tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3685337253967271392011-12-15T09:47:37.563-06:00Thanks for dropping by my blog. I find I'm on a brand new leg of my life trip - a little detour I did not plan. In June of 2009, I was diagnosed with breast cancer. This blog is a place for me to share how my faith, family and friends are getting me through! I'd be honored if you walked with me for awhile!Journey with Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10752060495132462668noreply@blogger.comBlogger1131100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-368533725396727139.post-69754890665764954612011-10-18T20:57:00.008-05:002011-10-18T21:18:21.107-05:00

On October 28th I will be celebrating two years of cancer remission! I am so grateful to be alive and so grateful to be well. In honor of my own survival, this year I've decided to embrace breast cancer awareness month and even that little pink ribbon that I've avoided.The month of October has been a little overwhelming to me. It seemed everywhere I went I saw something related to the big BC -

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I am a breast cancer survivor. Wow! I still get a thrill in my spirit when I say it!Throughout my journey from diagnosis to remission, I have freely shared my testimony and tried to encourage others to navigate with faith in difficult times. I believe that healing is an important part of the benefits of our salvation, and I long to minister truth, hope and healing to others. I've recently been

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Recently my article entitled Super Vitamin D was published in the latest edition of Studio G - Gateway's magazine for women. Here's an excerpt from the article:More and more studies are revealing the benefits of having plenty of vitamin D and the dangers of having too little. For years, doctors have advocated the intake of vitamin D as a partner to calcium and magnesium, because it helps our

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I am so excited - still!Pink Impact 2011 is finished! We did everything we planned to do and a few things we didn't plan. We praised, preached, prayed and prophesied. We ate, shared, danced, talked, laughed, and cried. We got saved, healed, set free, equipped, empowered, and yes - even released for service!As I sit on my front porch this afternoon reflecting on my personal "Pink Impact

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07054083471134759210noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-368533725396727139.post-28946073595544019342011-04-02T10:57:00.011-05:002011-04-02T11:23:43.521-05:00

Sometimes the battle is the hottest right before the breakthrough. I'm wondering this morning how Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego must have felt as they drew near to the furnace. Surely it was threatening and the heat on their face so scorching. Yet somehow they found the strength to trust and proceed. I find myself at a bit of a furnace moment. It seems that Pink Impact always brings a certain

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07054083471134759210noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-368533725396727139.post-63007824866658274062011-03-25T20:48:00.011-05:002011-04-04T17:39:06.677-05:00

And here they are...the final two workshop speakers for Pink Impact. They might be last but they are not least! Adana Wilson and Deana Morgan are two powerful teachers of the Word. Upgrade Your Life—God Has an App for That Adana Wilson How long could you go without your cell phone? We depend on them for everything from communication to direction, and whatever problem you have, there’s an “app

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07054083471134759210noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-368533725396727139.post-17654075420711120402011-03-25T20:41:00.007-05:002011-04-02T10:50:42.154-05:00

I'm so excited to introduce you to two more of our workshop leaders for Pink Impact. Both Michele Cohen and Marissa Star are passionate about reaching women and encouraging them to be all that they are called to be. You don't want to miss these ladies! Remember to click on the link above to go directly to the conference site. Enjoy!Building a Dream TeamMichele CohenDid you know that God has

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07054083471134759210noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-368533725396727139.post-84835882127430795492011-03-25T20:31:00.012-05:002011-03-28T17:16:18.322-05:00

Hi friends, Here are two more amazing ladies for you to meet! Rebecca Gates and Nancy Houston are both great communicators. Check out these topics! Click on the link to go straight to Pink Impact for more details. Are You Ready for a Change? Rebecca Gates Have you ever felt like your life is on hold? Like you’re waiting around for something significant to happen while time is being wasted on

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07054083471134759210noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-368533725396727139.post-64862114313736918132011-03-25T20:18:00.008-05:002011-03-25T20:30:11.569-05:00

Still thinking about which Pink Impact workshop you would like to attend? Well here are two more excellent choices!Your Personal Blueprint for 2011 Michelle BroganAll too often, we peek at the lives of others and wish our lives were constructed differently. Find out why your destiny has the “best blueprint” and how you can have limitless results if you follow it correctly. In our search to

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07054083471134759210noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-368533725396727139.post-20515999950331302142011-03-23T10:05:00.007-05:002011-03-23T19:03:53.070-05:00

So excited to share one more podcast with our friend, Christine Caine. We recently shared a conversation about women that I think you will really enjoy. Please visit http://www.equipandempower.org/ or simply click on the title of this post!Won't you weigh in on our discussion? Do you think women have a lot of glass ceilings?Blessings,Jan

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07054083471134759210noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-368533725396727139.post-69008782003878945362011-03-23T09:42:00.010-05:002011-03-25T21:05:02.200-05:00

In case you haven't heard - we've added workshop speakers to this year's Pink Impact lineup. We are offering ten different workshops for you to choose from! These encouraging and challenging classes will be taught by Gateway women. It's my honor to introduce you to some of the best and brightest in the house! Over the next few blog post I'm going to be introducing you to these speakers and their

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07054083471134759210noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-368533725396727139.post-91047768282074691042011-03-17T13:19:00.007-05:002011-03-17T14:16:41.112-05:00

Hi friends,This is my final post in the series I’ve been sharing about being an effective leader. Today I’m going to share about "How to Lead your Oversight Well."When we talk about leadership we automatically think of a top/down, corporate style leadership. But when you are serving in the kingdom, there is a different frame of reference that we have to consider. I want to talk about upside down

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07054083471134759210noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-368533725396727139.post-61583136000284774292011-03-14T14:31:00.010-05:002011-03-14T14:52:24.867-05:00

I'm so excited to invite you to enter a contest where the grand prize is two free registrations to Pink Impact. The contest is sponsored by Destiny in Bloom, a women's on-line magazine that aims to inspire, uplift and challenge their readers through articles written from the heart,yet in different perspectives. This week, Pink Impact is their feature article under "Reviews and Favorites". There

