Jodi,

The first time I saw you, you were watching Ava Mei's soccer game (she must have been in kindergarten) while pushing the boys around.  I remember thinking, "Wow, that's a handful!"  A year after that, for my 40th bday bucket list goal, I rallied a group of friends to train for the Irongirl triathlon with me.  We were a bunch of newbies and to ease our minds, I set up a dress rehearsal brick workout at Lake Lanier.  Even though you were new to our training group (brought in because you loved tris!), you were driving me home and we were having the best time getting to know each other and bonding over our same-aged girls.  Through the years, as the girls grew closer to each other and had more shared activities, so did we.  From countless sleepovers, to sharing Korean food, to coaching softball together (hahaha), I equally loved our girls' growing friendship as well as ours.  

And then, you became our eyes and ears and confidante at Cornerstone when Derek started middle school.  We were all unsure whether CCA was the right place for him, and he was worried he would forget to address you as Mrs. McMahon vs. Ms. Jodi.  God used you to help him feel comfortable getting plugged in and assuring us that he was in a great place.  

Rest assured, that you and your family are covered in prayer and love.  And if I ever get confused for a mother of twins or triplets again, it would be my honor.  Till we meet again, dear friend.  HE>i

In Christ Alone
"No guilt in life, no fear in death
This is the power of Christ in me.
From life's first cry to final breath
Jesus commands my destiny.
No power of hell, no scheme of man
Can ever pluck me from His hand.
Till He returns or calls me home
Here in the power of Christ I'll stand."