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You were a wonderful cousin. I had a lot of fun whenever I was with you. I miss you so much and I love you with all of my heart. love you bunches Aunt Janet!

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I will love you forever, Sissy. I miss you a lot. love ya Aunt Janet!

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Dear Gerri, I am so sorry I never had the chance to meet you in person, But having and knowing your Mom for the past few weeks, I know it was I who missed the most. Your mom is such a wonderful lady and friend to me so I also know who lucky she was to h ve you in her life. Please know your with my sons Kevin & Kurt and all of you fly your wings together and know your moms will take good care of each other as well. We miss you with all our hearts.

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I am deeply sorry for the loss and pain you've been through.When I read Gerri's story and what you had said about them letting her die I had to write.Because I wasn't their I can't sit here and tell you they didn't but I can tell you I am the rsult of org n donation. I had a liver transpalnt 8 years ago. If it wasn't for someone like you I wouldn't be here writing this. I hope you don't regret donating her organs because It was the most wonderful gift anyone could ever give,the gift of life. I can't tell ou reading this will take all your pain a way but I will pray for that god will help you. My heart goes out to you! Even though I didn't recieve Gerri's liver, I still would like to THANK YOU from the bottem of my heart!!! I hope you'll read my page and s e how one donor family such as yourself saved my life! THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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I am very sorry to hear of your loss. I know it is not easy to lose some one so encompassing in your life. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

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Janet, your website in memory of Gerri is absolutely beautiful. Everytime I visit here, I feel I know her a little bit better. She is so beautiful. Heaven certainly is a lovlier place with her among the angels. I'm quite sure our 'donor angels' are ke ping watch over us. May God bless you with many happy memories.

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You don't know who I am, my name is Daisy. I was told about this wonderful site "Donor Moms" from a friend of mine that I met on alt.support.grief. Her name is Lisa Wier. I Just wanted to tell you your child is so precious, and that I understand what i 's like to lose a child. My Buster was only 21 when he died in a car accident, he would of been an organ donor too but because he did not die in a hospital they wouldn't allow him to. I want you to know you are in my thoughts and in my prayers. Togethe , it's not as hard as alone. Daisy

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The page looks great! We really miss her alot! We love you Gerri!

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Dear Janet, Thank you for your wonderful site in honor of Sissy. Thank you for sharing Sissy with the world. It is a beautiful memorial. I also thank you for your Compassionate Friends link. I am sure that our daughters have gotten to know each other quite well by now. Delaine Whittington PLH :o)

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Dear Janet, Thank you for your wonderful site in honor of Sissy. Thank you for sharing Sissy with the world. It is a beautiful memorial. I also thank you for your Compassionate Friends link. I am sure that our daughters have gotten to know each other quite well by now. Delaine Whittington PLH :o)

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I found your page by the link from Holly Lea Nelson's page. In February 1998, my wife Lil received one of Holly's kidneys and our lives haven't been the same. Such a precious gift from God and from our donor and donor family. Organ donors and their fam lies are very special people to us. We will think and pray for you and Gerri and hope that God will give you His peace and His comfort. Dave

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We to have lost a son. Scott was 23 when he fell asleep at the wheel on his way home from Illinois. It is never easy to lose a child. It has been 18months, and just recently feel like I am coming out of the fog I have been in. I hope you will find as uch joy in her being an organ donor as we have had in meeting 3 of the people who received Scott's organs. It has been such a help to know that he lives on. Have you bee able to meet any of her recipients. If you haven't, please think about it. I met everal people tonight at a meeting for volunteers for Lifegift out of Houston. They were organ recipients who so want to meet their donor. I wish only the best for you and your family. They are in a better place now. Jacque Bickel

