Did you have a childhood dream of who you were going to be when you grew up? Jan’s dream was to be a mommy. She planned for it as a child, and couldn’t wait for the day she actually had a baby. Jan and Brandon were close. He was her mama’s boy - in the good sense. They did everything together, but the most important thing they did was communicate. They consistently shared their day with each other, and loved spending time doing things they both enjoyed. Life was great! Then it happened. Memorial Day, 2003 was the day a detective knocked at the door to say that Brandon was in an accident and passed away. This rocked Jan’s world. How could she live one day without her son? What would her new normal life look like? Losing a family member can be tough. Jan talks about losing her son and how she discovered her new normal. She explains how she was brave enough to get out of bed each morning and face her day. Jan is a strong and courageous woman, and through it all - many years later - she knows she is never alone. No one is. This is why Jan shares her story of loss. She is here to encourage you letting you know that you, also, can be strong and courageous! Jan wrote a book about the loss in her life that will change your outlook on loss. Look for her book called Organized Mess on be-in-couraged.com website or amazon.com.
Did you have a childhood dream of who you were going to be when you grew up? Jan’s dream was to be a mommy. She planned for it as a child, and couldn’t wait for the day she actually had a baby.
Jan and Brandon were close. He was her mama’s boy - in the good sense. They did everything together, but the most important thing they did was communicate. They consistently shared their day with each other, and loved spending time doing things they both enjoyed. Life was great!
Then it happened. Memorial Day, 2003 was the day a detective knocked at the door to say that Brandon was in an accident and passed away. This rocked Jan’s world. How could she live one day without her son? What would her new normal life look like?
Losing a family member can be tough. Jan talks about losing her son and how she discovered her new normal. She explains how she was brave enough to get out of bed each morning and face her day.
Jan is a strong and courageous woman, and through it all - many years later - she knows she is never alone. No one is. This is why Jan shares her story of loss. She is here to encourage you letting you know that you, also, can be strong and courageous!
Jan wrote a book about the loss in her life that will change your outlook on loss. Look for her book called Organized Mess on be-in-couraged.com website or amazon.com.
About Brave Enough:
Brave Enough is here to remind you, you’re not alone and that you have the strength to be Brave Enough for one more day.
We want to join you in everyday life to bring you laughter, joy and friendship. To talk about, well, whatever is on our minds (and yours). We want to tackle the things that women face everyday … the good, the bad and the ugly ...
When you add one simple word to Brave, it changes the very meaning … by definition Brave Enough means ... to endure or face unpleasant conditions or behavior without showing fear as required for that situation.
Just enough bravery for one minute, one hour, one day, one obstacle at a time.
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Larissa Johnson
I’m the proud mamma of the one and only perfect Marley. My world is her; I love being her mommy, and we are always out exploring. I have faced struggles in my life that I have not let define me, but they have made me the strong independent woman I am today. I enjoy college football, specifically my Ohio State Buckeyes! If it has to do with Star Wars, Pirates, Marvel or Disney, it is a safe bet with me. Horses and barrel racing hold a special place in my heart. LEARN MORE
Jan Sherman
Being a mom to my son Brandon and two step-children is the best job in the world! I also have three grandchildren that I am incredibly proud of. My husband, Tim, and I have two Yorkies who are a part of our family and travel everywhere with us. My heart is full! I love football, NASCAR, and soccer, and enjoy hiking, kayaking, biking, and snowshoeing. That fresh air keeps me young – LOL! LEARN MORE
Brave Enough is produced by Caleb Kilian for Be-In-Couraged, an outreach of MSW Ministries, a 501(c)(3) organization.