Best Man!

Kendal and Robyn's wedding-1996

Jeremy was our best man.....




Marky, Jeremy and Scott singing Mr. Frump at the Reception....

It is a terrible, terrible song....Ask Donna!
and yet we sang it at Jer and Donna's wedding, and at Scott's....
The song has a long history that i am not sure I can even remember....
but I do remember the 4 of us singing it to LA (Kendal's sister) several times in the Keg in William's Lake to embarrass her...which it did...as we sang it at the top of our lungs...
If you want to know the lyrics I have included a link....
http://www.com-www.com/weirdal/mrfrumpintheironlung.html




Put Jeremy in a suit, and all of a sudden he thought he was 007!
I don't think I ever went to a wedding with him where swords or guns didn't come out!

Comment from Judah, an internet buddy of Jeremy

This was a comment Judah left in the comments section, but I felt it warranted it's own post as Jeremy personally thanked Judah in his last posting to this site. Kendal

To Donna and little Judah ~ I am so sorry to hear of this great loss you have to bear, and yet I am well aware that you also have another perspective shared by all Christians who have a personal friend and saviour in our Lord. I trust you will know His strength and compassion through this tough time, and that it brings you even closer to Him in the days and months to come.To all Jeremy's family and friends, my condolences also.~ from a fellow Christian way out there in cyberspace.

From Mary Wolbers

Just a few words to share with all of you about my friend Jerm. This was a name I called him at times. I've known the Nelson family for ever, and by luck I ended up working with Jeremy as security in Boitanio Mall in Williams Lake. We developed a family there with the people we worked with. Working together there was constantly joking around and laughing. There was serious work at times, but laughter was most of the time. Jerm always wanted us to be a little up to date on security equipment, so he ordered these high tech radios with a small ear piece, and a hidden mike which we tucked in our shirts. No one else could hear us talk. Man when those radio's arrived, he was in his glory. I didn't want to let on that I was also excited.

So as soon as Jerm and I got to work together with this new stuff we acted like we were some kind secret agents. We even started dressing alike with black vests on. Remember, I'm old enough to be his mother, but that didn't to matter to Jeremy, we worked as a team.
Hey, those fancy radio's came in handy, when we were in hot pursuit. Like hiding in place's watching shoplifters. There was one time in the winter Jerm and I ran after a shoplifter into the park. It was dark, cold and lots of snow. We hid behind a snow bank and watch our shoplifter change into the clothes he had taken. Jeremy radioed, "Are you ready?"
"Sure!" I said. Just as he was to make a break for it we got our man. Job well done. We came back to the mall acting pretty smart. Of course we weren't allowed to leave the property, hey that was action for us.

With the job at birthday time, it was also cake time, which our boss ordered. Jeremy was the most happy about this because his birthday was close to Christmas, so that meant cake and more cake. He just loved Chocolate Tuxedo cake. If you mentioned carrot cake he wouldn't show up.

I can mention a serious occasion we walked up to the top level of the parkade he wanted to tell me something. He had mentioned awhile back that he had meet a girl and he really like her. While this consverstion was going to be something else I could tell. He said, "You know that girl I told you about, Donna, she is the one I'm going to marry." And they did.

They asked me to be a usher at their wedding. I'm telling you that was an honor. And here's a little secret at the wedding, I had to go knock on the door to tell the groom and his groomsmen to come out for the wedding ceremony, Jeremy and I were still passing secret codes. Jerm even asked if I made sure the parking lot was secure. My response was 10-4.

I just loved it when I'd be doing something goofy and Jeremy would have that big smile and shake his head, and just say, Mary.

Saturday morning we would all have breakfast together at A&W before starting our shift. Jeremy would always have his coupon for the bacon and egger, for him and Donna. He would eat his 2 and than eye up Donna's. That had to stop soon because Donna was now eating for 2. Jeremy was going to be a father, AWESOME!
Judah was born.

Jeremy quit security and furthered his education. Jeremy recieved a new job, going to a new town, new ventures. So off he went with his family.

We keep in touch.

This man touched each and everyone in someway. I was and am blessed to have Jeremy in my life. We had spirtual talks which I'll keep to myself. Wednesday morning May 3rd at the hospital I was asked, is this your son, no I said, but thank you for the complement. I'm his Auntie Mary.

