I am Jenny Ewing's sister MEMORIAL

[jenny's sister]

I am not very good at forums. I couldn't figure out how to post a reply to the original thread, so I hope someone picks this up. I think a memorial to my sister would be very fitting. She LOVED cycling. I know she prayed while she enjoyed nature. She was very vigilant. I guarantee you she took every precaution she possibly could. Her favorite color was probably purple. She wore a lot of purple and black. T shirts would be good too. I know there are at least 24 people in her immediate family that would love to buy one to contribute to your cause. We are a big t shirt family. And if it is a biking shirt we'll wear those too. Thank you all for your concern. God is with my family, I hope you all realize he is there for each of you too.

[salsabike]

Thank you very much for posting here. Please know that there are LOTS of women on this forum who care very much about what happened to your sister, and about you and your family. It was really kind of you to post here. We'll do our best to give her a proper cycling memorial from this forum!

[jenny's sister]

Awesome

[Bikingmomof3]

Thank You for posting here.

[pooks]

Thank you so very much. Your sister's courage and ferocity will not be forgotten and I'm honored to wear something in her honor.

[tprevost]

Jenny's sister...

just wanted to let you know my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this trying time...

tracy

[Running Mommy]

WOW! Thank you so much for posting. I have a mixture of goosebumps and tears right now. Tears for what has happened to Jenny, And please accept my sincere condolences to you and your family. Please pass on my well wishes. Even though your sister was a total stranger to me, I felt like I knew her for some reason. I certainly identified with her.
The goosebumps are that from what you posted it sounds like I had a hand guiding me in my idea of a shirt with purple writing. Perhaps she is up there looking down on us.
And again, I'm very glad that you posted because I was very concerned about overstepping my bounds and offending the family. The last thing I would want to do - or anyone here- is do something that the family- or Jenny would not support. But we all want to honor her.

That being said, I am going to email you so that I can get a better idea of what the family and Jenny would truely want us to do in her honor.

Welcome to the forum, and though I don't know if you cycle or not, we are a very tight knit group of ladies here, who support one another. Cyclist or not we welcome you with open arms, and at this time- heavy hearts as we are also mourning your sister.
Take care, and please pass our love on to your family.
Denise

[Running Mommy]

I hope Jenny's sister doesn't mind, but here is a part of an email that she sent me. I wanted to share it with all of you so that you had a bit more insight about Jenny and her family. Boy I sure wish I had met her. She sounds like someone I would have made fast friends with!!
Sad, and SO senseless it makes me shake!

"Thanks so much. I have a large family and we are all determined that this tragedy will result in some very positive outcomes. Jenny and I have four brothers. We are all trying to deal with this, and I think having any kind of memorial would be great. My mother is also fired up about the idea. I talked to Jimmy tonight (my brother in law). He said that a memorial ride and/or T shirt would be fine. They would like any proceeds to go to the Sandy Springs Mission. They have a website if you are interested in finding out about that charity. Anything that brings awareness to safety for women is great. Just for the record she had pepper spray and her phone on whenever she rode. I have talked to her numerous times when she was on the trail. Somethings just happen. In the future, we are also hoping some serious law changes are seen. Hopefully even a Jenny's Law or some such. I have 14 nieces and nephews as well as 3 sisters in law and Jimmy. We are all each other's best friends. God is seeing us through this. Also, she was one of the funniest people ever. She would be right in there with y'all making a difference. She is 15 years older than me with all of our brothers in between. We are tight. My family really appreciates everyone's concern. Sorry this was a little rambling. I am pretty worn out obviously."

[jennysneice2]

I have been reading what people have been saying about Jenny, and it's so amazing to see that her story has affected people all over the world. I'm glad you found this website, bahki. It really makes the bigger picture easier to understand seeing how many peoples' lives Jenny has changed. Thanks to all of you who have been praying for us. It is greatly appreciated. Someone sent Margaret (Jenny's daughter) this Bible verse to help her through the weeks to come, and I have found myself reading it when I feel sad about all that has happened:
Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God. If we are distressed, it is for your comfort and salvation; if we are comforted, it is for your comfort, which produces in you patient endurance of the same sufferings we suffer. And our hope for you is firm, because we know that just as you share in our sufferings, so also you share in our comfort...On him we have set our hope that he will continue to deliver us, as you help us by your prayers. Then many will give thanks on ou] behalf for the gracious favor granted us in answer to the prayers of many.
2 Cor 1:3-11

I also want to say thank you to whoever is organizing the memorial for Jenny. She loved riding her bike, and it seems only appropriate to honor that. thank you.

Ashley

[jenny's sister]

Thank you Ashley
What a cool family we have. We are so fortunate. NOTE: Bahki is my nickname - everyone calls me that - just one of those family things)

Everyone stay safe!

[Lise]

Hi, Ashley, I'm glad you found us and got to read how much your aunt's story touched so many of us. Our hearts are with you and your family, and we ache for your loss. L.

