Jennifer Cuellar is an amazing woman!
I first met Jennifer over seven years ago when my mom was leading a Bible Study that she and her twin sister Francis were a part of. She has a laugh that is contagious! I’ve been jealous of her curly hair from day one! And her ability to write music and sing songs of healing is breath taking.
When Brian and I surprised one of our Associate’s brides by showing up to do their wedding, Jennifer was there doing the bride’s hair! We looked at each other and just started giggling! The bride’s mom told me that Jennifer had mentioned not feeling well, but it didn’t seem to serious.
She went in to an Urgent Care type place, and they sent her home. Soon after she was in the ER having tests done. To my disbelief and the shock of so many who love her, she’s been diagnosed with Stage 4, Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) and already starting chemotherapy. It’s all been so sudden that it doesn’t seem real to ask you to pray, but please pray for her!
To follow her progress, you can read her blog by clicking **here**. Jennifer used to go to my speaking engagements when my book first came out. She’d send me cards with the sweetest messages of encouragement. She’s come over and watched our kids so Brian and I could grab dinner alone (and she almost always brings her guitar :)). My mom thinks of her as another daughter. I’ve never met any one like her.
If you could pray, send her cards, post a comment on this blog today (I’ll tell her to see this–i’ve heard that checking her email and myspace comments is one of the highlights of her day), check her blog to see if you know anyone who could be a bone marrow donor, or whatever else God prompts you to do–words can’t express how much it would mean.
Even in this recent photo she’s smiling. And yet, I can only imagine how scared she and her family must be. Thanks for praying, for posting, for loving her. I know it makes a difference.
If you’d like to send Jenn a personal email, you can send it to her through this email address, Kate_Stinson@hotmail.com. Kate is passing on all cards, emails and calls to her.
Thank you so much for praying and believing!
Jennifer – I’m praying for you and your prayer requests on your blog. Your beautiful smile in the face of this challenge is amazing and inspiring.
Jennifer – I will keep you in my prayers. Keep up your strength and surround yourself by all the love you can find. I look forward to reading when you post all about how you’ve healed.
Hi Jennifer,
My (then) 30 year old sister was diagnosed with AML last February. Her diagnosis came as a shock and surprise- she had generally been ‘not feeling well’ for months, but described it as feeling run down like having the cold or flu. She finally ended up in the ER, which is where they first mentioned leukemia. She was a healthy wife and mother of two young children. We were in shock.
She was immediately admitted to the hospital, where they started her on chemo while they did further testing and began the search for a bone marrow donor. Unfortunately, both me and my other sister weren’t close enough matches. However, an unrelated donor was found who was a 100% match! The doctors had never seen that close of a match before, even in related donors! It was truly humbling to see God’s hand at work, in the midst of all of the trials and chaos.
Long story short, she had the bone marrow transplant, and a lot of days of feeling yucky. We just celebrated her one year transplant anniversary in May, and she is in remission and doing well.
It’s been a long journey- filled with laughter and tears and late nights and long hospital stays. Through it all our family has grown closer and more aware of the delicate gift that life is. We meet each day with a little more purpose than before.
You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. Now is the time to lean on those that you love. May God’s grace be with you and his love for you firmly planted in your mind as you take one day at a time. Remember, you’ll never be facing this alone.
All my love,
Kim
Jennifer,
You’ll be in my family’s thoughts and prayers, stay strong and well. God Bless.
P.S. Remember that a contagious smile like that will get you anything you want from your doctors and nurses!
Kim, I can’t thank you enough for sharing your story to Jennifer and this community. What could be better than to hear from someone who understands what this is like. Thank you so much.
Me Ra,
Thanks for putting this in your blog. You are amazing. It is so touching to see and hear of people Jenn doesn’t even know praying for her.
Hey Jen you cute thing,
We are praying for you girl! We love you so much and hate that you are going through this right now. I love the latest picture of you that Katie posted yesterday. You in your orange bathrobe and pink pajamas! Those are Jenn colors!! And not to mention that big beautiful smile. I’m glad you had a better day yesterday and glad to hear that your Dr. is please with the way you are responding to treatments. We will continue to pray, pray, pray. We serve a miracle working God don’t we!!!!
Love you!
Sue
Jennifer, I said a prayer for you today. May recovery and health come to you soon!
I am praying for God to use his healing hands to do a complete healing. I am on the bone marrow donor list so I will pray that I (or someone else) will be a match. I also sent Jennifer a seperate email.
Because your life is truly dedicated to God’s will, we know he will use it for his glory.
Valerie
Jennifer,
The strength and peace of God our Father will always be with you. I am also on the bone marrow donor list, so I pray that I or someone else, will be a perfect match for you. I am an oncology nurse and I have seen the healing hand of God at work in cancer patients. Stay strong!
I don’t know you personally but I know I love you because my heart feels for you. Keep sporting your contagious smile and don’t stop telling your story. We will believe with you for your healing.
Hey Jen Jen,
I’m so shocked to hear about your ALL. I just wanted to let you know that I love you. Your smile always lights up my day. And your courage helps me in my life daily. You will be in my prayers daily. And I want you to know that you’ve always set a good example and I only pray that i can be an amazing woman of God just like you someday. Stay strong and keep smiling:)
Hi my name is Mary I was Jennifer’s aunt I babysat her and her sister Francis when they were 6 months old:) They were a real joy to watch and try to feed when both were crying at the same time.:) I will always cherish the time and opportunity I got to spend with Jennifer , Francis and they’re brother Francisco I love them all very much 🙂
Hi,
My name is Molly and I am Jennifer’s aunt. I will miss her very much, but I know that she is good hands now. I, as well took care of her, Francis, Francisco and Judy. I am sorry that I was not made aware of the seriousness of her illness. I Love her very much!!!
Me Ra!
I just googled Jenns name and this came up
🙁 I hope your doing okay…I havnt seen you forever but hopefully I will Friday?
Let me know if you need anything at all, I know you all were close.
crissy
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