tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-89871246774178820732024-03-05T05:24:18.095-08:00Navigating the Stillness ....BK Prenderbergshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16236780856614876016noreply@blogger.comBlogger204125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8987124677417882073.post-8249990171555177522021-06-04T21:22:00.001-07:002021-06-04T21:22:29.636-07:00Jaw Distraction - Take Two: Commence<p> Hello!</p><p>On Wednesday this week, Jonah had his bi-lateral mandibular distraction surgery. The surgery wasn't scheduled until later into the day ... something we have not been used to. Although, it did give us all a chance to get some things done before we were off to the hospital.</p><p>We hadn't been to CHW since just about exactly four years ago. Some things are the same but a lot has changed, especially due to the pandemic.</p><p>Jonah was acting so brave and stoic.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9h1F_-Ec-9IFmZvvDjOXorC1BJPUhxwBeA7OOu9mOwoQ9Mlmd7wqdjr21wOOnxf17WO4vt-CtCZdb1uDJeqWwOM0v4FjZFEiDaT0-CKxAATkBhMK6_tEO0oQ8jmoQS6kQCb3Rd1EHmBQ/s2578/20210602_130024.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2578" data-original-width="1220" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9h1F_-Ec-9IFmZvvDjOXorC1BJPUhxwBeA7OOu9mOwoQ9Mlmd7wqdjr21wOOnxf17WO4vt-CtCZdb1uDJeqWwOM0v4FjZFEiDaT0-CKxAATkBhMK6_tEO0oQ8jmoQS6kQCb3Rd1EHmBQ/s320/20210602_130024.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">He changed into his stylin' hospital gown and just sat quietly. He didn't even want to turn the TV on ... definitely odd, since that's the highlight of visiting the hospital. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Several doctors and nurses came and went, asking questions and giving instructions or explaining some things. They decided, due to the type of surgery, that instead of incubating him orally, they would do it nasally. So, .... a woman came in to have Jonah use some special nasal drops. The intent was to get his nasal passages prepped for intubation. Jonah didn't care much for this but cooperated like a champ. Afterwards, that's when there was the hint of fear or discomfort as a few tears escaped from his eyes.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The goofy juice did not make him goofy but may have helped him to stay calm. He went off to the OR rather peacefully. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIdDv-r2SmyEjBcimgw8pLEKpBd1_XVE15tIKBQxS7eO7rNgSJMxIOUXU4D3-rrcjZXqSDP7uap5rGwqZGGwA_UtX0dYuDPoLE9MvH6Jq-DwjAu8nKW7VcGiJ3MeCrUVK27fIj_wZCTAk/s2048/20210602_133552.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIdDv-r2SmyEjBcimgw8pLEKpBd1_XVE15tIKBQxS7eO7rNgSJMxIOUXU4D3-rrcjZXqSDP7uap5rGwqZGGwA_UtX0dYuDPoLE9MvH6Jq-DwjAu8nKW7VcGiJ3MeCrUVK27fIj_wZCTAk/s320/20210602_133552.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Baba and I then proceeded to the waiting room ... where we were virtually alone the entire time. CHW ... we love what you've done with the place (earlier this year, the surgical floor was completely remodeled) bit darn you, COVID-19, what a waste of space! The staggering of surgeries and keeping true day surgery patients separate from those overnight-ing drastically reduces the amount of people in the area. The seats are already strategically placed but we could have sat in ALL of them ... it wouldn't have mattered.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVvHLy02z9fj9qQYNsSUUaEFwuNytK-EPhCaqoyU0wdawI_EGx2cz0UTr10tBrX6RMwDszENJvygkW9l3eFyiw20azVtfB1f8PdEmBCm5dNLMQJtbgUqyPXMykbpMylSfBH11feWmYSbM/s2576/20210602_171440.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1221" data-original-width="2576" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVvHLy02z9fj9qQYNsSUUaEFwuNytK-EPhCaqoyU0wdawI_EGx2cz0UTr10tBrX6RMwDszENJvygkW9l3eFyiw20azVtfB1f8PdEmBCm5dNLMQJtbgUqyPXMykbpMylSfBH11feWmYSbM/s320/20210602_171440.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYp_0-VhWp78H96SuVDpImWZiOQ-NydmM4bUG6RaIafXk0eE7MQCv8uM_9khGf5jk6LjxO9kHgTZrAEWxHcHayJmz0E1YqHYbM3l4PDqUlJgq67mefUfxSLF0CAZXQaMVOzvRTgWyZ_fI/s2576/20210602_171833.