This is a video slideshow I made in Memory of Daughter Jenna Cartwright.
Thursday, May 6, 2011
I am shaken to the core, horrified and heartbroken to have to share some tragic news with you all.
One of our long-time, dedicated, wonderful Moderators, Summerfly (Lynda) learned two days ago that her beautiful daughter, Jenna (21 years old with a two-year old daughter) was found deceased after a period of being missing. Here is Linda's statement:
My Sweet Jenna
Today I opened the door and saw 2 police officers looking at me with pain in there faces. They had come to tell me that my daughter we have been looking has been found.
Jenna was found deceased and and it has be determined a homicide and there is an investigation going on at this time to find who has done this to my daughter. Jenna leaves behind a beatuiful 2 year old daughter 3 brothers and a twin sister and myself MOM. She many cousins , grandparents and friends who mourn her loss and life will never be the same for a part of our hearts will always been missing. Jenna I love you you will are my heart , my morning , day and night , I will make sure your daughter my grand daughter will know what a beautiful , vibrate , loving young woman you are.
Lynda has also provided us with the following link, the news story covering this event: http://www.albertalocalnews.com/reddeeradvocate/news/Body_of_female_murder_victim_discovered_near_Olds_121331019.html
Our room is obviously devastated, beyond words, and unable to conduct "business as usual" on the Ustream site. So for this reason, we may be close chat at times. We also feel that we somewhat owe that to Summerfly and to beautiful Jenna.
Important Information For You:
We've stared a "candle site" where you can light and candle with special wishes for Lynda (Summer). That website is: http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/candles.cfm?l=eng&gi=Jenna
Address for cards/mail: Lynda Cartwright - 18 Gregson Cres. - Red Deer Alberta T4P 2K4 CANADA
Also, at the request of many, we've started a fund to help Lynda pay for Jenna's funeral. I won't say more than what you already know - funerals are expensive - and Lynda is not a woman of great means - but has a great heart and has lost her daughter to a horrible tragedy. For those willing and able to give, God bless you. 100% of all money collected (minus any Paypal fees) will be sent directly to Lynda, with Hummyluv and Cindy454 also given all supporting financial documentation. For those who aren't able to give, your prayers are plenty, no worries. <3
Here's the link to give: http://www.chipin.com/contribute/id/433a54f2096320b7
Update: A Message from Summer (9am May 10, 2011)
To my friends, my sisters, my strength,
Please ask everyone to keep praying. It's helping and please let them know how much I value all of them. I am going down to the funeral home right now and to meet with Jenna's Dad. God, I have the most wonderful friends out there, I am so truly blessed.
And she asked me to share the following article: http://www.albertalocalnews.com/reddeeradvocate/news/local/Family_asks_for_publics_assistance_121559109.html
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This was written by Jenna's Aunt and submitted by Summerfly (Lynda), Jenna's loving mother:
I am at a loss for words
I don't know what to say
Only you know how you feel
About the loss you mourn today
I could try to imagine, but clearly it's not the same
I wish there were something I could do to take away your pain
Hang onto all your memories
The good ones and the bad
It's okay to smile when you think of her
And it's okay to cry when you're sad
You have a special bond with her
That no other can replace
The precious moments bring a smile upon your face
Remembering your daughter and sister with all her charm and grace
The twinkle in her eyes when she knew she made you proud
You miss her so much you want to scream out loud
She will always love you in her special way
And would not want you to feel such sorrow each and everyday
You know she's watching as your life goes on
Confident that feeling her near you will help you to be strong
You will take from her the good and the bad
And know that it's okay to sometimes feel sad
The emptiness inside is more that you can bare
Feeling all alone and that life just isn’t fair
You can't hold her and hug her in the physical way
But in your heart and thoughts she will be each and everyday
She will never be gone as far as you can see
You close your eyes and in front of you she will be
So knowing how much she loves you so
Take that with you as you continue to grow
You feel her warmth as she holds you tight
Gently kisses your cheek and whispers good-night