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07054083471134759210noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-368533725396727139.post-15119900727415422062011-03-13T18:02:00.018-05:002011-03-14T16:55:19.852-05:00

Hi Friends,It's only 23 days and counting!Are you coming?It won't be the same if you aren't there.Pink Impact, the annual women's conference at Gateway Church, is coming up in just three short weeks. As all the details finally come together, I am getting so excited! In just a few days you will begin to stream through the doors of the new campus. There will be chatter and laughter and lots of hugs

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07054083471134759210noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-368533725396727139.post-10114233253452594752011-03-13T16:34:00.020-05:002011-03-22T20:45:23.047-05:00

Hi sweet friends -I recently met a young woman named Katie who has a knack for capturing people at their best through the eyes of a camera lens. She is smart, passionate, action oriented and very gentle. She has a gift to pastor people and a prophetic edge to her work. It was only natural that when I needed some new photographs for an upcoming project, that I thought of Katie.She met me and

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07054083471134759210noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-368533725396727139.post-71598763190388608262011-03-13T08:13:00.010-05:002011-03-13T08:40:34.364-05:00

Hi friends,Today I’m excited to share some ideas about how to lead women well. Over the years I have discovered a very important key that will really help you to be a great leader of women. You must love them. Whenever I am interviewing a woman for a role on our staff, or even in a volunteer leadership position, I consider these four questions: Does she like women? Can she see the potential in

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07054083471134759210noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-368533725396727139.post-46330852113844825102011-03-05T21:13:00.008-06:002011-03-05T21:25:44.315-06:00

Hi friends,I’m doing a series of blogs based on a recent teaching I shared at the Connect Conference. I’ve already talked about the importance of leading yourself well. Today I want to share on some thoughts about leading your family well.No matter the responsibilities you may carry in ministry, the workplace, volunteer roles or even at home, we need to keep first things first. And family comes

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07054083471134759210noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-368533725396727139.post-4137013694809359172011-02-27T08:28:00.006-06:002011-02-27T08:44:50.973-06:00

Hi friends,Last week I taught a workshop on leadership challenges and opportunities for women in ministry at the pastor’s conference at my local church. I’ve had a lot of requests for my notes, so I thought I would break my talk into four parts and share with you. Whether you are a woman in full time vocational ministry, or simply a woman in love with Jesus, you are called to leadership. His

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07054083471134759210noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-368533725396727139.post-11831079891063906442011-02-02T11:27:00.031-06:002011-02-02T13:12:09.098-06:00

My very precious mother-in-love, Beth "Molly" Greenwood, went to her heavenly home on January 9Th of this year. You might remember that she has been ill for a couple of years. A rare and difficult to diagnose disease of the liver slowly stole her strength, her body, her plans for an active retirement, and her days of attending her grand children's most important events - but it never stole her

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07054083471134759210noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-368533725396727139.post-39117828782420668382011-01-22T08:20:00.007-06:002011-01-22T08:39:01.845-06:00

Hello friends,Thanks to the many sweet friends who gave me positive feedback about the piece I wrote for Gateway's annual devotional called 20/20. This week the focus has been on healing. Sunday's message was so powerful and really helps to clarify how willing, able and ready God is to heal our bodies, soul and spirit. I am encouraged all over again. (If you missed it or don't attend Gateway,

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07054083471134759210noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-368533725396727139.post-15461654812854248332010-10-11T07:03:00.006-05:002010-10-11T07:13:37.407-05:00

Then a great and powerful wind tore the mountains apart and shattered the rocks before the LORD, but the LORD was not in the wind. After the wind there was an earthquake, but the LORD was not in the earthquake. 12 After the earthquake came a fire, but the LORD was not in the fire. And after the fire came a gentle whisper.I Kings 19:11-12Father -The thought that you would cease to speak, shakes me

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07054083471134759210noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-368533725396727139.post-90831520903268018592010-10-08T22:28:00.004-05:002010-10-08T22:34:56.554-05:00

It seems I can't get away from it. No matter where you go this month - pepto pink greets you in every store! Pink ribbons, banners, balloons, stationary, socks, t-shirts, bumper stickers, coke boxes, NFL football teams, and every product in America is declaring that October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.Following close on the heals of this 30 day effort is the Dallas area 3 Day Walk for the

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07054083471134759210noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-368533725396727139.post-19350749054751680822010-09-16T08:22:00.005-05:002010-09-16T09:05:59.334-05:00

September 11, 2001 - I think of it as the JFK assassination of our generation. Who doesn't remember where they were when they heard? In 2001, I was a stay-at-home mom of four little ones ages 1, 3, 5 and 9. I was a part-time bookkeeper for our insurance agency and actively involved in leading women's ministry at s small church of around 200. My life was busy, but safe.On the morning of 9/11, I

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07054083471134759210noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-368533725396727139.post-62066484176292468272010-09-07T05:20:00.014-05:002010-09-07T05:53:32.353-05:00

May 11, 2010Now it our time at the Western Wall. 3/4ths for men. 1/4th for women. The men are doing Bar Mitzvah's. The women stand on plastic chairs and peak over a divider to watch their sons and husbands execute a tradition at least 2,000 years old. The men sing. Take pictures. Read the scrolls. Proud daddies. Many men gather to encourage and embrace the youngest among them. On the women's side

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07054083471134759210noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-368533725396727139.post-45728533539863072202010-08-29T21:51:00.007-05:002010-08-29T22:41:33.091-05:00

Day 3 - Garden of GethsemaneBless the Lord who makes a way when there is no way. Who surrenders all. Suffers all. Dies for all. The garden is the place of agony, but also the place of kingly anointing. (Jewish kings were anointed on this mountain and then taken through the Golden Gate into the temple mound where they were received by the people.) Both an olive and a wine press are here. I am

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07054083471134759210noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-368533725396727139.post-79436067604822378402010-08-27T14:13:00.007-05:002010-08-27T14:51:37.741-05:00