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2576" data-original-width="1221" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYp_0-VhWp78H96SuVDpImWZiOQ-NydmM4bUG6RaIafXk0eE7MQCv8uM_9khGf5jk6LjxO9kHgTZrAEWxHcHayJmz0E1YqHYbM3l4PDqUlJgq67mefUfxSLF0CAZXQaMVOzvRTgWyZ_fI/s320/20210602_171833.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAwURWI5fF7y_8lZz83lZD0f7xwVO3kjWcjlHjkS9Q8jLeIFc1ILZ7ElcjkdafzcTsUaMGy7GTUITuJXQqCCrYFnqbkaPshJW3I9_H7JHf-xgcGhG9bSrefxnS0AighvM7Ro0VQBDBlQw/s2576/20210602_171840.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1221" data-original-width="2576" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAwURWI5fF7y_8lZz83lZD0f7xwVO3kjWcjlHjkS9Q8jLeIFc1ILZ7ElcjkdafzcTsUaMGy7GTUITuJXQqCCrYFnqbkaPshJW3I9_H7JHf-xgcGhG9bSrefxnS0AighvM7Ro0VQBDBlQw/s320/20210602_171840.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0BsASgLgNXvLfpGeSE7TOo3tmdY9l42aH8vPfIy_hyoZTVl5cRU-TFNkNmEKqnNl9gIo8paPM-H3O5dRZFo77MVTXxU9fGkUyl5CExDy2KjFFJ69leM1WqqMgsQDP202rPLuq2IeKLL0/s2576/20210602_171946.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2576" data-original-width="1221" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0BsASgLgNXvLfpGeSE7TOo3tmdY9l42aH8vPfIy_hyoZTVl5cRU-TFNkNmEKqnNl9gIo8paPM-H3O5dRZFo77MVTXxU9fGkUyl5CExDy2KjFFJ69leM1WqqMgsQDP202rPLuq2IeKLL0/s320/20210602_171946.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We waited ... and waited ... and waited ... I forgot how long these things can really take. Even the waiting room attendant had left after her very long day ... and we were still waiting. Finally, the surgeon emerged and said they were finished and that he thought it went well. He did, however, injure one of Jonah's teeth and it could not be salvaged. It will be a bit before we know if the repeated warnings of nerve-damage-risk will become a reality or not but we're hoping the loss of a tooth is the worst of the damage.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Jonah was pretty groggy and boy, oh boy, this boy can snore ... when coming out of a surgical procedure and literally expelling anesthesia with every exhale. It wasn't too long, though, before the nurse came and raised him awake so she could start him on pain medication. One syringe of Tylenol and three syringes of water were enough to stir Jonah's stomach and that set off the vomiting. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The thing about facial surgeries is that it is nearly impossible for blood not to end up in the stomach. However, the stomach is always displeased with this and it will inevitably post an eviction notice. After experiencing this a time or two already with previous children and their surgeries, I know to expect it but it is usually a bit startling. Unfortunately, it took three times during the night to achieve a full eviction. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdmaSf0Y-licrPcjtOL-VhNmDfuvwZmpHbwhNBUnn64msBmSKKKAzUMcM4M0L19p_yOqU0hKcIu5Pefd98ySSYuKfikx9UGzHkWyAJmYoi-VfFDaWJU6vjz68XPo83QpFZjV3z1WPQluk/s2578/20210602_201533.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2578" data-original-width="1220" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdmaSf0Y-licrPcjtOL-VhNmDfuvwZmpHbwhNBUnn64msBmSKKKAzUMcM4M0L19p_yOqU0hKcIu5Pefd98ySSYuKfikx9UGzHkWyAJmYoi-VfFDaWJU6vjz68XPo83QpFZjV3z1WPQluk/s320/20210602_201533.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The sky had a beautiful glow as it bid farewell to the day. And we looked forward to going home in the morning. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl01JlCrVp7fzf1HNBsK3fCuharQ8T34VBEpY-Vh3_Y7SvYjZZIKy0RjDZeP3inD4ByoA_w21q3DWvynvL9ICMyOqZawuPxWLsw9tC3QFK1mmsO-69v69JgGOslI2gEIMCGHamZVgJQDQ/s2576/20210602_201812.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1221" data-original-width="2576" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl01JlCrVp7fzf1HNBsK3fCuharQ8T34VBEpY-Vh3_Y7SvYjZZIKy0RjDZeP3inD4ByoA_w21q3DWvynvL9ICMyOqZawuPxWLsw9tC3QFK1mmsO-69v69JgGOslI2gEIMCGHamZVgJQDQ/s320/20210602_201812.