Jordan McKay Washburn (March 16, 1982 - May 10, 2008) our hearts overflow with love and longing for you. In heaven, we will hug you once again. Look for us there, we'll join you when our journey on earth is done. We hope to leave a trail of joyful memories behind us just as you did so brilliantly
One of your friends wrote this to you a week ago, and we fully concur:
" We continue to trust in the Lord with all our hearts. Our fervent prayers to Heavenly Father remain unabated. We have the calm assurance you are in the Lord's hands and that He is mindful of you and your wife. The Lord is never surprised by what happens to us, or what we do. He does not cause bad things to happen to us, but He knows when they are coming and stands ready to carry us when we need to be carried. God bless you, our beloved companion. You are truly one of God's chosen sons, and have a great work to do! Regardless of the short term outcome of this battle, you will emerge as the winner!" -G.J.
Love forever and ever,
Your Family
Jordan was diagnosed on Jan. 10, 2008, after five long weeks with an unknown, untreated, life-threatening illness, which turned out to be metastatic alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma (mets ARMS).
Bonnie
Hello, I am Bonnie, mom of Jordan, who was born 3/16/82. Thank you for your visit, and please drop in again and again.
Jordan
Until 12/07, Brianna and I were living and working in China, with big plans for the future, when wham! out of nowhere, everything changed. My job now is to rub out rhabdo. Many thanks to all who are in the trenches with me.
Brianna
Hi, my name is Zhou Xui Qiong, but most people call me Brianna. Jordan and I were married in China, 9/19/06. We welcome you to our site.
41 comments:
Amen! Our hearts go out to you all, our prayers will continue for peace, comfort and for all the wonderful memories to flow unceasingly.
Love Julie and Family
May the loving arms of our Father surround you in His love and sweet comfort. Thank you for sharing your journey.
John 14: 27
"Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid."
Love Nyal and Patty
Bonnie & Brianna--
Your love for Jordan and your efforts on his behalf this year have touched a great many more people than you probably imagine. I know that this is not the resolution you had hoped and worked for.
I pray now that you both can get some rest for yourselves and work through the next days, months, and years at your own pace. Let nobody rush you.
Community trumps tragedy. Please do not hesitate to call on those of us in the rhabdo community who are too distant to visit you at home but who understand somewhat where you have been and where you may be going. We cannot fill the void, but perhaps we can join you there for a time. Small company on a long journey.
James Atkinson
Asheville, NC
I have no words... but my love and prayers are real and fervent for the Brianna, Bonnie, Elder Colin, Shane, Kimball and all the other brothers and Jordan's father on this tender day. Julie, we in AZ are remembering the extended family too... You are all remarkable and Jordan is surely leading the way...
Dear Bonnie and Brianna, there are no words...my heart aches for you.
With Hope, MiMi
Rhabdo group
Well it is with heavy heart that I leave this message. I know that your Jordan is with sweet Jesus and the Heavenly Father right now but still grieve over your loss. Words can not express the sympathy we feel for Bonnie and Brianna at this time. We continue to pray that your heart will un-break somehow. We want to thank you for the courage and support that we have received through this journey. May the memories never fade and keep all comforted for this lifetime and the next.
Kevin McCulloch and Family
Oh, I am so sorry! Yesterday evening, I had overwhelming thoughts of Jordan and your family. I went to your blog to check in but there was no news, although I did enjoy looking at the photos again. I said a little prayers. I see now why I felt the pull. May peace be with you...
Paula, from the Rhabdo-kids
My heart is very heavy for you today. I am sitting here in Texas wishing that there was something that I could do for your family. Please know how sorry I am for your tremendous loss. It sickens me to know that rhabdo has stollen another loved one from us. My sincerest sympathies for your entire family. I am sending you another long distance hug.
Sincerely, Shannon (Sean's Mom)
Similar to what others have mentioned, I continually thought of you yesterday and into the eveing. I looked again at the pictures of you and Jordon and Brianna and family. I prayed once again for you, and for tender mercies to be poured out upon you. My heart has been so full. We love you so much, and have such respect for you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love from, mini.mi
Bonnie, Dan, Brianna and all the brothers. My thoughts and prayers are with you for comfort and peace. Know that you did all you could and then some and the Lord took over and did His part and Jordan has been and will continue to be blessed by all the love that surrounds him.
Love Jamie
I am so sorry for this loss, I was surprised this happened so soon. I had hope that there would be a different outcome.
I am grateful for the message of the gospel. Please remember the words of God Be With You Till We Meet Again, where it says, "Put His Arms Unfailing Round You."
Like Patty said so well, I hope all in your family will feel the loving arms of Heavenly Father.
Though I never met Jordan in this life, I am glad to have gained a glimpse into what a wonderful person he is via this blog and our online association.
Juanita
It is not good-bye, but good-bye for now
Not endless sleep, but peaceful rest
Not an end to existence, but a new beginning
Not shortened life, but eternal progression
The body lies below, but the spirit soars above
Not darkness of the grave,
but light from a higher perspective
Not forgotten and alone,
but a glorious reunion of love
Our deepest love we send you today
Rick and JoLyn
My heart is very heavy for all the family. I continue to pray for you for comfort & peace. I only smile when I think that Jim has his one armed hug around Jordan right now & what a reunion they must be having. It will get easier but he will always be missed & one day we will all be together for eternity.
