We were close friends in elementary and middle school, but moved away just before high school. Even though that was quite a few years ago, I remember one of her most remarkable qualities: a strong desire to serve others. And this service wasn't just limited to making cookies for a neighbor. When we'd hang out, she would look through the phone book to see if there were any organizations needed volunteers. She once signed me up to take care of people at a rest home for a few weeks. She had the most spunky personality and more energy than she knew what to do with, so she'd use it to do some good!
A little while ago I reconnected with Jessa through Facebook. I learned that she had made the difficult decision to give a child up for adoption. Rather than being sad about it, she put her emotions and energy into what she does best, service! She started a blog for birth mothers to connect and share stories about love for their children, faith in God, and turning their lives around for the better.
http://birthmothers4adoption.blogspot.comBut she didn't stop there. She has now started a foundation to give scholarships to birth mothers. That's right, a spunky 21 year old started her own foundation to help people.
I am not surprised in the least, and I can't wait to see all the wonderful people who will be blessed because of her.
Way to go Jessa!
3 people say...:
You are so great Amber! Love your face!! If anyone wants to help check out scholarships4birthmothers.blogspot.com :)
Love you Amber!!
what a great example.
how wonderful.
Sometime our plans for our life don't always go as planned. But God has a much bigger plan.
What an young insightful girl.
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