Who we are
About Me
I’m Jon. I built my life around my kids, learned to fix what was broken, and tried to be the kind of father my sons and daughters could count on. In 2015 my youngest, Jordy, was taken from us. The ground dropped out from under me. I wanted payback. God asked for something harder. . . JOY.
Choosing joy did not erase the grief nor the pain, but it did give me purpose. And it kept me showing up for my family. This book and site grew out of that choice, one day at a time. If you are carrying loss, pull up a chair. You are not a problem to fix, you are a person to love.
65+
Years lived
4
Happy kids l live for
2015
The year everything changed
What I Believe
Core Values
Joy Is A Decision
I did not feel my way into it, I chose it in the dark and kept choosing it.
Family First
I laid down career dreams and pride so my kids had a steady place to land.
Faith Over Fury
Anger wanted the wheel. Jesus asked for my hands, my words, my heart.
Truth With Grace
I tell the story honestly, and I try to speak in a way that heals.
My Advice
Stay Connected
Choosing Joy is a process. You’ll need help and community along the way. Here are a few ways you can remain connected.
1
Read
Start with the blog. It is the kitchen-table version of the story, faith, fatherhood, and what helped me get through the long nights.
2
Listen
The podcast carries real conversations with people who faced unthinkable loss and still found a way forward.
Get started
Ready to get started?
Take one brave step toward choosing joy. Read a post, listen to an episode, or reach out. If you need someone to pray with you or just sit in the quiet, tell me.
