Condolence: Jodi was one in a million. We were instant friends as soon as we me; she was in 7th grade, I was in 8th. I remember when we would want to go to Indian Springs mall; her mom would let us borrow her car, I got to drive, because I was 16, Jodi was still 15! My very first vacation, without my family, was with Jodi! We went to Brandon, Mo.in her yellow Volkswagen. I think each of us maybe had $100, but we made it stretch! We lost touch for several years, and I was so happy to reunite on Facebook. I have pages and pages of personal messages, I will always treasure. Now my heart is broken because she has went home; at the same time I am so happy for her! She is reaping her rewards for all the good she did here on earth! I love and admire you, Jodi Shelton! You were one of a kind. I am praying for Jessica at this time, may God give you strength. Love, Bridget

Condolence: I would like to offer my deepest sympathies to you and your family. I recently lost my mother and know the pain of a broken heart. Our Heavenly Father feels our pain. Psalms 34:18 assures us that He is near to those broken at heart. He does, however, hold out a promise that in the very near future He will wipe out all tears of sorrow and pain from our eyes and death will be no more. (Revelation 21:3-5) He also promises to remember all those in the memorial tombs (graves) and restore them to life. (John 5:28,29) Until those words are fulfilled, may you find much peace and comfort in God and in His promises found in the Holy Scriptures.