Our Dear Sweet Jen

 

On Friday, March 1st, our family suffered the hardest thing we've ever been faced with, as we lost our beautiful niece/sister/daughter/grand daughter, Jennica, to a tragic freak accident. Here we are, 11 days later, and I'm still in shock that she is no longer here. A lot has happened over this week, as we come together & face our new reality. I can't even begin to express how much my heart hurts for my sister, Sherrie; nieces, Anjila & Sierra; and her father, Dave. Though we all have our own sinerios, my heart also hurts for my Mom as well who has, in less than 2 years, has had to go through losing her husband, Mother & now Grand Daughter! :(  I could go on & on about what a powerful service it was, and how everything really came together well. I'm sure I will be coming back to this; but, for now, I wanted to take a moment to share the poem I wrote for her, and read at the funeral. Our family has the most amazing support groups...we can feel all the love, prayers & support coming our way. Thank you to all of you out there who are part of it, as this is what will help us get through all this madness!

 

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OUR DEAR SWEET JEN

 

Our dear sweet Jen…It’s so hard to believe that you’re actually gone.

Our hearts are full of pain; we’re not sure how we can stay strong!

As the 1^st born Grandchild, as well as the 1^st Great-Grandchild too,

You brought a new joy to our family, like no other baby could ever do!

Uncle Bug & I sure loved the times we got to watch you & your sis.

We got to practice our skills at parenting, before we began our own parental bliss!

You’ve always kept us laughing & sometimes shocked at the things you would say. J

But, seeing your beautiful soul, radiant smile & sparkling eyes, would always make our day!

We have to believe there’s a reason, that things are, now, what they are.

You’re an angel in the sky. We have no doubt you’ll help guide us from afar.

I can see you now, holding Grandpa’s hand, as you are walking down the lane.

Taking all the balloons we’re sending up, and being completely free of pain.

We know you’ll be looking down, sending all your blessings & love.

As I’m sure we’ll feel your presence, coming from the Heavens up above.

We’ll sure miss you Jen, we’ll think of you every day!

We’ll keep you close to our hearts, and within there, we will hear what you have to say.

I’m sure you’ll keep us smiling, and probably prank us once or twice! J

And, somehow you’ll find a way, to give us just the right advice!

Know you’ll be missed dearly…we’ll always love you Jen!

We will look forward to the time that we are together again.

I guess that sums it up, as we figure out how to move on somehow.

All else I have to say is…. “Bye, Sweet Jen, Bye…..For Now!”