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for Janice Powers
Keri Mick
March 25, 2009
Darcy,
I am so sorry about Connor's Friday session!! I should have called you, but I left town in such a hurry! My Dad was admitted to the hospital with (what turned out to be) a "mini stroke". I received a call from my Mom Thursday at noon and headed home immediately. I'm so sorry to throw another problem into your week. I have been thinking of you all and keeping you in prayers. Please tell Connor I will see him this Friday and I miss him. Thanks!
Jenny Otting
March 25, 2009
Dear Darcy,
I'm sorry to hear about your mother, and I wanted you to know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time. I've kept up with the news via your emails over the last few years and it sounds like it has been a trying time. Even though I haven't seen you in many years, you are still in my thoughts and I wish you and your family comfort.
Take care,
Jenny Otting (Westminster)
Donna Grunke Kaminsky
March 25, 2009
Dear Mike, Darcy, Amanda and Courtney,
I can talk to almost anyone, write on nearly any subject, but there are no words adequate to say to you right now.
I am unable to attend Janice's funeral. But, please know that my thoughts and prayers will be with you this weekend and through the weeks, months and years to come, just as they have been with you over the past couple of years.
When Janice was diagnosed, I sent her a bracelet (from Chico's - a shop we both enjoyed). The bracelet was etched with words that I felt described Janice: love - faith - strength - balance - hope - trust - spirit. I bought myself the same bracelet, knowing it would be a constant reminder of Janice's strength and character. Little did I know that I would soon face a breast cancer diagnosis and be placed in the midst of the often terrifying medical maelstrom, myself. I want you to know that Janice's example of strength and grace and lightness of spirit helped get me through my darker times. She and I didn't ever talk about it. But, I think she may have known that she was my hero, my model, my invisible spirit-booster. She was a true force of nature.
I know you're going to miss her like heck. But, I also know that she will never be too far away from her soul-mate and her daughters and her grandbabies. I imagine you will often feel her spirit warmly surrounding you. I don't think she'd have it any other way.
Bless your hearts. Be sure to take care of yourselves --- I know you'll take care of each other.
Love and Hugs,
When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight. ~Kahlil Gibran
Todd Salmans
March 25, 2009
Darcy,
It was with great sadness we heard of your mother's passing. Bev has kept us up to date through my mom and you have all been constantly in our prayers. Please pass on our love to your dad and the rest of your family.
Todd
Maureen Young
March 25, 2009
Darcy -
I'm not able to attend in person, but you and your family are very much in my thought and prayers. I never met your Mom, but in the in the few brief calls (before Mike's annual 'pilgrimage' to the music fest...) and the comments by Mike, it was obvious that she was an amazing woman. I'm so sorry for your loss. If there's anything I can do to help at any time, please let me know. There's a huge fan base here at HQ. Take care and please give my condolences to your Dad as well.
Sincerely,
Doreen, Ed and Chad Fenn
March 25, 2009
To all of you: We want to send our deepest sympathy prayers to all of you. I truly know what you have been going through, and believe me, I realize just how hard this situation has been, and what a toll it takes on everyone. You are so correct when you say your mom is in a better place now. I actually saw a peaceful look on my mama's face just after she passed, which was the first time I had seen her without a painful look for over a year. I have held on to that picture of peacefulness for the last 36 years in my heart and know she is better off. I hope you can find some peace knowing this. If you ever need someone to talk to, I am here for you. You are a wonderful close family, so hold onto each other to find strength. We love all of you, and are praying for you all to cope.
Love ya,
Mark Waldrep
March 25, 2009
Mike, Darcy, Amanda and Courtney:
On behalf of the entire Datatrend family, we wanted to extend our thoughts and prayers to you all and hope for you comfort and knowing we are thinking about you upon the notice of Janice's passing and going to the Lord. If there is anything we can do for you, please do not hesitate to ask.
While I am traveling across the country the next several days, I will stay in touch via phone and email.
Everyone at Datatrend extends their love.
Mark Waldrep
President
Datatrend Technologies, Inc.
Courtney Blaisdell
March 25, 2009
I have tried very hard to make arrangements to be there. I am sorry to say that I am not able to make it. I want you to know that I am thinking of you and am supporting you from a far. I would do anything to be there. Just with other circumstances it isn't going to work. Thinking of you and the family.
Jay Keener
March 25, 2009
Mike, Darcy, Amanda and Courtney ~
You and your family have always been on our minds.
Recently, another friend of mine lost his wife and he gave me this verse that his son prepared and read at his mother's celebration of life. I have found it to be comforting as I reflect on the passing of my mother. I hope that you, too, will find it a comfort.
A Mother’s Love: God’s Miracle
You thought I had forgotten, dear children
But how could that ever be
For the Lord in all His wonderment
Knitted you inside of me.