Jeremy is with his cousin Josh, so Lord you have your hands full with those two, keep a close eye on them.

Thank you Jeremy and I love you.
Auntie Mary

Josh and Jeremy

This was a picture taken in my Mom's basement, I found out that it was just one picture but the person who sent it to me was sitting between Josh and Jeremy, and she cut herself out.

Pictures from Candy Hilton, Thanks Candy!

  

Cal Tabbers!  

  

What were they singing?  

What a good looking couple!  

Jeremy and Donna at youth  

WL Tribune obituary  

Jeremy and Todd posing as Sears Catalogue models  

Letter from Talitha, a friend of Jeremy and Donna

Thanks very much for the offer to post stories or other things about Jeremy. My husband and I lived in Canada for about three years (I am American and my husband is Swiss) and Jeremy was one of our closest friends while were there. We were all a part of a young marrieds' share group. So we got to know him well, and saw him regularly. I don't think I've met anyone who would make me feel so comfortable while talking to him. Jeremy was never judgemental, always open-minded, and he really seemed to care about what you had to say. We'd often try calling either him or Donna, but the line was busy because he was on the phone with someone... I'm pretty sure he was on the phone a lot more than Donna. I know a lot of people went to him for advice, comfort, whatever. We'd drop by their house sometimes unexpectedly, and he would have his phone earpiece in, for "hands free talking". He was just entertaining.

One time we stopped by, and he had just made a smoothie. A chicken smoothie. Yes, he ground up some chicken into a beverage. I don't remember his reasoning for that, but I sure remember the smoothie. We kindly declined his offer to share.

At many of our get-togethers, Jeremy would bring out his digital camera and tape us. There wasn't really much going on, but he made everyone feel special by taping the situation anyway, as if it was special to him.

One evening service at church, one of the few we went to, my husband and I heard Donna sing a song. It was the first time we had heard that song, though I'm sure it's probably been around for a while. It was one of the most beautiful and touching songs I'd ever heard, and it now happens to be a song quite applicable to not only Jeremy's passing, but to his amazing attitude during his life.

"Blessed Be Your Name".

Blessed be your name
In the land that is plentiful
Where the streams of abundance flow
Blessed be your name

Blessed be your name
When I'm found in the desert place
Though I walk through the wilderness
Blessed be your name

Every blessing you pour out,
I turn back to praise
When the darkness closes in, Lord
Still I will say...
Blessed be the name of the Lord
Blessed be your name
Blessed be the name of the Lord
Blessed be your glorious name

Blessed be your name
When the sun's shining down on me
When the world's all as it should be
Blessed be your name

Blessed be your name
On the road marked with suffering
Oh, There's pain in the offering
Blessed be your name

Every blessing you pour out,
I turn back to praise
When the darkness closes in, Lord
Still I will say...
Blessed be the name of the Lord
Blessed be your name
Blessed be the name of the Lord
Blessed be your glorious name

You give and take away
You give and take away
My heart will choose to stay
Well Blessed be your name


I want to remember more about him, more interesting stories, more funny quirks about him, but I can't. I feel bad about that. I remember camping with him and the other young couples. I remember playing softball with him. I remember deep spiritual conversations with him. And I definitely remember what a good friend he was though, and I know I will never forget that.

You don't have to post anything that I've said on his site. That's really not my intention for writing. You just asked for stuff, and I wanted to help. I wasn't able to go to the funeral either, so it helps me to write this stuff out.

Thanks again for your offer. I hope other things are being sent to you, too. I'd love to read about what other people send in when it's all ready.

Most sincerely,

Talitha

Comments from Judy, a friend of Jeremy

I just felt I had to check the blog today and was so sorry to read of Jeremy's passing. We lost our daughter Ashley on April 22.

We met Jeremy when we were visiting another friend, Lothar from B4. Lothar and Jeremy were sharing a room in T15 last December. We got talking and saw the amazing caring person Jeremy was and have got to know Donna and Jonah at B4.

Our hearts are breaking for you Donna and your precious Judah. You do carry a part of Jeremy with you. That is a gift. It was not that long ago that Jeremy came by B4 to see Ashley and to pray with us.

