A few days belated, but here's my 24 week belly shot. Little baby is sitting much higher in my belly than Jada did. I think she's laying sideways in my belly, and it's hard to tell but it looks a little bit lop sided. Shane thinks it's funny :)
Also, some sad news for my family. My dad passed away sometime today, (actually yesterday since it is now 3:00am) He passed away very unexpectedly at the young age of 53. His father passed at 58 of a heart attack, so they suspect a heart attack. My dad lives out in Hawaii and was in Utah visiting with my brothers and sister and other family, and was a few days from making his next stop to spend a week with us in Tennessee. I miss him dearly already. I have a very strong testimony of death and of the afterlife and I know he's in a good place and it was his time to go. But I'm wishing I could have seen him one last time and it's hard realizing that I won't be seeing him for a very long time. Also, I'm struggling figuring out to tell Jada as she was so excited for Grandpa to come out to see her. She is going to be a peacock for Halloween, and my dad was going to dress up as a bird watcher with a safari hat and binoculars and was so excited to take her trick-o-treating. We were really looking forward to seeing him. I am however, very grateful that he passed in Utah with his family nearby and not alone in Hawaii. I know that Heavenly Father had a hand in that, and I'm grateful that all of my family will be able to come out to Utah to be there all together.
My Dad got to spend a lot of quality time with my brother's and sisters this last week. They went to a football game, a museum, and just goofed off. Here's a picture of my dad a few days ago with my two brothers and sis. He was goofing off doing wheelies in an old wheelchair and doing duets on the piano with my brother. My sister said she got a lot of great pictures while he was out there.
So Jada and I will be flying out to Utah (technically today) and will be out there for at least 2 weeks or so. But I know all my dear friends who read this will send your love and prayers during this difficult time and I'm so grateful to have such amazing and supportive friends!
I'm not sure if I'll post anything in the next few weeks, but here's a sneak peak at Jada's Halloween costume. Pretty as a peacock.
Love you. Thanks for your prayers.
14 comments:
Jessica, I'm so sorry to hear about your dad. While it has been a long time since I've seen him, while we lived across from your family in Sandy, your dad was never anything less than wonderfully kind and caring. You and the rest of your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Much Love,
Jenny
Jessie,
We are so sorry to hear about your dad. He sounds like a great guy! We will be keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Jess, be safe in your travels! We'll miss you and of course will be here for you at anytime when you get back. Please don't hesitate to call on us.
Jess, we are so sorry to hear about your dad. I'm so greatful for the knowledge we have and that you will be able to see your dad again someday. You, Shane and Jada are in our prayers. We love you guys so much!
Just want you to know that I shared a few tears for you and your family as I read this post. I too am so glad for the opportunity to be with our families beyond our time here on earth, but it does feel like a long time when you're the one left behind just waiting to see your loved one again. Travel safe and enjoy sharing the memories with your family. Please call if you should need anything when you come home or while you are away. Love and prayers!
Jess, I am so sorry for your loss. It is so tough to lose a parent. My heart goes out to you and your family. You will be in our prayers. Be safe while you are gone.
Oh sis, I am sooo sorry, you guys are in our prayers. Be safe.
ps, what a great costume, and what a great grandpa to be that for halloween with Jada.
Dear Jessi and family, you probably dont remember me, but I do remember you. Your Mom and I were really good friend, I am Jaime's mom. I was so sad to hear about your dad, he was a great guy. I remember him when your Mom and him moved into our ward we had this 2 little girls, the most precious little treasures from Heavenly Father, that was you and Jaime, you guys were born only like 19 days apart. Until your family moved to Sandy we were really close. Our prayers are qith you and your family in this time of sorrow. Heavenly Father loves you and I know he will be there for you and your family. Also I wanted to tell you the custome little Jada is wearing it is so beautiful. Love you Esther (Jaime's mom)
My heart goes out to you and your loss!
Your belly shot is adorable along with Jada's costume!
We are so sorry for your loss. It is reassuring to know of your testimony. I will be here for you when you get back.
Oh Jess, I am so sorry to hear about your sweet Dad. What a wonderful testimony you have and you are so right, the Lord had a hand in having him with his family. I love the gospel so much, we are so blessed. Take care. We will have you and your little family in our prayers.
Jessica. I love you. I'm sorry about your dad, I sure loved him. I am however really excited to see you and Jada.
Jessie, My prayers are with you and your beautiful family during this tragic time.... I'm so sorry to hear about your Dad! But hopefully you get some peace in knowing he is in a better place watching over you! Even though we are so far apart, I still hold our memories close to my heart!!! I'm looking forward to seeing you when you come out to Utah with the new baby! Sherice
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