Dickinson and family
    England

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  9. I met Jen briefly when we were trying to establish a MPD Group in the area and I never meant someone so full of life and energy to just give. She was an amazing girl and it has been my pleasure to have meet her.

    Marie T., MPD

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