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This memorial website was created in the memory of our loved one, Jennifer Hester who was born in Texas on October 03, 1978 and was taken away from us on February 12, 2005 at the age of 26. We will remember her forever.
>---Jennifer was a VICTIM of a HIT AND RUN. Jennifer's life ended by a heartless and cowardly act of a hit and run driver. There was no time for good byes or a last hug,or kiss. In a split second she was gone and so was the driver.There have been no charges brought against the driver for "lack of evidence". There is NO statute of limitations on this crime. The case remains open. Anyone with any evidence should contact Detective John Page, with the Jacksonville Police Department.
> ---Words cannot express the devastation the family has endured.
>--- Jennifer was much more than just a headline. Jennifer was a precious daughter, a loving sister, a caring friend. Jennifer was a nurturing and devoted mother to her little boy.
>-----Jennifer graduated college December 17,2004 with an Associate Degree in Nursing. In January 2005 Jennifer went to work at Mother Frances Hospital in Tyler,Tx on the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit. Less than three weeks later she was killed in her apartment complex by a hit and run driver.
>------TODAY and FOREVER we will honor Jennifer, for the woman she was and would have been.This site was created in her loving memory,for her son, for her family, and for the many people that shared a moment in her life, then or now.We all have been truly blessed to have shared a portion of our lives with one of God's angels.
Anyone that has any pictures or anything they would like for me to add to this site please email me. Our family wants as much on this site as we can gather. Also, many of you have different memories and pictures that we want you to share with us!!!
This was given to me by someone that has experienced a likeness to my family's... Please read to understand...
I wish you would not be afraid to speak my loved one's name. They lived and were important and I need to hear their name.
If I cry and get emotional if we talk about my loved one, I wish you knew that it isn't because you hurt me: the fact that they died causes my tears. You have allowed me to cry and I thank you. Crying and emotional outbursts are healing.
I will have emotional highs and lows, ups and downs. I wish you'd wouldn't think that if I have a good cry my grief is over, or that if have a bad day I need psychiatric counseling.
I wish you knew all the "crazy" grief reactions that I am having are in fact very normal. Depression, anger, fear, hopelessness and questioning of values and beliefs are to be expected following a death.
I wish you wouldn't expect my grief to be over in 6 months. The first few years are going to be exceedingly traumatic for me. As with alcoholics, I will never be "cured" or a " formerly bereaved", but forevermore be recovering from the bereavement.
I wish you understand the physical reaction to grief. I may gain weight, lose weight, sleep all the time or not at all, develop a host of illness and be accident prone, all of which are related to my grief.
Our loved one's birthday, the anniversary of their death and the holidays can be terrible times for us. I wish you could tell us that you are thinking of us and them on these days. And if we get quiet and withdrawn, just know that we are thinking about them and don't try to coerce us into being cheerfull.
I wish you wouldn't offer to take me out for a drink, or to a party, this is just a temporary crutch and the only way I can get through this grief is to experience it. I have to hurt before I can heal.
I wish you understand that grief changes people. I am not the same person I was before my beloved died and I will never be that person again. If you keep waitng for me to "get back to my old self" you will stay fustrated. I am a new creature with new thoughts, dreams, aspiration,values,and beliefs. Please try to get to know me---I am the one who'll be here from now on.
--Author unknown
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“My Mom Lies”
- Author Unknown
My Mom, she tells a lot of lies
She never did before.
From now until she dies,
She'll tell a whole lot more.
Ask my Mom how she is
And because she can't explain,
She will tell a little lie
Because she can't describe the pain.
Ask my Mom how she is,
She'll say, "I'm alright".
If that's the truth, then tell me,
why does she cry each night?
Ask my Mom how she is,
She seems to cope so well.
She didn't have a choice you see
nor the strength to yell.
Ask my Mom how she is,
"I'm fine, I’m well, I'm coping".
For God's sake Mom, just tell the truth
just say your heart is broken.
She'll love me all her life,
I loved her all of mine.
But if you ask her how she is,
She'll lie and say she's fine.
I am Here in Heaven.
I cannot hug from here.
If she lies to you don't listen,
Hug her and hold her near.
On the day we meet again,
We'll smile and I'll be bold.
I'll say, “You’re lucky to get in here, Mom
With all the lies you told!"
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Click here to see Jennifer Hester's Family Tree |
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Christmas Eve / Josie Hester (mom)
Christmas Eve we all gather to put out Santa gifts for the kids, all missing Jennifer being a part of this tradition. This year Mason is 9 years old. Its hard to believe its been 7 yrs of Christmas' without our Jennifer. I r...
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"THANK YOU FOR REMEMBERING JENNIFER!!! / Josie Hester (mom)
I just want to say THANK YOU to everyone that comes here to Jennifer"s site! The many candles that are lit and tributes in her memory are a comfort. Jennifer has been gone 6yrs and I know she is remembered and missed by all the many posting...
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Birthdays / Josie Hester (mom)
Oktober was your birthday month as well as Dana's and mine. These times are meant to be shared by family and you are so missed at every single one of these events in our lives! Never forgotten! We share these times with Mason and enjoy him ...
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Birthdays / Josie Hester (mom)
Oktober was your birthday month as well as Dana's and mine. These times are meant to be shared by family and you are so missed at every single one of these events in our lives! Never forgotten! We share these times with Mason and enjoy him ...