I knew of the idea of you
Long before you came to be.
I believed in all God’s blessings
And through prayer you were brought to me.
God entrusted me to give you life,
You resided within my own.
We shared one lasting heartbeat
That you and I have only known.
You grew into my beloved child
From the infant in my arms
I memorized the whole of you
Your scent, your sounds, your charms.
It was your laughter that stayed with me
Throughout these many years.
It came to me in times of worry
And eased away my fears.
As we sequenced through the seasons
From spring and summer to winter out of fall
It was the love you warmed my days with
That brought meaning to it all.
It was a shame my mind had to leave you early
Now my body has gone too
But as my Spirit rises heavenward
My heart, I will leave to you.
So if you thought I had forgotten
Don’t you see that could never be
For the Lord in all his wonderment
Knitted you inside of me.
Brooke Walker
March 25, 2009
Darcy:
I'm so sorry to hear about your Mom. She put up a great fight and I'm happy that you were able to be with her as long as you were. I'm not sure that I can make it to the services, but, please know that you and your family are in my thoughts.
Debbie Okada
March 25, 2009
Aloha Darcy…
Please know that I will be there with you in spirit….
My love to you & your family
Aloha,
Rick Bloomer
March 25, 2009
Darcy, just thinking about you. Your mom fought a long hard fight with great support from her wonderful family. She is at peace and without pain now. Just keep remembering all of the great times and memories you have had while she was with us. If I don’t see you on Friday, I will see you on Saturday.
Tricia Hanning
March 25, 2009
Hello Darcy,
This was just on my computer when I came down to send an e-mail to you.
Thank you for keeping me posted through the years about your wonderful mom’s progress. East Heights Methodist Church members, including me, have been praying for her and your family all the time we have known of her illness.
Dean and I will be in Springfield Friday through this weekend because his double cousin is in the hospital there with spinal meningitis for the second time this year, and we fear for her life and quality of life.
I really want to be at the funeral too, but I cannot be.
Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers still. I believe the important one who is with you is shown here – Jesus Christ!
Love,
Heather Allen
March 25, 2009
Darc,
I waited two days to send a response (maybe it was stupid) because I figured you would be overwhelmed by responses and planning. I have been thinking about you so much and hope that everyone in the family is holding up. I wish I could be there for you, but heard that Sarah and Mary are planning to come to the service Saturday.
I love and miss you terribly. I only hope you know how much you are in our thoughts and prayers. Big hugs and kisses to your dad and sisters!
Love,
Karen Hurley
March 25, 2009
Darcy,
I don't know any words to say but I'm so sorry. You know your mom is in a better place with no more pain and she will always be watching over you and your family... I love you. Please let me know if you need anything. I'll call you later.
The Brogan's
March 25, 2009
Dear Darcy,
Our prayers are with you and have been all along the way these past two years. Your Mom had just discovered the cancer just before Meg and Matt's wedding...when I met her. Janice was a beautiful person and that was evident even in our brief meeting in Kansas.
God Bless you and your family, and may you live in the peace of knowing she has her own room in the Fathers house!!
Susan and Kevin Brogan
(Meg's MOM)
Colleen & Jim Davis
March 25, 2009
Darcy,
I am so sorry – even though it’s been a long road and you may have been emotionally prepared, it’s always extremely hard to lose your mom.
Our condolences go to you and your family – my God bless you all.
Love,
Gary & Bev Jeskie
March 25, 2009
Dana Carr forwarded your email to me. I am so sorry for your loss. I know it has been a very difficult time for you and your family. May you know that we have you in our prayers and pray that God will lessen your sorrow as time goes by.
We love you and thank you every day for your Mom’s friendship.
Missy Fite
March 25, 2009
Oh my dear, I am truly sorry for your loss. I cannot imagine what you and your family have been through watching someone you love so much suffer and not being able to do anything to make it stop. She was very lucky to have people around her who loved her and cared for her.
Although I did not know your mom, I do know that she had a wonderful child in you and that must have made her life wonderful in many ways. I would imagine she was at least partly responsible for the way you turned out. For that she must have been an incredible lady. You and your family are in my prayers. I am here and I am still ready, willing and able to assist in any way I can. If you need anything, please call me. 218-1871.
Our house is undergoing renovations, but we do have a guest room and we will even be out of town some, so if you have friends and family that need a place to crash, we will be happy accommodate.
Take care sweet girl.
Gina Maples
March 25, 2009
Darcy,
I am so saddened to hear that your mother passed away today. I know this was a long battle for her and I know that you will miss her considerably. My thoughts and prayers will be with you, your father, and your sisters. As difficult as this time is, I hope that you will find comfort in knowing that you were able to spend time with your mother before she passed. I am so, so, sorry for your loss Darcy. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to make life a little easier for you.
