So, here is my first official blog post. I think it’s appropriate that I am starting this blog in a hospital, just like Ava’s caringbridge site was started three years ago (if you don’t know her story go to: http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/avajohnson). I’m really looking forward to figuring out this new blog and filling it with all our happenings and all my random thoughts and also journaling about the funny things my kids do. Please bear with me as I figure out this blog and add things to it. We so appreciate all your love, support, and prayers through everything God brings our way. May God bless you for being a blessing to us!
And as always, we are rejoicing day by day!
Beautiful Things 
Jessica, as I read in my devo’s this morning, even the patriarch Joshua needed to be told numerous times, “Be strong and courageous.” The Lord went on to remind him, “I will be with you!” You and Josiah can cling to that promise! Even as you struggle to find the right words, even as you sit in all to familiar surrounds that you honestly don’t want to be in, He is with you. We will continue to pray for Josaih’s complete healing, for God to recieve all the glory throught this, and for you, a wife and mother to have peace and wisdom to handle all that comes your way. We lift you up! Cathy
Jess,
Thank you so much for your dedication to the body of Christ to put this blog together so we can all be united in our prayer support for Josiah and your entire family. We witnessed the miraculous hand of God as He moved through the prayers and actions of the saints in Ava’s challenges and we all are about to witness His miraculous work once again. This blog helps us all to be united in one goal, to bring honor and glory to our great God and Saviour Jesus Christ. We love you all and lift you continually before the throne of grace.
Blessings & hugs, Aunt Karan & Uncle Doug
Jess,
I know you don’t know me, but I just want you to know there is a family in the state of WA praying for you tonight. I was married in the Grundy Center Baptist Church 25 years ago this next June. I attended there until the age of 5, and I remember your mom and Aunt Ruthanne as well as your grandparents fondly from those early days in church. I was so sorry to see on your mom’s facebook that you are once again facing health challenges in your family. It is astounding what God has allowed in your young lives (until we read the book of Job). We had a bout with cancer in our 3rd grader 9 years ago. She had her last MRI this past summer and, Lord willing, will be graduating from high school in less than a month cancer free.
We will be praying that God will sustain your family during these trying times, and that in His good time, you will walk away from it all, once again rejoicing in a miracle. I imagine His promises are becoming more and more precious, as they did to us, and you will have countless stories of His grace and kindness. I’m asking the Lord for many hands to help you with the tasks that drain you and that He would bless you with that continued peace which you spoke about in the blog.
Praying from our hearts,
Pastor Jim and Kim (Watkins) Saunders and family
Jessica,
We,our small group Bible study, are lifting you ALL up to the Lord for strength; Healing for Josiah and wisdom for the doctors as they treat him. The Lord has you on my heart and mind so often, I am praying alot for you young woman of God for continual inner strength and health for you as you care for your family.
Resting in HIM,
Nadia Jaques
Hey there Jess and Josiah…I am checking out this sight while I have some time at work..Might not have been the best place and time but Oh well .We are constantly thinking about you guys and the craziness going on there..I think your complete faith in the Lord is soo great with the craziness you and your families have went through in the past few years….You are truly my heroes…We will be praying and thinking of you alot….Love Paul and Jamie
Hey Josiah and Jess!
Thank you for your faithfulness to the Lord…your testimony is solid…your grace is amazing.
Christ is using you and how awesome is that…I mean really..that the God who spoke the earth into existence wants to use you!!Wow!
It’s been a blessing to stay at the hospital with you both this week…love seeing you everyday 🙂
Love you Both!!! XOXO
Aubs
Hi Loved ones:
We are in DM. Thinking of you. Thank you for the wonderful updates each day, Jess. Michael is coming to see his brother.
We love you so much and pray fervently for you all,
Momma Dee
Josiah & Jess:
I wanted to tell you how proud I am of the way you are raising Ava. She is a delight. When I stayed all night at your mom’s, I had the opportunity to observe your first born and her habits. Bravo for you two! I was reminded of a saying; “discipline your children and they will be a blessing to you and others, fail to discipline and they will be a curse to you and others.” She was such a little sweetie and responded to her authorities cheerfully and promptly. Your hard work and training is a gift you give to her first and then to all the people she meets. Thanks you guys. It really encourages the heart. Sending love, momma Dee