Dearest Rob & Blacnk Family,

 My heart is torn for you all!!  WhenI first heard the news….I was devastated for you as parents, siblings and many of Jessicas friends.  Although I didnt know Jessica, I have been looking at her myspace pics and reading her blogs to learn about the young lady she was.  The most evident thing to me is that she was a God fearingyoung woman who obviously and deeply cared for others.  She can thank her parents showing her Gods love and for molding her life into the responsible, loving young lady she became and was.

Rob…remember our fun night out at Carlos Mecia with your wife and Jim & I?  The one thing I remember about that night is when I asked you to tell me about your ‘girls’.   I remember feeling the love you had for them as you spoke of each one proudly.  Jessica was blessed to have parents like the both of you.

As Ive been trying to understand why God would take away two beautiful young women in the prime of their lives…I have found myself thinking about Job.  Job had 10 children and lost all of them.  He struggled through health problems, he cursed God and the day he was born, he felt guilt, he wanted to die even, but he went to God in prayer in his lowest of times and God responsed: “He gives rain on the earth and sends waters on the fields; he sets on high those who are lowly, and those who mourn are lifted to safety.” Job 5.10-11

May God lift you all to safety and comfort in your time of sorrow and anguish.  May this tradegty be a good reminder for all of us to remember to tell our loved ones that ‘we love’ them each and everyday.  Jessica has left her imprint of love on this earth and now she is sharing that love with those in heaven.  She will be deeply missed but never forgotten.

With love and warmest regards,

Sarah Ulricksen