Who am I? A wife for almost 40 years. A mom for over 36 years. A sister and a friend, of course. Each of these help describe me. But, even more, I have been a Christian since accepting Him as my Savior when I was 12 years old and, this truth defines each area of my life. I have enjoyed some mountain top experiences but have been through some very deep valleys as well. Valleys of incredible grief and even pits of depression. However, most of my days are ordinary, routine kind of days. But in every one of my days, God has been faithful. He has walked with me whatever the day. He strengthens, comforts, encourages and blesses me with life "most abundant."

A favorite life verse: The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly. John 10:10

Why do I write? Though not quite as private as my dad, I am definitely my father's daughter. I find it difficult to share. And to let others in. But I do love to write. I love to put words into sentences and sentences in paragraphs that help express my thoughts. I hope my words help me share my heart. Share the life that God has given me and all that He has done for me and through me. I write with the hope of giving Him at least a bit of the glory He is due.

A verse to guide my writing: That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ. I Peter 1:7

EWomen’s Conference 2009

Posted on By jennifer

The conference last Friday and Saturday was a great weekend. I really enjoyed the speakers – there was even a time during Karen Kingsbury’s talk where she recognized grieving moms..imagine that!..which was very special. As much as anything, I really enjoyed the time spent with my girlfriend (from my college days, even!) and her family! We spent the evenings at Deb’s parent’s house – what a sweet testimony both her parents have….both faithfully serving the Lord wherever the Lord has them with such sweet spirits!

Thanks, Mr. and Mrs. Kellogg…for taking me in again – just like old times!!

Debbie and her mom

The conference center was pretty packed. It doesn’t look like it from this picture but we could actually see really well (although the screens were nice, too!)…but I liked being up a bit higher – it wasn’t quite as loud. So, how do you know you’re really getting old?? You use ear plugs during the praise and worship band!! (Yes, Em…I did!) It was really loud! This picture is during Amy Grant’s concert – and, no earplugs! 🙂 She played her own music on the guitar, which I really enjoyed.

There were several speakers during the conference – Stormie Omartian, Karen Kingsbury, Nancy Leigh DeMoss and do you recogonize this speaker?? Candace Cameron Bure – or maybe you remember DJ Tanner on Full House! (again, showing my age!) She was super cute…and what a great testimony!

OK – so we caught Mrs. K mid-blink (sorry about that) but I included this picture to ask, once again, why do I seem so crazy tall around my friends?? I not really THAT tall but my friends must be really short because I always seem to be towering everyone!

What a sweet family – thanks guys!! Hope to see you again before another 10 years rolls by!!

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  2. Hi Jennifer,
    So glad you got to see your friend from college and her family. Isn't it so neat to see people who
    mean so much to you after all those years! Really Sweet!
    Looks like it was a great conference as well. So glad you
    had such a great time.
    Blessings, Nellie

  4. so i don't even think i need to comment on the earplugs… just play out my comments in your head, you know them already 🙂 buttttt im glad you had fun

    also, could we maybe delete the link to the timeline pictures of my horrible wardrobe/makeup choices? 🙂

    love you! see you tomorrow!

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