Ashley was so fond of Jeremy and I didn't know if you had heard about her passing. Her service was May 5 at Christ Church Cathedral and I was so thinking of Jeremy and how he was doing. I am sure that Ashley and Jeremy have met and are taking care of us now. There is nothing I can say that will take away your pain but do know he was a special person and each of us in the Brear family is praying for you all at this time.

Love and prayers, Judy

Jeremy has gone home.

As many of you may already heard Jeremy Lee Nelson passed away on Thursday May 4, 2006 after a long battle with leukemia. Jeremy stood strong in his faith until the very end, firmly believing that his life was in the Lord's hands. Jeremy was well loved by a great many family and friends. The funeral will be on Monday afternoon, May 8, 2006 in Abbotsford BC. It will be at the Abbotsford Pentecostal Assemblies, 3145 Gladwin Road.

Jeremy asked me to help him set this blog up to keep family and friends up to date while he was battling his illness. Robyn and I are both on as contributors, but until now I haven't posted anything. It was meant to be Jeremy's personal site, but I will probably keep it going for a while as a tribute to Jeremy. If anyone has any thoughts, stories or pictures of Jeremy, please send them to me at kendaljones@gmail.com or to Robyn at elijahssong@gmail.com and I will post them.

Kendal

Judah getting ready for work.


Isn't he a cutie?
 

TREATMENT INEFFECTIVE

Hello to all my family, friends & fellow bloggers. I hope all is well with everyone. I must say its nice to be home again even though my time away was good for me spiritually. I got a lot of time to read the Bible & talk to God in prayer. I had some times of refreshing in my room. If someone would have walked in, I'm sure they would have thought that I was crazy or something. Satan sure didn't like that too much & he really put on the pressure the next week. I was starting to feel very tired & a heavy spirit of oppression had come over me. The treatment drugs probably didn't help. It was on a Monday morning that this started & by Tuesday evening after much Bible study, prayer & talking with a friend for a while I was starting to get a break through. It just so happened that my nurse that night was a new Christian too. We ended up talking for close to an hour about Biblical issues. It was very encouraging to me. God new just what I needed to get the joy back. Glory be to Him!

It is sure nice to have Donna back home. Judah was thrilled to see her when she got back & hasn't wanted to let her out of his sight since. Donna's 28th birthday was on April 6, & thanks to mom & dad we where able to get away for a night at the Best Western in Abbotsford (a jacuzzi suite). It was nice to have some time alone with Donna. We sure would have a hard time being away from Judah for too long though. Donna found it difficult being away from Judah & I when she was away for that week. I sure missed them as well when I was at the Cancer Agency. At least I got to see Judah on the weekend as I had a pass for the Saturday & Sunday.

I finished my treatment at the Cancer Agency on March 31. The treatment had no effect on stopping the growth of the cancer cells. The last blood test showed continued increase. The doctor talked to me about going on a chemo drug that would help keep me comfortable until I die. I have chosen not to go on it, as I still believe that God will deliver me in His time. I have been doing good still. Sometimes I feel some symptoms come now & again, but I keep going to God about that & remind the devil that my life is in God's hands not his.

God has blessed us with lots of support from family & friends. Thank you for helping us through this difficult situation. Will you continue to fight with us? We're almost there & the devil is in a panic because he knows that his time is short. He will do every thing in his power to try & get me & you to except that the disease will take my life. Will you agree with us in prayer & demand what ever is left of the disease (symptoms) to get off me in Jesus name. The Bible gives a principle regarding health in Proverbs 3:5-8;

5Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

6In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.

7Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil.

8It shall be health to thy navel, and marrow to thy bones.

Thank God for His Word. I can't say enough about how encouraging it has been to me. The best way to get to know God is through the reading of His Word. The more time we spend in it, the more we get to know God. Everything there is to know about God is in His Word (the Bible), so why wouldn't we want to spend more time reading & studying it? There I go again. I just can't help but share something with you all that I have found to be helpful & encouraging to me. I look forward to writing soon to share more of what God has been doing in my life & the life of my family.

