Jen will not be with us much longer. God knows her influence will be more powerful from Heaven that it would be if she stayed with us on Earth. She is peacefully sleeping tonight and still looking beautiful even with the ugliness of cancer within her body. Our girls, Emma and Peighton, were able to come up this evening and tell their mommy how much they love her. Jen was also able to smile and tell them the same. Please pray that as the inevitable occurs and days, weeks, months, and years go by we are able to make sense of this for our girls and that they may always know how much their mother loved them. Tonight the doctors and nurses have vowed, with our approval, to make sure Jen has what she needs and feels nothing but peace and comfort.
My heart aches for all of you. You have my constant prayers. May Jen have little pain and be filled with peace as she prepares to go to her heavenly Father's arms. God bless and comfort you all. Somehow He will see you through this with the help of family and friends. With much love, Cheryl
Posted by: Cheryl Casement | January 22, 2007 at 09:40 PM
God Bless you Jen. May you feel peace and God's love.
Posted by: Jami (Daffer) Hilbrich | January 22, 2007 at 09:41 PM
Oh, Jen! I love you so much and will miss you everyday until I get to see you again. I promise that we will keep you alive in the memories of those beautiful girls of yours and you will ALWAYS be in our hearts. I wish I was there with you right now. Soon enough all the pain will be over and you will feel the joy and peace that you so deserve. I love you! Goodbye my sister.
Posted by: Robin, Lilly, and Dylan Velander | January 22, 2007 at 09:46 PM
Chris,
As my daughter frequently tells me, angels are beautiful mommy. They are so bright you have to close your eyes because their light will blind you. May Jen's light shine brightly for you and the girls forever. She will be the most beautiful angel to visit them for years to come. You are a man of incredible strength, love and compassion. I pray that you find solace in your time of despair. Jen was blessed to have gone through this journey with you at her side. I can only hope that you find peace and see Jen when you look into your daughters' eyes.
We are praying for you tonight.
Marissa Brown(Meador)
Posted by: Marissa Brown | January 22, 2007 at 09:49 PM
Words seem so inadequate and yet I want you all to know how much you have been in my thoughts and prayers. Thank you for sharing such sweet and precious moments with the rest of us. You have given me strength each time I read an entry. May peace and comfort fill Jen and her beautiful family. Sharron Closson
Posted by: Sharron Closson | January 22, 2007 at 09:50 PM
Chris
Thank you for your words tonight. We love you and the girls and will be here for you. I wish I knew what to say. Jen must have loved you more than we could ever know to fight so hard. I will continue to pray for you tonight and for the days to follow.
Cary
Posted by: Cary cornick | January 22, 2007 at 10:00 PM
God bless you and Jen during this time. Hopefully the pain will be gone soon and she will be with our Father. God Bless the girls and you a strong, strong man. dinah
Posted by: dinah wonderly | January 22, 2007 at 10:04 PM
Chris,
I pray that somehow you find peace. I know that seems so far away, but hopefully the fact you have two amazing children you and Jen created in love can help. I did not know Jen but I will never forget her! Or you and your girls for that matter. Peace be with you! Jennie
Posted by: Jennie | January 22, 2007 at 10:18 PM
May Jen continue to be comfortable and free of pain, she has endured enough. God is watching over her and preparing His home for her. She will be received with glory and so much love. Chris, I wish you peace and love from all you family and friends, but mostly the love of Jen to fill your heart and sustain you forever.
Praying for all of you,
Ann Hoffman
Posted by: Ann Hoffman | January 22, 2007 at 10:19 PM
"When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight. "
~Kahlil Gibran
Posted by: Bridget | January 22, 2007 at 10:19 PM
My heart goes out to you and your family. May Jen soon be at peace with the Lord and no longer feel any pain. Jen will live in our hearts forever.
Posted by: Jennifer Reeder | January 22, 2007 at 10:23 PM
Jen,
I pray that you will find comfort soon, you truly are an inspiration to all of us. I will never forget the times you, Robin, and I shared as kids on Burr Oak Ct.
God bless you and your family during this difficult time.
Posted by: Brooke Bonadonna (Knight) | January 22, 2007 at 10:24 PM
Thank you for sharing with us during this difficult time. May you find peace and solace tonight and in the days that follow. Your lives have touched many people. God Bless! Jeanne
Posted by: Jeanne | January 22, 2007 at 10:25 PM
chris,thank you for your note tonight.I saw Jen on Friday and my thought then was that she looked beautiful even through her illness.It is her heart of gold that gives her such a beautiful countenance. May you always see that in your children's eyes.
God love you and your family tonight and always.