In May of this year, I visited the nation of Israel. I spent ten days with a group of almost 30 people on a prayer and intercession trip. I saw Jerusalem, Jericho, The Dead Sea, En Gedi, Bethleham, David and Goliath's field, Ariel, part of Judea and Samaria, Galilee, Nazareth and lots more! I've wanted to take the time to document some of the things I saw and felt while travelling. Today I was

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07054083471134759210noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-368533725396727139.post-28572286907534073952010-08-22T22:18:00.005-05:002010-08-22T22:25:45.171-05:00

Hi friends,I just posted a "note" on my facebook page about my recent visit with an onology nutritionist. Several asked for notes from my meeting, so if you are interested in the counsel I received, simply click on the title of this post and it will take you right to my facebook page.Caution - you'll probably learn more about me and this disease called breast cancer than you ever might want to

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07054083471134759210noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-368533725396727139.post-91993279213298392912010-08-18T08:16:00.007-05:002010-08-18T08:49:07.567-05:00

Here is a recent picture of Mark and our boys on one of their many wildlife adventures! As you can see, it was a successful day. One of the things I am learning to appreciate more and more about my husband is how he can open the hearts of our children as they "adventure" together. While driving down the road this week, I had a very important conversation with one of my boys. We talked about

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07054083471134759210noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-368533725396727139.post-82327825250100609882010-08-13T12:49:00.006-05:002010-08-13T13:12:45.831-05:00

It was awesome to see so many beautiful faces at LAUGH last night. I'm spending a few minutes browsing through the face book and twitter comments and relishing the after-party glow of a PINK night well done. Blynda Lane was her usually warm and engaging self. Who knows maybe we'll have a real "Pink Talk Show" someday just for her! Can't believe we made a crapachino pie - nor that it ended up in

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07054083471134759210noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-368533725396727139.post-65071510884458826662010-08-11T07:29:00.008-05:002010-08-11T07:51:18.401-05:00

I woke this morning with terrible bed head. My hair was flat in back and pointing a million directions on top. I ran my hand through it and laughed. I have enough hair for bed head! Breakthrough!In January I began what is called "light chemo" as a follow up to the more serious stuff of the fall. My hair began slowly growing. It's thin and course and exceedingly slow - but it is growing! I

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07054083471134759210noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-368533725396727139.post-55758719924449204632010-08-06T07:56:00.003-05:002010-08-06T08:02:00.244-05:00

It's been three months since I posted a thing.Embarassed.The longer I'm away from this place, the harder it is to get up the courage to come back. I keep thinking I need to explain, or justify, or wait until I have something amazing to say - not just any old thing - but something amazing. Strategized for weeks about how to explain. Procrastinated a thousand times. Distracted at least a million.

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07054083471134759210noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-368533725396727139.post-40984666977496955792010-05-06T16:16:00.002-05:002010-05-06T16:22:24.090-05:00

Dear friends,Thanks for stopping by my blog again. I know it’s been weeks since I’ve posted anything of real value here and I apologize for that. Many of you know that the conference, Pink Impact, has been underway and that I get sort of swallowed up in the experience. I’m very happy to report that the conference was an amazing gathering both personally and professionally. I am so honored to

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07054083471134759210noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-368533725396727139.post-16150797658048871472010-04-19T11:40:00.003-05:002010-04-19T11:54:02.169-05:00

Hi friends,I am so excited to say - it is done! Pink Impact 2010 was all that we dreamed and more! Thanks to all of you for your participation, support, prayer and encouragement. Not only was I personally blown away by God's grace, power and purposes for us - but our entire team - all 400+ volunteers and our staff - were transformed by the experience. What a joy to work with so many God-honoring

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07054083471134759210noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-368533725396727139.post-72844978684069550512010-04-14T20:13:00.005-05:002010-04-14T20:36:33.064-05:00

Pink Impact 2010 Operation Alpha is now history! What an honor to serve with Priscilla, Christine and Caroline! Miriam and Kari are incredible. The women that I work with are amazing! Watching all of us work together to create an environment where women can receive a word of truth has been a blast. Love my job - just saying!What an amazing group of "special agents" reported for duty! You

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07054083471134759210noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-368533725396727139.post-74800392966994092402010-04-05T22:33:00.029-05:002010-04-06T20:23:53.393-05:00

This is our daughter Ashley. Beautiful if I do say so myself. Ashley is a sophomore at Dallas Baptist University majoring in business and having the time of her life. She has a gift for making friends. This is a picture of her and her roommates - Beckett, Kaitlin and Sasha! What a team they are! When she was a tiny little girl she met her first real friend - Lindsi. I wish I had a picture to post

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07054083471134759210noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-368533725396727139.post-31353441581540958622010-04-03T05:38:00.012-05:002010-04-03T06:17:00.910-05:00

Yesterday I had my first hair salon appointment in 10 months! My little tiny bit of hair seemed enough to justify a shape up and color before Pink Impact. I went dark ... still deciding if I like it better than my gun metal grey and silver that came in naturally! Either way - it's beautiful to me! I so enjoyed everything about my time from the consultation, to the shampoo and finally the

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07054083471134759210noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-368533725396727139.post-82368679176572828652010-03-29T11:43:00.003-05:002010-03-29T12:01:13.143-05:00

I can’t believe it’s finally here. I’ve been waiting on this gathering for so long…anticipating all that God wants to do…looking forward to seeing your beautiful faces…waiting for the moment we break into worship. Can you feel it? Pink Impact is on the horizon.The original idea for this year’s theme “Permission Granted” came about from a discussion among our team. We were talking about the

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07054083471134759210noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-368533725396727139.post-62089382905682694742010-03-26T04:21:00.007-05:002010-03-26T05:16:23.429-05:00

