About Me February 10, 2008
I’m Jennifer. I’m a 36 year old mom of 3, wife to Jeremy. I am working hard to heal my body of Inflammatory Breast Cancer. This site is to help people who want to keep updated on my progress, how I’m feeling day-to-day, my spiritual reflections and how you can pray. My breast cancer is only in my breasts…..but is in both of them. One side is Inflammatory and the other side is called adenocarcinoma. It is not metastasized, even though it is in both sides. It is also not anywhere else in my body….which gives me a good prognosis.
I am a graduate of Greenville College and Asbury Theological Seminary. I served as the festival director for Ichthus Christian Music Festival before pastoring in Brockport, NY (associate), Baltimore, MD (associate) and Kalamazoo, MI (Lead, church planter). I am an ordained Elder in the Free Methodist Church.
My current full-time position now is helping my children grow, love, and become honest, Christ-loving little people. I occasionally fill in as a supply preacher, teach Bible classes occassionally at Spring Arbor University and am available to speak at retreats and conferences.
clergygirl
Hey Jen -
Love the blogsite - and I love the background. It’s very you!!!!! Thanks for the link and I will be checking back frequently
Kim
You are loved! Your blog site is perfect! Rest and be well and know we are praying for you.
Hi Jen,
Let’s see, I’m related to you via Korey, via Kevin, via Amy. Is there an official in-law twice removed title? I don’t know.
I do know that I’m in the midst of my own cancer scare right now (not diagnosed but always thinking about that next test looming on the horizon) and that the very first thing my mind goes to is my kids. We are always mothers first, aren’t we.
I have resolved that these are days to be informed, fight hard, make the time for extra hugs, and be of the mindset that someday I’ll tell my grandkids about this dark, but temporary, time in my life.
All of my prayers are with you,
Sarah
Hi Jen! Just stopping by to say hello from Florida…I like your blog site- Amy sent us the link. We wanted you to know you and your family are in our thoughts…we hope you are getting rest and you are surrounded with lots of love and support…take care.
Jen,
I was glad to be able to read your blog and catch up with you on the latest info. I know we don’t see much of eachother but, I think of you and the family daily and you are in my prayers, if I can do anything more at all call me or email me. Thank you for sharing.
Love ya,
Karisa
Jen
This blog is very cool and I read with interest all your progress. I will definitely keep you in my prayers.
Love, Trish Roekle
Jen
We just want to send our love and prayers for you and Jermey and the kids.
You are a strong bright light and God has His plan for how He will use this in your life for the positive.
You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Angela
Jen,
I just wanted you to know that there are people who are praying for you that you don’t even know. Isn’t God great!
Stephen
Hey Jen!
Thanks for keeping us updated on your progress. Our community group has been and will continue to pray for you and we’ll be sure to pray extra hard for your family, too. I have passed on your link, so more people can follow and pray for you too. You can never have too many prayers!!
With Much Love,
Sarina, Jerrold, Zach, and Alec John
Jen,
We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. When we all wish there was something we could do for you, we need to remember there is… PRAY! The blog is a great way for us to be able to pray for specific needs that you have. On a side note…. you look cute in your scarves.
Karel
Hi Rebecca,
I started praying for you when I heard about your situation at the Come to the Water conference in Nashville TN. The Lord has brought you to mind many times and I have been praying for you. Today I read through your blog site - It is great! Your honesty and enthusiasm speak volumns.
I am a mom of 3 young boys so I can so easily imagine some the realities you are living. We are missionaries in the Dominican Republic. We are currently in the US be headed back to the Caribbean in August. I will be ordained in June.
I want you to know that I will continue to pray for you and your family.
Kendra Luna
Jenny,
I just wanted to let you know I am thinking about you lots! My third graders are praying for you everyday! Tomorrow we have an all school rosary in honor of May or the month of Mary. My rosary will be dedicated and said for you, your good health and your family! Stay strong and know our prayers for you will continue. If you need anything please don’t hesitate to call. It sad sometimes friends lose touch and it takes something so difficult to reconnect.
Leslie Ballentine
Hello from Kevin and Amy’s Aunt (the late Sherry Kwilinski’s Sis). I am unfamialiar with replying to any blog, so hope this reaches you. I just learned about your condition, and I want to wish the very best to you and your young family! I remember the rollercoaster of my Sister’s illness. Yes, those darned blood counts, and those awful side effects of chemo!!! Well, now you have another sending the most positive of vibes out to you and yours (please insert smiley faces here, since I don’t know how to).