Yesterday I got to visit Jenna for the first time after her operation. It was still - even though I had tried to mentally prepared myself for it - a little bit of a shock seeing my dear friend now with all her precious hair (a womens glory!) shaved off and replaced with a massive horse shoe shaped scar. (Jenna wasn't quite ready for me to share the pics with you all just yet) I was, however, quickly able to pull myself together when I saw her beautiful, uncompromised smile beckoning me in. Ah, it was such an amazing experience. I know this journey for her hasn't been easy as this blog may have possibly painted. But life just isn't all the time. Jenna-Jet (my roomy nickname for her) has the God of the universe going through every moment of this ordeal with her. And she's doing ok!
Jenna's leaving hospital
Joy through pain
Today, we (Aussie band Alabaster Box and I) drove from West Virginia to Buffalo, New York (near Niagara Falls). On my driving shift I began listening to the sermon from Mark Driscoll, Luke: Jesus the Prophet. He began sharing from 1 King 17 about the widow at Zarepath. Elijah the prophet was sent by God to bang on her door to ask her for some food and water. The land was in a severe famine and the widow told Elijah that she actually only had enough flour and oil for one more meal for her and her son.
Brain surgery success for Jenna
Update from Mandy on how Jenna is going after her surgery today. Praise Jesus for her spirit. So wish I could be in Nashville this week to be with her and to see God work through her! Keep praying her testimony shines.
Hello everyone!! Well, we have made it through the biggest hurdle. Jenna went into surgery around 1:15pm and a little before 6pm she woke up praising the Lord and laughing. What a way to start her next stage of life eh?! Her parents got to welcome her back, tumor free and had an amazing 30 minutes of just rejoicing over what God has done. Some details from the surgery...
Surgery D-day for Jenna!
Please pray today for Jenna. Today is the day doctors will operate on her brain to remove the 3" x 2" tumor. This is so surreal. I can't believe this is about to happen to one of my dearest friends. Please join in prayer and allow this amazing chicks faith to encourage you today.
Update I received from Mandy late last night...
Aussie's experiencing 'Hillbilly Hot Dogs'!
Yesterday we experienced a little American culture. Our lovely host from Highlawn Baptist Church, Jason took us to Hillbilly Hotdogs! This place was pretty different.... behind the doors I am opening in this pic is literally two outhouse toilets facing each other... I'm not sure I would want to eat in there! I guess you would have your privacy! Decor was really eclectic and cluttered.... and completely random. Check out this video... you can eat in a bath tub!
Jenna's swelling has gone down
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Can you find Mary in Jenna's Brain Tumor?
Check out the photo of the tumor. This sucker is huge! Doctors think it could possibly have been there for years. No one could really know for sure. (Jenna's step-mum spotted a mother cradling a baby in the mass... A 'Mary apparitions'??? Can you see it? Its kinda trippy!)
Update on Jenna's brain tumor...
Last night I got a frightening text from one of my closest friends in Nashville, Jenna. "Please pray. Going to hospital now. Severe pain. Can't feel my feet. Severe pain. Can't breath. Pass on!" Her current roommate Mel took her to hospital to seek urgent medical attention. During the past couple of months she had experienced chronic headaches and often needed to take heavy painkillers. We've all been a bit worried... especially when she started telling us she was having limited movement in her right foot!!!
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