One day, Shanti brought me home from high school to Jennifer and Jim. I had never seen a floor warmed up by hot-water pipes below, of Jim's construction, nor had I seen that many healthy, happy green plants indoors. It was so comfortable talking with Jennifer and Jim. Then, Jennifer served us grapefruit slices, but this was different... (Continued in "Stories")

I remember your nut bread which Shanti would share during late nights at the dorm—a flavor and nutrition bomb.  I remember a spectacular vegetable stew, in which you had layered a whole assortment of veg and legumes and slow cooked for hours until the sweetness of them all blurred sumptuously together.  And I remember you telling me to get a good haircut and find a job! Comfort and toughness, but always love. Your smile lives on in Shanti's.

There's a complimentary saying: "The best come in small packages"
That was Jennifer. Wise,creative,kind & dedicated. She modeled humilty & resistance surviving hardships & heartbreaks. She was proud of & lived her heritage with grace and dignity. Jennifer took care of Shira & Seth from infancy instilling in them her love for art,music,good food,fun & more.