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I am so sorry for your loss. I know how you feel because I also lost My daughter Heidi in a car accident on March 14, 1998. It is very hard to want to get up in the mornings and deal with any day as it may come.The only way I have found any comfort is goi g to one web site called After-Death.com. They are wonderfull people and have helped me more than I can say. I have read many books and "TALKING TO HEAVEN" By James Van Praagh and also "HELLO FROM HEAVEN" By Bill and Judy Gugginheim, who are also the owne s of the after death web site. If you would like to find out more please email me and I can share what I have learned with you. God bless your family. Lots of love and light Donna Cox P.S I have had many contacts with my Heidi since the accident and I tha k God for them everyone. Donna

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What a beautiful memorial to a very beautiful young lady. I too share your horrible pain, for 5 days after you lost your very precious Gerri, my 17 yr. old son Dustin died unexpectedly. We are probably at about the same distance in this awful journey, a journey non of us should be on. I hold to the wonderful memories Dustin has given us, and I know you do the same. Until we are with our children again, I wish you peace!!

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we love gerri very much and we love and pray for the loved ones she left behind

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Momma J, that is beautiful and you and I both know she would love it! Gerri will always be in my heart! And so will the rest of the family! If ya'll ever need anything I'm here for you! I Love all of ya'll!

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She's a very beautiful young lady.

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Your memorial page to your lovely daughter is beautiful and I'm sure you have gained much comfort by sharing your memories of her. I'm so sorry you lost her to death. I, too, have lost a child to death --- a son. He was very dear to me as all children hould be to their parents. Please know you are in my thoughts. May God keep you and give you comfort daily. Marie

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momma J......... i love you very much, if you ever need anything you know where to find me!!! love ya jen

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If you were to know Gerri you would know what a special person she was and still is. She always knew how to have a good time and make people smile.You couldn't be around her and be bored. She had so much life and energy. There isn't a day that passes by t at she doesn't cross my mind. I consider myself lucky to have known her and her family and to have her memory in my heart. Gerri had some rough times. Times when she felt no one understood her and no one cared about her. But I know deep down she knew how uch she meant to everyone who came into her life. Especially her Momma. I have so much respect for Janet. She is such a stong person and even though her baby is gone she will always live through her. I don't know what its like to lose my own daughter but do know what it is like to lose a good friend. Sometimes i sit and think of Gerri and the good times we had and the many things we went through and i start to cry. I believe that she can see us and looks in on us every now and then and I want her to know I love her and miss her so much. I didn't get to say goodbye but i know its not a goodbye its ill see you soon. In heaven where angels like Gerri Brechtel sing in harmony and serve the Lord. I will never ever forget you Sissy!! "Sweet Sixteen Forever!"

Terri Cade - 04/22/99 20:58:15
My Email:Danie-Rae2

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Gerri was a wonderful, special little girl.

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Gerri was a wonderful, special little girl.

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I am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful daughter Gerri. This is a beautiful way to remember our children. My son died unborn and I miss him every single day. We will be with our children again someday. We can hold them in our hearts until that time. Ann

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I know that your loss is crushing. I lost my son in September of 1998. He too was on life support after having a stroke at the age of 37. We had to disconnect the life support but were unable to do the organ donations because there had to be an autopsy We also didn't get to say goodby. If we had only known, we would have held on. May the good Lord comfort you with your sweet memories of your precious Gerri. Our memories are so important to us now. Thank you for sharing with us. Hugs, Jim Dean

MAWMAW - 04/20/99 03:37:38
My Email:MAWMAW12
Home Town: LONG BEACH,ms

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ILoved her so much she was my oldest Grandaughter.

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Gerri is such a beautiful girl. I am so very sorry for your loss. I too lost my son, Chad, 9-3-96, and I know the pain you are feeling. It is so hard for us to understand "Why" our children had to go before us...but even though they are not here physica ly they live within our hearts. Not a day passes that I do not feel Chad's presence and feel him apart of my daily activity. He will always be a part (a big part) of my life...he is my son...and always will be. Thank you for sharing Gerri and please kn w others care. Wishing you peace and many precious memories. Hugs. Jayne