tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3348407236085770320.comments2014-05-15T04:47:23.301-07:00Adventures With the GravesJenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03593567812774142277noreply@blogger.comBlogger53125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3348407236085770320.post-49085381978147209712012-04-05T07:22:00.950-07:002012-04-05T07:22:00.950-07:00Thanks for taking time to come pray with us at the...Thanks for taking time to come pray with us at the surgery. And I love your blog- your insights are always appreciated. Thanks for thinking deeply and theologically about worship, and especially for modeling firm convictions and graciousness at the same time.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03593567812774142277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3348407236085770320.post-2183674545642832722012-04-04T22:47:53.285-07:002012-04-04T22:47:53.285-07:00This is good news! And...thanks for sharing my bl...This is good news! And...thanks for sharing my blog down below. I just discovered that!Zac Hickshttp://www.zachicks.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3348407236085770320.post-11502704650038661812011-09-08T11:02:57.621-07:002011-09-08T11:02:57.621-07:00YAY! I've been watching for a new post on here...YAY! I've been watching for a new post on here!!! Can't wait to watch the video. Love and miss you!<br />StephShannon Reecehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04647809843370224312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3348407236085770320.post-15165648412227146272011-01-13T09:24:34.214-07:002011-01-13T09:24:34.214-07:00Jeff & Jen, We are rejoicing with you at this ...Jeff & Jen, We are rejoicing with you at this wonderful one year mark! How the Lord has worked in your lives is amazing and such a testimony to His love and faithfulness toward His own. We love to read your updates. We miss you more than words can communicate! Praying for you this last year has made us feel so much closer to you! How like to draw us close even when so much distance separates us. You are precious to us. Lots of love from the Reece's!Shannon Reecehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04647809843370224312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3348407236085770320.post-89067655458037867222010-04-01T19:24:44.355-07:002010-04-01T19:24:44.355-07:00Hard to believe it has been that long. Congrats, g...Hard to believe it has been that long. Congrats, guys.Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08998906787070781670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3348407236085770320.post-29613590521050264842010-03-29T20:14:07.242-07:002010-03-29T20:14:07.242-07:00I love Trevor's prayer. We've prayed it s...I love Trevor's prayer. We've prayed it several times ourselves. P.S. I'm thinking halloween costume...Abbie Lynnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09420799403255104417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3348407236085770320.post-10735176915905248192010-03-23T08:24:26.402-07:002010-03-23T08:24:26.402-07:00Your strength and faith is astonishing. You are su...Your strength and faith is astonishing. You are such and inspiration! I look forward to your continued recovery. I'm sure as you have figured out that recovery takes more than the few weeks you are in the hospital. You will look back at these blogs and notes a year from now and say "Wow! I can't believe how far I've come." Thank you for sharing your story and family with others. I'm hoping we can reconnect as you feel stronger in the months to come. Blessings to you and your family as you are all in my daily prayers. Your long ago roomie....VickCraver Chronicleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09256887708558005373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3348407236085770320.post-75482373521788652802010-03-22T08:03:05.213-07:002010-03-22T08:03:05.213-07:00Thanks for the update - still thinking positive th...Thanks for the update - still thinking positive thoughts your way. xo lynnerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3348407236085770320.post-57067233848306729692010-03-18T15:08:03.149-07:002010-03-18T15:08:03.149-07:00Hey Roomie! Thanks for posting. I sure will be p...Hey Roomie! Thanks for posting. I sure will be praying for you. I truly understand what you mean regarding follow up tests for a lifetime; I love your sweet perspective---God spoke to me through you today. Love you, TraciAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3348407236085770320.post-37384577477241592282010-03-17T20:42:23.882-07:002010-03-17T20:42:23.882-07:00You have a good attitude and faith. They will take...You have a good attitude and faith. They will take you quite a ways. It's good you also have a loving family and friends to accompany you. Blessings, Rudy AntleRudy Antlehttp://www.antlehope.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3348407236085770320.post-26855433848463142672010-02-05T23:11:58.873-07:002010-02-05T23:11:58.873-07:00Hello Dear Friend. Don't know if you ever rece...Hello Dear Friend. Don't know if you ever receive the email I sent with a bunch of scriptures. I know you were getting a ton of email and I think I sent it the day of the surgery. I have not had access to internet in the last week or two but you have been faithfully prayed for. I love you and miss you.Shannon Reecehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04647809843370224312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3348407236085770320.post-11203659625291311132010-01-20T20:37:18.053-07:002010-01-20T20:37:18.053-07:00Prayers and good thoughts for you and the Drs. Ta...Prayers and good thoughts for you and the Drs. Take this time to rest and let God heal you. Don't be in too much of a hurry to get home, it is more important that you heal completely so you don't have to keep going back. You have such an amazing group of friends (and family) to support you and offer up prayers for you. Much love from the Westminster cousins.....liz and the boys.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3348407236085770320.post-62096634549745066932010-01-20T18:32:41.949-07:002010-01-20T18:32:41.949-07:00Email from a friend...