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We did finally get home in the early afternoon. Jonah was very happy to leave the hospital and be at home. His baba got him a new lego set to assemble and he mustered all the strength he could to get started on it ... for about ten minutes ... and then he went to bed.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVlrkQjlUPXvgZHnK8dJfRTrVepaimlF6WME6T4UoljOOvLDuiEunOKUvm-QaI31aIval4EbghamrPg5hfQgY1359xeO6C4y4QYNvFpyX5sYgJfeC7TzQ9RLrsKBbM7GAfDy2yAZtsxf0/s2578/20210603_151754.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2578" data-original-width="1220" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVlrkQjlUPXvgZHnK8dJfRTrVepaimlF6WME6T4UoljOOvLDuiEunOKUvm-QaI31aIval4EbghamrPg5hfQgY1359xeO6C4y4QYNvFpyX5sYgJfeC7TzQ9RLrsKBbM7GAfDy2yAZtsxf0/s320/20210603_151754.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">He has slept a lot since being home and he has gotten much more swollen in the last day, which is normal, yet difficult for him. He's a trooper and we're so proud of him. We start turning tomorrow ... turning the rods to begin the distraction of his lower jaw.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Thanks for you prayers and for all the good thoughts for Jonah. Keep 'em coming ...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><p><br /></p>BK Prenderbergshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16236780856614876016noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8987124677417882073.post-7824908117859010182021-05-12T10:59:00.001-07:002021-05-12T10:59:18.653-07:00A surgery is up and coming ... jaw distraction - take two<p><span style="font-family: helvetica;"> Hello friends, family, and any readers we may have out there ....</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">.... again, it's been a while and it takes more effort than ever to make an update but it is about time. I dropped off this thing for quite a while but we're still here, doing pretty well, learning to live like we've always been in pandemic, and preparing for a surgery.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">That's right ... the fun has arrived! Just kidding ... about the "fun" part, that is. There's a certain pre-teenage boy who does not think he's about to have fun.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">So, our last update happened <a href="https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/8987124677417882073/2240166170821427772" target="_blank">HERE</a> and to add on to that post, which was done in December 2020, we are now officially moving forward with the next jaw distraction surgery for Jonah. He will be having surgery on June 2nd to place the distractors. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">On the one hand, we feel like we know what to expect as we've been through numerous surgeries with our kids but on the other hand, this will be a bit different because <span style="color: red;">a)</span> a different type of distraction device will be used this time (it does sound similar to the devices used when Rees' forehead was distracted) and <span style="color: red;">b)</span> its been a while ... several years ... and we might be a bit rusty (and tired).</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Once the orthodontist committed to moving forward after we finally agreed to have the surgery done locally, we requested to have it done during the summer. Jonah will be going to middle school in the fall, which can be brutal enough of its own accord. We feel it best not to have three months of distraction DURING the school year to possibly add to the already awkwardness of a new school, new kids, new teachers ...</span></p><p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiozz-WC2m_2JsB3gG78UZMFQaFUnG5nF6rGvGsyBEBxqwj2wagVt3mVf6e7Z_ck1hNbGFs8HRyYccbYVXdrqI9wZERMQytPxSEM1mkI_TfxNQ0txpZZOXooSj1R1zRRiIQ8TpenYATCQg/s2578/20210512_123712.