Hi friends,I've given up my scarves, hats and wigs! I am ala-natural and let me tell you my hair is short! This photo was taken on the last day I wore a hat! It gives you a hint about just how short it really is. I've laughed several times about asking God for hair by Pink Impact. I definitely should have been more specific - "at least 2 inches" would have been smart! Prepare yourself - it's

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07054083471134759210noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-368533725396727139.post-85565860660784754772010-03-01T08:35:00.004-06:002010-03-01T09:04:52.821-06:00

Hi friends,I apologize for my long period of silence. I rise each morning thinking today is the day I'll blog - and then the sun goes down and so does my body - and I rise up the next day finding I still haven't stopped by to visit. I feel like old friends are really important! I have so many things on my heart these days that I want to share - but I'm going to start today with just a Pink

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07054083471134759210noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-368533725396727139.post-21648323315077097562010-02-10T13:01:00.005-06:002010-02-10T13:46:56.481-06:00

Hi friends,I'm sitting in the reclining chair at the chemo office today. Round #11. Eight months ago today the big "c" word entered my life. I can't grasp all that we've walked through, the victories we've experienced, nor the battles still to come. I am in awe of His faithfulness. I'm all alone on this end of the room. Lots of people have come and gone throughout the day - but I'm one of

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07054083471134759210noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-368533725396727139.post-91603197132718187512010-02-03T20:11:00.006-06:002010-02-03T21:08:16.130-06:00

Today some friends called to say they were coming to Pink Impact in April! Three of them (who now live in three separate cities) are getting together and making a girls road trip to come hear me speak! (Wish you would come too! If you want to check it out, visit www.pinkimpact.com or simply click on my title above and it will take you right to the web site.) I am so excited! Beth, Ashley and

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07054083471134759210noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-368533725396727139.post-70155684044803329212010-01-24T19:27:00.007-06:002010-01-24T21:10:39.723-06:00

I had round #10 of chemo on Wednesday of last week. I have been doing well and grateful that the side effects are light. (My hair did not fall out - but it seems to stop growing for about 10 days in the middle of the 3 week cycle.) I do not experience the debilitating fatigue of the other type - but I am struggling with on going nausea and some body aches. I think the long lasting shot I take to

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07054083471134759210noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-368533725396727139.post-51771045156314342292010-01-17T18:19:00.005-06:002010-01-17T18:39:35.937-06:00

Hi friends,I know it's Sunday night and no one is supposed to be thinking about the work week ahead - but guilty! I'm so excited about the upcoming women's night at Gateway! We've been planning for months and I feel like this night will be special! Not because of some amazing, dazzling, special thing - no gifts, no food, no gigantic musical number. Just family - just you and me and a lot of other

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07054083471134759210noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-368533725396727139.post-63950102261090480822010-01-15T10:57:00.010-06:002010-01-15T11:09:26.013-06:00

Happy New Year!I am so excited to be a featured guest writer today on a blog called Destiny in Bloom. (Click the title of this post and it will take you directly to Destiny in Bloom.) Some amazing women near and dear to my heart launched this site in 2009 and it is one of my favorite blogs to visit! I've been watching their blog - the diversity of their authors - the quality of their comments -

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07054083471134759210noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-368533725396727139.post-8331649862018989262010-01-04T06:15:00.004-06:002010-01-04T06:33:25.046-06:00

When I returned to my physician in December for the next round of chemo, we ran into a change of plans. I was having some significant side effects from a drug called taxotere. It was effecting my nervous system causing me neuropathy in my feet and legs. It was getting significant and I felt I was deteriorating in my strength. Once I got my doctor's attention about this matter, he immediately

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07054083471134759210noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-368533725396727139.post-12525970934477467782010-01-03T06:22:00.008-06:002010-01-03T06:34:20.363-06:00

I hope you will take a moment to check out the latest edition of Studio G! My friend and co-worker, Lynda Grove, is the cover feature of this edition. Lynda is an amazing woman and I believe you'll be blessed by the opportunity to "meet" her! In addition, there is an article I wrote called Poised for the Moment. It shares a little about my passion for the upcoming season and will encourage

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07054083471134759210noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-368533725396727139.post-71067751600199383922009-12-31T11:46:00.004-06:002009-12-31T12:23:08.163-06:00

2009 is moments from completion. Just a few ticks of the clock and it will wash away under the bridge of "today". 2010 stands at the brink and appears shiny, new and very alluring. I'm trying to remember if 2009 looked alluring to me? I'm sure it did. If I had known the territory ahead, I wouldn't have wanted to go forward. Thank God we don't know what each season holds - the responsibility and

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07054083471134759210noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-368533725396727139.post-569905053571892972009-12-28T14:11:00.005-06:002009-12-28T14:38:18.726-06:00

Our home away from home. This week I joined Mark and the boys on a trip to Abilene to visit the deer lease. We drove out on Saturday morning. Got to visit with our friends - the Schuman's - then picked up the RV and went straight to the state park to set up. The boys went hunting twice while I watched movies, slept late and got to catch up on some reading. In the afternoon on Sunday they did a

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07054083471134759210noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-368533725396727139.post-6123347900219408772009-12-22T07:09:00.004-06:002009-12-22T07:42:04.801-06:00

I am meditating on Hebrews 10:23 this morning: "Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering, for He is faithful that promised." You may remember that in the beginning of 2009, I asked God for a word for this year for my life. He said "RESOLUTE". Hebrews 10:23 has been my guiding verse about how to be resolute. I've been pondering some of my "professions" this morning - what

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07054083471134759210noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-368533725396727139.post-66080513808199728522009-12-15T17:27:00.004-06:002009-12-15T17:57:26.294-06:00

Hi friends,I'm getting ready to attend the annual staff Christmas party for Gateway Church. As I'm getting dressed, I'm remembering last year's party and laughing at myself!I made a total fool of myself at the party - somehow getting selected to participate in a sing-off with Thomas Miller! (It was my own fault! My competitive nature totally got me in trouble.) What a nightmare! I can't sing and

