06/17/2026
One of my clients recently passed away. Not a four-legged client, but a two-legged one. I only knew Jen for three months and only spoke with her a handful of times, yet she made an incredible impact on me. She was truly one of the kindest, most genuine humans I’ve ever met.
She was the mom I aspire to be. We hit it off so well during our initial meet-and-greet that a quick 15-minute visit turned into a 45-minute chat, leaving me rushing to pick up my kids from school.
She loved her family fiercely and deliberately built a "cool" home so her kids and their friends would always want to hang out there. When she told me about her ongoing battle with cancer, she didn't skip a beat—she simply said she refused to focus on it because there were so many more important things in life. The world lost a special person far too soon, and I'm heartbroken that I won't get the chance to know her better.
Parenting through grief is a poignant thing. I couldn't hide my sadness from my kids this morning, but I made the choice to parent the rest of the day in Jen's honor. I tried to find beauty in the everyday, soak in the sweet and silly moments, and just be grateful that I had this day to spend with them. On the hard days of parenting, I know I will think of her. My hope is that her memory will help shape me into the best version of myself.
Rest in peace, Jen 💕🪽
