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Post by jenjie on Oct 10, 2015 23:25:46 GMT
I was encouraged to change my avatar to reflect my new 'do. I hope you like it! But it's more than the hair. I am sporting a new Captain America shirt. I also have my very own Captain America umbrella!  Here's my facebook post about it: IT has arrived! Read on if you're wondering about the sudden obsession with Captain America. It's not Cap that interests me. It's the shield. Here's why. A few months into Fred's illness, we shared this: "Where we are right now, it seems easy to trust a faithful God. There is a big black storm cloud over our heads but it’s barely even begun to rain. We do have our umbrella open. However, we know that the rains will come down and the floods will come up and the winds will beat against our house. We believe that when they do, our umbrella – our shield of faith - will be big enough. Because God continues to increase our faith by proving himself faithful with every step." I'll post a link to the video testimony that we gave, in case you missed it the first time and would like to see. At that time I really wished I had a Captain America SHIELD umbrella to pop open for effect. And now I do. Let me tell you, what I said was absolutely true. As God continued to prove himself faithful, our faith continued to grow. And I'm glad this is a BIG umbrella to correspond with our BIG FAITH in a FAITHFUL GOD. God is good ALL the time. Even when things don't go your way. Even when you get sick or lose your job or the one you love with all your heart dies. He is rich in mercy and love. Video docs.google.com/file/d/0B8otgoJYpBMlbkpCb1VzcWhsbGs/edit?pli=1{photo hosted at post images} |
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Post by AussieMeg on Oct 10, 2015 23:53:52 GMT
I love the analogy Jen, and I'm glad you have such a BIG umbrella and BIG faith.  Thanks for sharing the story. You're rockin the new 'do, by the way. |
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Post by mom22grlz on Oct 10, 2015 23:58:17 GMT
Jen I love the way you are able to share your faith ... even in the storms.
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Post by caro on Oct 10, 2015 23:59:32 GMT
I love this Jen!
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Post by valleyview on Oct 11, 2015 0:02:11 GMT
Love the avatar, shield, and story!
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Post by scrapqueen01 on Oct 11, 2015 0:11:31 GMT
 Your faith is such an inspiration to me. And I must say your hair is awesome. |
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Post by GiantsFan on Oct 11, 2015 2:04:33 GMT
 And I love this ===> "Where we are right now, it seems easy to trust a faithful God. There is a big black storm cloud over our heads but it’s barely even begun to rain. We do have our umbrella open. However, we know that the rains will come down and the floods will come up and the winds will beat against our house. We believe that when they do, our umbrella – our shield of faith - will be big enough. Because God continues to increase our faith by proving himself faithful with every step." |
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Post by jenjie on Oct 11, 2015 2:17:01 GMT
I love the analogy Jen, and I'm glad you have such a BIG umbrella and BIG faith. Thanks for sharing the story. You're rockin the new 'do, by the way. Thank you all the more because I know we don't share the same faith. <3 |
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Post by jenjie on Oct 11, 2015 2:23:37 GMT
And I love this ===> "Where we are right now, it seems easy to trust a faithful God. There is a big black storm cloud over our heads but it’s barely even begun to rain. We do have our umbrella open. However, we know that the rains will come down and the floods will come up and the winds will beat against our house. We believe that when they do, our umbrella – our shield of faith - will be big enough. Because God continues to increase our faith by proving himself faithful with every step." [ Thank you I was on the phone one night with my girlfriend just processing everything. And those words just kind of came out of my mouth. It was very much a WOW moment. |
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Post by anniefb on Oct 11, 2015 3:00:59 GMT
Your faith is such an inspiration to me. And I must say your hair is awesome.  |
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Post by akathy on Oct 11, 2015 3:05:37 GMT
You are amazing! |
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Post by hop2 on Oct 11, 2015 13:30:32 GMT
I love it. Your hair is awesome! And I love your analogy with the shield! Your positive attitude is inspiring.
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Post by Judy26 on Oct 11, 2015 14:05:50 GMT
You amaze me at every turn. I am so thankful to 2PR's for allowing me to "know" you and your story. May the rainbow after the storm be your new reality.
