The journey from the wilderness.

They wandered in the wilderness in a desolate way; 

They found no city to dwell in.

Hungry and thirsty, their soul fainted in them.

Then they cried out to the Lord in their trouble,

And He delivered them out of their distresses.

And He led them forth by the right way, 

That they might go to a city for a dwelling place.

psalm 107: 6

  Fall 2008 I was a broken girl. I mean broken, heart shattered in a million pieces from life lessons learned the hard way. I was a prodigal daughter who exchange my gold for lies. I sat there in the office of a pastor named Ryan Oddo who've I only met once before. I witnessed him marry my future sister n law to her husband who were the only couple I ever met that reflected a lifestyle I've never seen. I mean sure I grew up in the church ALL my life. I've heard, seen, knew the stories but that wasn't enough. I didn't need a savior nor did I want one. So I lived a life of that reflection but somewhere inside I knew what I was meant for. 

Well we sat in that office because I was done. Unhealthy, confused, broken and done. I sought help and Stephy was the only one I knew that would point me in the right direction. We set up a meeting place and there I was sitting with a platter of issues and stories for this man i barely knew. We prayed, I cried and he talked. 

Have you ever had anyone just reach right into your life and make the biggest difference? I have and I was never the same. He gave me vision and took no glory for himself. I could tangibly feel Jesus in his office. Something I have never felt before. There was peace and love that I never knew. Then he said something that shifted in my heart...forever. He uttered the words with a smile ''Your gonna make a great pastors wife one day'' 

ummmmm excuse me did you just hear all my llama drama sir? lol I didn't say that but thats what I screamed in my head. I smiled kindly and laughed because well that was the most far fetched thing anyone has ever said to me.

or was it?

Well friends God has a way of restoring broken things and giving you surprises along the way. breathe taking ones. 

Fall 2013 Michael is ordained 

This has been a journey to say the least and there have been more ''Ryan Oddos'' in our life through this journey. This day would not be possible without people like him and Chad, Ronnie, Shane, Steph and Justin, our mothers prayers and daddies too. The loving support of our families through the rough and crazy times to the good and kind ones.

We decided in the car that the title feels so unworthy and very ''churchy'' but none the less a privilege and we're so honored. We recognize that God does the calling. It wasn't easy being obedient but worth it... yes. No one forced us to Jesus or made us believe. We wanted a savior and he filled our hungry and thirsty souls.

This lifestyle is a privilege. 
all glory to his name<3

 Thanks for your prayers for me and my family. 

We're excited to see what the next chapter holds.

-Jenny B

''For He satisfies the longing soul, and fills the hungry soul with goodness'' psa 107