Hey!!
Please sign my guestbook with advice, words of encouragment, thoughts, suggestions...
Thanks-
Jess

Hi Jess
Sorry I have not written yet, I guess once I'm done with work I want to get off the computer.
I was listening to a song today that reminded me of the Journey we take as parents.
It Reminded me of first holding you as my daughter, to watching you grow to young lady you now are.
It reminded me of all the great and fun things we have done, as well as the arguments we go through as you grow and wanted to be more independent.
It reminded me of how much we were always praying for you and we always wanted to protect you, but at the same time we had to slowly let you go.
It reminded me of how as you grew up I wanted to help you and guide you as best that I could, even if that meant that I had to let you go at times so that you, yourself, could find your way.
It reminded me of how time went so fast, that sometimes I wish I had some times back, so I could be a better father.
It reminded me of how proud I am of you, for the life you have lived, and are going to live.
But most of all it reminded me that all the while God has been with you, and guiding you also.
I love you so much, and you know that both your mom and I will be with you in spirit as you take this journey.
I love you!
Dad.
PS - The song's title is "Find Your Wings" by Mark Harris

dang, this blog is so tight! did you design it all?

Jessi you rock!! You are like a lil' Sis. I'm very proud of you. Goodbye mundane life hello extraordinary life in Jesus Christ!!

Jessica, I am so proud of you! From the moment I met your mom on orientation at law school, I learned about her wonderful family and her special relationship with you. Richard and I are excited about your journey and wish you love, health and happiness. I wish there were more people like you.

Jess! U r amazing!! I'm so excited for you!! Please let me know if I can help in any way. I can design t-shirts, invitations, pledge cards or any fundraising...

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Comments: We call the experience you describe an epiphany. People search their whole lives to find what you have found. My hopes, wishes and prayers are with you. You, Jess, are a noble soul, fearless, alive and full of love. You have been called to make this world a better place and truly, the nut does not fall far from the tree with regards to this calling. You are accepting a tremendous responsibility, not only for those you will serve, but for yourself as well. It is no easy thing to give up life as you know it with all the creature comforts and conveniences you are used to. It is people like you who make the people like me stand in awe of the capabilities and the wonder of human nature. Wherever you go and whatever you do, remember that you carry with you the love, respect and prayers of those of us who are less brave, less adventuress, and much less willing to give up what we have in order to gain something potentially priceless in return. I envy you. You will be magnificent.

Jessi,
I'm so very proud of you for giving so much of yourself. To not one but so many in need of anything and everything. Your courage, your strength, your voice! You will forever leave an imprint on each and every person you touch through out this amazing mission. I know you will give something unique to each person you come across. I'm looking forward to the pictures and stories. If this world had more people like you it would be a much better place!
David

Jessi
you know i'm blog challenged, but i had to tell you that we are so proud of you we feel we are watching a miracle unfold right before our eyes. your heart of compassion couldn't make me more prouder. i am so thankful that you have such insight for those that feel hopeless. we know as well as others know this about you "when you walk into a room you light up a room"
we love you very much and we know that as you reach out to others you will be blessed back 10 fold.
love hugs and kisses
mom, dad, jackie and gizmo
For I know the toughts that i think toward you says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope. then you will call upon Me and go and pray to Me, and I will listen to ou and you will seek Me and find Me, when you search for Me with all your heart. Jeremiah 29:11-13
Remind yourself how much God does love you!
Love you
Mom

Jessi,
I hardly know what to say....I am so proud of you and in awe of what you are doing. It's one thing to talk about all of the suffering and sadness in the world....it's an entirely different thing to do something about it.. I know you will have a very special guardian angel to help you along the way, and a multitude of prayers coming from Huntington!! You are an inspiration! Hopefully you will be able to keep in contact along the way so that we can all encourage, love, support, and rejoice in all of your experiences.
God Bless,
xoxo
Candi