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Post by destined2bmom on Oct 11, 2015 16:40:15 GMT
Love your new hair style and what a beautiful touching tribute to your husband and your faith!
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Post by jenjie on Oct 11, 2015 19:07:27 GMT
You amaze me at every turn. I am so thankful to 2PR's for allowing me to "know" you and your story. May the rainbow after the storm be your new reality. I like that. Thank you. |
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Post by KikiPea on Oct 11, 2015 19:09:53 GMT
Love it, love it, love it!  |
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Post by Yubon Peatlejuice on Oct 11, 2015 22:02:24 GMT
This is all getting to be a bit over-dramatic
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Post by eastcoastpea on Oct 11, 2015 22:32:02 GMT
jenjie, I love your new umbrella, story and avatar!
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Post by jenjie on Oct 12, 2015 0:43:08 GMT
This is all getting to be a bit over-dramatic Fair enough |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 12, 2015 1:25:12 GMT
This is all getting to be a bit over-dramatic Then don't read it. Seriously why are you so mean? I don't have any respect for someone who kicks others when they are down. Your life must suck so bad if you have to tear others down at every chance. You're setting an awful example for your son if you are like this in real life. Kindness matters. |
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Post by jenjie on Oct 12, 2015 1:57:42 GMT
Thank you @me but it's ok. Honestly. She probably said what quite a few others are thinking. I'm not upset. My title was pretty nondescripive too so it's not like she knew what I was going to say before she opens the thread.
ETA I figured on getting some flak but it was important to me.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 12, 2015 2:14:57 GMT
Thanks for sharing that video, Jen. It's the first time I've seen it.
My immediate thought was how blessed you are to have captured Fred on video. You can see him and hear his voice even when he's not with you. I wish I'd have had the foresight to get my dad on video before his disease took his ability to speak. I'd love to be able to hear his voice again. We think we have forever with our loved ones, but time slips away and before we know it, it's too late.
But as I listened to your words and Fred's, I was struck by the truth of what you said. God is proving himself to me, to be all he said he would be. Thank you for the encouragement.
ETA: your avatar and shirt are fab!
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Post by cakediva on Oct 12, 2015 2:25:17 GMT
The new do is awesome!
my oldest is dying.....she wants to know where you got that umbrella!!
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Post by jenjie on Oct 12, 2015 2:34:52 GMT
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Post by jenjie on Oct 12, 2015 2:36:27 GMT
Thanks for sharing that video, Jen. It's the first time I've seen it. My immediate thought was how blessed you are to have captured Fred on video. You can see him and hear his voice even when he's not with you. I wish I'd have had the foresight to get my dad on video before his disease took his ability to speak. I'd love to be able to hear his voice again. We think we have forever with our loved ones, but time slips away and before we know it, it's too late. But as I listened to your words and Fred's, I was struck by the truth of what you said. God is proving himself to me, to be all he said he would be. Thank you for the encouragement. ETA: your avatar and shirt are fab! Thank you for sharing this with me. All of it. <3 |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 12, 2015 3:02:40 GMT
Thank you @me but it's ok. Honestly. She probably said what quite a few others are thinking. I'm not upset. My title was pretty nondescripive too so it's not like she knew what I was going to say before she opens the thread. ETA I figured on getting some flak but it was important to me. No, she is in the minority! Most of us care and know this is still fresh. You are in my prayers! |
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Post by jenjie on Oct 12, 2015 3:25:03 GMT
Most of us care and know this is still fresh. You are in my prayers! [ Thank you <3 |
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Post by pridemom on Oct 12, 2015 3:33:27 GMT
Thank you @me but it's ok. Honestly. She probably said what quite a few others are thinking. I'm not upset. My title was pretty nondescripive too so it's not like she knew what I was going to say before she opens the thread. ETA I figured on getting some flak but it was important to me. No, she is in the minority! Most of us care and know this is still fresh. You are in my prayers! I agree. Jenjie, you are in my thoughts and prayers. You have a long road to walk. |
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Thanks for sharing the story. 
