As most of you know, Brian and I have divorced our old marriage and have started anew.

And as if him just giving me a second chance wasn’t good enough… he went ahead and did THIS last night:

(to watch in Vimeo, CLICK HERE!)

My man is the most amazing man IN THE WORLD.

CHEERS! … to second chances… to starting over…
… to making it better than it EVER was before!

It’s YOUR turn.

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  1. joshua says:

    yay yay yay!

    can’t wait!

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    jenni Reply:

    i can’t wait to see YOU!!!

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    brian Reply:

    you will have to:-)

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    joshua Reply:

    thanks debbie-downer!

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    jenni Reply:

    wah-waaaaaaaah *zoom-in-on-face*

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  2. Kyle Reed says:

    Yay, here is to the POTSC

    I am a little jealous though, I cannot even find a women, let alone have the chance to propose. Congrats

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    jenni Reply:

    did you want me to introduce you to a few ladies?

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    Kyle Reed Reply:

    always

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  3. Holy crap. Here I am sitting in the coffee shop in public crying.
    Thanks, Jenni.

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    jenni Reply:

    you’re welcome :)

    love you, girl!!!

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  4. rand says:

    AWESOME! So emotional.

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    jenni Reply:

    i’m just starting to learn how to “feel”… so this is all good!

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  5. So beautiful :-) Thank you for sharing such a precious moment!

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  6. Lindsey Goldman says:

    I’m sitting here with tears in my eyes. Brian is an amazing man and I’m so excited for you guys to recommit your vows and start your journey together again. Thank you for sharing this. Beautiful!

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    jenni Reply:

    thank you for praying through this past year with us. you are a constant and loving friend. i am thankful for you, lindsey!

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  7. Shellie (baylormum) says:

    Absolutely awesome! Tears AND goosebumps! Congrats. Second chances are such a gift from God.

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  8. Jennifer says:

    That was amazing and so wonderful to see. Congrats to you and Brian! Thank you for the reminder that there is 2nd chances (and a million) and that you can start over.

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    jenni Reply:

    yes… many second chances to all who are willing to take them.

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  9. dang, i love you guys. congratulations, my beautiful friends.

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    jenni Reply:

    thanks for the beautiful “Save The Date” creation you made for us! love you!

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  10. gitz says:

    SO happy for you guys! I love that you continue to choose each other. And celebrate your moments :)

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    jenni Reply:

    i will choose love for the rest of my life.

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  11. Toby says:

    “This video is not available in your country”…that’s what I get, but congrats anyway!! :D

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    jenni Reply:

    hahaha! sorry. it probably will be in a few hours. doesn’t it take awhile to catch up overseas? i dunno…

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    Toby Reply:

    No, it’s a Sony music thing. Usually don’t have access to YouTube vids with music in them :-( . Use Vimeo :-) .

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    jenni Reply:

    i just added a Vimeo link for you, Toby!!! :)

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    Toby Reply:

    You are now the second most awesomest girl of my day (my wife #1, of course)! Thanks for the link…..Great video! Wish we could be there to see it in May…..Looks like you’ll have to record that too :-) !

    Again, congrats and God bless!

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  12. Yeah…. I read the comments first and saw Mandy’s and that “psh, whatever, I’m not gonna cry…”

    I did. Totally. But in the privacy of my kitchen while my family is napping. ;-)

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    jenni Reply:

    it’s ok. i cried too. and i’m not a cry-er.

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  13. oh and Brian… “most important girls” minus me, you mean?

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    jenni Reply:

    well… obviously!

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    brian Reply:

    Yep,

    just talking local, guess you have to move out here.

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    Crystal Renaud Reply:

    Oh geez… not you, too. Ha! :)

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    jenni Reply:

    brian said it. you must do now.

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  14. Lori says:

    Woo-hoo! Congrats!

    And … it is beautiful! :)

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    jenni Reply:

    YOU’RE beautiful! thanks, friend!

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  15. Awww. That is OUTSTANDING. Congratulations are in order AGAIN. God bless you both. Let me know if you want a little “Save the Date” action. I know a guy…

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    jenni Reply:

    hahaha! thanks Joshua! Crystal already made our save the dates… and it’s gonna be a pretty small ceremony so we’re gonna do hand made invites. thanks for everything though.

