WHEN I MUST LEAVE YOU

 
When I must leave you for a little while
Please do not grieve and shed wild tears
And hug your sorrow to you through the years.
But start out bravely with a gallant smile;
And for my sake and in my name
Live on and do all things the same,
Feed not your loneliness on empty days,
But fill each waking hour in useful ways,
Reach out your hand in comfort and in cheer
And I in turn will comfort you And hold you near;
And never, never be afraid to die,
For I am waiting for you in the sky!
- Anonymous

1969-2007

Jenni's life was centered around God and her family. Jenni absolutely loved gardening! Peonies were one of her favorite flowers. She also loved traveling, shopping for antiques and watching movies. Jenni loved to read and she gained strength through God's word and grace. The past 4 years have been remarkably hard for Jenni, because she was not only forced to give up her work and hobbies, but even the chores most complain about such as shopping, cooking and cleaning. Jenni lived a life of true faith and courage in the midst of a living in a prison of pain and loss. Though her last years were full of pain and anguish, Jenni fought for her life as long as she possibly could for her family - especially for her daughter. She cherished every moment she had with them. Jenni was an amazing young woman. We praise God that He has released her from the torture she has been enduring and she is now dancing with Jesus. Jenni is "Finally Free" as Mark Harris sings in his song, Wish You Were Here. Yet, we will all miss this courageous warrior beyond what words could possibly express.

1989-2007

1926-2006