I am often asked what chronic illnesses I suffer from. Rambling off a list of rare diseases is usually not helpful so I created a list for you. I included the date of diagnosis, but symptoms of the disease sometimes started years before. Polymyositis 1986 Myasthenia Gravis 2001 Lupus 2005 which was later changed to … Continue reading What are your chronic illnesses?
Author: Jenni
Hi, I'm Jenni, a wife to Superdad Dave and a mom to 7 beautiful adopted children. I began this blog to share my story because I believe we all have a story worth sharing. Mine involves dealing with the ups and downs of over 30 years of chronic illnesses, navigating life with inter-racial adoptions, and peeling back the layers of feeling inadequate and hopeless. Please join me as I learn to trust a little more each day that my true worth is only found in Jesus.
Do you detest the manna?
I've been spending time in the Bible reading the book of John. In John 3 is the familiar story of Nicodemus visiting Jesus in the middle of the night. Jesus explains to Nicodemus how we must be born again to enter the kingdom of heaven. In a beautiful depiction, Jesus describes how the Holy Spirit … Continue reading Do you detest the manna?
Summer Mission in D.C.
Dear family and friends, For most of our Christian lives, we have felt that our mission field has been caring for children through foster care and adoption. Now, our family has the chance to join our church body from The Tabernacle of Tampa Bay on a mission trip to our nation’s capital over Independence Day. … Continue reading Summer Mission in D.C.
Souls in Solitude
Struggling to balance social media's utility versus it's pitfalls is a treacherous battle we all face today. Personally, it can be heart wrenching to watch the lives that some women live compared to my own. I know better. I know the dangers of comparison. I know comparison stirs up division, discontent, and depression. Yet I … Continue reading Souls in Solitude
You’re Invited
As you may or may not know, we traveled to Washington D.C. this summer on a mission trip with our church. The trip truly was a life changing experience for our entire family, and I immediately wanted to express that in writing. But I struggled in doing so for reasons I didn't quite understand and … Continue reading You’re Invited
“Yes, He can!”
"And Moses said, 'Fear not, stand firm, and see the salvation of the Lord, which he will work for you today. For the Egyptians whom you see today, you shall never see again. The Lord will fight for you, and you have only to be silent.'" Exodus 14:13-14 As we prepare to leave for a … Continue reading “Yes, He can!”
The Anniversary of Sara and Gary
Today is the anniversary of Sara and Gary L’Eon. We reverently celebrate what would have been their 52nd year of marriage. Sadly, my mother-in-law left this world on December 13, 2017. About a week ago I was writing in my journal, and I believe today is a good day to share a portion of those … Continue reading The Anniversary of Sara and Gary
