Saturday, October 27, 2012

A SAD GOODBYE


We got a call last night that saddened us soo much, it is hard to put into words.  My middle son John was married to a beautiful girl named Jennifer for 7 years.  Their relationship became such that it seemed better if they were to go their separate ways, so 3 years ago they got divorced.  John has had a very difficult time with the divorce, and the truth is he just never stopped loving her.  I think that might have been just impossible to do.  They remained good friends and talked often.  We all saw her last June at the funeral when my step dad passed away.  She was genuinely so happy to see everyone, and we all visited with her quite a bit.  She passed away quite suddenly yesterday while out walking her little dog.  They are not sure why yet.  A million questions have run through all of our minds with why? right at the top.  But I guess it remains the same.  God is the giver of life, and these decisions are in His hands.  My heart just aches for her family and for my son.  Jennifer would have been 37 years on the 30th of this month.  Soo young.    We often joked about her being a year older than John.  She was a beautiful girl inside and out, and had a heart the size of a giant.  Her beautiful singing voice often entertained us as she played her guitar.  Her giving selfless ways made her a true pleasure to be around.  Her body WAS never very healthy and she suffered from many different things that made her life here hard.  It is hard to say goodbye to one so young, and yet I pray she is at peace.  We will all miss you soo much Jen!




12 comments:

  1. I am so sorry for your loss. I pray that God will comfort you under his wings. Blessing Debbie, I will be praying for you.

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  2. I'm so very sorry for your loss. I'm sure it will be especially difficult for your son John. God bless him! It has been a while since I have been by and left a comment but I wanted you to know that I believe in the power of prayer and I will pray for you all. Take care!

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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  3. Praying for comfort for her family, your son, and your family. I recently shared this with another suffering a loss last week from my devotional reading...Blessed are you to trust when you can not understand. Gentle hugs...

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  4. Debbie, Asking for peace that passes all understanding and comfort that will carry your son and family through this tough time. Sending hugs and prayers to you.
    Noreen

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  5. Debbie, my heart breaks for you and your family, especially your son. I pray for a comfort for you and that wonderful and famous peace that passes all understanding.

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  6. Debbie, I am so sorry to hear such sad news. I pray for your son and all the rest of you as well as you journey through this loss. So very sorry. May His peace and love guard your hearts and minds.
    Love,
    Sandy

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  7. I'm so sorry Debbie, and am especially thinking of your son today. May God surround all of you with peace, the kind only He can give.

    Hugs my friend.

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  8. What a great loss, and so young. May those who loved her be warmed by the memories.

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  9. Oh Debbie, I am so sorry to hear this sad news. What a shock. I know you are all filled with questions why. So young! I am so sorry.
    xo Kris

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  10. Debbie,
    I am so sorry about your loss, so young. Will pray that God wil give your family much peace and comfort during this time

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  11. Oh, Debbie, I am so sorry for your loss. Praying that God will provide comfort and peace for you all.

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  12. I am so sorry to read this. How tragic, how sad, how confusing it must me. Praying for your son and the rest of you as you deal with the grief and unanswered questions.

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