Times for Jennifer's services have been changed. The viewing is from 10-12:00. Services are from 12-1:00.

“Life is full of beauty. Notice it. Notice the bumble bee, the small child, and the smiling faces. Smell the rain, and feel the wind. Live your life to the fullest potential, and fight for your dreams.”

Ashley Smith

Jennifer passed away tonight at about 6:15. Services will be held on Friday, April 3. The church (name unknown) is on 51st Ave / North of Peoria. Viewing is at 9 am. The funeral service will be from 11-12:00. Burial will be immediately after. Lunch will be served at the church after the burial.

Jennifer has been moved to St. Lukes Hospice of Arizona at 19th St and VanBuren. At this point, she is comatose and in a lot of pain. I am told that she can hear you. There is open visitation for those that would like to see her.

I'd like to share an experience that God permitted me to experience about an hour ago.

I went to the hospital to see Jennifer and her family and was just in time to gather around her bed for group prayer. When I walked into the room, Jennifer recognized me and gave me a little wave. Let me tell you that was a major change from early Thursday morning and I might add, a pleasant surprise. There is no question about it, she is still in critical condition and has a variety of life threatening issues that she is dealing with.

Pastor Jim walked into Jennifer's room just as we were about to pray, and most, if not everyone in the room (10-12) prayed. Touching conversations with our Lord, for sure. After our time of prayer, James whispered something to Jennifer and then he turned to Pastor Jim and said, "(paraphrased) Not to put you on the spot, but we were planning to renew our wedding vows this year. Would you mind doing that for us now? Our gracious pastor, being the "instant in season, out of season" man that he is, said he'd be happy to. So, he did! That my brothers and sisters is a classic example of God's timing and I praise Him for allowing me to be there. There were enough camera phones in the room that Jennifer wrote a note stating that there had to be a good shot in one of them.

Shortly before I left her room, Jennifer's nurse told her they were going to make a change on her breathing procedure to get a better reading on blood gases (if this layman recalls correctly).

Please continue to lift the family to the Lord for his strength, comfort and wisdom. James may be faced with making a gut wrenching decision soon.

George and Jan expressed there appreciation for the support of the Apollo family.

In His service,
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“..Hallelujah! For our Lord God Almighty reigns. Let is rejoice and be glad and give Him glory...” Rev. 19:6b-7a

Good news! They took Jennifer off the respirator and she's breathing on her own. Also, her fever is down and her lungs have cleared up. See you tomorrow, Jennifer:) We all love you!!!

Spoke to Jan this afternoon. She said the doctors are asking visitors to limit themselves to 2 in the room with Jennifer at a time, please. Jennifer still needs her rest. She is breathing on her own (with a little help) and even though she's had to write everything down because she's been unable to talk, she's still cracking people up. Way to go, Jennifer! She's still amazing everyone. All our love to Jennifer, James, Jan, George, Jason and all. Bunco Babes are planning a visit tomorrow morning and group hugs will be available for anyone who wants them. See you then:)