Happy Thanksgiving! Yesterday, a friend of mine sent me this picture of her daughter’s “grateful tree” and the first leaf where she wrote, “JMak.” It’s so beautiful to see the ongoing impact that JMak has on so many people. On this first Thanksgiving without JMak here physically, I know what he would say. He would say that he’s grateful too. Grateful for the opportunity he had to get to know God in a very deep and very real way in his journey with #pancreaticcancer. And ho

Anyone that knew JMak, knew that he loved to Dream Big and believed that all things are possible with God. This playground for our sons, Timothy and Jonathan, was one of the Big Dreams he was hoping to see complete before he launched. But God had a BIGGER plan! A local YMCA in our area closed its doors and was looking for someone to enjoy this incredible playground for generations to come. The playground had been unused for years, but had a lot of potential to become somethin

During my visit to Lima, I've had the chance to spend time with Xavier and his wife Johana. They run the bakery together. Xavier had made me this video a while back to share just exactly what JMak meant to him and to the bakery. I wanted to share his heartfelt expression with you. And if you haven't had a chance to listen to the podcast Jason recorded last year about Lima and the bakery, take some time to listen. #LiveLikeJMak is more than a phrase, it is a new way of life fo

It’s been a month since JMak launched, and I can say in the most sincere and beautiful way that “life goes on.” I feel like I am still gaining my footing in this “new normal” of life on this earth without JMak. Some days I feel more of a flow through the day than others. Some days I really miss Jason and our talks, other days I feel him with me. The other day was one of those days where I felt JMak with me. I felt God with me. It was another pandemic-normal day of work from m

This is all new for me. A new season and a new year ahead. I am looking forward to the days, months and years ahead and the things that God has purposed for me. Right now, I'm taking it day by day and learning to "live like JMak." The things that he lived and taught me are guiding me each day. When I focus on the truths that God taught Jason, I find joy, peace and contentment. A sweet friend made this reminder for my wall—it is guiding me in the journey. "Trust God with all