Brief update this morning...
It seems that Brian's struggle is nearing the end. He is very rattly, which indicates that his time is very limited, down to days. He has been basically unresponsive since we got him settled down yesterday, and is resting comfortably. I promised him that I would do everything in my power to make things as easy for him as I could, and I am blessed to have great family and friends and Hospice to help me do that. Only God knows, but I think today will be a good day for being close to each other...and that maybe this year Brian will spend Easter in Heaven.
Please, if you haven't already, shift your prayers to those of peace, for Brian, and for all of us who love him.
Let us not look back in anger or forward in fear, but around in awareness. James Thurber
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- Jenni Halley
- I am a 38 year-old single mother of 3 beautiful, fun, smart, amazing children. I am one of the two families raising my two daughters (thanks to a divorce from my 1st husband), and I am raising my son alone (thanks to melanoma killing my 2nd husband). I enjoy using this blog to journal my feelings.
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I have recently shifted the focus of this blog back to follow the title. I fight melanoma everyday in the loss of Brian, in the loss of the girls' stepdad, and in the loss of Tye's daddy. At the one year anniversary of Brian's death, I decided to start a new blog about our family. I am keeping this blog to continue to share things on melanoma and other cancers, and rant and rave about how much it sucks to be a widow. It seemed in my mind that the time had come to split those. Please see the link below to visit my new blog. http://www.momto3gr8kidz.blogspot.com/
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30 comments:
Dear Jenni, Brian, and family,
Please trust that you are in our prayers and will continue to be. We so wish that there was something we could do or say to make things better, but in reality we know that is unfortunately not the case. You are such an inspiration to me and so many, but please remember that you don’t have to be strong all the time.
Surrounding you with love and prayers,
Suzanne Von Behren
May Brian's journey be peacefull and full of love.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
The Merrill family
Jenni...
Remember talk to Brian...hearing is last to go...I am praying for Brian to go in peace with the angels to heaven. Surround him with love and family.
God Bless Brian, You, and Your Family
Your Putnam County Friend
We love you, you know that.
Jill and Crew
Wish I could take this pain away for ALL of you. There are so many praying and thinking of your family. I pray for Brian to be at peace. Jenni, you continue to be an inspiration to us all, as Suzanne stated earlier. You are an amazing woman. Bless each of you.
Dear Jenni, Brian, and family,
Our hearts break for you having to go through this. Know that you are in our prayers since there is nothing we or anyone can say or do to make this easier or better for your family. Thank you for sharing your struggles with us and actually putting a human emotion on this horrible disease. Thank you for also reminding us all that life is precious and brief at times. Sometimes we forget and take each day for granted. God bless you and give you strength.
Love and Prayers to you,
The Shahan's
Jenni and Brian,
I have just said a prayer asking GOD to help Brian leave this earthly world peacefully when he is ready and for guidance and protection for the entire family.
We have walked in your shoes and I am thinking and praying about your family.
God Bless you,
De Anne Barker
Jenni and family
Know that my prayers and thoughts are there. I pray for a peaceful journey to Gods arms for Brian. I pray for a peace for you in knowing you have done more than everything you could Jenni and family to comfort and assist Brian.
Love Glenys
Jenni and family
Know that my prayers and thoughts are there. I pray for a peaceful journey to Gods arms for Brian. I pray for a peace for you in knowing you have done more than everything you could Jenni and family to comfort and assist Brian.
Love Glenys
Jenni,
We're praying for all of you.
Jamie and Michael
Dear Jenni,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and Brian. May he find the peace that God brings. I know he knows you are with him and loving him.
Love,
Suzan
Jenni,
My thoughts are with you as you walk this unbearable path. Know that you are not selfish for not wanting Brian to go. You love him. You have done all in your power for him. There is no selfishness in wanting him next to you for one more day, one more hour, one more minute. I was exactly where you are less than six months ago, and it is indeed torture. I admire your strength and your faith (I lost mine during Mike's battle and have been unable to pray since).
I wish Brian comfort and a safe journey, and I wish you more strength and peace.
Love,
Liz Wife of Mike (Angel)
BRIAN AND YOUR FAMILY HAS BEEN IN OUR PRAYERS FOR OVER A YEAR NOW. YOU ARE ALSO ON OUR CHURCH PRAYER LIST. I DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT THIS SITE UNTIL A FEW DAYS AGO. MAY GOD UPLIFT YOU WITH STRENGTH AND COURAGE TO FACE THE FUTURE KNOWING THAT HE WILL WALK WITH YOU DAILY AND EVEN CARRY YOU WHEN NEEDED. I PRAY SPECIAL PROTECTION FOR THE CHILDREN THAT THEY REMEMBER BRIAN WITH LOVE. MAY GOD GIVE BRIAN COMFORT AND HIS PEACE THAT ONLY HE CAN GRANT. OH DEAR GOD JUST BLESS AND COMFORT THIS FAMILY IN THESE DARK DAYS. LET THEM FEEL YOUR LOVEING SPIRT UPLIFTING THEM AND COMFORTING THEM IN ALL AREAS OF THEIR LIFES. MAY THEY LOOK TO YOU FOR THEIR STRENGTH. OH HEAVENLY FATHER JUST CARRY THEM IN YOUR LOVING ARMS THROUGH THIS PHASE OF LIFE. IN JESUS PRESIOUS NAME AMEN.IF YOU NEED ANYTHING I COULD HELP WITH JUST LET ME KNOW. LOVE AND PRAYERS BEVERLY WORLEY
You are constantly in our thoughts. We hold you both up to the Light, and pray for peace indeed.
