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People Who Inspire Joni: Katherine and Jay Wolf

  • By: Joni Eareckson Tada
  • Sept. 15, 2012
  • 48 Comments
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the wolf familyKatherine Wolf is a beautiful woman –after she married and graduated from college, Katherine and her husband Jay moved to Malibu where she pursued a career in modeling and acting. Jay began law school at Pepperdine University, and a couple of years later, Katherine gave birth to their handsome little son, James. But in April 2008, Katherine collapsed on the floor and was unresponsive. She had suffered a brain stem stroke. After 40 days in ICU, multiple surgeries, and months of rehab, Katherine has resumed an incredibly normal life. Not just a normal life, a life full of hope and joy and trust in God’s daily provision in the face of difficulty. Anyone who meets this remarkable young woman is struck by how unself-conscious she seems to be about her paralyzed right side, her slurred speech and need to walk with a cane. Not long ago, Katherine tripped and broke her leg. “No worries” she said, even after the doctors put a metal rod inside her leg. “After all,” she quipped, “it’s already my ‘bad leg.’” This incredibly beautiful, yet scarred woman is a bright ray of sunshine and I am so blessed, so inspired, and so honored to call her a friend.

 
 

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Joni, thank you for sharing Katherine's faith in our Almighty God, as He has carried her through a storm in her life. May she be blessed, and feel His love and joy as she serves Him each day. God bless Katherine, Jay, James and you (Joni), and may His peace that passes all understanding be in your hearts and minds for the rest of your lives.
  • Dec. 7, 2012
  • 2:58 a.m.
  • Sena Wijesinha
i suuffered a severe stroke inJAN LEFT side paralyzed no use of my HAND WAS A MASSAGE THERAPIST at a christian retreat center can't work not sure what i can do now i seek god have no direction please pray for meD
  • Oct. 31, 2012
  • 12:49 p.m.
  • chris ward
Hello Jay and Katherine, I am so thankful that you are doing well, Your Dad gives Bruce an update on you often. They are still playing racketball together when Bruce feels like going. I am sure he has told you that Bruce has cancer but Katherine his faith is much like yours, he says it is a win win situation for him. You have inspired us more than you will ever know. God be with you and we will continue to pray for you both that God will continue to use you in a mighty way. We look forward to seeing you soon. Love it when you come home. Pat and Bruce Mills of First Baptist Church , Montgomery, Al
  • Sept. 19, 2012
  • 9:28 a.m.
  • Pat Mills
Thank you I love reading these testimonies.
  • Sept. 19, 2012
  • 12:26 a.m.
  • Margo
Katherine, first of all, may God Bless you & your family. I'm so thankful Joni shared your story. I know God is speaking to me & encouraging me through YOUR story. I am 57 years old. At 50 I was diagnosed with an incurable, rare blood cancer, Multiple Myeloma. Before that, I was very physically active & at 50 was going through that "woman-thing" where I decided I was going to get myself in the best physical condition I could, etc. I was down to a size 4, had lots of cute outfits & shoes, had 4 horses & several other pets--having the time of my life. All that is gone due to the spinal cord damage this cancer, which affects bones, has done to me. I need a walker now & in a year will probably need a wheelchair. There's more physical ailments to describe but I won't go there. My point is, your faithful & humble spirit are an inspiration & godly example for me (& others). You show the goodness of Jesus. Your grace & faith are all I need to realize...you give me courage. Best wishes to you & yours....thank you. Cindy
  • Sept. 18, 2012
  • 8:52 p.m.
  • Cynthia Kassel
Thank you, Joni, for sharing Katherine's inspiring story. Much love to you both, as you experience God's love for you.
  • Sept. 18, 2012
  • 7:14 p.m.
  • Carol
You are a real blessing to me. Thank you for sharing you uplifted me. May God continue to bless you and your family.
  • Sept. 18, 2012
  • 7:12 p.m.
  • Darlene Riley
Thank you for sharing your story. I am a caretaker of my husband who suffered a massive stroke at age 55---Feb. 2008. Our entire lives have changed, but the Lord is faithful. Thank you for the encouragement of your life! May the Lord richly bless you !
  • Sept. 18, 2012
  • 5:05 p.m.
  • Kimi Reader
She is BEAUTIFUL!!! an a inspiration!!!
  • Sept. 18, 2012
  • 4:32 p.m.
  • Christine Hartson
God bless you Katherine and your abundant joy! Sometimes God lets us stumble to help us see what we are truly joyful for. May you continue to feel His loving arms holding you as you continue to seek His will. He has even greater blessings in store for you!!
  • Sept. 18, 2012
  • 4:21 p.m.
  • Karyn Evans
 
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