Plan B Resilience

Plan B Resilience

“God teaches us resilience when our plans fall apart,” Jodi believes. “Overcoming is relinquishing the plans you have and embracing the new plan God has for your life.”

* Her real name is used with permission.

A Family in Need

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16 Responses to Plan B Resilience

  • What a witness to the Awesome power of our God and answered prayers. Psalm 121:1-2 I will lift my eyes to the hills – From where shall my help come? My help comes from the Lord, Who made heaven and earth.

  • Thank you Doris! Yes there are many answered prayers! I’m thankful for the prayer warriors we have had!

  • I love seeing how God has given Peter and Jodi His strength to carry on in spite of all the difficulties that have come their way! It is amazing to see God’s grace and mercy at work in their daily lives! I’m thankful for their example. It shows me that life will not always be easy, but our God is still good and He is faithful, and we can trust Him! Thank you for not giving up Jodi and Peter! I love and appreciate you both. So thankful you are a part of my life!

  • Thank you Jane! So grateful you are a part of our lives! Life is hard, but our God is faithful!!!

  • Jodi has lived a remarkable life! Disappointments and setbacks can often derail us, but I love how Jodi continued to press on, even when she was angry at God (and I love her willingness to include those feelings as part of her journey.) I had the privilege of praying for Jodi one time before a meeting began. I felt the pain and agony of her mother’s heart, which compelled me to continue praying for Jodi and her family. As we learn to trust that God is always for us, we can lean in during the most difficult of times. We don’t always get the storybook ending answer to our prayers, but I’m thankful that I can see God’s faithfulness and evidence of so many answered prayers through Peter and Jodi’s determination to love their kids unconditionally – the way God loves each of us!

  • Thank you sweet friend Lori! Its amazing how God puts people in your path at the right time when you need prayer and encouragement! Thank you for being that person and for your kind encouraging words!

  • Incredible story of resilience under fire! This story gives those with struggles so much hope. Thank you, Jodi for sharing so open and honestly. You are being used by the Lord for such a time as this to help others run the race with endurance when they feel that “life” has pushed them out of the running lanes. (Insert BIG applause here.)

  • From the days at The River until now, you and Peter have been a blessing and a testimony to Bob & me. May God bless you in unexpected ways in 2020.

  • Thank you Tammy! My prayer is that it will bring hope and encouragement to others struggling.. Hebrews 12:1 and 2 is one of my life verses!

  • Peter & Jodi: Greetings from hot and wheat harvesty central Kansas (Hillsboro). You may recall that I moved here in 2010. I received your family update via the steadfast and good-hearted Stephen Stout. This has obviously not been an easy road for you all beginning with a risky and brave start, but praise the Lord! for your good and ongoing faithfulness and His!, And to Peter, maybe it is OK for us to get along with little or no MLB this year (but I do miss it)..

  • Thank you Bob and Trisha for your encouragement to us and prayers and wisdom as Peter has begun his aggressive Lyme Treatment

  • Thanks for the encouragement David, great to reconnect. Lots to catch up on since we saw you last! We are so grateful for the Lord’s faithfulness to us that continues to get us through challenging times!

  • This was so neat to read! I have so many good memories growing up with Tina and Rich, playing at your house and the Thorson’s. Tina was one of my best friends when we were young, being in the same class at school and church and always riding our bikes up and down the alley between our houses. You guys were an inspiration to me when I was going through adopting my 4 kids. You are an amazing example! God is so good!

  • I’m so glad you got to read it Nina ! I’m so thankful we have inspired you and so proud of you adopting 4 kids!! Wow, God is amazing!

  • What a beautiful story of unconditional love!! Thank you Jodi and Peter for your willingness to share your wisdom gained!

  • You are so Welcome Faye. I pray our struggles will encourage others who want to give up to “hold on to the Anchor” who’s Rock we can trust and will carry us through any storm! Hebrews 6:19

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Overflow with Hope

Overflow with Hope

Just like most newlyweds, Kimberly* and Greg dreamed of a family. About the time they decided to start trying, Kimberly noticed she was spotting between periods. Her gynecologist suspected it was an infection and asked her to wait three months

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13 Responses to Overflow with Hope

  • When we are able to look back and see God’s plan-and acknowledge that it’s His plan-we can see how He blesses us. So many things in this story point to Him. Amazing and beautiful.

