Hey, I’m Maren. For those of you who have been reading for a while I assume you know who I am. For those that haven’t, I am Jen Anderson’s oldest daughter. My life has changed a lot over the past year, 11 months, and a day. And as I learn, and grow, and cope, it continues to change. I must admit that I disappointed myself when I realized a couple weeks ago how...

Lately, time has been heavy on my hands. “Do Today Well” echoes in my head. Grabbing one day at a time, sometimes the next fifteen minutes, and planning fun, chores and time with loved ones buoys my spirit. Late summer / early Fall is one of my favorite seasons– hot weather, Jen’s birthday, joyful anticipation of a new beginning, Fall volleyball season, a new school...

“Do Today Well.”  These are the words I try to live by, these are the words my mom left with me.  This isn’t always easy, but I work hard to accomplish this goal, to make my family proud. It’s a challenge everyday, going through my life without her.  Last year in 3rd grade cancer snatched my mom from me.  “She will always be your...

This past Sunday was Valentine’s Day and the girls and I had the chance to have a casual night of soup & sandwiches with Norv, Roz and Kate – Grandad, Nana and Aunt to the girls; “outlaws” to me ;-).  As we were sitting down, a new picture on the wall caught my eye.  It was a recent gift from one of the cherished Aussie cousins taken...

One year ago today, our beloved Jen ran ahead.  The echo of her legacy is loud and clear.  If a picture is worth a thousand words, what is the value of testimony from those by whom one is known?  Certainly, our wealth resides in our relationships and by that measure Jen was truly rich.  Please join us by raising a toast to Jen and watching a surprise at home video...