Monday, April 6, 2009

JENNIFER'S BIRTHDAY - APRIL 4TH

It has been almost 2 years since my dear sweet sister passed away. Saturday was her birthday and she was in my thoughts all day. She is always in my thoughts. I miss her. I can't help but wonder what life would be like if she were still with us. But I know that she is happy where she is. She is busy doing the Lord work on the other side. I know that she is also watching over her children. I know that she is so proud of them. Joseph is fulfilling his lifelong dream of serving a mission. Melissa is attending school and being a wonderful sister and friend to her siblings. I know that she is wonderful example to them as well as all the friends she has. Stephen is adorable and I imagine him growing taller and smarter. I remember he has such a keen memory. He made us laugh many times with his Sponge Bob imitations. That boy can remember each episode verbatim. He's amazing. Then there is sweet little Crystal. Who really isn't so little anymore. I remember how much she loved her mother. I remember catching her singing when she thought no one was watching. Her mother was the same way at that age. Jennifer has left a beautiful legacy with her 4 children. She lived her life for her children. I know they miss her as much as she misses them. I hope the children know that their Mom is always near. If there is something special going on in their lives, their Mom will be there. I know that to be true. I know it to be true of my own departed mother. I have felt it. I can also testify that I have felt my mother and Jennifer close by when I have needed them. I am so grateful for the Gospel. For the knowledge that we will be reunited someday. I know that this is comforting to Joseph, Melissa, Stephen, and Crystal. I love those children so much and I know that they are being well taken care of.

Friday, January 16, 2009

CATCHING UP

A lot has happened since Joseph left the MTC. He is doing absolutely wonderful in Kentucky. I hope that you will go to his blog and read his weekly letters. He is an amazing missionary with such a strong will to do the Lord's work. He truly has a testimony of the gospel and thrives on teaching the people in Kentucky. I am very proud of him. I know that without a doubt his Mother and his Nannie are watching over him and they are extremely proud of him. There are many loved ones on the other side who are watching over him and helping him to succeed. What a blessed young man he is. He is contiunally in our prayers. It is also my prayer that he never forgets the things his mother taught him as he was growing up. A day never went by that they didn't have a gospel discussion of some sort. I know she taught him a great deal. Most especially that Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ are always with us. They know us by name and know our needs and desires. They will never let us down.

Sunday, October 19, 2008

JOSEPH ENTERS MTC ON OCT. 22ND

I can't believe that little Joseph is now preparing to leave his home and enter the MTC. He reports to the MTC on October 22nd. This week....Wow. Time has flown by. He is an awesome young man and he will be an excellent missionary in Kentucky. Ready or not Kentucky, here he comes! I know that Jennifer is just beaming with pride with Joseph. She had a very special relationship with Joseph and she told me often that he would quote scriptures to her and they would long gospel related discussions. I know that Joseph is more than prepared to serve. He has been preparing all his life for this. It will be the greatest 2 years of his life and I hope that he will make some wonderful memories while he is serving the people in Kentucky. We love you Joseph and you will always be in our thoughts and prayers.

Sunday, September 21, 2008

Joseph Got Mission Call

I just wanted to let everyone know that Jennifer's oldest son got his mission call to Kentucky. He enters the MTC in October. I know that if Jennifer were alive, she would be soooo proud of him. I know that while she is in the Spirit World she is also watching over her children and I know that she is so proud of Joseph for making this decision to serve his Father in Heaven in the best way possible. Jennifer raised him to know that a mission was expected after all the blessings that they have received from their Father in Heaven. Joseph will be an awesome missionary because he has always been preparing. He has often studied his scriptures and other gospel doctrine to prepare him for the next two years and really for the rest of his life. Good luck Joseph and know that your mother will be with you in Spirit always. She loves you very much.


Thursday, May 8, 2008

Anniversary of Jennifer's death


Today is the anniversary of the day Jennifer died. I can't believe how fast this year has gone by. I think about Jennifer all the time and I do miss her very much. But I also know that she is happier in the Spirit World with our Mother than she was here. She was in so much pain here. I know it was a tender mercy that Heavenly Father took her home. She is now able to watch over her children in ways that she couldn't if she were still living. Her head stone has been laid now and it looks really good.

Friday, April 4, 2008

Jennifer's Birthday

Today is Jennifer's birthday. She was born on April 4, 1966. So I guess she would be 42 years old. I am going to go to the cemetery today and see if her headstone has been placed in and take some flowers. This past year has gone by so fast. It seems like just a month or so ago we were all at Lorna's celebrating her 41st birthday. I hope she does realize that we love her and miss her dearly. I always will.

THIS PICTURE WAS TAKEN ON HER BIRTHDAY LAST YEAR

Tuesday, February 19, 2008

For Jennifer

I have wanted to do something for a long time to express to everyone my love for Jennifer and how deeply I miss her. I thought this would be a good way for us all to remember Jennifer and also a way for her children to be able to post messages here and share memories of their Mother. This is a my way of paying a small tribute to Jennifer. She and I went through so much together as we were growing up. She made me laugh, she made me cry and often she made me want to rip her hair out. But those are memories that are priceless to me now. So please everyone! Share!! Make us laugh and cry..whatever!