Our Story

In the fall of 2023, Jessie received the kind of news that shatters the ordinary: a diagnosis of Stage 3 breast cancer. By the time it was discovered, the cancer had already spread to her lymph nodes.

Since then, Jessie has been courageously fighting for her life.

Over the past two years, her battle has taken her far from home. She has pursued treatments both out of state and out of the country. She’s undergone surgery, integrative low-dose chemotherapy, repurposed medications, and a host of alternative and supportive therapies. In the summer of 2024, Jessie’s body was pushed to the brink. She was hospitalized with life-threatening sepsis and nearly didn’t make it. And yet, by God’s grace, she’s still here.

The fight continues, day by day. It’s been a rollercoaster filled with hope, setbacks, progress, and perseverance.

All of this is happening while we are raising and homeschooling our 6 kids. In the middle of Jessie’s health crisis, Danny (who had worked as a UX Designer), was laid off. Despite months of applications and interviews, doors didn’t open. So earlier this year, Danny felt the Lord calling him toget back to his roots and create art.

He now works full-time as a fine artist, painting landscapes inspired by their journey, the peace that only Jesus can provide, the wonder of creation, and the presence of a loving and faithful God. Through this, he’s trying to support his family and provide stability while continuing to search for additional work. You can see his art at DannyVasquezFineArt.com.

Our story is one of faith under fire. It’s a story of holding onto hope, even when the road ahead is uncertain, trusting in a faithful God who is good all the time.