I have been praying for you...Email from a friend...<br />I have been praying for you today. He is with you on every step of this journey. "May the Lord direct your hearts into God's love and Christ's perserverence." - 2 Thess. 3:5 I am so thankful to know that you are not alone in this, but that your loving heavenly Father is with you, guarding your heart and mind, keeping you close to Him, reminding you of His providence and goodness. You mention often how you have seen the body of Christ through all of this, through your friends and family. I want you to know that Christ is shining just as brightly through you; I see Him in your strength and love. It is so inspiring, I feel honored to call you my friend, to be able to participate in this circumstance at all. Praying, praying, praying for you, for Jeff, and your boys.<br /> <br />- melissaJenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03593567812774142277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3348407236085770320.post-18559653341899055722010-01-19T19:45:57.161-07:002010-01-19T19:45:57.161-07:00Sorry to hear you are heading back in - hopefully ...Sorry to hear you are heading back in - hopefully this will take care of the issue & you will be further along in healing. Thoughts & prayers are with you xoxo lynne, jack & megAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3348407236085770320.post-40047489838287550332010-01-19T18:25:07.980-07:002010-01-19T18:25:07.980-07:00Aargh!! We are praying for wisdom for the doctors,...Aargh!! We are praying for wisdom for the doctors, that the spinal fluid is drained successfully, that the surgery site heals quickly, and that your family is covered with God's grace and love. Your courage and steadfastness in the Lord is an amazing witness to all - we KNOW that He is there with you and covering you with an army of angels who will fight to protect you and your loved ones. Thanks for keeping us posted. Love, Linda, Matt, Hannah & JackLinda Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14840790920744741454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3348407236085770320.post-33975618795234266012010-01-17T15:04:37.891-07:002010-01-17T15:04:37.891-07:00Jennifer,
You are such an encouragement to all of...Jennifer,<br /><br />You are such an encouragement to all of us! I have enjoyed reading all of your posts and how positive and trusting of the Lord you are. I will continue to pray for your recovery, strength for you and Jeff, and that God bring you peace. <br /><br />I read these verses this morning and thought of you. I hope they bring you encouragement...<br /><br />"For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor principalities, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord."<br /><br />Praying for you,<br />Holly McClintock and FamilyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11346569064435927388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3348407236085770320.post-49173407390588053192010-01-15T12:17:30.981-07:002010-01-15T12:17:30.981-07:00Hi Jennifer!