Posted by: Mary | January 22, 2007 at 10:36 PM
My heart goes out to you and your family. I pray that Jen finds peace and comfort. You both are amazing people. Your family has been in my daily thoughts and prayers. I will continue to lift you up in my prayers. Heather
Posted by: Heather Carpenter | January 22, 2007 at 10:37 PM
Dear Jen and Chris,
What a brave battle you've had, the strength, hope, and love that I've seen over the last year from the two of you warms me to the core. Oh how I wish the results would have been different but know all our prayers are still with you and will be for a long time to come. I pray Jen remains comfortable and God holds you close and surrounds you all with peace.
Posted by: Laurie Henderson | January 22, 2007 at 10:39 PM
This is to let you know that our thoughts and prayers are with you,Jen and Chris at this time.To Jan and Bob, watching a daughter suffer as you have has to be heartbreaking. She is so lucky to have you to take care of her little girls. Our hope is that Jen will not suffer much longer and that God will hold her in his arms forever.
Posted by: Pam and Steve Knight | January 22, 2007 at 10:40 PM
Chris, Jen through all her pain, has provided special memories for you, Emma, and Peighton.....Talk alot about Jen with your children. You have many good memories and pictures to
share....May they inherit all the courage and strength that their parents have demonstrated...... ....You and Jen have influenced a lot of people......even ones that have only known her through this web site.......SHE AND YOU WILL BE REMEMBERED.
God bless you,
Grandma Blanche's Flex and Tone Class
Posted by: Jan Chamberlain | January 22, 2007 at 10:40 PM
Jen,
May you feel the peace and the love of your family that surrounds you. Even though I have not known you personally, you have been an inspiration to me, with the way in which you have lived your life. Thank you for sharing the stories of your life as you embraced this journey with grace & courage. My prayers are with you & your family tonight.
Jennifer
Posted by: Jennifer Teegarden MD | January 22, 2007 at 10:40 PM
You have changed the lives of so many people. You're fight and courage is amazing. I truly wish this battle could of had a better result. God will receive one of his most beautiful and inspirational angels. Thank you so very much for sharing your life with us. You have made me realize that God doesn't promise anyone another day, and to live today as it's my last. I'm at a loss for words when it comes to expressing how amazing I think you all are. Chris I have never met you, but I feel like I know you. I truly believe you are an amazing man, who truly adores his wife and children. I pray that Jen is comfortable tonight. My thoughts and prayers will continue to be with you and your family for years to come. God Bless You all!
Posted by: Sarah Hunter | January 22, 2007 at 10:53 PM
Jen, what an amazing woman you are and inspirition you are to all of us. God has a plan for each of us and whether or not we understand it, we need to realize its not in our hands. Jen you have so many people that love you so much and I pray that you are able to feel that love tonight.
Chris, thank you so much for sharing this experience. It is a daily routine of mine to log on and see how things are going. You are a person full of tremendous amounts of strength and I admire your courage and spirit during this tough time.
Heaven better get ready for the most beautiful angel yet!
Posted by: Paige Coen | January 22, 2007 at 11:11 PM
Chris,
Thank you so much for letting us in on yours and Jen's lives. Jen is the most amazing person I have ever met. She will continue to be amazing as she touches you and your girls from above. Know that she will always be with you in spirit. I know you are a very strong person and you will keep living your life for the girls and yourself. I have been through some hard times in the past few years, losing loved ones. I believe everything happens for a reason. I am still not sure what the reason is for my mom, dad, or Jen, but I know that it is all a part of Gods plan for us. When I think about my parents, I always smile because I know they loved me so much, and they don't want me to be sad for them. You, too will be able to do this with memories of Jen.
Chris, I know you are such an amazing person. I am so luckly to have grown up with you.
With all my love,
Your little cousin, Steph
Posted by: Stephanie Ireland | January 22, 2007 at 11:26 PM
So many times, it's so hard for us to understand God's plan for each of us. My prayer is that God will wrap his loving arms around the family and everyone will feel his presents. God bless you all and I will continue to pray for strenght for each of you in the coming days.
Posted by: Marilyn Copple | January 22, 2007 at 11:26 PM
We will all miss you, Jen. Your spirit will live on through all the lives you have touched. Thank you for sharing. Thank you for your light. Thank you for reminding us all what life, love, family, and friendship are really about.
Posted by: Annie | January 22, 2007 at 11:28 PM
Chris, My thoughts and prayers continue to be with you and I pray that God will give you and your girls comfort during this difficult time. My family and I pray that the Lord will give you strength in the coming days and peaceful rest for Jen.
God bless you,
Jenny
Posted by: Jenny Gooch | January 22, 2007 at 11:37 PM