Jennifer Scalise - Author

Happy Birthday beautfiul angel Brooke! Hard to believe you would be 23 today. Miss you every day but consider myself blessed for the amazing years we had together! Keep shining down always - we feel you and can't wait to see you again!!

In honor of Brooke on this special day, please download a free copy of the book at the following link:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/z67ae504fadul6y/final%20ebook.pdf…

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I always find myself drawn to the beauty of the sky. So often what I see makes me feel a connection to God and Brooke in Heaven. Today's sky was spectacular! A warm summer day, a quick light misting of rain and suddenly two gorgeous rainbows spanned across the sky. I let myself get pulled into the beauty as God's love warmed my heart and filled me with peace. Stopping to enjoy these moments is like stopping to feel God's hug. I imagine it as the slightest glimpse of the exquisiteness of Heaven. Double hugs from Heaven today!

Happy Mother's Day to all you wonderful mother's. I know how special today is for many but yet how difficult it can be for others. For me, I try to think of special memories with Brooke but treasure how blessed I am to have Blake and Paige. Life is full of events we can't always imagine or anticipate but the memories and the gift of the wonderful times with our loved ones that blessed our lives are ours forever. Always hold them close in your heart.

For those that have read the book and understand, today Paige insisted we run back to the house for something she needed. We came in the kitchen and I could hear a strange noise that I wasn't sure what it was. I walked back in search of the beep, no suprise at all, it was my alarm clock (which to this day I have never ever set that only seems to go off at the most opportune times). "Thanks Brooke for the Happy Mother's Day message, I love you!"

I can’t even begin to say how blessed I was to spend time getting to know the amazing women that attended the recent retreat for A Hole In My Heart Ministry. I wish I could have been there in person. A special thanks to Autumn for bringing us together. Each of your stories touched my heart. What each of you have endured and survived in life and your will to find strength through one another and your faith offers hope and inspiration for many. I loved my care package, thank you! Of course your picture made me smile and quite proud! You are all such beautiful women through and through. Hold your children in your heart forever and know with certainty they are always by your side! I hope the book helps you in journey I have been moved by some of your feedback already.

Much love and peace to all of you-
Jennifer

If you have lost a child or struggle with grief I encourage you to watch the attached video that I proudly share from the opening speech of this year’s Healing Heart’s Charity Dinner. This is a non-profit established to help parents and family in their healing after the loss of a child.

I was touched to learn that it was the book, my story and Brooke that inspired the President of the Foundation, Bob Resciniti on the subject of his speech- "signs" and that things happen for a reason, not by chance.

This is another example of how there is no such thing as a “mere coincidence”. I love seeing the puzzle pieces of life and God’s plan fall in place.

When Bob first reached out to me it seemed like a chance encounter, but I quickly knew otherwise when I discovered we shared the same date of July 13th for the loss of a child.

When you learn to look at things from a different perspective you will be shocked what you can see and the peace that you can find!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=akZvPl_z7Ro&feature=youtu.be

2013 Bobby Resciniti Healing Hearts Foundation - Presidents Message "Angels Among Us" Bob Resciniti delivered a strong and powerful message at the 7th annual, Healing Hearts charity dinner held on 11-08-2013. The message shows us how we are no...

Happy New Year and best wishes for much hope, happiness and peace in 2014! It is hard to believe another year has gone by. This last year has been a BIG year for me. I feel I have healed tremendously, evident by the fact I joyously made it through the holiday season and mostly remained in great spirits without the usual break down from missing Brooke. I felt her presence as always and of course I proudly decorated the house for the holidays with many things that reminded me of her. The Christmas tree was filled with ornaments the kids made over the years and the house was lit up brightly both inside and out —complete with a lighted angel proudly on display in Brooke’s window shining down in loving memory.

It makes me feel good to know Brooke still touches others. Some of the stories are beyond amazing! I was touched by a text of pictures I received the week before Christmas of photos of Brooke’s soccer coach and her soccer team together this year at their Christmas celebration. There was a huge orb in each photo, which the team of course knew was Brooke joining them! For us “the unbelievable” has become “the usual” and we are never surprised by the constant proof from multiple sources that Brooke’s energy is present. I find her “signs” the source of great peace. Paige on the other hand sometimes is a little spooked by all that happens. I continually reassure her Brooke’s energy is nothing to be afraid of but I imagine it is a lot for a ten year old to process.

I continue to learn and grow as a parent, entering unchartered waters with both Blake (who shockingly turns 19 next week) and Paige. I want so bad to do everything right with them that in turn I often drive them crazy. I struggle to let go of my fears that something could happen to one of them. Accepting my son is now technically an adult and able to legally make huge decisions on his own has been tough for me. Blake bought a motorcycle against my wishes and we have had some rocky months as a result. I know he wants to spread his wings but this is just to disturbing to me. He has agreed to sell it, but until it is gone, I still lose sleep. Parenting is the toughest job ever! I try to do my best. I am proud of them both and try to make sure they understand they are the love of my life.

In the end of November after much thought and consideration I returned to Corporate America and started a new position with a new company in an entirely different industry. The company was an obvious choice based on my interactions with multiple different people in the organization. Never before have I met such caring people. They have all been incredibly supportive and understanding of what I have been through. I was shocked when several of the senior executives even took the time to read my book. I feel as though I found a new home and a new family with this group and I am encouraged about what lies ahead. After having worked 20 years at the same organization starting over with a new company in a new industry where I know literally nothing is a major move outside of my comfort zone. Scary but at the same time exciting! I am confident I will become a better more rounded person from it. If you listen close enough somehow you know what is right and can feel the direction you are supposed to go regardless of how scary it seems.

Despite all I have been through I am incredible happy. Life is full of challenges, but you can survive them and still find happiness. I look forward to a year of love and peace with family and friends and wish the same for all! May you have a wonderful 2014—Happy New Year!

Many blessings,

Jennifer

A blessed and Happy Thanksgiving to all!

I have needless to say not been too good with Facebook lately! Lots to update that I hope to share soon.

I did want to post the link to a radio interview I did last week on 1380 The Woman. It may be helpful for those dealing with grief. To listen, click on link, go to audio archive for the show date 11/19, if you scroll up you can go to the media player, interview starts at 1:19 on the show.

http://www.1380thewoman.com/Personalities/KelleyandCasandraLIVE.aspx #5983-audio-archives

I hope everyone is excited about the upcoming holiday and reflecting on all there is to be thankful for. Regardless of the challenges I have endured, I will always be thankful for the many blessings in my life.

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I am most appreciative for the featured tribute article on bethevirus.com. I hope Brooke's story indeed goes viral and she continues to touch the lives of many!

FEATURED TRIBUTE | Be The Virus FEATURED TRIBUTEJENNIFER SCALISE Loving Mother Delivers Her Profound Message about Living after the Passing of a Childhttp://www.jenniferscaliseauthor.comI am the author of “A Mother’s Journey of Love, Loss & Life Beyond”—a powerful, true story that proves death does not separate us from our loved o...