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07054083471134759210noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-368533725396727139.post-30392646341583270622009-12-10T21:23:00.005-06:002009-12-10T21:52:24.431-06:00

Today is my birthday. I hadn't thought about much about my birthday before today. With all that's been going on in our lives, it just hasn't warranted a lot of attention. However, this morning started with a sweet little reminder of just how awesome it is to celebrate another birthday.Matthew bought me a gift a couple of weeks ago from his 4th grade class auction. Everyone is invited to bring in

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07054083471134759210noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-368533725396727139.post-36162030882466377482009-12-07T17:32:00.005-06:002009-12-07T18:42:09.299-06:00

Dearest friends and family,Today the surgeon called and shared the pathology report with us. There is no cancer in the lymph nodes. Even better, the report on the tissue removed during the lumpectomy indicates "no residual carcinoma identified." Just to be sure I asked "What does this mean? She replied, "No cancer in the tissue." I will visit with both the surgeon and my oncologist on Wednesday

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07054083471134759210noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-368533725396727139.post-13301146640875924762009-12-04T10:34:00.000-06:002009-12-04T11:01:39.959-06:00

I live such a grace-filled life! I am so grateful today for Jesus and the abundance of friends, family, and love being poured out on my heart. Just when I reach the end of my own strength or courage - He sends angels (in the form of friends) who stand by me, speak life to me, war on my behalf and stand in the gap for me. GRACEFUL! Grace comes in every circumstance whether joyful or

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07054083471134759210noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-368533725396727139.post-74756668024246904772009-12-02T19:03:00.000-06:002009-12-02T19:11:16.166-06:00

Thanks in advance for all your encouraging thoughts and prayers in advance of my surgery in the morning. Tomorrow I will report to Medical Center of Plano for a lumpectomy. Both my surgeon and my oncologist are expecting an easy procedure and good results. Mark is taking me early and I hope to be home by mid-afternoon. If all goes as planned (simple lumpectomy and no lymph node involvement),

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07054083471134759210noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-368533725396727139.post-68739739038112764152009-11-29T10:36:00.000-06:002009-11-29T10:41:33.390-06:00

One of the "benefits" of a serious diagnosis (or maybe it’s of any significant life “challenge”) is that it makes you acutely aware of time. You can’t help but spend some of your suddenly precious time thinking through both your past and your future. And questions? Well there are lots of them, but two that will drive you crazy if you let them are…. How much time do I have left?How much time

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07054083471134759210noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-368533725396727139.post-8085743271349291812009-11-25T14:41:00.000-06:002009-11-25T14:42:35.972-06:00

Breast cancer will affect an average of one in eight women at some point in their lifetime. It is the second most common cause of cancer-related deaths in women. Studioes have shown that, when detected early, the chance for successful treatment of breast cancer is nearly 100%.

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07054083471134759210noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-368533725396727139.post-77427592525958248872009-11-18T01:32:00.001-06:002009-11-18T02:09:40.126-06:00

Thanks for being such encouraging friends. I didn't realize that my prior post was quite so raw. After I posted, the outpouring of support sort of woke me up. Many of you reminded me that when in the boat with Jesus, not much is required of me except simple faith. I am still resting, but believing a gentle breeze has filled my sails and I am making progress again. I needed to be reminded

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07054083471134759210noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-368533725396727139.post-76627763155219371552009-11-11T06:14:00.000-06:002009-11-11T06:47:04.251-06:00

Just finished round #7 of chemo and due to my own lack of paying attention, I put my body at great risk. I thought I was through the worst of it! Then last Wednesday my counts were very low. My doctor prescribed an antibiotic and recommended I be careful. (That means get the medicene, wear a mask, don't eat raw food, go home if you can.) I left his office and went straight to work thinking I

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07054083471134759210noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-368533725396727139.post-76363717709192313962009-11-05T06:41:00.001-06:002009-11-05T07:04:37.173-06:00

Hi friends,Well, it's been a week since the good news and it's been so much to celebrate with many of you. Many people joined me in the "happy dance." I'm still grinning from ear to ear! Coffee Chat was a blast! It was a great opportunity to celebrate with so many sweet friends - and the message was inspiring! I'm committed to finding my voice. Are you?I've been experiencing the

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07054083471134759210noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-368533725396727139.post-17016715564394445402009-10-28T14:04:00.000-05:002009-10-28T14:24:39.873-05:00

So thrilled to update you on my doctor visit this morning. My PET scan is totally clear showing no evidence of disease! When my doctor shared, I simply jumped out of my chair and started leaping in the air. I think I almost hit him! He told me to stop it so I wouldn't break my hip. Big tears and big smiles all around. Mark was with me and I just sat down in his lap and gave him a big hug.

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07054083471134759210noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-368533725396727139.post-37421254457705202012009-10-27T21:45:00.000-05:002009-10-27T21:52:31.699-05:00

About to call it a night, but decided to share some inner feelings. Mark and I are reporting together at 8:30 in the morning to the McKinney office to receive the results of my PET scan together - and hopefully to hear and agree to any corresponding changes in my treatment plan.I have felt so confident all day. I know it's going to be good. How good? I'm not so confident. Feeling a little

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07054083471134759210noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-368533725396727139.post-39407312581889163402009-10-26T21:14:00.000-05:002009-10-26T21:35:03.084-05:00

Thanks for all the prayers and encouragement today. This morning I finally had the PET scan that we’ve been waiting for. This is a full body scan that will reveal the status of cancer in my body. I’m praying that there is no evidence of disease! On Wednesday I will meet with my doctor and get the results! I can hardly wait. I know they will be good, but the question is how good. I am

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07054083471134759210noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-368533725396727139.post-62646714602936767552009-10-17T17:51:00.000-05:002009-10-17T18:14:30.841-05:00

Sitting in the lobby of the historic Culver Hotel in Culver City, California. Just drove by Sony Studios, Culver Studios and Kirk Douglas Theatre. Ashley and I are travelling together and experiencing a girl's weekend in the City of Angels. We arrived yesterday to 80+ temperatures and clear skies. The people here say it's hot, but feels like resort weather to me. In typical Jan and Ashley style,

