Jan 01 2010

About Me/Promo

I thought this would be a good way to bring in the new year. I hope you like the video and a big thanks to my buddies Drew Renner and Romney Ellsworth from Shade Tree Films for putting this together.

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Gina Flores - I can’t express to you enough the impact Brooke has made on me and my family. Working with her in womens ministry and watching her giving and serving others, I now am thankful for because I truly witnessed and recieved from her. In recent days in casual conversations with others she has come up. People that didn’t know her some were at her memorial. Some have heard about her and have been impacted to get a move on with what God has been putting on thier hearts to do. To work for God, serve others and further the kingdom with thier gifts and passions. They now know she served through all her obsticals and so what is thier problem? JJ this is the testamony and glory of God going forth. Her life force still being carried out eventhough her physical body has ceased here on earth. I read something recently that said suffering is sometimes allowed so that a special work of God shall be revealed to the world through the suffering. My thoughts immediatly went to Brooke and you. Your living it and so are we in many different ways and so are many others you havent heard about. My prayer for you is that God give you vision for your life, heal your heart, & that this experience a widower at such a young age be an instrument that will reveal Gods love, power and glory. Praying for you, your sister in Christ. Gina Flores

Angela - Hey JJ… of course Brookie touched my life, she was always there for me no matter what struggles I had or whenever I would lose faith or fall away from God Brookie always guided me in the right direction, when we were young and played softball together she had a little competetivness and it was funny when she got an attitude, (u would think what attitude huh) It was so funny I would look at her and be like whoa Brookie didnt know it was in you… but when she did it wasnt ever to hurt anyone it was that she was mad because someone wasnt being nice..We would crack up in the dugout.. That just shows that she has always been a girl-woman of God and always wanted Peace.
I remember a few years back I was messing around with you and her and I kept saying you 2 should go out I can tell you were into eachother..remember? Brookie said she wondered how I knew…you got to marry her that was a blessing in itself..
When Brookie got sick I had got tickets to go to a play “MAMA MIA”and I was scared of losing her 5 years ago when she was so good at not showing her pain, I took her to the play and I am so glad I did, that was the last time we really spent together. I was pregnant with Noah and we went to the movies like every other day… My time spent with Brookie was always special. She had a way of making you appreciate all the little things in life. I am mad at myself for not being there for her during the last year of her life and it kills me inside, I wish I could have just held her hand and told her I love her. I know she is in peace and has no pain anymore. God has big plans for you, dont you worry…:) If you need anything dont hesitate to ask..I am here.. Take care JJ.. I could talk for hours about Brookie.. Til next time.. Ang

Anthea Talamaivao - Hey JJ!
I remember meeting Brooke for the first time on my Master’s Commission tour. She approached me our first night at the The Gate church and told me that she saw the glory of God on my face. And I couldn’t help but notice the same thing on her. She was glowing… Every word that came out of her was sweet and soft – soothing in a way, especially to someone who didn’t know anyone in the crowd. She welcomed me in, and every day of being in Victorville – whenever I would see her, she always had a big smile, and always had something sweet – but real to say.
Whenever I think of Brooke, I think of the Glory of God upon her face. Hopefully they have a Starbucks in Heaven, because we didn’t have a chance to have our Starbucks date we talked about all the time! =)
JJ – You’re amazing for this … all of this. Your story thus far has encouraged me, and our master’s commission program more than you know. I was just at The Gate church this past week, and the atmosphere in the church was full of peace and faith. I can’t help but think you and Brooke – your lives, your testimonies – had a lot to do with that. Hope you got or get my card from Tammy soon!!!!