Guest Book
Leave a note for Jennifer and the family. We'd love to hear any stories you have about her - from funny memories to moments of how she impacted your life!
A note from Michael, Lauren and Megan:
I wanted to thank each and every friend and family member, new and old, near and far, that have shown us overwhelming love and support during these most difficult times. We are humbled and honored to have each and every one of you in our lives. This site will serve as a testament to Jen’s good will and and positive values. Please feel free to leave a note or a comment, as myself and the girls will be on the site often.
I also want to take a moment to share something with everyone:
Each night before Jen went to sleep, she would open her dresser drawer and take out a note she read to herself. Then she'd put it back in the drawer and kiss me goodnight. I never knew what the note said until recently, but here is what she would read each and every night:
To create your tomorrow, go over your day when you are in bed tonight. Just before you fall asleep, feel gratitude for the good moments. If there was something you wanted to happen differently, replay in in your mind the way you wanted it to go. As you fall asleep, say, "I will sleep deeply and wake up full of energy. Tomorrow is going to be the most beautiful day of my life."
I now read it every night and hope some of you will too.
Love to all!
Michael, Lauren and Megan Ferer
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I was so saddened to hear of Jen’s sudden passing. When the girls were younger and living down the block it was always refreshing to see Jen and that smile that lit up a room. Elaine always told me Jen was the daughter she never had. I will continue to pray for all of you to find the strength to get through these tough times ahead.
There is so much I could share about Jennifer that I wouldn’t know where to start or where to end. We met in High School and became the best of friends. We were inseparable. We have been in each other lives for 32 years- her family (all of them-the Siegler’s and the Ferer’s) have always been my family, and my family was hers. (For YEARS growing up- When my dad went food shopping, my mom would make me call Jen to see what kind of cookies she wanted in ‘her cookie jar’- vanilla wafer cookies)
We have been there for each other for the best of times as well as the worst- I have memories and stories of high school, going away to college together, vacations, road trips, parties, DANCING, all of our mutual friends, boyfriends (I take the credit for introducing Mike and Jen) weddings, births, deaths, our dogs, both being hired in NB, our teaching across the hall from each other, life goals, Halloween costumes, tears, secrets, heartaches, frustrations, but most of all THE LAUGHS!
The memories of the things we did, just being silly and being ourselves and reflecting on our lives are too many to count, but always bring a smile to my face…
Her laugh was contagious… her smile lit up the room. She was ALWAYS positive, always saw the good in a bad situation…always was able to make me see the bright side of ANYTHING, and always had the best advice.
The day before Jen passed, we were in her classroom laughing about a date I had been on that week- she loved hearing about my dating woes- she said ‘I need to find you a good guy, you’ve learned the life lessons- it’s your time to find happiness, but write another book first because these stories are hysterical!’ I’m going to hold her to that I believe I will see her again and we will all be together… I will wait for that day and I look forward to her visiting me in my dreams. In the meantime… she can start finding me ‘that guy’, and I’ll try to be the positive person she was and always remember how lucky I was to have her in my life… (and maybe start working on that next book)! ‘Love you forever’ my ‘Jenny Emmy Dot’, ‘Prell’, ‘Susie Chapstick’, ‘Jennifa’… my Jen.
Jen was a very beautiful person, we knew her many years although living far apart. She was always proud of her beautiful girls, and wonderful husband. She is a shinning star in the night sky, to remind you all that she is there and watching over you…….
I echo Rob’s comments about Jennifer being the sister we never had. I was very close with Jennifer dating back to when she and Michael were first dating. During her days at Buffalo State College I was attending the University of Buffalo. I remember one time picking her up and driving up to Toronto to visit my parents who were there for a firefighter convention. One of my fondest memories was much more recently. A couple summers ago when Becca and Megan had made arrangements to get together at Darien Lake amusement park to attend a free Shawn Mendes when he was an up and coming musician. I hadn’t heard of him at the time they started planning this. Jennifer drove up to Buffalo with Lauren and Megan. Michael wasn’t able to come and my wife, Marin, was working that weekend so it was Jennifer and myself with the 3 girls. (Similar to Rob’s story.) The weekend started out with beautiful weather with Jennifer and I having drinks and dialogue on my patio followed by grilled burgers once Marin got home. Saturday was the outdoor Shawn Mendes concert with severe rain storms. Jennifer and I stood in line in the pouring rain all day to hold spots in line so our daughters would have great spots for the concert…all the while the girls were going on roller coasters. As usual, Jennifer was the sunshine on that stormy day. We would talk about the kids, their future as well a ours…college…traveling…and family. Always about family.
Jennifer is sorely missed and I think about her everyday. I know she is an now an angel shinning down and watching over us. I hope to see her again when my time on earth is over. I love you and miss you dearly.
As many of you know, Jennifer was the “daughter” we never had. She was beautiful inside and out. Not a phony bone in her body. The night before she passed away, she brought a Cinnamon Bun that Kelsey made and Lauren forgot to bring to me in the hospital. She called her mother and Jennifer warmed one up in the microwave and brought it to me warmed. She was always doing special things for everyone. We are proud to call her our “Daughter”. She will be sorely missed by all, especially us!! Rest in Peace. We will look out for your family.