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the attic / Kari Dear (friend)
yesterday i was in my attic going thru boxes. i was thinking how your birthday is monday. i opened a box and a framed set of 3 pics of you were right on top. i know where all my pics are of you. that one just happeded to...
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love / Kari Grogan-dear (friend) Read >> |
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'if heaven wasn't so far away' / DeAnna Waller-Byrne (Cousin) Read >> |
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I miss you dearly. / Dyan Galanis (Thomas) (Friend) Read >> |
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AN AWSOME DAUGHTER!!! / Josie Hester (Mom) Read >> |
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In Loving memory / Joyce Westbrook (friend of the family ) Read >> |
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ALWAYS WILL REMEMBER YOU! / Josie Hester (mom) Read >> |
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Promotion / Juanita Miller (Cousin (in law) ) Read >> |
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"I want you to dance" / Josie Hester (mom) Read >> |
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we miss her! / Josie Hester (mom) Read >> |
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god bless Mason / Josie Hester (mom) Read >> |
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| Her legacy |
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A Special Angel
A Special Angel
There's a special angel in Heaven,
That is a part of me.
It is not where I wanted her,
But where God wanted her to be.
She was here just a moment,
Like a night time shooting star.
And though she is in Heaven
She isn't very far.
She touched the hearts of many,
Like only an angel can do.
I would've held her every minute,
If the end I only knew.
So I send this special message,
To Heaven up above.
Please take care of my angel,
And send her all my love!
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The Price of Love
The Price of Love
Grief never ends, But it changes.
It’s a passage, Not a place to stay
The sense of loss Must give way,
If we’re to value The life that was lived.
Grief is not a sign of weakness,
Nor a lack of faith,
It is the price of love.
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IF Tomorrow Starts Without Me
If Tomorrow Starts Without Me
"If tomorrow starts without me,
And I'm not there to see,
If the sun should rise and find your eyes
all filled with tears for me;
I wish so much you wouldn't cry
the way you did today,
While thinking of the many things,
We didn't get to say.
I know how much you love me,
As much as I love you,
And each time that you think of me,
I know you'll miss me too;
But when tomorrow starts without me,
Please try to understand,
that an angel came and called my name,
And took me by the hand,
And said my place was ready,
In heaven far above,
And that I'd have to leave behind
all those I dearly love.
But as I turne d to walk away,
A tear fell from my eye,
For all my life, I'd always thought,
I didn't want to die.
I had so much to live for,
So much left yet to do,
it seemed almost impossible,
that I was leaving you.
I thought of all the yesterdays,
The good ones and the bad,
I thought of all that we shared,
And all the fun we had.
If I could relive yesterday,
Just even for a while,
I'd say good-bye and kiss you
and maybe see you smile.
But then I fully realized,
That this could never be,
For emptiness and memories,
would take the place of me.
And when I thought of worldly things,
I might miss some tomorrow,
I thought of you, and when I did,
My heart was filled with sorrow.
But when I walked through heaven's gates,
I felt so much at home.
When God looked down and smiled at me,
From His great golden throne,
He said, "This is eternity,
And all I've promised you."
Today your life on earth is past,
but here life starts anew.
I promise no tomorrow,
But today will always last,
and since each day is the same way,
There's no longing for the past.
So when tomorrow starts without me,
don't think we're far apart,
For every time you think of me,
I'm right here, in your heart "
Author Unknown ~
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Letter To Mom
This was not written by Jennifer. Although, when I read it for the first time, I thought to myself that this is exactly what she would say to mom. I wanted to put this on here because I believe that Jennifer led me to this "letter to mom" to help mom!! So here it is:
A Letter To Mom
Please don't feel guilty
It was just my time to go.
I see you are still feeling sad,
And the tears just seem to flow.
We all come to earth for our lifetime,
And for some it’s not many years
I don't want you to keep crying
You are shedding so many tears.
I haven't really left you
Even though it may seem so.
I have just gone to my heavenly home,
And I'm closer to you than you know.
Just believe that when you say my name
I'm standing next to you,
I know you long to see me,
But there’s nothing I can do.
But I'll still send you messages
And hope you understand,
That when your time comes to “cross over,
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My First Christmas In Heaven
My first Christmas in Heaven
I see the countless Christmas trees
around the world below,
With tiny lights, like heaven’s stars,
reflecting in the snow.
The sight is so spectacular!
Please wipe away that tear,
For I am spending Christmas
With Jesus Christ this year.
I hear the many Christmas songs
that people hold so dear
But the sounds of music can’t compare
With the Christmas choir up here.
I have no words to tell you,
The joy their voices bring,
For it is beyond description to
Hear the angels sing.
I know how much you miss me
I see the pain inside your heart,
But I am not so far away
We really aren’t apart.
So be happy for me, dear ones,
You know I hold you dear,
And be glad I’m spending
Christmas with Jesus this year.
I send you each a special gift from my heavenly home above.
I send you each a memory of my undying love.
After all, “Love is the gift, more precious that pure gold”.
It was always most important in the stories Jesus told.
Please love and keep each other as my Father said to do
For I can’t count the blessing or love he has for you.
So, Have a Merry Christmas and wipe away that tear
Remember, I’m spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year.
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