the Hardest road trip of my life // Part 1
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- Äas pĆidĂĄn 9. 07. 2024
- Because of tragic circumstanced, I took a road trip in the middle of winter from Pennsylvania to Oregon. It was rather eventful, and not in a good way.
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0:00 Intro
0:28 Father-In-Law Health Condition
2:15 Packing for Trip
3:02 Hitting the Road for Oregon
4:15 Inside my camper
5:18 Pit Stop
6:15 Why I chose to film (and drive instead of fly)
8:23 Saying Goodbyes
12:27 Hotel
14:12 My resolve is waning.
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Let me Clarify! đ it was my choice to drive alone. My brother offered to drive me, but it looked much easier to be alone. I'm a loner by nature, and with my illness... I didn't want to have someone with me. Thanks for caring though!
I can understand that... because sometimes I just need to be to myself so I can breathe, catch my breath, get it my own headspace so that I can do what God has set before me đđ»đ đ
I understand it was your choice but I felt your stress during the entire vlog. Coping with the passing of your father in law, being afraid to eat anything for fear of aggravating your UC plus driving in snow-covered highways for days on end would have put me over the edge! A long trip, like that, in good weather is stressful enough. God bless you.
I would have made the same decision Jeanine. We have a lot of similarities although I am much older than you. Iâm also adventurous and I love to travel. I go everywhere by myself camping and driving long distances. God is with us.
If you are able to juice some red cabbage it will help with your stomache and going to the bathroom. It really helps. Praying for you. Peppermint tea and honey are my go tos
Another loner here Jeannine! I fully understand ur decision, love that even through the worst you seek refuge in God's Word. He is our Helper in time of need!
The stress, pain, and sorrow you have gone through was the most honest thing I have ever seen on CZcams. I am amazed by your strength. Life isn't always perfect and we know it. God bless you.
Itâs really super special that you were willing to share this with us. So sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your husband and family. â€ïž
Thank you!
@@theMennoniteMom it's beautiful that you an Nolan share these real events of your sojourner time here through these cyber visits. It makes great documentation of your testimonies now to encourage others put here in youtube land, and for generations to come. Your great grand children/nieces/nephews may well not just see a painting or photo of you, but actually hear your voice, see your love and perseverance know your witness. Great, great Aunt Jeanine . . . Great great grandma and grampa Nolan's had such strong enduring faith such loving hearts . . . You really may never know the blessings you currently or in the future bestow on folks you have yet to meet or who have even breathed their first breath yet, but stay the race and surely the Lord will make use more and more than you know. You certainly bless me.
May the Lord bless and heal you and your family.
Yes, this was a huge blessing. You are courageous and God has enabled you to have the personality type to attack this challenge so bravely.
I think this was a genius plan!!! I know it was so hard, but like steel you are hardened by a trial of fire. This journey with all its difficulties was a testament to the love for your husband and his family. â...For your people will be my peopleâ Ruth 1:16.
Janine, this is what makes your vlogs so special , that you are so real and transparent. My heart just ached watching but I thank you for being so vulnerable.
Wow. First of all- your God given talent of editing and weaving a story- right down to the perfect music and lyrics.... it is incredible.
Second of all- my prayers have been with you all since you shared on IG. I honestly was brought to tears during today's episode. My father in law is currently on hospice care and we just spent 2 very stressful and sad, and emotionally hard weeks in Florida where it eventually led to the decision of hospice. Our face chats in with him are heart wrenching. I long for a day where there will be no more pain, sickness or death. I don't know how people can live without that blessed hope. đ
Thirdly, to have the courage to take that 35 hr trip in the weather you did, in the health and emotional shape you were in.... I stand amazed. You are a strong woman. Regardless of how you may have been feeling!!
Thank you for sharing your journey, and your encouragement. It truly is a blessing.
I'm sorry to hear of your FIL. It's so hard going through these things! Sending you hugs!
Agree with her your an amazing women
I cried with you several times!! Yall have been in my thoughts and prayers the past couple weeks. May God continue to hold your family and Nolans family in His arms of Love and Grace!!!đâ€đâ€
I am watching this and crying with you and feeling the pain with you. I am so glad your father-in-law is going to HEAVEN and that the family will be together. We have such a loving God. You are so strong and I am so glad you feel you can share this emotional time in your life with us. I just can't imagine what your husband is going through with his father's impending death and you traveling alone out to Oregon. Much love to you and the whole family!
