Who We Are...

I've been inspired by some friends who are regular "bloggers" to begin blogging about my own life. The nature of the blog is, in itself, slightly presumptuous on my part... that anyone besides myself is interested in my life... and that you will continue to come back for, what I can assure you will not be exciting, updates.
'Tis the nature of the blog beast, I suppose. So here goes...

I'll start with a brief introduction... however I think its safe to assume that anyone reading this already knows me and my family. Nonetheless...

My name is Jeana. I am graciously saved by the Lord Jesus Christ, the wife of Cole, the mother of Javik, the friend of several (dare I say many?!), and the teacher of 98 8th grade math students.

I gave my life to the Lord when I was 8 years old, when I realized through the life-example of my mom that I was sinful and needed HIM. In the last almost 2 decades, my Savior has never failed me, never failed to guide me, never failed to love me...

I gave my heart to a boy named Cole when I was 15 years old, at a camp called Super Summer. He was a brand new believer, and renewed in my heart what passion for Jesus really looked like. We dated for 5 years before we married in 2002... what an amazing 11 years we've shared together!

My heart lept outside my body in the form of a baby boy named Javik Nolan on June 27, 2007. He brings so much joy to our home... its really unbelievable. I have a constant reminder of the love that the Father has for me in my love for Javik. He is now 19 months old and does not stop! Those of you who are fortunate enough to be called "mommas" and "daddies" yourselves know what I am talking about. The boy is a sponge! He learns something new, I swear, every second. Through him, we see the world all over again. What I view as mundane, he sees and says "Wa Oww." He notices every moooo, every neeigh, every Bah Bah, as well as every "tactor," "beep beep," "brooom brooom," and (my personal favorite) "Biiiig Daddddie!"

2009 is off and running, and in the Calloway-Hodson household we didn't miss a beat! School marches on for me, where it's almost sad to look forward and think about our lone day off between now and May 22nd. (Good Friday is truly Good!)

Cole is continuing on with the vision the Lord has given him regarding the hearts and souls of teenagers across the great state of MO. God continues to bless (tremendously) Cole's work as an evangelist... even when it appears as though there is no way, HE will make a way!!

And Javik's world remains, day in and day out at Ms. Carolyn's (thank the Lord for wonderful babysitters who care for the babies of working moms as if they were their own!). We're currently dealing with a biting friend at daycare... pray for us as we strive to impart to our son the importance of truth, that right is always right and wrong is always wrong... and pray for Javik as he continues to bear the brunt of the bite!

I think that should do it for my 1st post. I suppose I'll try to update every now and then... those of you who really know me know that there will potentially be months between posts, but no matter. The lack of updates should serve as a thankful reminder that the Lord is good, and where there is no update, there is full blessing and peace! :)

lots o' love...