I love you so much.
Love Suzy
I am so sorry and you are all in our prayers and thoughts.
Bonnie, Brianna & family,
What a beautiful tribute to your beloved son, husband, brother and friend. So grateful his suffering is over- so heartbroken for your loss. I pray you will feel God's loving arms around you and the continued support of family and friends. Thank you again for sharing your thoughts and feelings during this tender time.
With Love,
Kent and Louise
Bonnie, Dan and family, so sorry for your loss. Heard about it in church today and had to take a moment to let it sink in. Our hearts go out to you and your family at this time. Know that you will be rememered in our prayers.
Troy and Linda Hebdon and family
May God's presence comfort you and minister to your every need. We pray that the whole family will sense God’s presence in this time of grief. The entire class would like to send our deepest sympathies to the family.
Psalm 73:23-24
Nevertheless I am continually with thee: Thou hast taken hold of my right hand. Thou shalt guide me with thy counsel, and afterward receive me to glory.
Oh Bonnie, I am so sorry! Peace be unto you and your family, and all the love I can muster. Best wishes to all of you through this difficult time.
To Brianna, Bonnie, and the whole Washburn family,
I am so sorry for your loss of Jordan. I'm praying for you. You know Jordan is now safe and free of pain, but your hearts are broken because is no longer with you.
Dear Bonnie & Brianna:
I'm am so very sorry for your loss. May you both continue to find strength in each other, your family and in your faith. Thank you for sharing your story of amazing love.
Our prayers for peace are said especially for your family tonight.
With eternal hope,
Lori Brower (Nick Raitt)
I think Jordan's friend articulated my thoughts as well. I can only second his words and feel reassurance in H.F.'s divine plan. My prayers are with you all!
Love,
Amy
Bonnie,Dan,Brianna and all the Washburn clan,
My heart aches for you.I know how much you love Jordan and will miss him.He is free of pain at last and enjoying his new Heavenly home where you all will be together again for eternity.Praise God!
I am praying for all of you.I can only imagine Jordan and the smile on his handsome face as he meets his Lord and Savior,Jesus Christ!May that image give you comfort and hope for the future!
Love & Hugs,
Debbie Light
Bonnie, Brianna, and Family,
My heart aches for all of you. Your loss hits me so hard you have no idea.
Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Your love and care for Jordan was inspiring. May you find the strength you need to get through this difficult time. Do not hesitate to call on any of your fellow rhabdo families if you need anything.
Love to you with hugs.
Our Hearts and thoughts are with you and we feel a great sense of loss! We love you and will continue to keep you in our prayers! We are so sad that we cannot make it to the funeral and hope that you know how much we love you! Jordan will be sorely missed! We love you so much and pray that you will feel the love of our Savior and that you may feel peace and comfort! Thank you for this blog! I wish we could have been around for you and for Jordan! You are a strong family who has overcome so many hardships and we thank you for sharing with us your example and your sweet spirits! We are proud to call you family! We only find comfort in that Jordan is not in pain and that he is surrounded by family and friends! We just need to live our lives so that we to can receive such a warm welcome on the other side! We love you!!
We are aching for you all. Our family is keeping you all in our prayers and we so hope you feel comforted by all of us who love you so much and grieve in your loss.
Dear Bonnie and Brianna,
Words can't express the sadness I feel at your great loss. Praying for peace and comfort and strength for you during the difficult days ahead.
Pam Archer (from Rhabdo-kids)
mom of Jason (12/16/85-8/25/05)
We were so sad when we read about your news earlier. I cried. He was a good friend and he will be remembered. We paused and said a prayer for you and everyone close to Jordan. We are so sorry. I remember this short poem that has helped me cope with the passing on of a loved one, it says:
"If I should go tomorrow,
it would never be goodbye.
For I have left my heart with you
so don't you ever cry.
The love that's deep within me,
Shall reach you from the stars,
You'll feel it from the heavens,
And it will heal the scars".
Our prayers will be continually with you. May you find comfort in this trying time.
Hugs,
Lael and James Rogers
Dear Brianna, you who loved Jordan as only a young wife can, my heart goes out to you tonight. I cannot imagine your loss. Please know that my prayers and sympathies are with you. Thank you for allowing us to share this long and trying journey with you. I will continue to plead for the Lord to give you comfort and understanding, and an assurance that Jordan is in kind and merciful hands. He is still Jordan. The love he had for you in life continues on.
Oh, Bonnie, Bonnie. How can it be? I cannot fully comprehend the depth of sorrow you feel at losing your beloved son, but I pray that your faith and courage and the concern of all those who love you will call down the tender mercies of the Lord to comfort and reassure you. I will add my testimony to your own that because the Atonement of Jesus Christ is a reality, you will - - - will! see and hold your Jordan again. "Oh, death where is thy sting? Oh grave where is thy victory?" (1 Corinth. 15:55).