That looks like a very challenging journey especially on your own while you were feeling weak and sick. You're allowed to complain a bit, or even a lot! Sending hugs and prayers.
Lol. Thanks!
Lol shout it from the rooftops! This is AWFUL. I know it will get better but right now its AWFUL!! No way could I have managed that trip. I hope part two goes ok
Your are one "extra" strong woman, to do all of this. Thank you , for living this twice and share it with us.. Hugs to all of you. PS, my father died 3 wks ago(cancer/stroke/covid :(
I am so sorry to hear that. đ„
Bless your heart. You did a good job, and you weren't complaining. You were being honest. â€
This is a picture of what having grit looks like. â€ïž
Thank you for sharing this journey with us! You are NOT complaining, only sharing teal life with us! You and your family are in my prayers!
You are a strong woman for doing this alone....there is no way I could drive that by myself...May God Bless you and your family....You are simply amazing...đđ»đ
I was crying with you, Jeannine. And it warmed my heart to hear you reading all those gently comforting yet incredibly powerful Bible verses. I know I'd be lost without them.
Praying for you and your sweet family. â€
Xander sounds exactly like Nolan in the first clip. Praise God for your lovely family, able to help you get on the road so quickly. Bad tummy + road trip = NO FUN. Thank you for sharing your journey. No matter what you're going through you still manage to inspire me to be more thoughtful and a stronger person and wife. I was really hoping your trip would go more smoothly though!
Thank you!
Oh Jeanine, that must have been such a hard trip. You are so brave and strong. I can see you truly are a Christian. Even in the most hard times you persevere with Gods help. Thanks for sharing,
You are a Brave, Strong, Courageous, Wife and Mother. You did what most would never have the bravery to do!
Thank you for continuing to share your story even in the hard times. My heart goes out to you as we have also walked through many hard times. Your scripture reading brought tears to my eyes as it is an audible reminder of Godâs goodness even in the face of huge adversity. You are definitely on my heart sweet friend â€ïž
Thank you!
I cried right with you. God's blessing to you and your family.
As did I ! You helped me when we had the scriptures on the bed in the hotel! 2 of them were committed to memory one I wasnât as familiar with. I figure it God had given you those verse...it would help you to feel better and I knew He was looking after you!đđđ
Oh my goodness, bless your heart, how scary and emotional for you, I can't imagine how your brain was spinning as you drove, I know how close you and Nolan are, and how it must have hurt not to be there, such a brave woman to record the journey, thank you Jeanne you give me such encouragement
Thank you! It wasn't easy but we made it!
Yes you did, God is good, and as Christians we truly can take comfort in knowing Nolan 's father is with Jesus and doesn't it just bring a comfort and smile to our faces to know they have no more pain and sitting in the glory of the lord listening to the stories of God and hearing the worship of the angels singing, just makes me happy
Iâm so sorry for your loss. Sending my love and prayers to you, your husband, and your family.
Thank you for sharing. Sorry for your familyâs loss, prayers for yâall.
You are an amazing woman, so stressed and you keep pushing ahead. I send my condolences to all of you on the earthly loss of such a pivotal person in your family.
What a blessing you are!! So brave too and driving all that way in horrid weather!!! Love and hugs. Hope you're feeling better by now and that your body is healing!! Thanks for sharing with us.
It is so emotional and touching following you on this journey. I feel strengthened by seeing your courage and faith! You are a mighty strong courageous daughter of the king!đ
You are such a brave lady! Thanks for sharing the good and the bad! Love and prayers to you and Nolan! â€ïž
So sorry for your loss, you you were so brave to take this trip by yourself, thinking of you and your family, God bless you all!!!đąđđ»
You are such a blessing to me! Such strength, courage, and faith. I admire you. We will continue to lift you and your family up in prayer daily. â€ïžđ
Bless your heart. I'm so sorry for what you have to go through. Prayers going up. Awesome and real video. Your tears brought my tears.
Thank you.
Iâm so sorry for you families loss. The music was perfect. God bless you all!