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    Joshua Skogerboe Reply:

    Crystal as in “PinkHairedGirl”? Cool. Mostly I was kidding you – but I do think it is very very special that you guys are doing this. I’m a big fan of God. And when He shows up in a marriage and makes it work – like yours – the whole Church should celebrate. :-)

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    jenni Reply:

    yes, pinkhairedgirl. hahaha. crystal is one of my besties…

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  16. Mikey says:

    I hate you guys for making me cry… again. As if last night wasn’t enough. :)

    Seriously – you guys are such an inspiration in SO MANY ways. I’m so glad you’re in my life.

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    jenni Reply:

    thanks for being a part of this last night, Mikey! we LOVE sharing our lives with you and feel so privileged that you choose to share your life with US.

    thank you… for ALL you are to me.

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    brian Reply:

    Mikey,

    I love that you are so real with our small group and so encouraging with your words and actions. Thank You. Sorry to make you cry again.

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  17. Jeremy says:

    yay! that’s awesome! congrats!

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    jenni Reply:

    thanks, Jer!

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  18. Renée says:

    EW!! I made the mistake of watching this before I have to leave.. now I have to fix my face again! waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhh! The tears won’t stop… ewwww.

    You guys! I can’t tell you how healing and beautiful that is. Congratulations!!! I am so excited and WILL BE THERE Lincoln City May!

    love love love you guys!! Excited EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!

    Renée

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    jenni Reply:

    i know, right? i cried too… and you know me… and crying… like… it never happens.

    i can’t wait to see you in a few weeks, sister! miss your face!

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    brian Reply:

    Renee,

    Sorry to make you cry before you left the house:-)

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  19. Stephanie says:

    Jenni,

    Thank you for sharing. It was beautiful and sweet and romantic. Congratulations to you both. What a testament to what God does in our lives when we commit ourselves to Him.

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  20. Rindy Walton says:

    Awesome, awesome, awesome!!! I am so happy for u both!! What a great example of forgiveness & grace & love…AWESOME!!!

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  21. Dan Valeri says:

    Miss you guys.

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    jenni Reply:

    we miss you too!!!

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  22. Makeda says:

    That was probably the most beautiful thing I’ve seen in a long time. Thank you for sharing and CONGRATULATIONS!!! Yeah for second chances.

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    jenni Reply:

    thank you. i’m still in awe over everything. God is good!

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  23. Melinda says:

    I am in tears and praising our Lord for the beauty in this. If ever there was proof of the power to turn coal, with time & extreme pressure, into a diamond, this is it!

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    jenni Reply:

    thank you, melinda, for being a prayer warrior over this from the beginning. you and your prayers are a HUGE reason for the restoration in our lives. THANK YOU!

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    Melinda Reply:

    The prayers continue with enthusiasm. I just shared this with Daniel. More tears. More ministry. The Groths are Clayville fans!

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    jenni Reply:

    I love that! Thank you!

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  24. David says:

    To match the raining outside it’s now raining inside here…

    The mot beautiful thing to wake up to, ever.

    Love you.

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    jenni Reply:

    we love you too, mot… ;)

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    David Reply:

    what.EV.AH.

    sleepyhead + iPhone = inworshipping

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    brian Reply:

    Your awesome!

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  25. Katy says:

    awwwwwwww! how cute!!

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  26. C.C. says:

    Beautiful! Congratulations!

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  27. Marty Hiser says:

    I’m a friend of Holly and Lyndsey Resnick… Lynz directed me to your blog…so happy she did. Long story short, May 22 is my wedding anniversary and I’m so happy to be celebrating one this year. My husband and I separated not long after our anniversary last year. Infidelity was a huge factor. I’m happy to say we are both looking forward to rebuilding our marriage and recommitting to each other. Congratulations to you both. I will think of you on May 22nd…

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    jenni Reply:

    Thank you, Marty! Praying for you too as we journey this part of life together.

    Our anniversary is actually May 27th… but Saturday landed on the 22nd.

    Cheers to second chances… and restoration, which is more beautiful than anything we could have ever imagined.

