Your dad called today and caught me up on your amazing 2008 chapter! Hearing from him and finding out about you made my DAY! I've emailed you a note and hope that it'll find you -- your blog/photos/etc. are all so great to catch me up. . . thinking of you and your times in Tanzania -- so glad your dad called. xoxo

How are you feeling? Member what I said, you cant go for days without contacting me or mom! love u and miss u terribly!

Hi Sweet Jenny! We want you to know that we were thinking of you and that we miss you very much. We hope your visit with your parents is one that will help carry you through the next season and give you so many special memories to think on. I want to share one quick thought with you, knowing that you are in a place with so much need. Also, knowing how easy it can be to carry that need and start to feel the weight of it. All those people and their great need are God's burden. He said in His Word that the yoke He has for you to carry...like a yoke on an ox that goes around their neck for the farmer to use to steer them...is easy and light. An other translation says the yoke is easy and the burden is light. That is the yoke you are to carry...not the heavy burdensome one...that is the Lord's yoke to carry. I want to encourage you in something. When you start to feel heavy and overwhelmed, literally tell God that you give it and the cares of the people to Him. He is very capable to carry it. We have to ask Him though!!!! Pray for them and love them, but remember to let God be God.

Now, on a different note... I want to sign up for Skype and get a mic. What is your Skype address? Can you email it to me at <[email protected]>? I so enjoyed talking to you all those time when we were at your parents house. I wish you could have been there. Patrick and Kaitlyn had the best time ever. They road their bikes everyday. They loved the freedom they had to ride all around La Selva. Also, they loved Mike's store. They wanted to go there everyday.

Love you and will message again soon!

Hey Jenny ! Spoke with your Mom yesterday (her birthday) as she (and your Dad of course) were waiting for their flight to London. I know how excited they are to be able to see you and to spend time with you! I'm hopeful for some pics on your site that show you and your parents - yes ?!

I want to echo the statements made by so many that what you are doing is so awesome and its such a credit to who you are that you are part of a solution.

I have SKYPE but still "new" at it - some tips and how do I find you on the directory ? What is the time zone difference anyway ? Washington State is in the same zone as CA.

So keep up with the pictures and the stories - love them all !

Always your friend,

Sue (Stewart)

You were in my heart every step of the way this weekend! Love you so very much and loved the earrings! Have them on now and not taking them off!

Hello Jenny. I am an Aptos dentist whom your father recently visited. He is so proud of you and very excited to visity you soon. He gave me a gift of one of his favorite Hawaian shirts so I will be sending you some toothbrushes and toothpaste for some children there. I think what you are doing is great!! God Bless You. Dr. Del Core

Hi Jenny! Matthew and I appreciated reading your blog and other notes. What a special place you are in though with so much need...especially after reading about the Usa River damage. We are so very proud of you and your determination and commitment to serve. You are such a special person. We pray God's blessings be with you and that your time there be well spent and purposeful. May you be used to make a difference in the lives of the people you come in contact with. Also, may your time there be blessed with protection. Finally, may all that you say and do be as unto the Lord. You are His hand extended...and may I say...very capable hands at that! We love you so very very much! Love, The Brayman's...Patrick and Kaitlyn too! P.S. Kaitlyn just turned 5!

dearest Jenny,Your Dad and I saw eachother at yet another Salesian Festival.It brought back wonderful memories. I so enjoyed the photos you posted as well as the encouragements from so many. I am so in awe of what you are doing,Jen and am so proud of you. If you do not mind, I am going to give Antonia your email as is discerning where to go this summer as a nurse. If you could "talk" to her it would be so helpful. I will continue to keep posted on your life in AfricaI send my love and pray God to bless you. Love, Valjean

Jen I miss you!!! I'm so sorry to hear about the terrible storm and flooding! That must be so difficult. I'm so so proud of you for doing this! I love reading your blogs...I feel like I am right there with you (except not.....) Take care of yourself and stay safe! XOXO

you are my hero! i love you!

"We realize that what we are accomplishing is a drop in the ocean. But if this drop were not in the ocean, it would be missed." Mother Theresa

Jenny, you are not a drop. You are a river, and the children of St. Jude know this even if, at times, it may seem to you that the river has dried up. As you said in your previous blog, the life sustaining rains always come. And they flow through you.

Celebrate!

Jenny, Wow! What an incredible blog post....I have tears in my eyes. Your honesty is awesome. I am proud of you for making this journey and love you very much...(even if the hair was temporary). Please continue to share with us and others the plight of AIDS...we all need to be more informed. Hugs! Lorrie