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07054083471134759210noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-368533725396727139.post-72014230612099671432009-10-06T19:40:00.000-05:002009-10-06T20:21:07.284-05:00

Late this afternoon I got a call from my doctor's office. I had an appointment in the morning for my next PET scan. I've had it for almost a month. Well, apparently, they finally called the insurance company today to verify that they would pay for it -only to find out they won't pay until after four months since the previous scan. So at 4:00 this afternoon my appointment was rescheduled for

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07054083471134759210noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-368533725396727139.post-67529633472391322932009-10-03T20:48:00.001-05:002009-10-03T20:54:41.568-05:00

Hi friends,I've been working on this "Coffee Chat" over the past few weeks and I'm getting so excited about it. The entire team would love for you and your friends to join us for a really fun fall evening. Here's the promo from the Gateway site - complete with instructions on how to register! Event is free but seating is limited. Gather your family, friends and co-workers and join Pink (

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07054083471134759210noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-368533725396727139.post-31752469600695315432009-10-02T10:32:00.000-05:002009-10-02T10:39:27.986-05:00

Today I was searching for something in my office and I came across an old journal entry from the Summer of 2008. It spoke to me again. I decided to share...You are enough for me. I trust. I stand on the precipe of change. Voices everywhere whisper words of threat. Every step seems loaded with trepidation. I'm looking, listening for you. I find it hard to come to the edge of the precipe and

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07054083471134759210noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-368533725396727139.post-14070271434896757982009-09-27T18:57:00.000-05:002009-09-27T19:14:45.305-05:00

Over the past couple of weeks a few women have said something to me about going ahead and scheduling their mammogram because of me. They are “thanking me” for prompting them to do this thing they knew they needed to do, but had not yet done. I’m praying that if there is any hesitation in you, that what I am about to share will also move you to action.In 2005 I had a mammogram. It came back

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07054083471134759210noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-368533725396727139.post-5731686796620893882009-09-16T19:30:00.000-05:002009-09-16T19:55:45.843-05:00

Hi friends,Just posting a quick update to let you know how Treatment Round #5 went today. I arrived at the office at 8:30 and left at 4:00. Everything went great. The day was long becuase all my drugs rotated to be due on the same day. I received 3 chemo drugs, a bone strengthener, an antibiotic, and avastin - the one that impacts the blood to the tumors,plus all my pre- chemo drugs. It just

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07054083471134759210noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-368533725396727139.post-38174915979232280062009-09-11T08:58:00.000-05:002009-09-11T09:09:18.709-05:00

I’m on a path and I can see a destination in front of me. Everything in me is passionate to touch that destination. I am running and working with it in mind. I think the best and shortest path to that destination is a straight line. As I’m furiously pursuing the destination, suddenly I am sucked into a black hole. It’s as if I fell off the path into a place I can’t identify and I am free

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07054083471134759210noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-368533725396727139.post-17688753636836883822009-09-11T04:18:00.000-05:002009-09-11T04:21:46.025-05:00

We don't want you in the dark, friends, about how hard it was when all this came down on us in Asia province. It was so bad we didn't think we were going to make it. We felt like we'd been sent to death row, that it was all over for us. As it turned out, it was the best thing that could have happened. Instead of trusting in our own strength or wits to get out of it, we were forced to trust God

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07054083471134759210noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-368533725396727139.post-22949600896084450242009-09-06T20:25:00.000-05:002009-09-06T20:31:50.266-05:00

A great big hug and a huge thank you for your prayers, encouraging comments and thoughts! Since my last blog, many of you have stepped in and given me a hand up. I have improved physically, emotionally and spiritually.Last week my strength finally returned on Thursday. While visiting with my doctor on Wednesday (when I was feeling really bad), he made a comment about possibly having to cut back

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07054083471134759210noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-368533725396727139.post-24642034817643747762009-09-02T19:29:00.000-05:002009-09-02T19:58:04.010-05:00

Hi friends,Do you know this song? It's me, it's me, it's me Oh Lord, standing in the need of prayer...I have been in bed for five days - and I'm still weary. I had a relatively easy weekend following chemo. I rested well and managed the pain much more effectively. I really expected to feel good on Monday and return to work on Tuesday - like I've done for the past two rounds of chemo.However, on

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07054083471134759210noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-368533725396727139.post-76842786129491812002009-08-28T10:35:00.000-05:002009-08-28T10:37:56.320-05:00

Just wanted to give my friends an update - the Pink Boomer Luncheon is almost sold out! If you are thinking about joining Pastor Debbie and our women's ministry team for this fun time, please register immediately. We are expecting to close down registration by Monday - we're running out of space! Just visit pink.gatewaypeople.com and click on the link at the bottom to register. Can't wait to

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07054083471134759210noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-368533725396727139.post-30337688541178113362009-08-28T09:50:00.000-05:002009-08-28T10:26:03.819-05:00

Hi friends,Thanks so much for all the additional prayer support over the past few days. I feel like some of the weight has lifted off my mind and I'm beginning to rise up again. I had a great visit with my doctor on Wednesday. We talked a lot about my visit with the surgeon and some concerns I had. He is really an amazing man. Both brilliant and compassionate.We went ahead and scheduled my scans

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07054083471134759210noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-368533725396727139.post-59002642579400539702009-08-26T05:45:00.001-05:002009-08-26T06:11:59.822-05:00

Good morning,Its 5:45 am and I've been up for awhile. Today is chemo round #4 and I have mixed feelings. A part of me dreads the day and weekend (only natural, I guess) and the other part of me rejoices to go on through. I have to remind myself that each treatment is like a rung on the ladder. At least I have some sense of forward motion and a movement toward the destination. When I got up

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07054083471134759210noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-368533725396727139.post-47322290456718580682009-08-18T19:41:00.000-05:002009-08-18T19:59:07.682-05:00

