Dear sweet Jodi,

I don't remember if I met you or sweet Ava Mei first, but it was somewhere at the Fields Club pool. You and Jordan were our fearless, dynamic duo, taking care of all the minutiae that is a part of summer league management. You were awesome in all respects: encouraging, approachable, funny, selfless, and so energetic. There were many instances when I would look up from a conversation with a fellow parent and realize I had missed another race. In that same glance, I would see you, holding the rolled heat sheet, cheering on not only my swimmer(s) but also the others. Whew!

On one of the hot, steamy days on deck, we talked about our twins. Bob and Henry were adorable in their stroller while mine were the swim team groupies, never seeming to leave the pool and you alone. You have always been a much calmer twin mom than I! As a team manager, you mentored Eliza and then trusted both our older daughters to babysit for Ava Mei, Bob, and Henry.

Another fond memory I have is when you and Jordan coordinated a parent swim relay against the Fields and Jones Bridge clubs. After convincing me to swim breast stroke in one of the relays, my relentless twins made me practice my relay dives at the Amberfield pool. While my team didn't win, I so appreciated that effort to bring humor and parents into summer league. I still have my swim cap!

Jodi, you are an incredible mom and light for us all. Throughout the years, I would see Ava Mei at summer league, piano recitals, even Dynamo and she would always greet me with a hug and, as she became older, "Hi, Mrs. Antonowich." What a wonderful daughter you and Dave are raising. I suspect Bob and Henry are cut from the same cloth with regards to their demeanor and manners.

Jodi, God put you on this Earth for so, so many reasons and we are all blessed to have you and your family in our lives. We are praying for continued faith, peace, and strength for you and your family. "For we walk by faith, not by sight." 2 Corinthians 5:7

Love, Andrea, Michael, Alena, Eliza, Katheryn, and Lauren