The kids and I were praying for you ...Hi Jennifer!<br /><br />The kids and I were praying for you this morning and I asked them what song they would like to sing to praise God for His mighty hand in your life and the lives of so many others that your life has touched this past week, and they chose To God be the Glory. I thought that was very fitting since I know that has been your and Jeff's hope in this trial. I'll just include the last verse, I especially thought of the "great things" that God has been teaching so many people about Himself and His faithfulness, and also of the greater things we have to look forward to!<br /><br />Great things He has taught us, great things He has done,<br />And great our rejoicing through Jesus the Son;<br />But purer and higher and greater will be <br />Our wonder, our transport, when Jesus we see.<br />Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, let the earth hear His voice!<br />Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, let the people rejoice!<br />O come to the Father thro' Jesus the Son,<br />And give Him the glory, great things He has done!<br /><br />"The Lord has done great things for us; We are glad." Psalm 126:3<br /><br />We are praising the Lord with you!!<br />Love,<br />Sarah<br />(P.S. Look! I figured out how to post a comment!:) )Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09630879023825916928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3348407236085770320.post-54373270289709814952010-01-15T11:22:44.570-07:002010-01-15T11:22:44.570-07:00Jennifer,
Our kids are praying along with us ever...Jennifer, <br />Our kids are praying along with us every night before bed time. I was surprised to see a picture of you already. You look great! Really! <br /><br />These words came to me today to encourage you from Psalm 63, verses 1 - 8.<br />"O, God, you are my God, <br />earnestly I seek you;<br />my soul thirsts for you,<br />my body longs for you,<br />in a dry and weary land<br />where there is not water.<br /><br />I have seen you in the sanctuary<br />and beheld your power and your glory.<br />Becasue your love is better than life,<br />my lips will glorify you.<br />I will praise you as long as I live,<br />and in your name I will lift up my hands.<br />My soul will be satisfied as with the richest of foods;<br />with singing lips my mouth will praise you.<br /><br />On my bed I remember you;<br /> I think of you through the watches of the night.<br />Because you are my help, <br />I sing in the shadow of your wings. <br />My soul clings to you;<br />your right hand upholds me. <br /><br /><br />Jennifer, you have people across the nation praying for you, Jeff, and the boys. Friends of mine who don't even know you have offered to help when you get home. God is good all the time. Keep your eyes and heart focused on Jesus. He has you in His arms. "The good shepherd cares for his sheep. " John 10:14<br /><br />Hugs, Kristine Schneider and familyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00279531745714399080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3348407236085770320.post-3092930015247742962010-01-15T10:45:00.388-07:002010-01-15T10:45:00.388-07:00From Jeff's Aunt Linda (boogie to me!) -
Love...From Jeff's Aunt Linda (boogie to me!) - <br />Loved the ICU portrait of you. You actually looked better than the last time I saw you after 14 hours in the car with your children! Hoping, Praying. Thanking Him for all the "glass half full" news about you...81% chance of it NOT recurring, etc. You are a woman of great courage. <br />PaPa told me he'd spend some of our inheritance to send me there to help Tom with Johnnie and the boys. He has been on board throughout your week. His prayers alone probably would have been adequate, but it never hurts to over do it on occasion. <br />My love to all of you. Linda PowersJenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03593567812774142277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3348407236085770320.post-10396766374313670202010-01-15T10:24:41.599-07:002010-01-15T10:24:41.599-07:00A beautiful email from my friend Sue:
Hey There Je...A beautiful email from my friend Sue:<br />Hey There Jennifer!!<br /> <br />I was thinking about you again this morning and decided I'd write you an email. If you're dizzyness is better, you probably have plenty of time to read! I wanted you to know that your old friends at CCC have been praying earnestly for you - and continue to pray. I'm so encouraged by all the people who have unified in prayer for you and how God is proving Himself gentle and faithful. My prayer for your surgery was that God Himself would be the hands operating on your brain, and that He Himself would be the one handling the bandages and that He would be the one even changing your sheets. I imagined Him even in the smallest of details surrounding your surgery and working through the gentle hands of the team helping you. He is so good and has encouraged a "small" part of the body of Christ in a major way through your struggle. <br /> <br />I'm inspired by your faith and your friends who have written such caring, loving, thoughtful expressions to you. Your blog is a great example of how modern technologies can be used for spiritual purposes! Even though this physically has been a horrible stinky circumstance, I pray that spiritually this is one of the best things that has ever happened to you! <br /> <br />So, the current "Marriage and Family Builders" group (some know you) and the current Mom's Bible Study (two or three you know) and the staff