Soooo, my name is Sam. I’ve been friends with Jennene for almost 20 years (as of 12/2008). A few days ago, she found out that she has cancer. We both know alot of people who care, so I’m hoping that instead of Jennene feeling the pressure to send out update emails, that this blog will provide friends and family with the updates that they’d like. I’m not sure who will be updating it…probably mostly me. Maybe Eric. Maybe Jennene. Either way, we want you to have the info you desire so that you can pray, laugh, cry, research, share … all the things that go into supporting her, but ultimately give God all the glory. This blog is one attempt to not waste Jennene’s cancer. 
ABOUT JENNENE
-A believer in Jesus Christ
-34 yr old
-married
-a daughter (and in-law)
-a sister to 2 brothers (and to in-law siblings)
-a high school teacher in southern california
-a singer
-a member of her church and a member of the worship team
-loves tea, good literature, good conversation, a good laugh
-has traveled the world
GOALS OF THIS BLOG
1. For friends and family to get updates of Jennene’s journey, at their convenience
2. To use as a tool (with believers/unbelievers), to share the hope that Jennene has in Christ
3. To encourage Jennene and Eric; to live out the verse ‘They’ll know we’re Christians by our love for one another’
4. To not waste Jennene’s cancer and instead Glorify God
The word cancer, does not scare me the way it originally did when Mark was diagnosed with prostate cancer. What I fear now is getting complacent about God and what He can accomplish through these dramas in our lives. That year I cried more, laughed more and believed more sincerely that God ultimately is in control. I was worn out from answering well-wishers,”how’s Mark?” Now I am looking back not only on his cancer but his mothers too. Praise God!
This is a great buffer zone. A place to connect and update and encourage. I still love John Piper’s book, Future Grace. This is not random, God has a plan and Jennene will get to see Him weave His grace into her life and into those around her. We should all live like we are dying. Getting our priorites straight. Looking back on a hard year and smiling, I say, yes God IS in control. AMEN
How thrilled we are to have some wonderful results from some of these tests! Good news is GREAT news.
Enjoy, cherish and yuk it up this Christmas with family and friends and plan to do so even more next Christmas when all of this is history. Hugs and love from all the family in Georgia.
Good point, Marie. We are all dying, really. This has been a good time for me to evaluate my life and what is really important. I praise God for His great provision for me right now. And he is giving me a little time out to step back and look at my life and enjoy it for a moment (sounds strange), but I really have a strong appreciation for the great blessings in my life right now, and it is such a supernatural thing the Lord is doing in me and for me. God certainly IS in control and His grace is future and very much present for me now! Jesus be praised!
Thanks for the love everyone! Esp. from Georgia!
J
Dearest Jennene,
When your dear mother told me of your birth, your beautiful name, and description of those still “twinkling eyes” I was so happy!
Seeing you play in our new home in San Diego and watching you grow to womanhood, staying as a guest in your bedroom in SF have been a special parts of my life! Meeting Eric and having the joy of your both staying with me in my current new home was just part of the wonderful cycle–continuing, continuing.
Now…my grandchildren live right near you and will be skipping into your class–all too soon. Today is Elliott’s first day of pre-school. “turn around, turn around!”
“The soul is healed by being with children.” Dostoevsky
With loving hugs,
Kathy
Thanks for such a God-honoring message throughout this blog. We will be praying for J & E and for God’s strength and His special work in the days ahead!
J Dennis Family
Jeanne, I was so sorry to hear about your having cancer. I was a RS Assistant in your class at VHS. I know that God has you in His hands and that you will be an inspiration to all who are non-believers. You are in my prayers.
Hi J,
The Guatemala team is praying for you and send their best. This has been quite an experience. Many adventures so far.
Will have a good time telling all of the tales. Stuck in mud today (ie).
Miss you. Love internet.
All our love, Lar & Mom C
Prayers from Guatemala!
Dearest Jennene,
Greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!
Just heard about this health battle you are in… I wanted to let you know that many are praying for you and many are forever grateful for your ministry in India. They still sing the songs you & your team taught them(ofcourse Indian style).
Know you are being prayed for, you are loved and appreciated! Looking forward to see and hear what our Lord is doing in and through you!!!!!
Your co-worker in Christ,
Ajay
India National Inland Mission
Hi Sam and Jennene!
Praying for you Jennene. I haven’t seen you in a really long time…but I think you’re amazing, always have! I am so blessed by your unwavering faith!