[jennysneice2]

I didn't even realize that I had put Bahki in my post, and that no one would know who I was talking to. I love our family :) I just got through reading all of the posts about Jenny, and Bahki is right-- we have experienced such a devastating loss, but this does make it a little better. And it reminds me that rather than sitting around feeling defeated, we can do something to honor Jenny, touch many more people, and hopefully protect future lives from evil people. we should not have to be afraid to leave our houses alone, and something needs to be done with the law to keep evil far away from our communities. keep praying, and let me know if there is anything I can do to help with this memorial, or anything else.

ashley

[Brina]

to ashley and bhaki, my prayers are with you and all your family.

[Tri Girl]

Ashley and Jenny's sister-
my heart aches and I feel pain for your family and for a wonderful woman that I have never met- but know in my heart. Her story is being told here in the midwest, and women from my cycling community are outraged and saddened. We are all thinking of your family now, and her story will change us all (in good ways for sure). Good will come from this tragedy, and Jenny's love will be felt far and wide. She has left you, but she has been brought to all of us who now know and love her. God bless you all!!!

[dobielover1]

"I'm sorry for your loss" seems so inadequate...I wish there was something to say that really conveys how much your sister has touched our lives...we've all shed tears and I know she's been in my thoughts since I first heard her story.
May the Lord wipe your tears and hold you close during these difficult days.

[Nokomis]

Thank you for coming and sharing with us - and confirming that Jenny's spirit and strength ride on.

My Deepest sympathy to you & your family.

[CorsairMac]

To all the members of Jennys' family:
There are no words that can express the loss you all are feeling. A death like this effects not only the family but the community it occured in, and in the case of Jenny, has ripples that reach farther than can be imagined. It makes all of us aware of just how vulnerable we are each and every day, and it brings us all closer together. It was very special of you, her sister and her neice, to come on the board and talk to us. Know we've kept your family in our hearts, our thoughts and our prayers.
Kathie

[Denise223]

Dear Ashley & Jenny's sister:

I think of Jenny and your whole family every single day and you are all in my prayers. My husband and I pray for all of you when we say our prayers at night.

I am terribly sorry about this awful tragedy that took your sister's earthly body away, but I know that she will continue to live on in the hearts of everyone who loved her, and in all of those whose lives she touched.

Always remember that no one can take away the memories that you and your sister shared --that you and your aunt shared. Memories that Jenny shared with all of you! Those memories are yours for a lifetime!

I know in my heart that Jenny will be with you always -- A love as strong as the love you all shared will never, ever die!

Wishing you much comfort & peace!

God Bless Jenny's whole family,

Denise & Ben

[jenny's sister]

Thank you so much.

Stay safe
Paige

[bboasbe]

Hello there ladies. I was forwarded this email thread and forum regarding Jennifer Ewing, from a few folks (Leslie - Pedalwench), including Jenny's sister.

My name is Bernadette Boas, and am also an avid rider. (Though if many of you ride on the Sorello cycling team, I am not a racer). I did not know Jenny personally either, but I was also devastated by this tragedy. Therefore had begun on Wednesday of last week to begin planning a memorial ride with a number of the major cycling groups and mailing lists around town. The response has been amazing.
I was also awaiting contact with the Ewing family to ensure they were aware and could participate and support it.

I understand that this group may also be planning a memorial ride. So wanted to let you know of this other planning being done as well, in case we all want to join forces on this.

My current plan is to finalize a date by end of the weekend (for sometime in Sept), and to put together a memorial, safety education, and overall celebration of Jenny's life ride.

Let me know of any plans, and/or if I should add you to the lists of folks to be made aware of this ride.

Again, thanks and hope to talk to you soon
Bernadette

[jenny's sister]

I am hoping that the participants in the Memorial ride will consider buying t shirts that RUnning Mommy is getting printed. It would probably help if the locals (ATL) could get up a number with sizes and go directly through the printer to order. Denise has taken on a huge job by offering to get these shirts for us, so whatever we can do to take off some of the pressure would be good. Whoever is riding have a great and peaceful ride today!

Stay safe

[Running Mommy]

Yes, I spoke with Craig the owner of the company and explained that there may be large groups that would also like to order some shirts, so that he can keep the graphic on hand for others groups to order from as well. I just think it would be easier if say a large local group or cycling club Ordered direct from coolmax. I have his info at home and would be glad to pass it along.
If I were to order for everyone I think my credit card would have a melt down! :p
As much as I'd love to, I think it would just be better to do the orders for TE and pass on the info on ordering to the other groups.
Thanks All!
Denise

[Pedal Wench]

Okay. Remove the 6 that I know of, and I'll try to handle the local Atlanta groups.

Thanks!

[jennysniece]

I am Jenny's niece, as well, and I just wanted to thank all of you for doing this. She would be so proud that all of you have pulled together and organized something in her memory and I think she deserves it. When people pass away, everyone always talks about what a great person they were and how sad it is that they aren't here anymore but Jenny really and truly was the best of all of us. I would have told you that while she was still alive and it wouldn't have hurt anyone's feelings in our family because we all knew it. Thank you again for all you have done and we look forward to keeping in touch with you through the t-shirts and hopefully a memorial ride.

-Maggie

"Death has been swallowed up in victory. Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting? The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain." 1 Corinthians 15:54-58