Love you-
Shonda
March 25, 2009
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Although I didn't know her personally, I can imagine what a wonderful woman your mother was. Please know that you and your family will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.
Vickie
March 25, 2009
Darcy, I feel for all of you at this time. It is never easy to say good-bye to one of your parents, even though we know they are better off not suffering anymore. I can't believe it has been 2 years for your mom, and my dad had the same cancer and went in 10 weeks. It is all in God's hands and up to us to trust Him. You are all in my thoughts. I miss seeing you all at Dr. Lieurance's, but am enjoying my family and being close to them. Love to all,
Harmony Furlong
March 25, 2009
Arms around all of you. Much love.
Harmony
p.s. When you get a chance to catch your breath, please think hard about coming this direction. You need the mountains and the mountains need you!
Bill & Donna Powers
March 25, 2009
Dear Darcy,
Thank you so much for your communication today about your Mother's condition. We are deeply saddened by the news of your Mother's passing. You and your family are very much in our thoughts and prayers. Please advise us of the funeral arrangements as we plan on attending the funeral.
Love,
Eric Hendrix
March 25, 2009
Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help you guys through this – I’ll be more than happy to help however I can.
Laynie
March 25, 2009
Darcy,
Always feel comfort in all of the wonderful memories you have had with her and know that she is not suffering anymore. We all love you and your family and will continue to keep you close in prayer and in our hearts during this difficult time.
Love to all,
Bryce Carr
March 25, 2009
Darcy & family:
I too am saddened by this news but know deep down that it was her time. I want your family to know that we're thinking about all of you now. We loved your mother. She will be missed by many.
Let me know if I can do anything to assist your family.
Liz Dye
March 25, 2009
Dear Darcy,
I just heard about your mom and want to tell you how sad I am for you. Although your mom suffered for so long I know it doesn’t make it any easier on you. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers and whatever we can do for you we will. Let us know when you know times and dates for arrangements. We love you,
Kelly Rains
March 25, 2009
Oh Darcy I am so sorry, I’ve been so wrapped up in work and moving I haven’t even thought of it. I know she struggled hard for a long time and is at peace but it is still very very hard. She was way too young.
I am thinking of you and your family at this time and wish there was something to ease the pain. She was a great lady and you are going to have great memories to tell your kids about their grandmother that they didn’t get to know nearly long enough.
Lone Vivet
March 25, 2009
Dear Mike, Darcy, Amanda and Courtney.
My parents, Damien and I would like to express our deepest sympathy with you. I would wish that I could have been there to say goodbye and to hold you. I hope that her last time was not too difficult for her and for you.
Janice will always have a very special place in my heart. I am glad that so many stod by you during her fight. And that she finally is in peace now.
I love you.
Lone
Lone Vivet
March 24, 2009
Thank you for your e-mail. I am very sorry for the loss you have experienced. Janice will always have a special place in my heart. She has always made me feel as a part of your family and thanks to her and Darcy we are still in touch.
I was glad to see all the love and support your family received when I came two years ago. I will never regret making that trip. Even though it was hard to see Janice ill, and think about what you all were going through, it was a positiv experience for me. It has always been difficult saying 'Good Bye', but last time was tougher than the previous goodbyes. However, I remember (on the way to the airport) we had a good laugh about having a foreign exchange student in the family. We passed a sign with a phone number to contact if one was interested in having a foreign exchange student and Janice said with a laugh: 'Don't do it!'
Nicole DelToro
March 24, 2009
I have no words to express my deep sympathy for your loss. I pray that you and your family can get thru this pain and find some peace in the memories of Janice.
Mike Resing
March 24, 2009
I was very sorry to hear about your wife's passing. Please accept my best wishes for you and your family during this difficult time
March 24, 2009
The staff of Lakeview wishes to express their deepest sympathy to Mrs. Powers' family and friends at this difficult time.
Lakeview Funeral Home and Staff
March 24, 2009
Mike,Darcy, Courtney, & Amanda. We are so sorry for your loss. Janice was a wonderful lady and she will be missed. If there is anything that you all need, please let me know. My heart goes out to you all.
Paul Duncan
Tyler Schmidt & Jennifer Schmidt
March 24, 2009
Mike, Darcy, Amanda, Courtney - may God be with you during these trying times. What a dynamic lady and great friend Janice was to so many who knew her. We will always treasure the great times we have had together. Call on us if you ever need anything.
Bev & Gary Jeskie
March 24, 2009
Dear Mike and family and John and Patsy Selby, I know you've lost someone very special to you. Keep the faith and my best wishes to you all.
