Peace and blessings . Sorry I did not know Jan but all these lovely posts of her has moved me so. I am another Jan who wishes to express my feelings here if I may offer a small rememberance as well. I have a healing rose garden here and there are well over about 80 or so rose bushes. I have planted a few of them and named them after a few sisters who have left us for now. I hope it will be okay if I name one Jan in her memory. Thank you. Jan (in So. Calif.)
I am so saddened by jans passing. I never got a chance to know her, but I'm hoping that we can all gather strength from her. This is not much, but I was feeling good enough today to plant a little garden. Would anyone mind If I planted it for Jan. A small rememberance of what sounds like a very special lady.
I do like the idea that Jan is still on a journey but to an exotic place filled with flowers, beauty and kindness.
Posting any place right now is difficult because I feel some anger about what she went through. I read some posts elsewhere and think, "Are you kidding? Do you know what other people are going through right now!?" So I say nothing of course. I know I'm guilty of complaining and grumbling about the petty things in my own life at times. There's no room for me to criticize.
Wondering how the service went yesterday and how the family is doing. I hope they got plenty of hugs.
My heart is still breaking. Missing you already, Jan. I somehow feel your presence on the forum...and in my heart. Thank God you are not in pain anymore.
Reading Ireneo's journal tribute (For Jan's Family) helped. Thank you for posting the poem, Irene. It was beautiful and comforting.
Love, Mary
Lisa I have checked my computer minute by minute and praying moment by moment for Jan, you and her lovely family. I am so sorry to hear about the saddness you are feeling. My heart hurts for the feelings of "missing her' that you must all feel. I pray that this saddness and lonliness will be filled with the comforting peace and promise you will be together again. God's love be upon you!!!!!!
Alisa
I am planning on attending.
(Gail, would you like to meet before the service and sit together?)
Teresa
Hi all,
The funeral for Jan is Saturday. Because she is being cremated there is no viewing.
The visitation with friends and family starts at 12:00p.m. and the service is at 2:00 p.m.
Donelson Church of Christ
2706 Old Lebanon Road
Nashville, TN 37214-2582
615-883-6699
Gail it will be so nice to meet you.
Love Lisa
Goodbye sweet, beautiful Jan. You will always remain in my thoughts and heart. I know you will be at my wedding Jan, I know I will FEEL you there. I love you.
God bless you Jan. I don't post often anymore but I still check in to see how everyone is doing, and although you didn't know me, I said a prayer for you every night. You were a wonderful person, and helped out a lot of women on the board. You will be missed!
I am overwhelmed with sadness for a woman whom I have never met, yet who had such a profound effect on me.
Goodbye Jan, now you have perfect peace, and thank you for your guidance, your wisdom, your humour, your compassion and your strength. And thanks for being so straight and honest with everyone. You will be missed every day.
To Corey, Lisa, Kelley, Katie and all Jan's family and friends, my deepest sympathy. How wonderful to have such love surrounding Jan.
Arohanui...peace and love..Kim
I am so very heartbroken to read this. We all knew that it was coming, but dang it, I am not ready to let Jan go. I am so thankful that she is out of pain and no longer suffering, but I am selfish, and I MISS HER ALREADY!!!!! I hate this damn disease!!!
Thank you God, that you have Jan in Your loving arms and are showing her her own special garden in Your kingdom. Lord, please give Cory, Lisa, Kelley, Katie, family, and friends the comfort and peace that only You can do. Give us all strength to get through this. We know Lord, that you have a purpose for all that you do, and we thank You that our dear friend Jan is no longer suffering, but in Your presence, walking on streets of gold. We love her so much Lord, but we know that nothing compares to the love that You have for her. Please tell her we love her and miss her lord. Thank you for giving us the chance to get to know such a wonderful woman. In Jesus' name, Amen
Lisa and Cory, please accept my deepest sympathies, and know that we are here for you anytime you need us. Please know how much we loved Jan. Kasie
Tis very hard for me to write this, good bye dear Jan, for just a little while, your work here on earth is done and to a better place you have gone. We enfold all those you leave behind in love, and will try to help ease the lonliness they feel with your passing.
