Janet Lynn Mitchell

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Janet's Bio

Janet is a wife, mother, author and inspirational speaker. She has held staff positions with Youth for Christ and Forest Home Christian Conference Center and has served as the director of a Christian preschool. Janet is a CLASS Speaker (Christian Leaders, Authors, and Speakers) and is a popular speaker for women's events, MOPS, family camps and single-parent groups.
As a senior in high school, Janet lost the use of her legs following surgery. On the night of her tenth surgery, she met Marty, who became her cheerleader and was alongside her as she learned to walk again. Eventually, he became her husband. Janet and Marty have been married for over twenty years and have three children. Janet's knee problems reoccurred when she was thirty-two. She was horrified to learn she had been a victim of medical negligence, fraud and concealment. Her additional surgeries had been attempts to correct the mistakes. Janet has since become a voice for others who have suffered medical fraud. Assembly Bill 2571, borne out of her misfortunes, unanimously passed both the California Assembly and the Senate and was signed into state law on August 31, 2000. Her story, Taking a Stand, has motivated others to "take a stand" and remain firm in their faith through the good, bad, and the outrageous.

Janet's stories and articles have appeared in the Chicken Soup for the Soul series, Multnomah's Stories for the Extreme Teen, and in magazines such as Woman's World, Light and Life and Celebrate Life. Her testimony, "When Doctors Make Mistakes," was published in the July/August 2005 issue of Today's Christian Woman magazine. Janet's book, A Special Kind of Love, published by Broadman and Holman and Focus on the Family, and her Hands on Faith: Family Nights and Hands-On Faith: Family Fun books by Carson-Dellosa are now available. Watch for Janet's book, Taking a Stand, coming out next fall. It is truly a testimony of God's faithfulness through the good, bad and outrageous. One thing Janet has learned is:
"It just takes one to change the world we live in."

Janet's Speaking Topics:

• THE RED CORD - In Janet's talk, The Red Cord, she shares the story of Rahab and her simple, yet incredible faith. "You too, can hang a Red Cord-a visible reminder and symbol of the faith you possess.

• WHEN WOMEN DARE TO DREAM - When Women Dare to Dream is for those who wish to turn their God-given dreams, into reality. What are your dreams? Through this time together, Janet will show you that "dreams are not impossibilities; they are God's gift to all believers." Explore the stories of Tamar, Rahab, Ruth, and Mary, and discover how they found courage, took risks, trusted God, dared to dream, then changed the world.

• ALL I KNOW ABOUT LOVE, I'VE LEARNED FROM OTHERS - One by one, Janet shares stories of those who taught her what true love really is. By the examples of others and God's redeeming grace, you will leave knowing how deeply loved you are and be challenged to be an "other" to the world.

• GOD'S CHRISTMAS GIFT - Only after Janet coached a woman through childbirth and was given the privilege of becoming the baby's adopted mother, did she finally understood the meaning of God's great gift to mankind. In this celebration of Christmas, Janet focuses on the true meaning of Christmas, love of family, and gifts of the heart.

• SHE LOVES ME! - Organizing a community prayerwalking event.

• RISING ABOVE THE ODDS - When is it okay to give up? Is there a time when my pain and suffering is so great that it's okay to quit the fight and resign myself to the reality that I might not walk again? As you hear Janet's personal story, intertwined with the Scriptures that she clung to, you will be encouraged not to give up. You, too, can rise above the odds that face you. (1-3 hours)

• TAKING A STAND - Janet's personal testimony of anger, faith and forgiveness, is sure to inspire all. Through her life lesson she shares that forgiveness begins with a decision to forgive. Jesus shows us that it can be done!

• HOW TO MANAGE YOUR HEALTH CARE - With up to 98,000 American's dying each year due to medical mishaps, Janet shares practical ways, tips and suggestions for partnering with your doctors to prevent medical errors.

• "HANDS ON" FAITH - How do you instill values in your children? How do you imprint your faith within their hearts? Through "show and tell," Janet shares practical, fun, and challenging activities you can use to reinforce family values, relationships and faith.

• FAMILY NIGHTS - Think only June Cleaver could pull off regular Family Nights and only Sharon Osborne can redefine them? Not true, Janet insists, as she shows you the nuts-and-bolts way to pull it off.

• HOLIDAYS, TRADITIONS, AND CELEBRATIONS - Through Janet's talk, Holidays Traditions, and Celebrations, you will discover ways in which your family can celebrate, create special traditions, and have some "hands-on fun" while enjoying the holidays year round.

• Eeny, Meeny, Miney, Mo-Pick a Preschool for Little Joe - Through Janet's talk you will discover what her life was like walking among two hundred preschoolers. You'll also be given tips, taking the guesswork out of choosing a preschool for your child.

• A SPECIAL KIND OF LOVE -
In this presentation, Janet helps you discover how God has hand-picked each parent, with his or her own talents, abilities, temperament, strengths, and weaknesses, knowing each is "perfect" for the job.

Meeting Planners Say:

• They have told me that I have been their most inspirational speaker that they've had. I'm often asked to return to speak again.

Janet Says: I am funny at times. People do laugh during my talk, but I am not a comedian.

Gospel Presentation: I present the gospel in all of my talks, sometimes through the stories I tell.

Why Janet Speaks: It is my prayer that God will bless and empower my audiences. I pray that the words I speak will impact their lives.

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