Jordan's death is a reminder to all of us that life is tender and fragile. I will never forget Jordan. His influence on those of us who came to know and love him will go on.
Love to you all,
Michaela
Mark, Gisele, and Olivia Glazier
It has been an honor to serve and be friends with Jordan. We spent a time in the mission building memories that will stick with me forever. Our family’s prayers and thoughts go out to your family.
I am sorry for the loss of a well-loved son, husband, brother, and friend. May God bless and comfort those closest to Jordan. -Barb
Dearest Bonnie, Brianna & Family,
I'm so sorry!!! My Jordan is currently inpatient so I didn’t get this very, very sad news until this morning. I really don't have the words to express the deep heaviness I feel for you. Even though we've never personally met Bonnie, I feel very connected to you. There's been so many similarities... our son's name, disease; they were even diagnosed one day apart. And Brianna, I’ve read your posts and viewed your pictures many times… for you, a young beautiful wife now without your love beside you… my heart aches for you. I know you all will be connected again some day-- but still today there is sadness and heavy hearts all around you. Please know you have a lot of people praying for you at this unimaginable time. May you receive some sort of comfort and peace in the days & weeks to come. God Bless, Laurie Paganelli
My prayers continue to be poored out in your behalf. I love you all and I know that Jordan is still with you in your hearts. In Relief Society yesterday we had a discussion about angels in our lives. What a wonderful angel Jordan will make. My you feel Gods love for you.
Liz
Bonnie, Brianna, Shane and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I know that you will be with Jordan again. May you feel the Lord's Spirit with you always, especially at this time.
Ingat,
Cort, Emily Peterson and family
we give our sincerest prayer to your family. we have no words to say... jordan was a friend.
love and prayer,
rodel d'vicor & alona calayo
Love and prayers for peace and comfort for all of Jordan's loved ones. Bonnie, Dan, Brianna, and all of his family and friends, we grieve with you. Even those of us who never met any of you were able to share your spirit and know how special all of you are.
Through the sorrow of parting, we have the comfort of knowing that Jordan is now in his Father's care, free of earthly pain.
2 Timothy 4:6-7.
You lived well and fought well, Jordan, enter into the rest of thy Lord.
Sandy (aka Curelom)
Just as he did all throughout our time as batchmates in the mission, Elder Washburn has once again found a way to catch me off guard and opened my eyes to a new way of thinking. Life is delicate. It was not very long ago that I found out about his diagnosis and now he has moved on. He will be missed but he will never be forgotten. Who could forget Jordan? I never will and pray that in your time of need, you will feel the warmth of the Spirit as you picture Jordan in the arms of our Saviour.
-Shaun Kjar
Dear Dan & Bonnie Washburn & family,
I was shocked and saddened by the news that Jordan had passed. I am so sorry to hear that. It came as a shock to me because Jordan is the first of the Washburn Cousins (grandkids of Tyrus and Miriam) to pass on and is another quick reminder of how short and fragile our mortal life is.
I was one of the older Washburn cousins and remember Jordan as one of the cute little cousins running around Dan & Bonnie's home in diapers. It was great to see Jordan in great health shortly after his mission during one of his visits to Utah. I was excited to hear of Jordan's marriage to Brianna. These past couple days Jordan and his family have been on my mind constantly.
May the love of our Heavenly Father pour on your family during this difficult time. We love you and are praying for you.
Love,
Blaine Washburn and Family
Pleasant Grove, UT
I just wanted to say that I served extensively with Elder Washburn in the Philippines San Pablo Mission. He was one of the happiest, most caring, and loving missionaries I've ever known. He was always seeking to improve the world around him and especially to serve the people he was surrounded by, not only the Filipinos, but the missionaries and anyone--ANYONE--he came in contact with. I was many times the recipient of his unceasing efforts. He was always a joy to be around.
I look forward to meeting him again on the other side of the veil!
With great love for Elder Jordan Washburn and his family,
Michael Mercer
I had the distinct pleasure of being Elder Washburn's trainer in the Philippines San Pablo Mission. I never worked so hard or laughed so much. It was awesome to see him learn and grow as a new missionary. What a wonderful missionary he was. I am truly grateful for the opportunity I had to serve with him. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and all who know him best.
Brooks Crandell
Queen Creek, AZ
May God continue to bless and keep you. The think I learned when our Kaden passed away a few months ago was that Kaden's spirit is not going to go far away to do some different work, but he and your son, I believe will stay close to the family and minister to us in ways we can't imagine! The song says, Dearest Children God is near you, and I think it's not just them, but all of our loved ones. May God bless and keep you all.
Love, Jane Mack
I'm so glad we could all be together this week to honor and remember Jordan. Wish we could have spent more time there, look forward to our next family gathering:) We'll keep you all in our prayers. Brianna I look forward to getting to know you better. You are even sweeter and prettier than I'd heard. Know that Heavenly Father loves you and has a plan for you. May each day get a little brighter. Let us know if there's anything you need. Love, Jessica
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