Jennifer had a burden, not only for the Haitian People, but also for her friends and loved ones here. She was very concerned about the spiritual state of some of you. Jennifer's words were, "I can't stand the thought of them dying and going to Hell." She also said, "I would be willing to die if that's what it would take to get them saved or right with God."

I woke up the other night out of a restless sleep and picked up the pen and paper that is always by my bed. I don't remember writing the following words, but when I read them the next day, I truly believe that Jennifer had visited me in the night.


I’m sorry I left without saying good-bye
When you join me up here, you’ll understand why

I have all the answers, I’ve finished my test
Now it’s plain to see God really does know best

I know that you miss me and wish I'd return
But my absence will bring you a chance to learn

To learn of His grace--sufficient for thee
To learn how to live with just memories of me

I’m watching and praying that you will do right
That you’ll resist Satan and not give up the fight

I want you to know the Savior that’s mine
So you will be ready when God says it’s your time

Please know you’re a sinner deserving the flames
But can escape the fire by calling His name

He shed His precious blood your sin to erase
He died on the cross there in your place

Ask Him to forgive you then turn from your sin
Open your heart and let Him come in

He will live in your heart and guide your feet
Until the time comes when we will meet

The reason for my death, I cannot explain
But please don’t let it have been in vain

Was it you He wanted to touch by taking me away?
Ignore Him no longer--please--answer Him today

I have shared all my "Jennifer Poetry" with many people in the hopes that it would comfort/encourage them and glorify God. My husbands aunt enjoyed all of the poems as I shared them with her. When her husband died suddenly in August 2001, she requested that this poem ("Answers") be read at his funeral. My brother-in-law read it and quite a few people came to know Jesus as a result.


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