Hi my name is Jodi and I live with my baseball loving husband, and our two adventurous kids in the Dominican Republic. Since June 28, 2011, we have been living out our calling to serve others through the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. I have been following Jesus since about 2003. I can't remember the exact date, but I remember the day vividly. Some days are better than others. I know that each day that I spend in God's Word and building my relationship with Him is a better day than the day before.
I am a hot mess most days and ONLY because of what God has done through me can I even be who I am today. That along with an amazing single Mom who instilled many amazing qualities in me. I try to be honest and truthful about my struggles. I hope that in some way God uses me to help others. Whatever it takes.
I grew up on Cape Cod in Massachusetts and as my husband says "You can take the girl out of Cape Cod but you can't take Cape Cod out of the girl". I love the ocean. I am thankful that God called us here to the DR. We may not have hot water all the time or even power, there are tarantulas (I despise spiders) and I sweat ALOT, but I love our life here in the DR.
Here is a little about what makes me tick: I know a little bit about photography and videography and I love learning new things about it. I struggle with infertility and hormone issues and we adopted our two kids through state adoption in Georgia. I have a heart for those who are sexually abused and exploited. I am drawn to Moms and I want the best for them. I cheer for the underdog and sometimes wonder why I wasn't a life coach or counselor. I love to clean (crazy I know) and organize, there is nothing better than to be looking for something and actually know where you put it. I love to cook and I am always looking for a cheaper way to do my laundry or make my own mozzarella cheese (4 or more failed attempts later). I love to walk our crazy looking dog every morning and say hi to all the motorcycle taxi drivers, stray dogs, people walking by and occasionally a pig or horse (totally serious!). I dream of living on a farm with a bunch of animals. I would love to find an old barn and turn it into a house. I want to live simply and fill my house with all sorts of cool things I have built or found (I hate there is no places here to buy second hand furniture). I have struggled for a few years with anxiety and insomnia. I am starting to learn what it might be, but it has really given me a heart for those who struggle with mental illness. Mine is by no means severe (at this point) but when I had a nervous breakdown (I don't know if that was what it was, but I was nervous and I broke down) it was sad to see how our healthcare system handles mental illness. I want to know more and understand the human brain and how it responds to stress. I know when I don't get sleep I am not in a good place. When I sleep, I am much better. So whatever it takes to sleep, I do it. I am better for it. Some might describe me as passionate. I think I am passionate. Sometimes it is a good thing, and sometimes not so much. I hate injustice. I don't like to see anyone accused of something they didn't do. I will tell you how I feel about all of that, and it might not be pretty!
I hope you enjoy my ramblings. They sometimes are just that. I share what inspires me and what is on my heart. I love for people to contact me and we can wrestle life together. Share our struggles. You can email me at jodilynne21@gmail.com.
In His Grip,
Jodi
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