It’s Jennilee!!!

So, who am I? That’s such a loaded question!
 

For starters, my name is Jennilee and as of yesterday, I am now a quarter of a century old (thanks grandma!). I grew up in Illinois around the St. Louis area, but I’ve lived down in Savannah, Georgia for several years since high school. I’m currently getting my Masters in Elementary Education in hopes of one day teaching 2nd grade…I can’t wait! I have an amazing family who is always super supportive of me! They are probably one of the biggest blessings in my life and I don’t know who I would be if it weren’t for my parents! I also have the greatest group of friends who continue to daily teach me about life…they’re the ones I can cry with, laugh with, pray with and just love!

 

Here’s a list of random facts about me:

 

I LOVE the beach and I love late night beach trips where you can lay out under the stars and meet with God!

 

I can never listen to enough music…it doesn’t matter where I am, I’ve ALWAYS got music on! I’m a sucker for upbeat rock or country, but I love bands that have a unique sound. My favorite bands include the David Crowder Band, Needtobreathe (recently) and the all-time classic – Shane & Shane!

 

I eat to live and I LIVE to eat…food is amazing and I can never get enough!

 

I’m Type 1 Diabetic and have been since I was 16. It’s a good thing my love for food is normally for healthy stuff!

 

I love physical activity. As long as I have the time to do workout, I’ll jog or exercise almost daily! It’s a giant stress reliever and sooo invigorating!

 

I have a cat who acts like a dog and weighs 18 lbs. He walks on a leash and “sits pretty” for treats…he brings me so much joy and is sooo entertaining!

 

I’m really involved in the creative arts team at my church. I lead the youth creative arts team in which we work on everything from dances and skits to painting and service projects. Those youth are incredible and push me more and more in my own daily work with God!

 

I, personally, used to be so against going on a mission trip because of some missions’ majors at a Christian college I used to go to several years ago. Now that God is taking me into this new season of my life, it continues to amaze me how He leads you to do things you never thought you could do!

 

From as far back as I can remember, I’ve always been a giant perfectionist! This is something that gets easier and easier to not conform to the older I get. I’m learning more and more (especially with this process!) to let go and let God. As time has passed, God’s torn away so many of my layers to reveal an absolute dependence on Him as opposed to my own independence in leading my own life and getting everything perfect.

 

I’m so far from perfect, but so much more saved by grace!

 

I love to see when a student’s light bulb goes off in their heads and they suddenly understand what you’re trying to teach them! There’s nothing like that moment when you start to see a child believe in themselves and what they can accomplish!

 

Among the list of things I want to do before I die, running through a field of wild flowers, climbing a mountain and sky-diving are near the top of my list…although, not necessarily in that order 😉

 

Quelf RULES!! (just sayin’)…if you don’t know what that is…go check it out!

 

So, this is me! I can’t wait to see what God’s going to do through this trip, how I’m going to be wrecked for the better and in what direction He’s going to take us all!