A WONDERFUL FEELING
As you all know, at one time or another I have written how I hope Jackie's friends are going to visit her. To me, this is important. I want her to know that she is not forgotten and I believe that she does see who comes to visit her.
Last week my husband called and said that he found a plastic baggie held down by a stone and flower. In the baggie was a pamplet from a church saying a Mass was held on May 10th for Jackie. It was signed Grace. I tracked down her phone number from one of Jackie's friends and I called her to thank her for going. I was so happy that my prayers were answered. She was Jackie's friend from the Gym. She didn't know how to reach me to tell me about the Mass so I could go. It meant the world to me. She told me that she always visits Jackie because her husband is there and her mother and father are buried only about 30 feet from Jackie so she has been visiting Jackie for a while. She told me how much she missed her and what a good friend she was. She also told me how much Jackie loved me and told her all the time I was her best friend. I can't begin to tell you how happy and good I felt. My daughter was such a good person and it feels so wonderful to know that she is still loved so much and not forgotten. Grace told me that a lot of her friends from the gym go. We were both crying over the phone and she promised to keep in touch with me and that we will definately get together so we could share stories about her. I am so grateful for this. It may sound silly but I don't want Jackie to feel alone. So knowing that friends are going, other than me and my family, my prayers have been answered and brings me some comfort. I do feel so much better now knowing that she has company. I will be with my precious daughter one day, I know I will. But until that day comes, I will miss her so, so much. I love you Jackie.
Last week my husband called and said that he found a plastic baggie held down by a stone and flower. In the baggie was a pamplet from a church saying a Mass was held on May 10th for Jackie. It was signed Grace. I tracked down her phone number from one of Jackie's friends and I called her to thank her for going. I was so happy that my prayers were answered. She was Jackie's friend from the Gym. She didn't know how to reach me to tell me about the Mass so I could go. It meant the world to me. She told me that she always visits Jackie because her husband is there and her mother and father are buried only about 30 feet from Jackie so she has been visiting Jackie for a while. She told me how much she missed her and what a good friend she was. She also told me how much Jackie loved me and told her all the time I was her best friend. I can't begin to tell you how happy and good I felt. My daughter was such a good person and it feels so wonderful to know that she is still loved so much and not forgotten. Grace told me that a lot of her friends from the gym go. We were both crying over the phone and she promised to keep in touch with me and that we will definately get together so we could share stories about her. I am so grateful for this. It may sound silly but I don't want Jackie to feel alone. So knowing that friends are going, other than me and my family, my prayers have been answered and brings me some comfort. I do feel so much better now knowing that she has company. I will be with my precious daughter one day, I know I will. But until that day comes, I will miss her so, so much. I love you Jackie.
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With a mother\'s heart, you still care for your daughter by praying that she is not forgotten or alone. Just as with a mother\'s heart I do what my church requires to obtain indulgences for my daughter. But I know neither of them needs any of this. Far from alone, they are in a place so beautiful that people who have been there (NDEs) can\'t even describe it. You continue to take care of Jackie, I will continue to take care of April, in the way we can, now. But God is providing in glorious ways we can\'t even imagine. And our daughters are now in a position to care for us, to help us. The \"first fruits of those that \'sleep\'\" is seeing God/Jesus, the second is being with our beloveds who have gone before us. We will harvest those fruits. God bless you.
jill
Oh my tears are flowing,,I am so happy that your daughter has company,,,that is so wonderful...we alos feel that happiness when someone visits Morgan. ((hugs))
How wonderful that Jackie\'s friend visit\'s her...
Hugs, MaryLou
That is so heartwarming. We can\'t ask more than that our children are loved and not forgotten. I don\'t think anyone goes to the cemetery anymore except my family but I would be overjoyed to find something there, unexpected.
Joanna x
It is such a beautiful thing to know that Jackie is being lovingly thought of. I can only imagine the comfort this brings to your heart.
Gentle hugs today and in the ones ahead.
XO Joanie
Gail, it doesn\'t sound silly at all. I too am comforted when I go to Ed\'s grave & see flowers or a note from someone that loved and misses him. It means so much! Jackie is loved and remembered! Love & hugs, Linda
Jackie, I am so happy for you. It seems our lives are running somewhat parallel. I have recently been contacted by some friends of Josh. It is a great comfort to me.
I am so happy you were blessed with a chance meeting of this person and I hope you hear lots of stories and can become lifelong friends.
Much love to you,
Leda
Jackie, I am so happy for you. It seems our lives are running somewhat parallel. I have recently been contacted by some friends of Josh. It is a great comfort to me.
I am so happy you were blessed with a chance meeting of this person and I hope you hear lots of stories and can become lifelong friends.
Much love to you,
Leda
Gail, I am so happy for you. It seems our lives are running somewhat parallel. I have recently been contacted by some friends of Josh. It is a great comfort to me.
I am so happy you were blessed with a chance meeting of this person and I hope you hear lots of stories and can become lifelong friends.
Much love to you,
Leda