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2578" data-original-width="1220" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiozz-WC2m_2JsB3gG78UZMFQaFUnG5nF6rGvGsyBEBxqwj2wagVt3mVf6e7Z_ck1hNbGFs8HRyYccbYVXdrqI9wZERMQytPxSEM1mkI_TfxNQ0txpZZOXooSj1R1zRRiIQ8TpenYATCQg/s320/20210512_123712.jpg" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL_1xHoNwhD0dLXcreDA-JAg8a4h5r4jUF4WdN46zax2oqZJO9ZG9QI61mQA18vXLy8HMdNLrpqcv-dExMHo9sWibSoiBV3crSi-V4xr4INPJgtOQHH36ZJSiDJXVoaE5pyYLCN-sbnjU/s2578/20210512_123820.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2578" data-original-width="1220" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL_1xHoNwhD0dLXcreDA-JAg8a4h5r4jUF4WdN46zax2oqZJO9ZG9QI61mQA18vXLy8HMdNLrpqcv-dExMHo9sWibSoiBV3crSi-V4xr4INPJgtOQHH36ZJSiDJXVoaE5pyYLCN-sbnjU/s320/20210512_123820.jpg" /></a></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">... the goal is to bring Jonah's jaw forward 20mm. That's quite a distance but, if I remember correctly, it was about the same distance the first time as well, so it can surely be done. And for anyone who might question -- yes, his jaw was moved about 20mm the first time but as he has grown (and he has sure grown A LOT!), his lower jaw essentially stayed where it was originally moved to. His lower jaw distraction does not automatically grow with the rest of him, if that makes sense. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Rees currently has an upper palate expander in place as well as a lower expansion device that is removable. There is the likelihood that he will need a bone graft to his mid-line sometime later this year. Where his mid-line cleft is, albeit small, there is concern about the front teeth not being supported in bone so the intent of the graft is to correct this and allow for further manipulation through orthodontics. Any other structural or reconstructive measures (not guided by the orthodontist), we still intend to have done by the surgeon in Oklahoma City. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQZxVuM6t-Z-D-4cSK8mdRIl2kDutaziJrQWU-jQE3zIB-g5VuEbyxkyGSeP4obYHj0qN0RmB9h-4zbvuwtvDL8-QDMbqKrOLnL0n67uKYkgpUjdW_Es0CZ4eXk60lmLt3wO_j10SegcU/s2048/20210420_193743.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1681" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQZxVuM6t-Z-D-4cSK8mdRIl2kDutaziJrQWU-jQE3zIB-g5VuEbyxkyGSeP4obYHj0qN0RmB9h-4zbvuwtvDL8-QDMbqKrOLnL0n67uKYkgpUjdW_Es0CZ4eXk60lmLt3wO_j10SegcU/s320/20210420_193743.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">In the meantime, we've been hanging out, looking forward to the end of this unprecedented school year at home, and doing some cool-weather camping. </span><p></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1BRE2a831jp8OyS88c3GNEOplx_fINsROhYcilSeRBpje5MSiO_8Hhq-7mH5Pw-QrJJei7CXS0VHDvJ9uOKNQlVto2CnR_bMmRPkEup38vfnOKhJAt_Jc3_Z4H7owbAj7FQaWF5u09tM/s2578/20210417_132149.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2578" data-original-width="1220" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1BRE2a831jp8OyS88c3GNEOplx_fINsROhYcilSeRBpje5MSiO_8Hhq-7mH5Pw-QrJJei7CXS0VHDvJ9uOKNQlVto2CnR_bMmRPkEup38vfnOKhJAt_Jc3_Z4H7owbAj7FQaWF5u09tM/w189-h400/20210417_132149.jpg" width="189" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoLWi0JWGW5BKQEuhT0VzQAklpxGZs1NnIIvMKM-QxA_pNiGHFkcbtRoU_CZ_CY_59v1Ch5caLjE-NgAV6N5gywZCwloUPEkfqYB7GV4dxgz-fmj0ZsPw7g_JVvuBKuVTaEsDUBiV5RTQ/s2578/20210416_164211.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1220" data-original-width="2578" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoLWi0JWGW5BKQEuhT0VzQAklpxGZs1NnIIvMKM-QxA_pNiGHFkcbtRoU_CZ_CY_59v1Ch5caLjE-NgAV6N5gywZCwloUPEkfqYB7GV4dxgz-fmj0ZsPw7g_JVvuBKuVTaEsDUBiV5RTQ/s320/20210416_164211.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijM4EJZo0b_cUqPPl9Z3KMVsbCxe7uzdqETAt8PD6rqKoG8U8TWMxf2TjvBF6ed5lNzzCU4S39pqzj-X_9x2T_6hTllO0FEpx1AUaK8vptXrvNt6Zox6GiOZBqnd_w90TA-1OfzoxvHgM/s2048/20210416_164127.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijM4EJZo0b_cUqPPl9Z3KMVsbCxe7uzdqETAt8PD6rqKoG8U8TWMxf2TjvBF6ed5lNzzCU4S39pqzj-X_9x2T_6hTllO0FEpx1AUaK8vptXrvNt6Zox6GiOZBqnd_w90TA-1OfzoxvHgM/s320/20210416_164127.