Vanessa. There are no words that anyone can say that will take away the pain you are feeling. There are no words that can explain why this has happened to you again. You have your beautiful baby Phebe to love and take care of. I'm sure you will always make sure she know the love you and Joel shared and how much he loved her. Be strong, be patient and know that you have family that loves you very much.

Vanessa and family, my heart has been broken for you to have to go through this. I am so very glad I had the chance to meet Joel to see how loving he was to you. You are blessed with a part of him in your beautiful daughter to keep with you every day. I know he is in a good place and I hope that the whole family can find comfort in this. We will all be thinking of you and if you ever need someone to talk to I'm a phone call away. Love, Karen

Dear Vanessa and Phebe:

Words cannot adequately express the sorrow that we are sharing with you at this time. May the love that the three of you shared provide you strength. Know that Joel will always be with you in heart and spirit. Vanessa, you are blessed with your beautiful daughter, Phebe. Our thoughts and prayers are with you both.

Love,
Aunt Jackie & Uncle Dave

It was nice to have met a young man that so was dedicated and tentative to his family. Joel didn't speak much, but had a very quiet spirit. His presence would light up the room especially when his daughter was in the midst. Whenever I came to the house, Joel was always busy doing things around and in the house to make it his home. I will truly miss him. Vanessa, my heart goes out to you to be such a young woman to have to go through this situation at this time in your life. Only God knows, but it must have been Joel's time. Now Joel and Phil (dad) is looking over you, Phoebe and mom. My prayer is that God will continue to strengthen you and give you rest and peace. Now you have the awesome task of raising your daughter and some how letting her know how great a man her father was. If you need me for anything, don't hesitate to call. Love you!

Tierre

We had looked so forward to meeting Joel. I remember hearing about him. He sounded like a wonderful man. He will be missed. What a blessing that you have a daughter together. Our hearts ache for you. Love, Theresa