While there are many holidays, the loss at Christmas was especially painful. This first Christmas without Jennifer was celebrated with the kids and family. We all did our best to pray, smile, and remember how much Jenny loved her children and provided for them. She had some gifts picked out before she passed, but more importantly she was remembered for giving at Christmas to those who were poor. They joked about her making the kids give up a toy to shelters every year and being ready with little packs of items for the homeless. Sharing the disbelief that she is no longer on this earth still hits hard, but there have been signs that are very strong from Jenny. Christ was born to bring faith, hope and love – and so this Christmas was a huge reminder that his love, mercy and blessings through and for Jennifer are very real.
In hope, we continue to gather.