This is Jen and her son Noah. She is married to Brandon's brother Ryan. I just wanted to write and say how much I admire this cute mom. She is so much fun. When I first started dating Brandon, and we would go to his mom's house for dinner, Jen always had some fun stories to tell us. She is one of these storytellers that adds so much animation to her face and voice that you can't help but laugh when she wants you to. She is really good at adding a funny quip wherever to lighten the mood. When Brandon and I got engaged she told me, "I told Ryan that Brandon should marry that girl." Brandon and I ate dinner at Ryan and Jen's house a few times. We made BBQ on the back patio and listened to Jen make us laugh about the ordeal with their fencing fiasco. Another time we watched "The Bourne Ultimatum" and all the couples got in a debate about one of the scenes. Jen got so sick of us bringing that one up again and again and I still haven't figured out what our debate is about, even though I think I started it. Jen organized a Girls' Night In at her house where we sat around the table drinking Diet Coke and eating pizza. She had Lynne and I laughing so hard that I thought I'd wet my pants. You just can't help but laugh when Jen decides she wants to tell a funny story. Last spring, I left a care basket at the hospital room where Jen was sleeping. When she found it, she left a hilarious voice message on my phone, teasing me about hopping around like an Easter bunny doing good to people who were asleep in bed and that I should never do that again without waking her up to say hello. The way she was teasing me in the voice mail just cracked me up! Jen is a great mom. She is really good at getting Noah to settle down and she doesn't baby him. She talks to him in such a cute way and he loves his mom. She's a tough girl who doesn't let people know how much she's suffering on the inside and always tries to be strong for the sake of others. She's a great example to me. Brandon and I got the unfortunate news today that circumstances with Jen's cancer are such that Ryan and Jen have decided to discontinue her chemo treatment. We just want to share with you how wonderful Jen is and how much we love her and Ryan and Noah. We pray for their family to feel comfort and reassurance from the Highest during this difficult time.
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I have enjoyed getting to know Jen a little through my association with you. From the brief time I was around Jen at your wedding and recent baby shower, and just hearing your stories, I can understand a little about the kind of choice person she is. I know she is a very strong woman. I will be praying for the Walters family.
I'm so sorry to hear about Jen's condition. I hope that her family and yours will be blessed with peace during this sad time.
Wow I am so sorry. We sure will be praying for her. It sort of reminds me of Elder Scott's talk about losing his wife and children and what faith he had and has that he will get to be with them again.
Jen sounds like a great woman...a funny type with depth...who has influenced you all for the better!
Well, I wish both of you comfort and peace as uncontrolled change starts to move you and your family in new directions and hopefully you will find comfort and peace come as you ponder the eternal relationships and Heavenly Father's timeline. Let us know if you need anything. We will keep you all in our prayers. We're glad to call you friends.
Jen sounds like a wonderful wife, mom & woman who will truly be missed. I'm so sorry for your family, & for her husband & son. My thoughts & prayers are with you & her family.
i have been thinking of your and Jen's family as you have been keeping us updated with her condition. i am so sorry that your family is going to be losing such a fantastic person. we will keep her husband and son in our prayers. i pray that you also will be comforted and have peace to make it through this difficult time.
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. What a difficult time! It's wonderful to know that friends and family's prayers are with you.
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