I didn't think I was going to write anything on my blog. However, this morning it is all over facebook, and I realized, that blogging, was her medium. She would want and expect me to.
Last night, the dear to so many, Jenn, passed away. For all of you that sent her love, helped money be raised and hold her and her family in your prayers, know that you made a huge difference. Your love was and is felt.
To Jenn,
Thank you for all that you gave us. We will see you often. Rest well. Love K.

It has been a long time since I had to share challenging news here on this little blog community. It is monday morning, take this news and walk with your eyes open wider this week and your heart a little softer. Smile because her family and this community was given a bright star like Jenn. To be honest, I will waver between sadness, anger and peace, but I will also carry a smile and warmth with me.
xoxoxoxo
Last night, the dear to so many, Jenn, passed away. For all of you that sent her love, helped money be raised and hold her and her family in your prayers, know that you made a huge difference. Your love was and is felt.
To Jenn,
Thank you for all that you gave us. We will see you often. Rest well. Love K.

It has been a long time since I had to share challenging news here on this little blog community. It is monday morning, take this news and walk with your eyes open wider this week and your heart a little softer. Smile because her family and this community was given a bright star like Jenn. To be honest, I will waver between sadness, anger and peace, but I will also carry a smile and warmth with me.
xoxoxoxo
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Beautiful Karen! Truly a loss for this world. She left such beautiful footprints in all our hearts.
(03.07.11 @ 08:05 AM)Well said Karen.
(03.07.11 @ 08:09 AM)Beautiful words Karen. I never had the pleasure of meeting Jenn, but I will always hold a piece of her in my heart for being such an inspiration to so many of us.
(03.07.11 @ 08:14 AM)Oh, I am so terribly sorry and saddened for her loved ones. I didn't even know her but followed her battle, and really felt like I did know her through her blog. The world sure lost an amazing women. Brave, articulate and lovely in every single way. Prayers to her family and her sweet boy Coady.
(03.07.11 @ 08:19 AM)She touched the lives of more people then most do in a lifetime.
It amazes me the way you and the rest of the community rallied around Jenn and her family. You all demonstrated such love for them and each other by your actions. That kind of love is something to be admired and I know the family will cherish that forever as they spend each day holding onto the memory of her. I know your heart is hurting and if i were closer, I'd hug you so that you knew that while I can't take away your sadness over losing someone special that I can remind you that you are also loved and cherished.
(03.07.11 @ 09:12 AM)Yesterday afternoon my sister shared Jenn's blog with her teenage daughter. As a young woman my niece was inspired and moved to a happier place because of the words that Jenn has shared in her blogging! Jenn's life has touched so many .... even those who did not get the privilege of meeting her. Holding you and others I know who knew Jenn in my heart and prayers Karen!
(03.07.11 @ 09:34 AM)Thank you Karen. Our lives are all so blessed to have known and loved Jenn.
(03.07.11 @ 11:18 AM)Thank you Karen for your beautiful blog. I followed Jenn's story and am so saddened to hear that she will no longer be in person to raise her little boy or hug her husband. I didn't know Jenn but have felt strengthened and inspired by her spirit throughout her journey. As one person already wrote, she sure left beautiful footprints behind.
(03.07.11 @ 01:32 PM)Karen, I agree that Jenn would be touched by the blog contribution...I think it is like talking her love language. That is a gift. Priceless. Thanks for stepping out of your comfort zone a little. xo
(03.07.11 @ 02:37 PM)I first learned of Jenn's journey through a post by you. I am grateful to you for sharing. I know at times, it can seem like blogging is just writing words to the wind. Know that it isn't. Know that words shared have the power to change the course of lives. Can change, can do good. Can be inspiring. Know that you are inspiring. I've followed Jenn's blog and her last entry will serve to so many people as a constant reminder to be AWESOME. To be, more. That should be shared, and you are a part of that. My heart, truly goes out to all of you grieving. Thank you for your beautiful heart. xoox
(03.07.11 @ 07:32 PM)I am so saddened to read this news, I never had the priviledge of meeting jenn but I did get to read her blog every now and again, which gave me goose bumps every time I read it. Wow, what a women, mother and strong individual, not to mention amazing,talented and the list goes on ;-) Jenn you will always be rememered and I send my thoughts, prayers and love out to all your family and friends. I will miss reading your blogs and seeing what new adventure you are on but I do know you have made such a different to so many lives you touched and those you didnt' even get to meet.
(03.08.11 @ 09:34 PM)xo
beautiful post Karen xo
xoxoxoxo
(03.09.11 @ 08:32 AM)Coady and I visited your site today as CBC (Charlottetown) was filming us and I was swept away as Coady reiterated the story I told him after he simply pointed out that "mommy is broken". "Yes she is", I said as we both looked over her body. A few days later he asked, "where's mommy?" My heart skipped a beat. The weak part of me hoped I wouldn't have to explain. I barely understood myself. "She's up in the stars," I explained, "but mommy loves you very much." "Can I go to the stars with her?" he asked. "No, Coady. You have to stay here with me, but someday you'll see her." It was the best I could do, and, as he repeated these things to me today, I painfully pleasant tears ran down my face.
(03.28.11 @ 10:18 AM)Thanks for having these pictures so easily available for us to see together. I'm planning on using many of them for a Love for Jenn Website. Thanks again.
I can't wait to hug you big and have you over for a girl power dinner. Thank you for that super sweet heart touching email.
(03.28.11 @ 01:46 PM)