Wednesday, April 01, 2009

There are no words

D.R.'s brother, Jon, passed away yesterday in the early hours of the morning. Jon was many things to many different people and there is such a void and sadness for those who are left without him. To me and the kids he was a phenomenal brother-in-law, uncle and godfather. To D.R., he was not only a brother, but a best friend...

Jon, wrestling with the boys and cousins.

Jon, holding Shea for the first time... with Walker.

Jon, Stacie and Reese, holding the boys.

Jon and D.R. together on D.R.'s 28th birthday.

Grandma and Grandpa Schroeder with children, spouses and first grandchild (Reese).

Brothers...

Meeting the boys in the hospital.

A sleepy morning with family. (D.R., Jon and Meredith with one of the boys (?), Reese and Jake)

Family fun... I think this was Easter.

Stacie, Jon, D.R. and Meredith. We (the kids) hosted a dinner for Don and Mary's anniversary one year. Family restaurant night.

Don, Jon and D.R.

Jon, D.R. and Meredith and their kiddos.

The infamous Schroeder choo-choo train birthday cake.

All of us in Hawaii.

Jon, Stacie, D.R. and I in Hawaii.

Jon and D.R. at our wedding.

Another wedding shot.

Jon and Dex

Meeting Walker...


... we will miss you, SO SO MUCH, Jon. We love you.

11 comments:

Sally said...

It's hard to express how sorry I am for your loss. I wish I could have met Jon and his family. Clearly he was an amazing person. So many people will feel this loss. I love you all so much and I am here anytime you need anything at all.

MP said...

Jenn, Matt and I heard about Jon last night. We are so saddened by your loss and cannot begin to grasp the sorrow that you all are feeling with him gone. Please let us know if there is anything that we can do to help you through these difficult times. Fran

Anonymous said...

Oh Jenn, my heart goes out to you and your family who are hurting so much... I'm so sorry.

artsygirl said...

Jen & Family,
I am so sorry to hear of such a tremendous loss to your family. We will be thinking of you and your entire family at this difficult time. Please let us know if we can do anything. I will be praying and thinking of you all.

marisa said...

Jenn, I'm so sorry that you all have to go through this, it sounds unbearable. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Mary said...

Jenn & D.R., I just heard... and I am so sorry about your loss. I can't even imagine the pain you are going through. We are praying for you and your family. If there is anything we can do, let me know.
-Mary

mommy moorefield said...

My heart is heavy for you. So sorry for your loss.

Elisa Lobo Neese said...

Jenn,

I'm so sorry for the family loss. I'm praying for Jon's family and all your family. Please, let me know if I can help in any way. Wednesdays and Sundays are my days off.
Elisa

Rachael Rydbeck said...

Oh Jen, I am so truly sorry. I was following Jon's progress on the CaringBridge and am just so saddened by your loss. If there is anything I can do at all, please let me know.

Andi said...

Dear Jennifer, I am so sorry for your family's loss. May the memories of Jon stored in each of your hearts bring you great comfort in the days to come. Praying for you and your family from Arizona.

redfreaka said...

Jenn and DR, I am so sorry to hear about Jon. We have been praying for him since Christmas. I will be praying that your family will heal and never forget the fun times and memories that you all had with Jon. I can't imagine how you all feel. Know our prayer are with your family. God Bless, The Hionis's