I just wanted to say a special thank you to: Dani, Janette, Auntie Val & Uncle Jon, April, Robyn, Bill & Sharon, Kirk, Barb (3yr Cancer survivor), Judah (from a Christian forum), Serfmann, Melodey & Missb for your encouraging comments that you left for me. I would also like to thank my good friend Kendal for getting this blog site up & running for me.

Bye for now.

All the Best

&

God Bless

Jeremy, Donna, Judah & Baby(due July 20)

Experimental Treatment A Go Now!

Hello Everyone!

It seems like I haven't wrote for awhile. I have been doing very well the last couple months. Praise GOD! Donna, Judah & I even got to go to Williams Lake for a visit last weekend. We had a great time. Donna has been doing better lately, but the doctor would like her to put on a few more pounds before the next visit. Donna just had an ultra-sound & doctor check-up & all is well. Praise GOD! Judah is doing good & is enjoying playing with his cousins who are staying at my mom & dad's this week. It has been good for him to play with other kids as he does not get to very often.

Donna is flying to Grand Prairie tomorrow & will be making her way home to High Level to get our taxes done. She will be gone for one week. Judah is not going & will be without Donna & I for the week as I am in the Cancer Agency for 2 weeks starting today. I know he will do fine with my mom & dad for the week. They will bring him in to visit me when they can.

My antibodies were a lot lower with my last blood test which opened the door for me to take the experimental treatment now. I chose to take it & do not know whether it is the right decision or not, but I will continue to pray & seek GOD concerning that. I am thakful for His mercy & grace He has shown me thus far. My blood counts were starting to come up on their own, but the cancer cells were increasing with my white cell count. Please pray for the curse of Leukemia to be broken off of me & that GOD would open up opportunity to witness the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the doctors, nurses, patients & others while I am here. Please continue to pray for Donna & Judah. Fear is constantly trying to bring doubts. I thank GOD that He has helped us to recognize the spirit of fear when it comes. Thank GOD he hasn't given us a spirit of fear but of love, power & a sound mind. He is our peace. Amen!

Thank you for your continued prayers & support. May GOD bless you & keep you in His loving care.

All the Best
&
GOD Bless
Jeremy, Donna, Judah & Baby

December 2005 Pictures!

A family photo on my birthday. 

ITS A NO GO FOR EXPERIMENTAL TREATMENT.

The hospital called Wednesday and informed me that I had to many anti-bodies against the diptheria virus so they would be unable to do the experimental treatment for me. That door is closed now.

I will continue to ask GOD for direction on what's next. He is the Great Deliverer and is able to free me from this curse called Leukemia. Please pray with me concerning what doors to walk through and recognize the ones I should not enter regarding alternative treatment options. I desire GOD's way, not mine. My life belongs to Him. I know He wants to bless me with freedom from the curse of disease and bring me back into health.

I don't believe GOD is finished with me yet. There are lots of people in this world that need to hear the good news that Jesus died for their sins and made a way for them where there was no way. Jesus is the Way the Truth & the Life & no one comes to the Father except through Jesus Christ. Repentance is not old fasioned and is still a necessary part of salvation today. Repentance means to turn from sin and to GOD. GOD knows it is my desire to proclaim that to as many people as I can, and I need to be here to do it.

Lord God hear the cry of my heart and restore me back to health according to your will. LORD be glorified through me I pray. My life is in Your hands, and I will love You and praise all my days.

GOD bless,
Jeremy

WHAT'S NEXT?

Donna & I met with the doctor again & we read over the experimental drug treatment info & I decided to go ahead with it. The drug is a toxin from the diptheria virus that is attracted to the receptors on Leukemia cells. It is suppose to go after the receptors & destroy the Leukemia cells, leaving room for healthy cells to grow (if I have any) or put me in remission. I would not be starting for at least two weeks from last Monday as I have more testing of my blood, heart & lungs before hand.

I still prefer GOD's way which is not toxic. I am still praying for complete recovery before the treatment starts so I can tell the doctors there is a more excellent way (1 Corinthians 12:31). Jesus Christ took care of my disease through His broken body on the cross at Calvary
(1 Corinthians 11:24). It is finished (John 19:30). My life is ultimately in the hands of my Heavenly Father (John 10:27-30). The best hands to be in. Amen?

Thank you for your prayers & support.
Jeremy, Donna & Judah