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Your prayers are appreciated as we prepare for Jonah's surgery. Once done, it will require A LOT of follow-up from both surgeon and orthodontist, several times a week for three months (Eek! I didn't miss THAT!) and Jonah will not be able to go swimming ALL SUMMER. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Thanks so much for your love and support! </span></div><br /><p></p>BK Prenderbergshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16236780856614876016noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8987124677417882073.post-22401661708214277722020-12-09T14:55:00.000-08:002020-12-09T14:55:16.909-08:00A Long Time Since ... and News on the Horizon<p><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBAgBW-7nBRK_jYndL2xexvHJMNCfIOCWAFF42f7hpO5PB6kdTY57dJ-LITjb-V2i96Moikgn2PynpjTD5ud3T2n0vj0SxN09sFczXBJV8J1WcbmggH7Z4HBfRNGtH9qTabjnhu9Bqx3M/s688/mic+test.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="199" data-original-width="688" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBAgBW-7nBRK_jYndL2xexvHJMNCfIOCWAFF42f7hpO5PB6kdTY57dJ-LITjb-V2i96Moikgn2PynpjTD5ud3T2n0vj0SxN09sFczXBJV8J1WcbmggH7Z4HBfRNGtH9qTabjnhu9Bqx3M/s320/mic+test.JPG" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Tap, tap ... testing: "is this thing on?"</div><o:p></o:p></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Is there even anybody still here in this space? <o:p></o:p>If so: here goes. </span></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><o:p> </o:p>I know it's been a while since this space has been occupied but, well, you know ... life happens and it can be enough just to live it without documenting all the things. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><o:p> </o:p>There's been a lull in the medical procedures that our
dumpling boys had since being adopted in late 2015. Some of you may
recall the numerous surgeries that were endured in 2016 and 2017. Of course, they are doing great, even in this 2020 pandemic. At this time, I will refrain from discussing anything about this monumental year except this task at hand: Jonah and Rees.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">So ... where to begin ... </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">... both boys have grown so much! They really have. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhForBY9w0IsNI2G4ppOCCTaD1gsAtd5xopWx_CD6mSBGMjJSK8cymf_XYTfOS_MD5pHobnE7Qr7pYQPMA4H6HsrKJGE8PK7iynWH2SaJU3uXJA0EEOGdrcn2Eudi43nttnudg-TnnLswU/s2578/20201010_112114.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2578" data-original-width="1220" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhForBY9w0IsNI2G4ppOCCTaD1gsAtd5xopWx_CD6mSBGMjJSK8cymf_XYTfOS_MD5pHobnE7Qr7pYQPMA4H6HsrKJGE8PK7iynWH2SaJU3uXJA0EEOGdrcn2Eudi43nttnudg-TnnLswU/s320/20201010_112114.jpg" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Both boys last had surgery in 2018 when we travelled to Oklahoma to have surgery done by a new surgeon. If you need a refresher, you can click <a href="https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/8987124677417882073/3386361040751555132" target="_blank">HERE</a>. We had a great experience in Oklahoma and felt really confident that this surgeon would be the one for all of our future medical/surgical needs for Jonah and Rees.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Since then, we've just been living life and taking a break from all things medical. The boys have continued to be followed orthodontically as this is what would drive next steps. The time has arrived for those next steps. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Rees was born with a midline cleft, among other things, and he has upper and lower jaw concerns. He has an open bite tendency and his lower jaw is too far forward. He also has some issues with a few teeth that are currently and will continue to be monitored. They are recommending that he have an upper jaw expansion and a lower arch development appliance. The expansion will widen his jaws, which will help with the overcrowding and overlapping of teeth he has as well as pave the way for a needed bone graft at the site of his cleft.