Friday, December 28, 2018

A Loss for the SOS Crew

The design team of Shopping Our Stash are so very sad to have lost one of our own.

Jessi fought a very long and very courageous battle.

She stayed strong long after most of us would have given up. 

She kept smiling long after many of us would have cried.

Today while we are devastated for her family and heartbroken for the amazing soul this world has lost, we take some comfort in knowing that her suffering has ended and her journey continues on.

We send all the love and many hugs to Rob, Connor and Riley and to all of Jessi's family and friends for their loss.

If you knew Jessi at all, you knew that she had a beautiful and loving heart and a wicked sense of humour.

We will miss her laugh, her smile, her snarkiness.

Jessi had a way of bringing people together, and is in fact the reason that many of the members of the design team are here, because Jessi asked us and encouraged us.

Please spend a moment today remembering Jessi, sending loving thoughts, vibes and comfort to her family and friends.

In our hearts always and forever.


24 comments:

Debby Kuster said...

This is said news
I wish the family and friends al the strenght they need to give this terrible lose a place in there hearts.

hugs and love From out of the Netherlands
debby xx

Ria Zonnestraaltje said...

aww that is so sad . sending love to her family and friends.
hugs Ria

Andrea W said...

Thanks for posting the wonderful tribute to Jessi and her beautiful photo. She will definitely be missed and I'm blessed that I got to know her. 💜

Gina said...

Thinking of you all at this time of sadness XXX

Jane said...

How tragic, she sounded like a wonderful person. Sending my best to her family at such a very sad time xx

Maria Rodriguez. said...

My prayers are with her family in the loss of this beautiful and courageous lady.
I wish I joined this team sooner just so I could have enjoyed her beautiful disposition and, like Donna said, "wicked sense of humor" longer.
All of us who knew her, however briefly, will remember her always.
Thank you Donna for this beautiful post about Jessi.

XO
Maria Rodriguez.DT

Leslie Miller said...

This is a sad and tragic loss. I didn't know. She was so young and beautiful. There aren't adequate words to say how sorry I am for her family and everyone who loved her.

Loose Stitches said...

I am so sorry to hear this. Prayers for her family and friends.
Hugs, Sherry xx

BobbisTreasure said...

:( so sorry for her family and all who loved her....

Barbara Greenberg said...

I didn't know her, but your tribute tells us all that she was a wonderful person. Prayers being sent to her family and friends.

Carol L said...

I'm so sad to hear of Jessi's passing. I followed her blog for a long time and still have some of those beautiful hand-crocheted medallions she sent me so long ago. I remember her edgy sense of humor and her caring, giving ways and she was truly "one crafty momma" as she called herself. RIP to dear Jessi, if any good came of this it's that her soul can finally rest in peace.

Macimbalo said...

So sorry to hear this....prayers and hugs for all of you and her family too....

Billie A said...

So sorry to hear of her passing. Hugs and prayers for her family and design team. Hugs.

Kathy Schweinfurth said...

I'm so very sorry to learn of Jessi's passing. Prayers to her family.

Heather said...

So sorry to hear of your loss. May you remember and be inspired by her strength.

Debbie Bonczek said...

So very sorry to hear this. I'll keep her family in my thoughts and prayers.

Robyn Oliver said...

I've just been to Jessi's last blog post.... oh my goodness
My thoughts and prayers for everyone who knew her, her family and friends - I didn't know her at all... what an incredibly young, strong soul to have dealt with so much - very sad. Rest in Peace Jessi

Samantha said...

I haven't played your challenges very much but was just checking on challenges and came here to see this very very sad news I am so so sorry for the loss of Jessi and I hope she can rest in peace and her family and friends including yourselves can draw comfort from the happy times xx

Chana Malkah said...

b'sd

Sleep on dear Jessi and take your rest
We'll miss you most, who knew you best.
In silence you suffered, with patience you bore,
till G-d took you home, to suffer no more!

Sybrina K said...

Sending thoughts and prayers...

Darnell said...

Beautiful said, Donna. Jessi's death was a shock and a tragedy and she will be missed. I hope that bring some comfort to Rob, Conner, and Riley. Hugs, Darnell

Lorraine A said...

I am so sorry to hear this very sad news. My sincere condolences to Jessi's family, friends and teamies.
Sending love and hugs to all XXX

Donna Ellis said...

I'm sad to hear the news - thank you for letting us know. My heartfelt prayers are offered to her family and friends. xx

Claire Broadwater said...

So very sorry to read this post. I am praying for all of her family and friends! May her spirit live on in all of us! XX