I have Crohn's and I can relate so much to this! Stress is the biggest cause of my flares and no access to bathrooms has really caused me to become much of a homebody. You have way more strength when the Lord is walking by your side (or sitting with you in the truck while you drive ;) ) You have so much more courage than I would have had to drive cross country by yourself let alone hauling a trailer during a snow storm!!
I'm sorry you have Chrohns. It's hard! Sending hugs to a fellow sufferer
I also have Crohns , I know exactly how you feel....prayers sweet lady....my heart goes out to you and to your family ....
Oh man, what a journey. I have shared tears and laughs with you on this one Jeannine! I'm so glad this is now in the past and that it isn't live. Praying you are beginning to feel better, and thank you for sharing your real emotions. You are definitely a blessing to so many. May you be blessed as well.
Oh bless you!! My heart just cries for you .... but I admire your strength snd faith SO much!! Sending many prayers and much love your way!!
God bless you. What a long trip alone in this weather, or any time. Sorry about your loss. Thanks for taking us along. Hopefully that helped you in a way. Sandy
You are a warrior. Thank you for sharing your struggle, so sorry for your pain, suffering, and loss. You bring to light a real condition that many suffer in silence with. Thank you for being so open with your health issues.
Oh sweet Janine...I'm so sorry you have to go through this.....I just had to say goodbye to my dad just 8 weeks ago from pneumonia.... I know he lived a long and fruitful life and loved His Savior. Knowing I will see him again in Heaven is the only hope that brings me peace. May that same peace surround you & your loved ones during this difficult time. God Bless!
Thank you for being vulnerable and sharing your journey. I was in tears when Angel Band began. I appreciated the verses you shared, too.
You are so brave to go that far in the winter all by yourself! Thank you so much for sharing, still praying for you although I wish I would have prayed harder for you knowing you were going through this trip as well. He is touched with our infirmities and he cares so much about all of you!
Thanks for being vulnerable and sharing and I will put you on my prayer list. I rarely cry while watching people's vlogs, but this one had me in tears for you, Nolan, and dear little Zander. With the Lord's help you were so brave, driving across the country with a camper, by yourself !
Thank you!
I wish you had a dog with you too for protection!
My heart goes out to you watching this. Your strength and faith shines through. That trip...all by yourself. Just incredible. I can relate to the stomach issues. So frustrating and painful and isolating sometimes. Thank you for sharing this personal journey with us. Your openness offers hope and inspiration to others who are suffering too. Many prayers for you and your family â€ïž
You are 1 courageous lady, your strength is amazing! Love you lady!!
You are a blessing to so many and sharing our vulnerability is the biggest blessing to others. Many prayers.
I am so sorry for your loss. I don't know how you drove alone throughout all of this - you are so strong. Sending you and your family all of my love. I pray that God grants your family comfort in this difficult time.
Thank you so much for being willing to share these difficulties with us, Janine. It really is a blessing to those of us who are also having health struggles and other trials. I know it's not always easy to open up. Thank you for encouraging us in the Lord!!
Thank you so much for posting this. I completely relate to these challenges...being so hungry youâre sick but knowing if you eat youâll be more sick. I respect you so much for your strength and your faith and I enjoy your posts very much. May God bless you and your family.
Your such a blessing. Thank you for sharing your good and bad times. So much more real. Iâll keep you in my prayer. Iâm so sorry for your families loss. đâïžđ
Thank you!
Don't apologize for the occasional complaint. Your faith will get you through this and you know that. Thanks for sharing those strong beliefs. You may not realize it, but your CZcams channel is also a coping device for you. Good times are better and bad times are easier to handle when you share them . That's what you do when you post such wonderful videos and we, your CZcams family, love to share your highs and lows. Prayers to all you family.
Yes it does help. Taking my camera in the trip helped me cope. Thank you!
Your family sounds like a blessing.
Thank you for sharing your stories.... I t makes me feel less lonely. â€đ„°â€
Be Blessed, and Keep SHINING YOUR LIGHT!! đŻ
My heart goes out to you. I was miles away from my husband when his mother became sick and then passed. I remember hearing his heartbreak over the phone and feeling so helpless to ease his pain. A long trip to drive alone during snowy weather pulling a trailer. Family that pull together to help you prepare for your trip are a blessing for sure.
