FROM STEPDAUGHTERS
(Jhanine Jackson, Jheanell Jackson & Marie ‘Mitzy’ Jackson)
FOR MY BONUS MOM
We will never forget her infectious laugh, her smile, her energetic personality, her hugs, her cooking, her guidance and, of course, her lovely voice that I can’t stop hearing in my head ... and I never will.
She genuinely loved singing and performing. I was fortunate to be able to witness how it brought her so much joy using her God-given, effortless talent to uplift and make people happy. It was an awesome experience every time I watched her, no matter how many times. I see people often using the term ‘he/she understood his/her assignment’ as a joke in different situations, but I believe that she embodied that very statement with her entire being.
I feel blessed every day for having you as another mom. I have so much gratitude for having you as a parent to emulate as I was growing up. I feel your presence still; I feel you watching over us and protecting us. You were our Earth angel, and now our angel in Heaven. With tears in my eyes but peace in my heart, I can’t say goodbye, but I’ll say, see you later.
Love you, Aunty Karen. Jheanell
Love you forever, Jhanine OUR BONUS MOM
Thank you!
Thank you for the way you called my name: “Mitz”… Thank you for all your positive words, and the stern ones when I needed it most. Thank you for being the glue that held us together! No one loved my salmon dish more than you. Thank you for blessing me with your earthly presence. I will never forget you, Karen! Time to rest in the arms of God.
Love, Mitzy I’M FOREVER BLESSED
It’s still difficult to speak of you in the past tense, but that’s because you are still very present here at home and in my heart.
You would always introduce us as your daughters, and it gave me such pride to know we were being included as one family. It was a wonder to everyone that you and our mom were actually friendly and got along so great. This was a testament to who you were as a true angel here on Earth. The life lessons will always endure, as you were always so gracious and humble when people would stop us in our tracks, anywhere we were, in sheer awe to be in your presence. You gave each and every person your undivided attention as they reminisced about “that one time” you sang to them, or when you pointed at them while performing.
You were eternally optimistic, and your huge smile and giving heart will always be a constant reminder for me to seek happiness in every moment, to find and live my purpose, align with the source, and be unapologetically authentic. I am forever indebted to you for all you have done for me, and what you will continue to do, now that you are a guiding light.
You were eternally optimistic, and your huge smile and giving heart will always be a constant reminder for me to seek happiness in every moment, to find and live my purpose, align with the source, and be unapologetically authentic.