Marty
The glue that held this forum together has left us for a better place. We won't be the same without her. My heartfelt sympathy to all of you who knew Jan personally. I echo the words written by Kiddthekatt .. so beautiful.
Judy
My deepest sympathies go out to all of you.I will be praying for your family. Jan will be missed by all, she was a warrior and fought till the end. We will continue to fight this battle.
Love Terry
Lisa,
I don't want to say I am sorry because that just doesn't sound right. I am heart broken, as I know that alll of you are too. Even though we have known that it could be any day now, it does not make it any easier. I am comforted by the fact that Jan is now in such a better place, free of this damn disease and all that goes with it. Even more by the fact that I now know she is watching over us all.
Please send my love and deepest sympathy to Cory, her daughters, and the rest of her family.
Goodby my forever friend, until we meet again. May you finally rest in peace.
Love Chris
May God hold her in the palm of his hand, and bring peace to all of those left behind.
love
butterflytc
Lisa,
There are simply no words that I can add. I'm just so very sorry, and yes, she was much too young ! But, I'm glad the suffering is past . Jan is leaving a very large empty spot on the forum and in our hearts. Take care and thank you again for letting us be a part of your family.
Love,
Sandy
Lisa and all;
I didn't know Jan, but I've been reading this post to keep up with what was happening. My prayers go out to you all. I lost my beloved Mom to OVCN and someone sent me this poem. It just seemed to fit. I have no idea who wrote it.
gentle hugs to you all
Angel
If tomorrow starts without me,
And I'm not there to see;
If the sun should rise and find your eyes
All filled with tears for me;
I wish so much you wouldn't cry
The way you did today,
While thinking of the many things,
We didn't get to say.
I know how much you love me,
As much as I love you,
And each time you think of me,
I know you'll miss me too;
But when tomorrow starts without me,
Please try to understand,
That an angel came and called my name,
And took me by the hand,
And said my place was ready,
In heaven far above,
And that I'd have to leave behind
All those I dearly love.
But as I turned to walk away,
A tear fell from my eye,
For all my life, I'd always thought,
I didn't want to die.
I had so much to live for,
So much yet to do,
It seemed almost impossible,
That I was leaving you.
I thought of all the yesterdays,
The good ones and the bad,
I thought of all the love we shared,
And all the fun we had.
If I could relive yesterday,
Just even for a while,
I'd say good-bye and kiss you
And maybe see you smile.
But then I fully realized,
That this could never be,
For emptiness and memories,
Would take the place of me.
And when I thought of worldly things,
I might miss come tomorrow,
I thought of you and when I did,
My heart was filled with sorrow.
But when I walked through heaven's gates,
I felt so much at home.
When GOD looked down and smiled at me,
From His great golden throne,
He said "This is eternity,
And all I've promised you."
Today for life on earth is past,
But here it starts anew.
I promise no tomorrow,
But today will always last,
And since each day's the same way
There is no longing for the past.
But you have been so faithful,
So trusting and so true.
Though there were times you did some things,
You knew you shouldn't do.
But you have been forgiven,
And now at last you are free.
So won't you take my hand.
And share my life with me?
So when tomorrow starts without me,
Don't think we are far apart,
For every time you think of me,
I'm right here, in your heart.
Goodbye my sweet Jan. I am so glad you are relieved from such suffering and pain. My heart is breaking knowing we won't have you in our world.
Lisa, please give my condolences to Cory and the girls. And sweetie, do know that Jan was so happy to have you with her in her last days. Try and rest and take care of you.
Love, Trudie
Today is the day I've dreaded for a very long time. It is comforting to know that Jan is now pain free and sitting in her Father's loving arms. On the other side...I'm heartbroken.
Hugs to you and the family, Lisa.
Love, L
Good bye sweet Jan...God speed brave warrior!! My deepest condolences to Cory, Lisa and the rest of the family for your loss.
God Bless,
Bob & Ashley
My condolences. I would be thinking and praying for your family.
PinkTissue
I am so very sorry. I will continue to keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers.
God Bless,
Karen
I am so sorry, my deepest sympathies go out to all of you. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. And remember what Becky said we will be here for all of you.
Love,
Dawnlyn