Sometimes faith whispers before the storm hits. For Jonell, that whisper came one day in the shower. She felt a lump. She wanted to think it away, pray it away, but in her gut she knew this wasn’t nothing.
When the diagnosis came, she wasn’t shocked. She was actually relieved to finally have confirmation that her intuition was spot on. But, that didn’t make the road any easier. Losing her Mother to breast cancer a few years earlier meant Jonell had already faced the unimaginable. So when it became her battle, she met it head-on with a mix of strength, honesty, and humor that only she could bring.
Jonell has a way of turning even the heaviest conversations into moments filled with laughter, and that energy carried into her session. We laughed until our chests hurt. Her daughter cheered her on between takes, and there were just as many moments of silliness as there were of stillness. What was supposed to be a photoshoot quickly became therapy – for the both of us.
While doctors told Jonell that she would never be able to have more children after chemo, the journey led her to Journie. Her little miracle. Proof that nothing is impossible with God.
Jonell’s story is one of faith, resilience, and self-awareness. It’s a reminder that while prayer and hope have power, so does taking action when something doesn’t feel right.
Take a moment today and check yourself. Schedule your mammogram. Listen to your body. You know it better than anyone else.
Take a look at photos from Jonell’s session and full interview below!
