As we were discussing some of these people, where they went, and what they did, I remembered that my Grandpa Adams had a sister who was a missionary. However, that's about all I knew of her. How fun it would be to share a story about her with my kids for part of our lesson! My grandpa died this last year, so I couldn't ask him. I texted my sister and asked her if she knew anything about this woman. She replied, "She was a single woman who served in Peru for like 40+ years. I think her name was Jennie. All I have in my records for her is that she died in Seattle in 2005."
Well, that's a start, but not much to share. I decided to take a wild chance and Google "missionary Jennie Adams Peru." Guess what: I got some hits! As I started reading my eyes opened wide and my jaw dropped. "Is this really about my great-aunt? Are these stories true?!" There were some pretty remarkable stories reported by people ranging from radio preachers to Peruvian ministers.
I started compiling everything I could find. I called my dad and asked him what he remembered. It was so exciting.
So why am I sharing this today...months later? Well, I quickly realized that "Miss Jennie" would have been 100 years old this year...on July 16! Happy birthday, Aunt Jennie! In your honor, I am sharing your story (or what I have compiled of it). What a truly remarkable woman you must have been. I can't wait to meet you in Heaven. (More on that in my next post.)
Here is a link to a PDF with the stories and pictures I've gathered. Many of the stories come from a Facebook page written in Spanish by a man in Peru who knew her. I hope I have translated it well.
Have you come across relatives in unique ways? Or have your homeschool studies led to cool experiences? Share in the comments!
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