She fought the good fight!


 Hello everyone,

Brandon here, Jenny’s husband.  Our dear friend passed away on Monday. I keep thinking the tears will stop, but they’ve come again as I’m writing this. When we ask some of our friends how they’re doing they respond with, “Livin’ the dream”. Our response to that question has been, “We’re fighting the good fight!”  It just seems more accurate.😁  And boy did she fight the good fight!  She fought good because she is good. I’ve never met anyone more brave. In the circles we run in Jenny is the best of us. Her purity is beyond reproach, but never in your face. She loved without judgement, but still held to what she knew was true. She was so fun without making fun of anyone. It’s only been six days, but I already miss her so much that I can barely breathe. As I write that I can actually hear her telling me to “suck it up!”  So the kids and I and all of us will actually do that, right?  Well suck it up and move forward with faith like she would. Trusting in God and serving and loving His children.  Thanks for letting me go off just a bit. This blog was a release for Jenny. And a way to ask for your faith, prayers, and good vibes.😎 We would love those prayers again for our kids as we try to navigate this new reality without her physical presence.  I’ll paste the link to Jenny’s obituary down below, but should end this last post the way she always did because she is who she is. Who of you can we pray for?  We really want to know and will exercise our faith on your behalf hoping for the blessings you desire. Thanks or supporting us through this blog and your many encouraging comments.  We love you all!!❤️❤️

https://jenkins-soffe.com/obituaries/jenny-gunnell 

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  1. DORI Green June 7, 2025 at 7:33 PM

    i have praying for two family's this week one would yours. then other family i'm praying is my friend heather family both heather and jenni frought a good fight both of these Beautiful ladys showed the light of christ every day
    So if you pray for justin stewart and his family as he in the same hard boat of life right now with you.
    much love to you and your family
    https://www.broomheadfuneralhome.com/obituary/heather-stewart?fbclid=IwY2xjawKx09VleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFvSVNJcHBEdXBTRVZnUktJAR4OSg0GvISvgf3JwYzqpS0RU7BlEj8DdwkF40872UM60tDV0_4qQyJhARgZuA_aem_bHJNglUO8qDM1KLHV8h0gA

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