Hi team,I'm posting an update from my phone while sitting on the sidelines of Matthew's football scrimage. I've been wanting to post an update for days but find that having time in the evening at the computer is challenging. All 3 boys are practicing for fall football and our nights from 5 to 8 are no longer our own. Not complaining. I love it. Just explaining. In addition I've been working hard

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07054083471134759210noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-368533725396727139.post-35049625277321283722009-08-12T18:49:00.000-05:002009-08-12T19:30:37.757-05:00

Hi friends,Thanks for all the sweet calls, texts and notes this week. I'm happy to report that I had a less difficult response to this round of chemo. I didn't get so tired until late Friday night and I could have been up and moving around the house on Monday - except on Monday morning Matthew woke with a sore throat and bad cough. I banished myself back to my room for the rest of the day just to

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07054083471134759210noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-368533725396727139.post-6560627571604319882009-08-06T07:35:00.000-05:002009-08-06T07:46:11.658-05:00

Pinc Incorporated Professional Women's EventFeaturing LoriAnn Lowery-BiggersDinner at 5:30 \ Forum at 6:00 \ Evening Session at 7:00I'm so looking forward to attending this special evening tonight at the North Richland Hills Campus of Gateway Church. Ladies, if you can make it please plan to attend. Please register today by visiting pink.gatewaypeople.com. There's a link at the bottom of the page

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07054083471134759210noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-368533725396727139.post-80154077007913217792009-08-05T20:47:00.001-05:002009-08-05T20:48:49.374-05:00

Here's another verse form the Message Bible that reminded me about being resolute. Praying I will stay at my post - neither turning to the left nor the right. Love this verse!Our work as God's servants gets validated—or not—in the details. People are watching us as we stay at our post, alertly, unswervingly . . . in hard times, tough times, bad times; when we're beaten up, jailed, and mobbed;

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07054083471134759210noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-368533725396727139.post-25234638220780233952009-08-05T20:06:00.003-05:002009-08-05T20:37:07.841-05:00

Hi friends,Day 3 chemo was another day of total blessings! Lynnell arrived bright and early this morning to drive me to our appointment. When she arrived she was carrying a beautiful bouquet of flowers you can see in the photo below. They had a card which says "many of us are praying for you today! So sweet. Thank you! The beautiful red dahlias and the blessing box arrived on Tuesday and

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07054083471134759210noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-368533725396727139.post-36643776642971439202009-08-04T21:23:00.001-05:002009-08-04T22:16:55.141-05:00

Welcome back my friends,I have had a great week! Thanks to Elena, Tiffany and Phil for some amazing meals. To our friends the Laster's and the Bennett's for great weekend visits. Thanks, Tracy for the t-shirt that is so beautiful and reminds me how limited cancer really is. Thanks to Marie for a beautiful gift bag and Scripture and to Erin for a thoughtful sign about belief that set me down

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07054083471134759210noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-368533725396727139.post-52172402669618542432009-08-01T18:27:00.000-05:002009-08-01T18:32:06.759-05:00

I'm so proud to have my first "published" article in the latest edition of Studio G called "I am woman." It's a little personal commentary of how much I value women. Studio G is a Christian women's magazine published by PINK - Gateway Women. If you aren't on the subscription list, you can still check out the magazine and read all the amazing articles by visiting http://studiogmag.com.

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07054083471134759210noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-368533725396727139.post-89486721557585440472009-07-29T19:31:00.000-05:002009-07-29T19:49:16.680-05:00

Hi friends,Today I was at the doctor for my weekly check up. As he examined the lump in my breast, he said, "That tumor is gone!" I had wondered the same thing myself this week and responded by saying, "I thought maybe I was losing my mind." He said, "No, you aren't losing your mind. You are losing your tumor."I am so thrilled to report that despite a long wait to see my doctor today, he brought

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07054083471134759210noreply@blogger.com35tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-368533725396727139.post-73493277555167911182009-07-26T21:44:00.000-05:002009-07-26T22:39:24.265-05:00

About to turn in for the evening - just meditating on God's plan and purpose for this season in our lives. Although I do not believe that God brings cancer to me, nor that it is His will for my life - I certainly don't believe He is surprised nor overwhelmed by the circumstance I find myself in.Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord delivers (her) out of them all. Ps 34:19. When

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07054083471134759210noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-368533725396727139.post-23389064934840668282009-07-25T06:56:00.000-05:002009-07-25T07:34:53.711-05:00

Hi friends,I've been wanting to blog for the past few days! I drive down the road and think about the things I want to share and I wonder if the people in the car next to me think I'm crazying. I'm either singing or praying or "writing" out loud. I caught myself daydreaming the other day and realized I really better put my mind to driving!Before I share an update about me, I'd like to give

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07054083471134759210noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-368533725396727139.post-67547894370628614862009-07-24T13:53:00.000-05:002009-07-24T13:56:14.171-05:00

Thanks to the many friends who sent this link to me. I hope you will take a moment to watch and experience! It moved me.http://tv.yahoo.com/blog/so-you-think-you-can-dance-a-tribute-to-breast-cancer-fighters--487Love,Jan

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07054083471134759210noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-368533725396727139.post-13405666674127881652009-07-21T22:12:00.000-05:002009-07-21T22:16:24.954-05:00

Just wanted to post the photo I promised a few days ago of John and his friends at the "hair cutting party!" As you can see, quite a few of his friends helped celebrate. This photo really makes me laugh! I'm not sure everyone submitted of their own choice! At any rate - John is on the far left - and these are some amazing young people who care a lot about our family! I am so impressed with them

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07054083471134759210noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-368533725396727139.post-10108156153947407852009-07-21T20:49:00.000-05:002009-07-21T21:18:55.953-05:00

Hi friends,Just a brief update so you'll know I'm still hanging in there! Tomorrow will be a week since my last treatment and I am on the upward swing! Not as deep a hole as last time, but it still takes a full week to really be able to function. I was explaining to my coworkers today that the fatigue just pushes you down and you really just have to wait it out! Thanks for your continued