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    brian Reply:

    Thanks for sharing. It is so great to hear of other people benefiting from the pain and healing that we have been through. I pray for complete restoration and healing for you as well.

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  28. Rachel says:

    You guys are awesome :)
    Rachel B

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  29. Janet Fraser says:

    she said yes!!!!! :-)

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    jenni Reply:

    wouldn’t it be weird if i said “no”?

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  30. Wow. That was one of the most beautiful things I’ve ever seen. There’s not much that’s more amazing to see, than a redemption story. Talk about POTSC!

    Congrats to you and Brian.

    Oh, and yes. I too cried, but not in the privacy of my own home, it was at Starbucks. ;)

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    jenni Reply:

    YAY for public crying! sorry, girl! we’re all crying together!

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  31. Jason says:

    CONGRATULATIONS!!! I’m so happy for you guys!!

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  32. Melanie Sainz says:

    Jenni and Brian. I am truly so heartfelt happy for you guys!

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    jenni Reply:

    thank you, friend. btw… i miss your face! playdate soon?

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  33. jackalopekid says:

    So freakin awesome!!! Congratulations!

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    jenni Reply:

    thanks, adam!

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  34. just watched this for the 7th time today. i am in awe of God. just truly, in awe.

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  35. Christy says:

    I visit your blog often but don’t comment.

    But this.

    This is beauty in the making.

    Your story. As each chapter unfolds is even more beautiful than before.

    So excited for you as you start a new chapter in May.

    Congratulations!

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    jenni Reply:

    CHRISTY!!! girl! we miss you! thank you!

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  36. Helen says:

    OMG! I AM GETTING MARRIED TOO! THIS IS SO EXCITING!

    Are you really going to wear all three rings though?

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    jenni Reply:

    yes. the ring he just gave me is skinny-mini and so of course!

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  37. Diane says:

    I love you guys so much!!!

    Can we have the marriage renewal on tokbox? Thanks! :-D

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    jenni Reply:

    we’ll video tape it for sure… cuz i think you’re gonna be sleeping when we do this thing! maybe i’ll have crystal skype you guys so you can hear it over the phone when we’re doing it :)

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  38. Jason Curlee says:

    So very awesome…..God is the Healer and it is so awesome to see you two being a great story of forgiveness and healing.

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  39. Lyndsey Resnick says:

    Broke us both down this morning, Jenni–so many people are being helped by your openness and giving spirits. Thanks to the God of Infinite Chances..we all can choose to make things right.

    Love you all—Lyndsey Resnick

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    Jenni Clayville Reply:

    you, my friend, have blessed us in INCREDIBLE ways. thank you, for your love, your prayers, your tears and generosity. you have NO idea how thankful we are for you and john.

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  40. Sharkbait says:

    I’ve been lurking here for a while, and I can’t remember if I’ve posted before or not.

    I just wanted to let you know that I am not crying right now. I just got something in my eye.

    Twice.

    Best Wishes.

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    jenni Reply:

    you HAVE posted here before. LOVE when you comment. THANK YOU!!!

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  41. Rainer says:

    Congrats to both of you! It so awesome that our God is a God of second chances. I’m praying that He blesses you immensely in yours, and that someday He will grant me mine…

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    jenni Reply:

    We’re praying with you on those, Rainer! Please email us if you have specifics you’d like us to pray over.

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  42. Sarah McGalliard says:

    PERFECT. (found you through refineus.org) your story is an absolutely beautiful illustration of grace.

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    Jenni Clayville Reply:

    Thank you, Sarah, for coming by and commenting! Thanks also for your words of encouragement and affirmation! God IS good… and I am so thankful for second chances.

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  43. tam says:

    what the crap!!!!

    dang.

    tears. lots of them!!

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    Jenni Clayville Reply:

    um. brian just told me to tell you to stop being so emotional.

    yeah. you can hit him the next time you see him.

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    tam Reply:

    ass.

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  44. alece says:

    i came back to re-watch this. all welly-eyed over here. again.

    i wish i could be there on the 22nd!

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    jenni Reply:

    well… we’re even… since you ALWAYS make me all welly-eyed.

    love you, friend. excited to hug you soon!

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