With sympathy, Greg Hesse
Courtney Blaisdell
March 24, 2009
I am deeply sorry to hear about your family's loss. I wish I could be there to support you all. My family will keep you in our prayers.
Chris Lentz
March 23, 2009
God bless you during this time. We are praying for you and your family that God grants you peace and grace while you go through this.
I am very sorry for your loss, but am convinced in all respects that this is God's plan, and that she is finally free from the pain and in paradise.
We love you - God loves you and is with you. Please know that if there is anything I can do - ANYTHING - please let me know.
God Bless.
Ron Paulson
March 23, 2009
So sad to hear this news Darcy. My thoughts are with all of you.
Gina Terry
March 31, 2008
I am so sad to hear of your loss. Your family is and will continue to be in my daily thoughts and prayers. I pray God will send His blessings of peace and joy onto your beautiful family.
Nic Whitaker
March 30, 2008
Mike, Darcy, Amanda, and Courtney.
I am so so sorry to hear about your loss. I remember growing up and being around Janice when I was a young kid. I will never forget what a nice caring person that she is.
Will & Tracey Sims
March 28, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. We wish we could be there with you. Love to all
Will, Tracey, CC & Aidan
Lance Emerson
March 28, 2008
I was so sad to hear the news, I will miss Janice so much. I have so many found memories and can't help but smile right now as I think of them, what great lady. I pray a feeling of comfort for you guys.
Fora Farajpanahi
March 27, 2008
To Mike, Darcy, Amanda and families To Erlene, Lyle, Marilyn and families. We all know what Janice meant to all. She was always full of laughter and fun. I always had the best of times playing with her as a little girl. We laughed all the time and always had great fun together. Never a dull moment. We loved to play outside, in the basement, in the play house and swing on the two big swings outdoors. Don't forget the laughter always. We also liked to talk about her friends and my friends. You see our mothers were great strong German Lutherans and were first cousins. I think they both raised us to accept things as they come and to never forget our faith even in the roughest of times. I feel Janice showed her strong German heritage from her mothers upbringing during her two year illness. Janice was strong but yet very compassionate with a tender heart. You see I lost a brother when I was 13 years old. I could always feel a strong feeling from Janice concerning this when we were together -- this was the type of person she was. These types of memories are what carry us on for the next generation to follow.
In Memory of Janice.....
Love,
Fora Farjpanahi and family
(Hemminghaus heritage to carry on..)
Erin Ficken
March 27, 2008
Dear Mike, Darcy, Amanda and Courtney,
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you during this time. Janice will forever be in my memories as the "Cool Mom", funny and tenacious. May peace be with you all.
Love,
Erin (Wright) and Jason Ficken
Bekka (Wedel) Dolloff
March 27, 2008
Mike, Darcy, Amanda, & Courtney,
I am so sorry for your loss. Your home was my second home in high school and Janice was like a mom to me during that time. I will forever cherish the memories. I will be praying for you all.
Love,
Loren Killingsworth (Killer)
March 27, 2008
All of from "THE HILL" will miss her smile. God bless all of her family and friends.
Mark & Jan Aberle
March 27, 2008
Oh Mike and daughter's, Jan's and my heart simply cry for you.
What fun we had as families together as a result our daughters being friends. And oh those soccer games all together. Didn't harm the fun at all that Darcy and Shannon were such skilled players either, did it. What fine young ladies.
Janice always had the best and cutest of humor all these years, we just loved being around her. We are just so sad about this all.
May God give you each and all His loving peace now, and may your loving memories hold you until the the time His glorious reunion, beyond all our comprehension, reunites you all together forever.
John and Judy Mason
March 27, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Amanda Wilson (Seitnater)
March 27, 2008
Darcy, Amanda and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Such a young age to lose your mother, I can't imagine it. Let the memories of the wonderful life she lead help you through the rest of yours! God Bless you and your families.
Debbie Comes
March 27, 2008
With confidence that the memories of life with this lovely lady will help carry you through, may God's Peace and strength be with you as well.
Jessica Posgai
March 27, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I was saddened to hear of Janice's illness sometime back. Please take comfort in knowing she will no longer suffer through her illness. Love and hugs to you all!
Jessica Posgai (Powers)
Terry's daughter
Juanita and Donnie's Granddaughter
Carla wright
March 27, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with
your family
Wayne & Carla Wright & Family
Carroll Engelhardt
March 27, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
You are in our prayers.
JUDY (HEARTLAND)
March 27, 2008
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
CHARLEY ADAMS
March 27, 2008
The "Hill Gang" has lost a special lady & friend, her overall loss will be a void will not filled. The memories are will need to sustain us, the fight an inspiration. GOD BLESS YOU ALL!
Oland Green
March 27, 2008
May the presence of God be with this family.
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