On this Memorial Day

A favorite memory of our little soldier and her besties before she got sick.

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48 Responses to On this Memorial Day

  1. Molly says:

    They are all so beautiful!! Spencer, getting all of them to share, is a moment in itself.
    I love how Piper cleaned the floor when you said your floors arent clean enough. (remember the 5 second rule, Jess!)
    You gave birth to a true soldier, who had to fight for something unimaginable. I will forever admire and love Tuesday, for her strength.
    I will never leave you, or Tuesday, Charley, Spence, Axel, or Piper out of my prayers. I hope the prayers will help you heal your wounds, from the war you went through!
    I am happy you made these videos for all of us to look back at and smile. HUGS

  2. Lynn Worley says:

    Thanks for sharing this!
    Praying right now!
    Psalms 119:49-50 Remember the word unto thy servant, upon which thou hast caused me to hope. This is my comfort in my affliction: for thy word hath quickened me.
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  3. Rachel E. says:

    That is so, so sweet. Thank you for sharing this with us.

  4. chris says:

    awwwwwwwww, so tender it breaks my heart for you. i am SO SO SO sorry this happened to your family. i have been following you through this journey but usually dont leave comments because there are so many, didnt think you’d get to mine. you have been in my prayers and your journey, although devastating for you, has given me hope and strength in my own life.

    this cant be all there is. the soul goes on to another place and we will all be reunited with our precious babies one day. i have to believe that because i have 2 waiting for me.

    i love that you packed up and went on the road in your RV. i hope it helped.

    God be with you in your daily struggles.

    C

  5. Aunt SuSu says:

    Makes me smile and makes me cry…I love them all so much and we love you and Charley.

  6. Penny says:

    What a precious video of precious kids! God bless.

  7. Candice says:

    What a beautiful memory. I love how they’re all taking turns and Tuesday was so patient!!! Gorgeous children!

  8. Grammy says:

    Yearning to hold you, yaahh!

    My precious grand daughter with her beautiful siblings ~

    Sweet, sweet spirit . .

    WE LOVE YOU, TUESDAY!!!

  9. angela fontenot says:

    Loved seeing this. So precious…so beautiful….

  10. Debbie says:

    I remember when you shared this video with us, like it was yesterday! I smiled through my tears as I watched it again. Thinking of you often, all of you!
    HUGS!!

  11. Sarah says:

    beautiful.

  12. colleen says:

    so sweet.

    peace.

  13. Carrie says:

    How… fitting? ironic? that James Taylor is playing in the background.

    Despite the fact that they make me sob, I like seeing your videos of Tuesday. I wish I had known her better.

  14. Beth says:

    Good memories and what sweet babies!
    You remain in my thoughts and prayers!

    Blessings

  15. Brandi says:

    Definitely good memories! Loved em licking it off the floor. How can you not smile at that. Connor ran up while I was watching it and hollered “TUESDAY”. Funny how he knew who the babes were in the video.

  16. What a beautiful video. Thank you for sharing.

  17. Now THAT, is beauty. Thank you for sharing it.

  18. Carol says:

    So sweet! Such a tender example of sharing! You teach them well. One definition of soldier is: “A brave warrior.” What a brave warrior she was!! Hugs from AZ…

  19. Christina says:

    What a simple and at the time ordinary video… that I’m sure you will cherish every single day. Still think of you so often and you and your family are always in my prayers.

  20. Oh dear. So sweet. I love it.

  21. debi9kids says:

    I SOOO remember that video. It always brought a smile to my face and now, does the same (but with some tears too).

    Love and hugs!

  22. CC says:

    Great video. My heart breaks for you still. You are always in my thoughts and prayers.
    Hugs!

  23. Sharlene says:

    I have always loved this video. I actually think about it often. Such a precious moment between siblings. I still think about Tuesday every single day. Love. Love. Love.

  24. Lynn Worley says:

    Praying!
    Psalms 62:1-2 Truly my soul waiteth upon God: from him cometh my salvation. He only is my rock and my salvation; he is my defence; I shall not be greatly moved.
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  25. Sarah Putney says:

    I wish you could go back to that time when Tuesday was healthy and and you had all 4 of your beautiful children with you. One day you will all be reunited again. God bless you. Your in my thoughts/prayers every day.
    Love ,Sarah

  26. Terri says:

    I remember you sharing this with us, right? What sweet memories! Love and Hugs to you all!

  27. Denise says:

    This is one of my favorite videos of your children. Absolutely precious.

  28. Tamara says:

    They all get along so well! If only my kids would share and enjoy each other – even for 5 minutes, that would be a blessing in itself!

    Thank you for sharing such a sweet moment…

    Lots of thoughts and prayers from Wisconsin.