    • Yes!!! It truly is amazing to be able to look back and see God’s Hands in our lives!!!!

  • Thank you for sharing your story Kimberly. So much of your story seems familiar, in regards to the cancer, and having a choice taken away. We may not always see the rationale in God’s plan for us. I have come to realize that His path for me may not have been one my human brain would have chosen, but He has lead me to great gifts of happiness nonetheless.

    • Amen sister! I know your story is an amazing one! “Great gifts of happiness”-Love that!!!

  • Kimberly, I’m impressed with your faith and zest for life; your family is special and give you reason for maintaining that hope. I enjoyed all your sweet pictures. Thank you for sharing, Kimberly and Melony!

  • What a happy ending to this story. Kimberly has been cancer free for many years. She was able to fulfill her life with two daughters. May God continue to richly bless her with good health and a happy fulfilled life.

  • I love you friend! Thank you for boldly sharing your story of faith and healing. You have been such a great sisterly presence in my life and I am so grateful for you! ?

  • It was a JOY reading your story! Your journey of faith, hope and courage is inspiring!

    • Thank you Susan. I feel so blessed to have so many testimonies of God’s Grace in my life!! ?

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Who Am I?

Who Am I?

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Robbin at 6 months

Robbin* doesn’t remember not knowing she was adopted. Her adoptive parents, who couldn’t have children of their own, provided her a wonderful, loving home.

For those of us who were raised by our biological parents, there

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  • Robbin, your determination is admirable. What is even more outstanding is your love for others and not to let hate, bitterness or resentment take over. No really understands what it is like to walk in someone else’s shoes; so being sensitive in situations we fully don’t understand is important you you showed just this! Thank you for sharing your story and paying it forward to others!

    • Thank you for the kind words Jessica; I am always happy to share my story because you never know who it can help:)

  • Robbin, this is a beautiful story of your journey to answering that question that you long for so many years..Who Am I? I believe your story will inspire others to pursue the same journey. Thank you for sharing and glad to be part of your circle of friends.

  • Robbin,

    I am so privileged to know you and admire your courage in searching and finding your answers. Every adopted person wants the answers to who and where they came from, the exact reasons that adoption was chosen over the two other alternatives, and to gaze upon faces in which they can see themselves. My prayer is that adoptive parents can support and encourage their children in finding their answers. You are a testimony to the fact that adoption cannot sever the original connections, nor should it.

    • Leslie, meeting you and being part of your wonderful group has been great therapy for me. Sharing our stories with others in hopes of helping them is a free gift.

  • What a loving and powerful story. It not only speaks to the issues of an adopted child, but the secrets that undermine people’s health and wellness. Your persistence gave you and your mother many gifts. It helped you find the answer to “who am I?” And it also set your mother free from the painful lies she felt she had to tell. It is a story of love, forgiveness and redemption. It is the story of new life and freedom in Christ. Your mother was free to die without guilt; and you are free to have the relationships that mean so much to you. God bless you! I’m so honored to have met you Robbin!

    • Thanks Mary for introducing me to Melony! This was a fun and somewhat tearful experience but well worth it!

  • I’ve known this story of your journey my friend ,but seeing it and reading it brought tears. Many will benefit from your story and your commitment to help others. God Bless PJ

  • Thanks PJ, yes when you see it in writing it takes on a whole different feeling?. Love you girl!

  • Robbin, you continue to amaze & inspire me more each day. While we’ve only known each other a few months it seems like an eternity because of your compassion, honesty and ability to open yourself to others. Your adoption experience will have a profound impact on others who have experienced similar situations. God is using you as a special placeholder who demonstrates the true meaning of “paying it forward”. You are to be commended for your tenacity, love, forgiveness of others and most importantly, finding you! What a remarkable story that will resonate with all. Thank you for sharing YOU!

  • I was adopted & can’t thank my biological parents enough for giving me up‼ must have been a good reason?And it gave me a chance with the best mom & dad a gal could ever have‼‼‼ thanks to the lady who gave my mom & dad a chance & choice to give a baby that BEST life possible❤️❤️❤️?

  • Heartwarming story.

  • I’ve known many people that are adopted. It is such a blessing to everyone.

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