I'm sorry you had to go through that
I donât have enough words to express my admiration for your strength and courage. You are a special family and have my love from England x Bless you all x
You are so incredibly brave to take off on such a long road trip alone. My most sincere sympathy for your family at this difficult time.
Thank you so much for sharing the good, bad and the ugly! †it helps so much to know not everyone's life is perfect! Blessings and prayers!đâ€
Janine, my deepest condolences. You certainly had difficult circumstances in every corner, but you did it. I couldn't imagine driving such a long distance under the circumstances, needing to be there, sick, bad weather, hurting physically and emotionally. I hope you feel better and you, Nolan and Zander are safe at home enjoying your beautiful newly fixed up house. You have great strength and it's ok to bitch a little:)
I am very sorry for you and our family. Even in a time of great sorrow, your faithfulness shines. Prayers of comfort lifted for all of you.
I can't wait to see part II. You are a brave and sweet vulnerable lady. Please be careful and conscious of your surroundings. I'm glad you have the camper and your brother let you use his big truck.
Thank you for being so honest and sharing your illness. I have disabilities that will never go away I take comfort in helping others who suffer. God bless you and your family.
â€ïž I wanna cry with you! You are amazing traveling that far by yourself God was definitely with you, so sorry for your lossđ
The best on these hard days: one time they will be over. Best wishes and a loth of strengthđ
Thank you for sharing so honestly. You are very brave taking such a trip by yourself! And pulling a camper! Feeling for you and Nolan and family. Will be keeping you all in prayer. Scripture verses you shared were so encouraging.
You are definitely brave in taking on this trip by yourself. I would never have done it, thankfully you had God as your copilot. Prayers & comfort â„ïžđđ»â„ïž
I just want to give you a big hug, to comfort you and thank you for being so open about your struggles, for not hiding the real emotions behind a pretty picture. You sharing your heart so intimately really touched me.
Sweet sweet Lady, first I would like to say I am so very sorry for your loss. Next I admire how brave you are to take on this drive. I certainly pray that you made it the rest of the way safely. Praying for you and your family in this very difficult time.
What a hard hard trip, prayers that your mind will be filled with sweet memories of Nolanâs father as you walk through these sad days ahead.
Thank you!
I'm sorry your family has been through such a tough season. Thank you, Thank you, for sharing your story and health issues. Just prayed for your healing. God is on your side. â€
My thoughts and prayers are with you â€ïžđđœ your doing amazing, good things are coming to help your health â€ïž
Big hugs! I have severe Crohn's disease, 16 surgeries and permanent ileostomy. Basically a colostomy but less then 2 feet of colon a large section of small missing too. So it functions like an ileostomy. Hugs and Jesus comforting arms. It is so hard when our bodies breakdown so badly and family things are going on. I understand completely gotta take care of ourselves and we all grieve in our own way. May perpetual Light shine upon him and Lord grant him peace. Prayers and gentle hugs for all of you.
What a brave soul you are! I just know your family and friends were praying you through this long journey.
Awww... I know your "pain" too well. Great decision you made. You are not alone, AT ALL, as so many of people have this problem. Mentally I get through it thinking of all the brave children who are battling more serious conditions...prayers to you.
Praying for you and your husband and family and your husband family. I hear you. Thank you for sharing....love the scripture reminders and your honesty.
Thank you so much for sharing your journey with me, being vulnerable is difficult, but itâs also very healing. I too have four invisible diseases that are painful and sometimes difficult to bare. My heart broke for you, Nolan & Xander and my tears flowed as well. Please know that your suffering and pain have meaning and purpose. Keeping you all in prayer dear Jeanine đąđđđ»đđ»đđ»
Thank you my friend. So sorry about your diseases. It's so hard not feeling well and trying to live life. Hugs to you!
You are such a strong person. Please stay safe. Prayers for a safe journey.
You are so brave! Iâm sorry for what youâre going through! Iâm glad that you talk of your health condition! Youâre right, it helps others for sure!
You are AMAZING! I would never have the courage to travel that far by myself and with a big truck and a camper. I am so sorry about your Father in law. God bless you and your family.
God bless and keep you all. Hard days ahead for sure. Really hope your feeling better soon. As a nurse on disability I understand your illness and your grief! Keeping you all in my prayers.