  29. Lynn Worley says:

    Know that the Holy Ghost Himself is praying for you!
    Romans 8:26-27 Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for the saints according to the will of God.
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  30. Lynn Worley says:

    Continuing to pray!
    Psalms 62:8 Trust in him at all times; ye people, pour out your heart before him: God is a refuge for us. Selah.
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  31. Lynn Worley says:

    Know that I’m still here praying!
    Psalms 40:1-4 I waited patiently for the LORD; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry. He brought me up also out of an horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, and established my goings. And he hath put a new song in my mouth, even praise unto our God: many shall see it, and fear, and shall trust in the LORD. Blessed is that man that maketh the LORD his trust, and respecteth not the proud, nor such as turn aside to lies.
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  32. Lynn Worley says:

    What amazing words of comfort! Praying!
    Revelation 21:1-4 And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea. And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them, and they shall be his people, and God himself shall be with them, and be their God. And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.
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  33. Lynn Worley says:

    Know that you’re in my thoughts and prayers!
    Isaiah 12:1-2 And in that day thou shalt say, O LORD, I will praise thee: though thou wast angry with me, thine anger is turned away, and thou comfortedst me. Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid: for the LORD JEHOVAH is my strength and my song; he also is become my salvation.
    Prayer Bears
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  34. Lynn Worley says:

    Still praying in Seattle!
    Psalms 5:1-3 Give ear to my words, O LORD, consider my meditation. Hearken unto the voice of my cry, my King, and my God: for unto thee will I pray. My voice shalt thou hear in the morning, O LORD; in the morning will I direct my prayer unto thee, and will look up.
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  35. Lynn Worley says:

    Stopping by to let you know I’m still here praying!
    Isaiah 26:3-4 Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee. Trust ye in the LORD for ever: for in the LORD JEHOVAH is everlasting strength:
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  36. Tamara says:

    Thinking of you and your family today.

    I wanted to wish you a Happy Father’s Day, Charley… May your little blessings keep a smile on your face today.

  37. Molly says:

    As always, I check your blog daily. I wanted to say Happy Fathers Day to Charley! You are not in my prayers and thoughts on just the “important” days…. but everyday I think about all of you. And I hope that Sunday was a good day, a happy day.
    XOXO.. is all that I can give you. But, oh, how I wish I could do more.

  38. sam says:

    Im not sure how i missed this, as I am always thinking of you and your family… What a beautiful video. Thank you for sharing it. It was so sweet to watch although it brought tears to my eyes and a lump in my chest… It is so sweet to see them sharing so well! I bet you were so proud of them in that moment… Love to you Jessica, and to your beautiful family. Always, ALWAYS in my thoughts and in my prayers…

  39. Sarah Hewson says:

    I smiled at you in Target yesterday and was about to say hi when I realized that you don’t know me. I’ve been following your blog for a long time. I really appreciate all you’ve shared. I am raising a son with autism, which is nowhere near the level of what you’ve been through, but some of your thoughts and experiences have their comparisons to my life. So, I appreciate being able to laugh and cry with you, even though you don’t know me. And, you smiled back anyway. I love the connection I feel with other moms. It’s one of the nice things that come along with the sometimes tragic parts of parenthood.

  40. Lynn Worley says:

    I was out of town last week which is why I didn’t stop by.
    Know that you continue to be in my thoughts and prayers!
    Psalm 9:9-10 The LORD also will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble. And they that know thy name will put their trust in thee: for thou, LORD, hast not forsaken them that seek thee.
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  41. Anonymous says:

    DO NOT STOP WRITING ON THIS BLOG…please. You have so many of us that come, every day, to hear you wonderful voice. Please reconsider….
    We love you and your family, and we want to know what you are up to, your kids are up to, your thoughts, your feelings. Yep. We care. We want to hear.
    (even if you are busy writing a book) I hope.
    XOXO
    Love you all so much!!

  42. Lynn Worley says:

    Know that I’m praying!
    Psalms 27:1, 4-5 The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?…One thing have I desired of the LORD, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the LORD, and to enquire in his temple. For in the time of trouble he shall hide me in his pavilion: in the secret of his tabernacle shall he hide me; he shall set me up upon a rock.
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  43. Victoria says:

    What an adorable video… And great kids, your blog posts and memories are always so humbling and a great reminder of the precious gift of life that we are given.

  44. Lynn Worley says:

    Remember on this day that freedom isn’t free. So many have given so much, and some have given all. Always here praying for you!
    1 John 3:16 Hereby perceive we the love of God, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren.
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  45. Lynn Worley says:

    Continuing to pray!
    Psalms 28:1-2 Unto thee will I cry, O LORD my rock; be not silent to me: lest, if thou be silent to me, I become like them that go down into the pit. Hear the voice of my supplications, when I cry unto thee, when I lift up my hands toward thy holy oracle.
    Prayer Bears
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  46. Lynn Worley says:

    Know that you’re always in my thoughts and prayers!
    Psalms 28:6-7 Blessed be the LORD, because he hath heard the voice of my supplications. The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise him.
    Prayer Bears
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  47. Emily says:

    That is absolutely adorable! I love the part where you say, “my floors are not clean enough to eat off them” and then Piper wipes at the drops. precious. all of them.

  48. Rachel says:

    what a precious memory..