I’m not really sure where to start because there is so much to tell about my story. To say that God has watched over me is an understatement, and the fact that I am soon to have my third living donor kidney transplant is pretty amazing. I’m going to try to tell my story without boring you and I hope you will continue to follow this blog to see just what happens. So here goes when I was sixteen I went into chronic renal failure and had to go on dialysis, and two months after that my mom gave me a kidney. Quit honestly I could stop right there and for me that would probably be enough, but my sweet husband has said that will not do. I really have a hard time remembering what it was like being a child going through kidney failure, because I think God helps children to forget all the bad stuff that comes along with it. As an adult he does very much the same thing,but as an adult I am able to remember how it affects others around me. As the days go by I’m going to tell you my story as best I can remember it, so for those that know me and those that will come to know me through this blog don’t be surprised that I jump around in the timeline. I will however let you know where I am in the timeline so not to completely confuse you, but I still wish you good luck. Just ask Jason who has been trying to follow me for 19 plus years and still has trouble. You have to understand the dynamics of our relationship I am forever causing him major problems. To understand how precious and patient God is to me you have to understand the fact that He put Jason Lane Borders on the earth just for me. Jason is a private, calm, thinker and God gave him a jubilant ( as my mother would call me), hot-tempered, firecracker in a small package that always has to have the last word. That gives you a little and I mean little background into our relationship, so you can imagine what the last 19 years have been like plus throw in two daughters, a dog and a couple of kidney transplants and you have us!
live from the crazy farm,
Jenn
Can’t wait to read all of your story! You are such a blessing to myself and to so many others. Looking forward to hearing of the great success of this kidney transplant. We serve such an awesome God. He is so good! I Love You my sweet friend!!
Jenifer,
You such a blessing to me. I love you and cherish our friendship.
Jenn
Cant wait to read the next chapter….. Don’t make us wait too long. Love hearing this from your vantage point. I know putting all this into your own words will be at times difficult–but important to do. We will all need a box of tissues along the way. Love you
Cindy,
Thanks your for following along! Your friendship means so much to me. I remember the weeks before my last transplant how you came by every night to doctor my tube to get rid of the infection. No matter what your schedule was or how late you and Shan were at the office or hospital you still made time to come by to take care of me. Love ya!
Jenn
Hi Jennifr! So glad to see you will be posting about your upcoming transplant. I have been, and will continue to pray for you and all involved… I am so glad I will be able to hear , from you! How all is going!
Beth,
Thanks for following and your prayers!
Jenn
Will have you in my prayers and thoughts cousin.
Bernice, Thanks for your prayers!
Jason
God has used Jennifer,Jason, and their girls to minister to so many. No one has faced such trials with greater courage and faith. At every turn, they’ve ministered to others. Against every obstacle, they’ve been faithful. And in all things they’ve glorified Christ.
We’ll be praying for you. And I’m curious to see what happens when you put the kidney of a Kentucky Wildcat into a firecracker. Jason might get clawed before Jenny lowers the BOOM!
Thanks for ministering to me. Our prayers are with you, a family in Christ to whom we’re sticking to closer than siblings.
Shan,
You are such a blessing to so many people! You will never know the impact you have on our family! Thanks for your friendship.
Jenn & Jason
I didn’t know you during the first two transplants. But I feel like I have known you forever. You and your family are so dear to me. Please don’t hesitate to call on me when you or your family need it. I love you very much my friend.
Rita 🙂
Thanks Rita! You are such a great friend!! Love ya!
Jenn
Thank you so much for sharing your story! You have always been such an inspiration!
Thanks Derek! We miss you guys bunches!
Jenn
Jennifer, you have been a blessing in my life in so many ways! I have been praying for you and will continue to do so throughout this journey. Can’t wait to hear about the rest of your journey.
Kristin
Same here! You have been a blessing to me as well. Love ya girl!
Jenn
I can not wait to here your whole story since I have only known you for about 5 years. But boy I sure have loved them. Your smile and positive outlook on things has always inspired my. I am so glad that you are doing the blog since God has moved me away I can keep up and know exactly how to pray for you and your beautiful family! Love you!
Sonja
Warning it may get more crazy as we go, all depends on how much Jason will let me share. LOL!
Jenn
Thank you for sharing the beginning of your journey. I am praying for you and your family as you go through this time in your life. I couldn’t have said it better than Shan. I look forward to reading about what God is doing in your life.
Miss you & Love you!
Kelly
Miss you too Kelley! Thanks for following along.
Jenn
I love you and your family. I have been so blessed by you in so many ways
Thanks Heather! I love you too!
Jenn
Jennifer, even though our paths don’t cross as much as I would like, please KNOW what an incredible lady you are! God has HIS hand on you and your family, and I am so proud of how you have handled life’s ups and downs with grace and determination. Thank you for letting your friends “walk” down this road with you through you words. Love you, sweet friend.
Thank you Phyllis for following along and such sweet words of encouragement.
Jenn
Jennifer, I love you with all my heart and you are constantly in our prayers. I know God has wonderful healing plans for your life and I can’t wait to see what they are. You are a very special person in so many lives.
Love you too Gwen! Thanks for the prayers!
Jenn