Thank you so much for sharing this. All my life since I was a child I see things that others do not. I can assure you that angels came after your father-in-law and escorted him to his forever home. What a comfort that is! You are so courageous. I love you and continue to pray for your family. â€ïžđđ
Thank you!
Bless you and your family. So sorry for your loss
Prayers and love for your family from Oregon. What a road trip! â€ïž
Oh my goodness you are so strong to drive that trip by yourself and in the snow!! I'm 10 into the video and amazed by your strength!
Oh Jeanine. I wish I could give you a tight hug. What a blessing you are to so many- despite your own hardships, your tears flow for your grieving family and not yourself. Your dedication, your faith, your real and raw sharings are more of a blessing than you could ever hope for. I know that this time has passed, but the grieving and your illness continues- please know you are in our prayers, and the Lord is holding you and your family in His hand, and feels every tear shed and every heart wrenched. Blessed are those who mourn; they will be comforted. Thank you for the willingness to always be a light on the hill for so manyâ€ïžâ€ïž
So sorry for your very difficult loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
My heart hurt for you during this video. So many emotions you have to go through in the space of hours. The terrible weather, the constant worry of having to pull over if your stomach acted up, the quiet hours of driving alone with your thoughts. Thank goodness God was your co-pilot. I think you made the right decision to document this trip. It gave you an outlet to talk about what you are going through. You have to know that your family (us) care deeply about you and your family and feel honored to be with you in spirit on this heartbreaking journey. We anxiously wait for the next video and pray every mile is safely driven. đđ
You passed by my road in Indiana âșïž I'm happy to see a video from you. Thank you for your transparency in showing real life, the hard things and not just the good. Sending love and prayers your way â€ïž
I haven't read the other comments Jeanine but my heart ached for you while watching this video. The music you chose is hauntingly beautiful. I will watch part 2 soon. Take care. đ·
Thank you for this blog, so honest, true and brave. Thank you for sharing and my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
You are truly amazing and such a beautiful spirit lies within you. Safe travels đđđ
Thank you for sharing your journey with us. You are a strong woman. Praying for you and your family. â€
I'm so sorry for your loss. So sorry you are having a hard time with your health. God Bless
I am so sorry about your father-in- law . And I am in awe of your courage to drive so far, by yourself, and towing a trailer. My brother had Crohn's disease so I have somewhat of an understanding of the difficulties and pain this disease family brings. Your faith, along with your perseverance and your willingness to do what needs to be done inspire me very much. Thank you for sharing your story. And know that you have every right to complain and feel sorry for yourself. This trip sounds horrible. Driving that far, by yourself, must be an endurance trial, and it is combined with great sadness and physical and emotional pain. đ„
Thank you. My brother has chrohns as well. It's not fun!
I am praying for you all! This is not a fun situation in the first place and just more challenges. May God bless you all. Hope it gets better very quickly!
Iâm so sorry for your loss and I know God is with you, you are strong, you will make it, take care, hugs to youâ€ïž
Thank you, Jeannine, for being real. xx to you.
I am so sorry for this hard journey you are going through! Prayers for you and your family.
You are a strong woman! Even in perfect health I couldnât make that trip by myself.
May God keep you and bless you and may His peace rest on you.
I cried along with you too, May God bless you & family & continue to do so. I know it's hard. Many years ago I traveled 10 hours from Memphis to FL with two small children when my mother became ill after surgery & then passed. The urgency feeling of the need to get there & be safe on the road was stressful but, I knew I was not alone. We know God understands & is ALWAYS with us. đ
Thank you. I'm so sorry you went through that. I can only imagine how difficult it was!
Thank you so so much for sharing your journey with us. Youâre amazing!
Bless your heart. Iâm so sorry for your loss and your illness. I have two friends that have your stomach issues also. They have an awful time as well. It does cause anxiety. I canât imagine ! Youâre so brave. God is your anchor. Thank you for sharing your testimony and journey. Love to your family.
Wow! What a distance. If I drive 3 hours I am out of our country! Wishing you all the best dear Janine. And it does help knowing you are at this time safely home. Take care and be blessed. Love from the Netherlands đłđ±â€ïžđ
Yes driving across the states is quite the trek!
You are fearless!! I pray you feel better soon.
So sorry for your loss my prayers go out to you and your familyđ
The sorrow was palpable. Angels around you. God bless.