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| Jacelyn and her family |
There's no prouder moment as a parent than when your kids know others need you more than them. That's when Jacelyn, mother of Ethan (12) & Wyatt (9), Wife to Larry who is a Coach & Educator, and all good friends to our family, knew it was ok to finally take the opportunity to help others in another country.
Jacelyn works for the Medical College of Wisconsin as a surgical assistant and has done so in the operating room for 16 years. She is an amazing friend with a huge heart! She is there when, and if our family ever needs her, (and with her background, we sure do need her, and all her fun too!:)). It seemed the hospital felt the same when they asked her again, as they have in years passed, to join them on their mission trip to Nicaragua.
While timing as a mom is never easy to leave your kids no matter what age, Jacelyn felt this was the time to go for it, especially when Ethan and Wyatt took the time to understand why she was leaving. They knew how important it was for her to help other children that didn't have the advantages we take for granted every day here in the States. As much as I want to write and share all about her experience that she shared with me, I'll let her do the talking on this one. Listen to her story and see, maybe in your heart too, when you know its time to watch your family grow, just a little without you, & to share your special gifts with others and grow in your own way too...
I had to end with this awesome video that Jacelyn appeared in! Ok, it was a quick few seconds that you'll see her, but this entire team plays such a major role in so many lives, I just had to share, and make sure to pay attention because it's all in the blink of an eye on screen, but moments of a lifetime to so many parents! Thank you Jacelyn to all you and your team do each day for our children!