at CCC are all praying for Jennifer. I spoke with my Mother-In-Law and asked her to add you to her prayer list and she said she has TWO women in her current Bible study that have had brain tumor surgery and are now healthily in their 70s!! So, her Bible study is praying for you also. An army of prayers has been mobilized - God loves you so much!! I imagine the number is somewhere over 100 people (not that that really matters, but the idea is inspiring). <br /> <br />Praise God for the miracles He has provided you in just ONE WEEK! I pray your recovery is restful, quick and consistent. I'm also thinking about how great that first shower (or bath) is going to feel. I can't wait for you to be moving around some more. Do they tell you how long to expect being in the hospital? Are the headaches gone, or can you tell yet? <br /> <br />I love reading your blog since I'm not on Facebook yet - I know, I know - I'll get on there one of these days! <br /> <br />And I'm looking forward to "my turn" to visit you with a meal or something! If you get tired of hospital food, I can bring by Chipotle or something, too!! What's your favorite these days?<br /> <br />Missing you, praying for you, thankful that your strong faith and that of your family, as well as your honesty about your down days, is on display.<br /> <br />SueJenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03593567812774142277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3348407236085770320.post-28482935853251791342010-01-14T16:49:39.163-07:002010-01-14T16:49:39.163-07:00From Melissa-
I just read your blog update. Serio...From Melissa-<br />I just read your blog update. Seriously, you don't need a shower. I think you should just keep wearing that gauze turbin. It's sort of multicultural and post-modern. It screams, "I have lots of life experience" and it demands respect from people. And a little musky body odor is hot too. Makes people think you've been outdoors doing all sorts of outdoors-type work. Like dragging logs around in the forest or building your own hut or like you've been running through the jungle trying to dodge the flaming arrows the Others are shooting at you. Having a greased-up stinky hot hunk on your shoulder helps finish the impression. Fabio-ish. KATE, GET DOWN, HERE COMES ANOTHER ONE!<br /> <br />ok I know Kate wasn't really in that scene. <br /> <br />But she should have been.<br /> <br />Because she's the coolest.<br /> <br />- m.<br /> <br />ps - we're overjoyed (!!!) to hear it's benign. still praying, praying praying for you.....Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03593567812774142277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3348407236085770320.post-23895178085691750692010-01-14T14:51:29.701-07:002010-01-14T14:51:29.701-07:00Hey Jen, Such good news about the tumor. SOunds ...Hey Jen, Such good news about the tumor. SOunds like you are recovering well, considering you just had brain surgery! Hopefully the dizziness will stop. Are you guys Seinfeld fans? If you are, this will next comment will seem much more funny; if not, well...I'll take my chances. Maybe the dizziness is due to something in the vacant spot-a junior mint or one of Jeff's prized rocks? Hopefully you are able to see the boys today. Jen, and Jeff, it's so cool to see God working through you both and through this situation. He will never cease to amaze me. You total reliance on Him is evident and a testament to us. Our prayers continue for you all.Pemantell Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00139847823614348783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3348407236085770320.post-1336270912771059512010-01-14T11:32:43.823-07:002010-01-14T11:32:43.823-07:00You look great! We'll continue to pray for you...You look great! We'll continue to pray for your recovery and good test results and strength for you and your husband and boys. If you are at all like me when I had my emergency open heart surgery(sounds like it from what I read, since I don't know you personally), that it's hard but good for our character development and trust in God to not be "in control" physically, etc. because we're so used to it being a homeschool Mom of many. God taught/is teaching me that I need to let Him have control, and it's OK if I'm uncomfortable with that plan, as long as I allow him to be. I don't know if I'm making sense or not. Hopefully... ;-)<br /><br />Praying for you from Alabama,<br />Trisha PaceRobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04651464792683319805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3348407236085770320.post-44378120892299322152010-01-14T08:17:55.829-07:002010-01-14T08:17:55.829-07:00Good morning - hope today is even a better day and...Good morning - hope today is even a better day and that your disorientation & dizziness subsides & you can get up & move around more. We continue to pray & send good thoughts your way xoxo lynne, jack & meganAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3348407236085770320.post-32319797633646318862010-01-13T20:14:18.845-07:002010-01-13T20:14:18.845-07:00Jen, you are looking great for just having had bra...Jen, you are looking great for just having had brain surgery! Keep your chin up, and rest in the knowledge that you have a small army of people lifting you (and jeff and the boys) up in prayer. I'll pray right now specifically for the disorientation you are feeling. Jeff, you're doing a great job, too, taking care of her! Get some rest! :)Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08998906787070781670noreply@blogger.com