I just received sad news that Jodi Wharram passed away. I thought someone should say something...
I first met Jodi a few years ago when we all got together for lunch while I was in Michigan for a baseball tournament. It was a chance for my family and I to meet the "rabbit crew" and to pick up my autographed rabbit hat. I remember how nice Jodi was even though I got her name wrong, and how much all of us laughed during that lunch.
The next time I saw Jodi was at Dee and Jim's wedding. I remember sitting with her at the reception and talking about family, careers and other life experiences. I liked her a great deal and appreciated that she really tried to get to know me and helped me feel like I was "one of the gang."
After the wedding, I would occasionally receive e-mails from Jodi asking how I was doing or when she just wanted to say "Hi." I was going through a tough time in my life about a year ago and I shared this with Jodi. She would send e-mails after that encouraging me to hang in there, and she always remembered to ask about my kids.
The last e-mail I received from Jodi was about a week ago. She wanted to congratulate me on my upcoming marriage and the news about my promotion. Unfortunately, with all the other things going on in my life I never got a chance to write back and thank her for caring enough about me to send a message. I'm sure there is a lesson to be learned in this...I'll let each of you determine what that lesson is.
I didn't know Jodi as well nor as long as most of you. But, I do know that she was a human being... a caring person... a friend and my life was enriched by knowing her for the short time that I did. I hope Jodi knew how much I appreciated her friendship.
I'm sorry Jodi that I never had a chance to answer your last e-mail. Thank you for caring about me and for being a good friend. My thoughts and prayers are with your family and the people who love and care about you.
God Bless You.
Posted by haywood at August 14, 2007 09:38 AMWHARRAM JODI ANNETTE
August 16, 2007
"PRINCESS" Age 36, passed on to meet the Lord Monday, August 13, 2007 at Royal Oak Beaumont Hospital due to a brain aneurysm. Funeral service will be celebrated at Judson Baptist Church, 2462 S. Genesee Road, with Pastor Greg Rowan officiating. Interment will follow at Maple Cemetery. Visitation will be at Hill Funeral Home, 11723 S. Saginaw Street, Grand Blanc, Friday from 1-4 and 6-9 p.m. Jodi will lie in state at the church Saturday from 11 a.m. until the time of service at noon. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Great Lakes Mastiff Rescue, Inc., P.O. Box 618, West Branch, MI, 48509.