Our church was truly blessed yesterday when Filipino-American Jessica Cox visited to give her testimony. Jessica was born without arms and guess what, she flies planes! Yup, she flies planes, drives a car, does practically everything that many “abled” bodies may not be able to.

Everyone was practically in tears when she told her story of courage, perseverance and FAITH!

Thank God Dennis became the “official” photographer that day. Now I have A LOT of pictures of Jessica!

After she spoke, a long line of people wanted to have their picture taken with her..including celebrities! The tables have turned only for Jessica.

Of course I didn’t miss the chance to line up for a picture (I still love you, Shawie!)

And Bea didn’t miss a chance to get an autograph..

My favorite Jessica quote is from a story she narrated back when she was young. She just moved to Tucson and for the first time, she went to school without the prosthetic arms made for her. On that day, she felt free-er, lighter, more herself. Since that day, she never wore the fake arms that was made for her to “look” or “be” like other people. She continued on to meet other people as herself, as Jessica. After telling this story, she then turned to the audience and asked “What are your fake arms?”

Jessica, you have blessed our lives. If you decide to get married, I will fly wherever to shoot your wedding for FREE!!

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