fiddlish & family
DEAR JENNI, BRIAN AND FAMILY, OUR CHURCH AND MYSELF HAVE HELD YOU UP IN PRAYER FOR OVER A YEAR NOW. I DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT THIS SITE UNTIL A FEW DAYS AGO. MAY GOD GIVE YOU THE STRENGTH TO FACE THE FUTURE. MAY HE GIVE THE CHILDREN PROTECTION AND LET THESE TIMES BE REMEMBERED WITH LOVE. OH DEAR HEAVENLY FATHER I LIFT THIS FAMILY UP TO YOU. DEAR LORD JUST GIVE THEM THE STRENGTH , THE COURAGE AND THE FAITH TO DEAL WITH THESE DARK DAYS AHEAD. OH LORD LET THEM DEPEND UPON YOU KNOWING THAT YOU ARE FAITHFUL TO YOUR PROMISES AND WITH BRIAN'S FAITH IN YOU HE WILL BE BE IN YOUR PRESENCE. GIVE JENNI THE STRENGTH AND COURAGE THAT ONLY YOU CAN GIVE IN A SITUATION LIKE THIS. DEAR LORD CARRY HER IN YOUR LOVING ARMS DURING THIS TIME. CARE FOR HER AS SHE HAS SO FAITHFULLY CARED FOR BRIAN. DEAR GOD LET DENISE AND PHIL HAVE COMFORT KNOWING BRIAN WILL BE WITH YOU LORD. DEAR GOD BE WITH ALL THE CHILDREN INVOLED LET THEM BE COMFORTED WITH YOUR LOVE. OH DEAR GOD LET MARVIN SEE THE TESTAMONY OF BRIAN'S LIFE AND OPEN HIS EYES SO THAT HE MAY HAVE HIS EYES OPENED TO YOUR TRUTH AND ACCEPT YOU AS HIS LORD AND SAVIOUR, OH DEAR GOD JUST BLESS THIS FAMILY WITH YOUR LOVE, PEACE AND COMFORT, AND HELP THEM WITH ANY EXPENCES THEY HAVE ENCOUNTERED. LORD I ASK THIS ALL IN YOUR SONS PRESIOUS NAME JESUS NAME AMEN. LOVE & PRAYERS BEVERLY WORLEY LET ME KNOW IF I CAN HELP IN ANY WAY BESIDES PRAYERS.
Prayers for peace are coming your way.
dear brian and jenni,
i'm jamie halley's neice Kristen i'm sooo sorry he is not feeling good at the AR store In Richland i bought a braclet that says brian on it and i will wear it untill the war is over just remember god has his own plan for brian and she will stay with you forever in your heart.
The Ogle's Prayers Are Staying Strong,
love, Kristen
Dear Jenni,
You, Brian, and all the Halley family are in my prayers during this time. I pray that Brian's journey will be one of peace. You WILL get through this; God will give you His strength. My heart goes out to you.
Most sincerely,
kzbama from the MPIP Board
Jenni,
We keep praying for a miracle but it seems God has another plan for Brian. He has fought hard and now it's time for him to rest....and rest in good hands. My heart breaks for you and Tye and the girls.....and of course for Denise, Phillip and Todd. I know Denise is there with you...she is one of the strongest women I know. I hope you can lean on one another during this time.
Brian and I grew up together but grew apart as adults...I wish I would have done a better job of staying in touch. I will treasure my memories of our childhood together.
Hug "Chum" for me and tell him I'm praying for his comfort and I love him. Hug Aunt Denise for me too...I love and miss her so much.
All our Love,
Tara Bowman & family
(Brian's Cousin)
Peace be with you and Brian. God is good and will sustain you.
you don't know me, but i have been reading your blog as it is very touching and heartfelt. i wish you the best during this difficult time.
We've been alongside you this whole time, and we'll continue to stand with you in spirit, courage and very loud prayers. Come what may, the love you two share is the miracle. Together, you have shown everyone how love works, and this amazing bond you two have will always, always, always be. Love endures all things, even this senseless disease.
peace, love & prayers,
megan & chad
You continue in my prayers - may God hold you all closely in His hands and take Brian easily home to Him, leaving you with loving memories and peace.
hugs & blessings g
Jenni,
May God lift you and your family during these difficult days. I read something the other day and thought of you.
"God doesn't give us what we can handle.
God helps us handle what we are given."
I know we have all been praying for Brian's recovery, but I guess that was not God's plan for him. I do know that it is your faith in God that has helped you be such an inspiration to all of us. You are an amazing wife, mother, and teacher. You are always in our thoughts and prayers. I know Brian will be in a better place.
God Bless,
The Gastlers
Jenni and family,
Please know that I continue to keep you all in my prayers. I pray that you find peace and comfort on this difficult journey, but know that Brian will be with God and your mom soon. You are a true inspiration!
Deb Schuster
Jenni, Please know that your entire family in Lee's Summit, Mo. continues to pray in every possible way for Brian. We love you both, and are here for you. Love, The McLanahan's and Eickholt's
Jenni, Please know that with tears we are praying for Brian. We love you both, and want more than anything for things to turn around. We feel so helpless, and wish we could do something for all of you. Always know that we will be here for you. Love your family in Lee's Summit, Mo. The McLanahan's and Eickholt's
Jenni & Brian, you are in my prayers constantly. I feel so fortunate to have known and worked with you, Brian! Please remember, "when you don't understand, when you can't see His plan, when you can't find His hand, trust His heart." He loves you,
Linda
As always, you and your family are in our prayers. We hope there will be peace for you and yours.
Dear Halley Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May God bring peace and love to all of you through this difficult journey. Prayers of peace from all of the middle school staff. We miss Brian so much. Take care, pitts
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