Monday, January 2, 2017

Please Stay

by Beth Saadati

I never want to forget Jenna's smile that lit up my world for fourteen years. If you can spare a few minutes to watch and remember with me, I'm almost certain you'll be glad you did.

Choose to live. Hope remains.
Beth

25 comments:

  1. Yes, beautiful! SO GOOD! Thank you Beth!

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    1. You're welcome, Karyn. It means a lot that you would take time to watch the video.

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  2. Thank you so much for sharing those wonderful, beautiful moments.

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    1. You're welcome, Gwen. Thank you for remembering Jenna's life with me here.

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  3. Beautiful message. Carry the message of HOPE every day. Peace be with you as you and your Family heal more in 2017. Love, Linda Chiera

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    1. The pain of loss still cuts to my core but, yes, I want to hold on to hope and speak what's true. Thanks so much for this encouragement, Linda.

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  4. So very beautiful! Peace and healing in Jesus name in the coming year!

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    1. Thank you, Lori--both for your prayer and for watching this.

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  5. The words are so powerful and the pictures, beautiful.

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    1. Thank you, Cathy, for remembering Jenna and journeying with me through this. I'm grateful that you would.

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  6. So beautiful! Thank you for continuing to share Jenna with us. Even though I never knew her it's so evident how much you love her. I pray that you continue to receive more peace and strength from the Father as you continue to walk the long road of grief and loss.

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    1. It's such a long road. But your words, thoughts, and prayer remind me that I'm not walking it alone. Thank you, Beccy. I receive this.

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  7. Thanks for sharing her with us. We just lost my 21 year old cousin over Christmas. Prayers for all those left behind.

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    1. Each time I hear of another life gone, it cuts to my core and my heart cries out, "Not again." I'm so sorry about your cousin's loss, Erynn, and for the hurt and hole those of us left behind know. My thoughts and prayers are much with you.

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  8. How beautiful. Praying for you, Beth.

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    1. Thank you, Hannah, for watching. I'm touched to know you did.

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  9. Such a beauty. I didn't have the opportunity to know Jenna except through you, Beth. Thank you for this chance to know her. Thank you for speaking the truth and sharing. I pray God's blessings and peace on you and your family. You are much loved!

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    1. I'm not sure I knew you'd never met Jenna. She was one month younger than John. Several times, when I was teaching your son, I thought of how much Jenna would have enjoyed laughing, learning, and talking with him. Your words are good, Gail. Thank you for writing this.

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  10. Thank you for sharing this. Jenna was a beautiful soul and touched so many lives. Thank you for continuing to share the message that each person matters. We met at Boot Camp in Asheville, N.C., last February. I will continue to pray for you, your family, and your ministry.

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    1. I clearly remember meeting you, Lisa. Right now I'm picturing where we stood when we talked. :) Thanks for watching the video, for praying, and for sending these encouraging words.

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  11. Thank you for sharing more of Jenna. She was a joy to be around with MMS band as one of Abby's friends.

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    1. Jenna loved being part of the MMS band. I'm touched that you would remember. Thank you, Michelle.

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  12. Thank You for sharing your story.

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    1. You're welcome, Tanguanikia. Thank you for taking time to watch it and share kind words here.

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