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07054083471134759210noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-368533725396727139.post-77190008005958902002009-07-17T09:51:00.000-05:002009-07-17T10:37:57.837-05:00

Good morning friends,Yesterday was a big day for me. Michele Reising showed up around 11 and took me to meet with Sara Weirman. Sara is an 8 year cancer survivor who shared with me some great life coaching tips. We met last Spring in a women in leadership development class and I immediately fell in love with Sara's transparency and passion. We talked a little about the underlieing causes of

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07054083471134759210noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-368533725396727139.post-73905853877836770052009-07-15T19:32:00.000-05:002009-07-15T20:27:07.150-05:00

Hi friends,Thanks for all of the texts, emails and phone calls today. I knew many of you were thinking of me and I so appreciate it. Laura Byrne picked me up bright and early this morning and I so enjoyed my day with her. (This is a terrible shot of me but really cute of Laura.) She shared a miraculous healing testimony about her dad and we talked about the WORD most of the afternoon. So

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07054083471134759210noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-368533725396727139.post-81565210602915251812009-07-13T20:12:00.000-05:002009-07-13T21:03:36.262-05:00

Hi everybody, So much has happened in the last couple of days that I don't know if I can really get my thoughts together. Mark took me out on Saturday afternoon in my wig and we hit a few stores. He says that people won't really notice it's a wig - but when we were walking in the store I just kept pulling and tugging on it. After awhile I realized that people will probably know my hair is not my

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07054083471134759210noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-368533725396727139.post-28883881466527505452009-07-11T20:35:00.000-05:002009-07-11T21:43:23.936-05:00

Hi friends,I'm so glad to tell you that my hair has been gone for 24 hours and I am still breathing! That's a joke - sort of! Seriously, yesterday afternoon Mark and I went to the back yard and he just quietly shaved it off. My husband was amazing. He gently ministered to my head while my heart broke. He kept telling me I had pretty blue eyes and it was going to be ok. Even though I was

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07054083471134759210noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-368533725396727139.post-28720845902070827012009-07-10T07:37:00.001-05:002009-07-10T08:46:55.356-05:00

Good morning friends,I have been up since 5:30 am reflecting on the amazing things that happened last night at Laugh. If you weren't there, I have some very exciting things to share with you. The evening was so much more than I expected. First of all, my driver and armor bearer last night was my own sweet daughter Ashley. Here's a recent photo of the two of us. (Thanks babe for driving me, going

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07054083471134759210noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-368533725396727139.post-23393204324820400662009-07-09T16:12:00.000-05:002009-07-09T16:17:36.382-05:00

As I am about to walk out the door to attend LAUGH, I wanted to post something that Mary Jo sent me in the past few weeks. I've been in my bathroom picking out what to wear and styling my hair for what will surely be the last time for months to come. I looked at myself in the mirror and realized that tomorrow (after we shave the hair) everyone will know that I have cancer. There won't be any

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07054083471134759210noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-368533725396727139.post-62031005263173591342009-07-08T20:16:00.000-05:002009-07-08T21:07:56.512-05:00

Hi friends,It's so good to be home again. I enjoyed the lake and our family time a lot but it's awesome to sleep in my own bed and have my wireless access again. I had hoped to post a blog late last night, but by the time I drove home it was 1:30 am. (Thanks, Cindy, for riding back with me! You made the trip so much fun and I am so glad for the time with you!) Obviously - I couldn't keep my

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07054083471134759210noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-368533725396727139.post-13374527624845162622009-07-05T21:34:00.000-05:002009-07-05T21:46:02.194-05:00

Were at the lake house tonight. All the kids plus Mark are in the pool. There is no wi-fi service so please forgive typos and short postings. Today the reality of how long this fight might take sat on my spirit. I woke up tired, a little unsettled and facing a non working phone. By the time Mark got home I was struggling. We loaded up and headed out, distracting me from the path of my mind. Still

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07054083471134759210noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-368533725396727139.post-8063339269484820602009-07-04T04:13:00.000-05:002009-07-04T04:15:53.769-05:00

Job answered God: "I'm convinced: You can do anything and everything. Nothing and no one can upset your plans. You asked, Who is this muddying the water, ignorantly confusing the issue, second-guessing my purposes? I admit it. I was the one. I babbled on about things far beyond me, made small talk about wonders way over my head. You told me, 'Listen, and let me do the talking. Let me

MarkGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09101434867783186383noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-368533725396727139.post-92141780324487543102009-07-04T03:04:00.001-05:002009-07-04T04:06:32.363-05:00

Dear friends,It's 3:04 am and I am up again! It's not so bad. I've tended to have some sleep issues as I've gotten older and I often find that after a few hours sleep, I wake up and it takes me awhile to get back to sleep. I so wanted to post yesterday, but because I was having so much company, fun and a night out, I just didn't have the strength before bed. I'm taking advantage of the quiet

MarkGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09101434867783186383noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-368533725396727139.post-84934432316176095142009-07-02T21:51:00.000-05:002009-07-02T22:00:40.188-05:00

HI friends,It's late and I'm going to have to be brief. Mark is asleep beside me and I don't want to disturb his rest - but I am choosing to post a quick note because today I was changed. Let me share that God snapped my mind into alignment with HIs and I was able to let go of the whole hair thing. 7:15 am - with a mouth swollen and blistered, fresh off a miserable night's sleep and

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07054083471134759210noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-368533725396727139.post-62922071369151852292009-07-01T20:08:00.000-05:002009-07-01T20:14:36.934-05:00

Hi ladies - just thinking about all things PINK today and wanted to encourage you to attend Laugh - Gateway's upcoming women's night. I'm hoping this will be my first public appearance - maybe sporting my new do - and it won't be the same if you don't come. Elisa Michieli and her team have been working nonstop to create something special for us! Only 1700 seats available so don't forget to

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