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 Today is a great and sad day. Precious Jessica Joy Rees went to heaven today! I'm so excited that she doesn't have to live in pain but am sad that we are missing a gem in the world. Jessie was so wonderful. I had the privilege of knowing her family by being Shaya's (her older sister) C-Group leader last year. During C-Group is when their family found out about her tumor. Shaya always was so optimistic and didn't skip a beat. I was so sad when I first found out about her tumor. It kills me to see God's children in pain. We continually prayed for sweet Jessie, but God had called her home today, I know that he hates seeing his children suffer. I often thought about Jessie and her family and admire their strength. Their dependence on the Lord never shifted throughout Jessie's hardships. Thankfully Jessie got to spend one more Christmas with her family in Colorado which was exactly what she wanted. I think my heart goes out to Shaya and the Rees family so much because my sister had died when I was 6, and it was so painful for me and hard to understand and Sierra (my sister) was only 8 days old. It is amazing how much love you can have for someone who you have never met. I never got to meet Sierra in her few days of life here on earth, but I look forward to the day I get to meet her in heaven. It's so hard to lose a sibling no matter what age or stage of life. Jessie's life was devoted to NEGU Never Ever Give Up and JoyJars. Joy Jars are specifically made for kids with cancer, to spread a little bit of Joy in their lives. Jessie brought SO much joy to everyone she met. Sierra and Jessie are only months apart in age and I know they are playing and dancing around in heaven right now praising our Abba! Pray for the Rees family this week.

But He said, "Let the children alone and do not hinder them from coming to Me; for the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to these." Matthew 19:14

Always thinking about you my angel! You mean so much to our family. We all love you so much. I imagine what it would be like if you were here and what would be different. But I praise God that you are home where you belong in no pain only joy skipping on the streets made of gold. Thank you Lord that your plans are SO good, and who are we to question your goodness. You are the Great I Am. Thank you for blessing me with amazing friends and family who love you so much and who always trust in you even when things do not go to plan. Help us to trust in you more each day. Please give us confidence and strength. Thank you for these sweet children. Bless the Rees family this week Lord. I love you.

Amen