Marni, Thank you for sharing your heart with us. It was a blessing to read. I think about your mom so often and pray for you, Jake, and Christian as you adjust to her absence on earth. I love your perspective that she is cured of cancer!! I look forward to seeing her again one day...whole and well. Annabelle is beautiful!!! I know she will learn so much about Jo in the years ahead. ❤️

Oh, Marni, how my heart aches for you! You are handling this SOOOOOO well! Your mom IS very special - God thinks so, too! I bet your mom is THRILLED to know about Annabelle, and she already knew what kind of mom you would be (a GOOD ONE!). God is delighting over the fact that He provided Annabelle at just the right time, and the cycle for your family continues. My Mom's Dad died when I was 9 mo old. Although I have no memory of him at all, I feel as if I knew him VERY WELL, by the note that he left for me, and all of the stories that I have been told about him. Annabelle will have that as well - lots of stories and that very special prayer. Your mom will not be lost to her. She will be very REAL and very loved by Annabelle. I'm so happy for you, that you are starting on your own wonderful family. Keep processing. God thinks YOU are special, too, and He delights in how you are pressing in and trusting Him at this time. I will continue to pray for you and your brothers.

How beautiful!! You all are the sweetest, most inspiring family I've had the honor of getting to know better through all this. I can't believe that she is growing so fast and I absolutely love seeing the pictures as well as my daughter who, like everyone else, absolutely adores your Mom! ;) God Bless you and please keep those precious pictures coming..... She is also a beautiful reminder of your Mom because I agree that she favors you and your Mom well. ;)

Marni and Josh + Anabelle, Jake, and Christian -

Sending many prayers, much love, and infinite hugs,

Linda and Dan and the Fam

Marni you are in my prayer daily, and your whole family too. So happy to know that you are having time to think about her healing in heaven. That makes me and all of us who love your mom feel more connected to you in your sweet family. I know that this new school year I will not be the "side-kick of your mom" but I KNOW FOR SURE THAT SHE WILL BE BLESSING EACH KID WHO COMES THROUGH OUR SCHOOL ♥ LOVE & PEACE♥

I am glad you are settling in to a routine. The closer it gets to a new school year I think of what high standards that I have that we will be blessed with another incredible teacher. That loves and lives life to the fullest just like see did.

Beautiful words about an amazing woman written by a loving daughter!

Praying for you and your family Marni!!! This picture of Anabelle is just too sweet. I know Anabelle will forever hear about how special and amazing her grandma Jo is!

So well said, Marni. Prayers, love, and hugs to you all.