Last night, my dear friend, Jeanne passed away, after battling cancer.
Jeanne never married or had any children. For several years, she was the school secretary at my children’s school. The students were “her kids”. She made each kid feel special and important. Most of those kids are grown up now and remember her with deep fondness.
Jeanne was also my mom’s biggest support after my dad passed away two years ago, supporting Mom during those hard first months. She was Mom’s Crackle Barrel buddy. They didn’t mind the 30 minute drive because that was their favorite place to go. Jeanne had an infectious laugh that would set Mom off in an instant. They had so much fun together. Jeanne helped Mom to never give in to her grief but to live with it and to go on. Jeannie helped her to not only to keep going but to discover a new life without Dad, a life that still has many blessings, many moments worth cherishing.
Whenever I was annoyed at something or someone, she would tell me, “Give it side glance. It’s not worth it” and she would gesture her head like there was a fly in her hair and she was flicking it off.
She was full of life; she brought life, and she gave life to all of us.
Here’s to an incredibly wonderful life. Love you and miss you dear friend.
I know that my Redeemer lives, the One who calls me home.
I long to see God face to face, to see with my own eyes.I know that I shall one day see the goodness of the Lord,
when God will wipe away our tears, and death will be no more.The last day I shall rise again, shall be remade like God.
My home shall be by God’s own side, the dying, rising Lord.I know that my Redeemer lives, that I shall rise again.
Hymn by Scott Soper
Day 20 (and 21) of 21-Day Gratitude Challenge.
November 27, 2013 at 7:16 pm
I am so sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort surround you…
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November 27, 2013 at 7:25 pm
I’m so sorry you, and your mom, lost a dear friend.
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November 27, 2013 at 7:58 pm
I am sorry for your loss. RIP Jeanne.
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November 27, 2013 at 8:10 pm
I am so very sorry. Good, kind, genuine friends are a treasure indeed
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November 27, 2013 at 10:33 pm
So sorry for your loss. So difficult to lose those precious people. Praying you are comforted in your loss.
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November 27, 2013 at 11:59 pm
I’m sorry to hear of the loss of a very dear friend. What a lovely rose.
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November 28, 2013 at 1:32 am
A touching tribute. Saying good-bye is always so hard.
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November 28, 2013 at 1:15 pm
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Comforting thoughts are with you at this difficult time. RIPJeanne.
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November 30, 2013 at 7:59 am
This is a very nice post about someone who meant a lot to you. I appreciate it when people take time to pay tribute or remember people they love. May you be strong and remember Jeanne for many year to come with your mum and your children. Thanks for popping in my blog. Laura
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November 30, 2013 at 9:02 am
What a lovely tribute.
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December 2, 2013 at 10:07 am
Praying for you and your friend’s soul.
Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her.
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