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Jonah, unfortunately, will need to undergo lower jaw distraction again (and likely a time or two more after) due to the fact that his lower jaw does not keep up with his growth. He has grown amazingly well but the growth has left his lower jaw "behind" and it is now greatly affecting his speech and his eating. Additionally, he may require some surgery to affect his bilateral cleft and the mountain of teeth that he has developed behind it. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Long story short, we have decisions to make and items to consider because the surgeon we transitioned to is located in Oklahoma and the needs are currently being directed by the Orthodontist who is *here* ... where we live ... and it is being recommended by said Orthodontist to have the medical/surgical aspect of the orthodontic care be handled by a surgeon who is *here* ... where we live.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">It stresses me. We are waiting to hear from the office at the hospital as we have agreed to have a consultation with the surgeon and also have a CT ordered for Jonah to help determine what should/needs to be done.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Prayers would be greatly appreciated. I'm struggling with this a bit and the feeling that I don't really have a choice. </span> </p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background-color: white; color: #202124; font-family: Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-variant-ligatures: none; letter-spacing: 0.1px; white-space: pre-wrap;">We sat there and listened to the various next steps being recommended for our sons. </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #202124; font-family: Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-variant-ligatures: none; letter-spacing: 0.1px; white-space: pre-wrap;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #202124; font-family: Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-variant-ligatures: none; letter-spacing: 0.1px; white-space: pre-wrap;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #202124; font-family: Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-variant-ligatures: none; letter-spacing: 0.1px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Why can't God just tell us what is the best thing? I asked myself ...</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #202124; font-family: Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-variant-ligatures: none; letter-spacing: 0.1px; white-space: pre-wrap;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #202124; font-family: Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-variant-ligatures: none; letter-spacing: 0.1px; white-space: pre-wrap;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #202124; font-family: Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-variant-ligatures: none; letter-spacing: 0.1px; white-space: pre-wrap;">And in my head I heard the voice... the one that I always wonder if its me talking to myself or if it is actually God speaking to me... and it said, "What makes you think He isn't already telling you?"</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #202124; font-family: Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-variant-ligatures: none; letter-spacing: 0.1px; white-space: pre-wrap;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #202124; font-family: Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-variant-ligatures: none; letter-spacing: 0.1px; white-space: pre-wrap;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #202124; font-family: Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-variant-ligatures: none; letter-spacing: 0.1px; white-space: pre-wrap;">And then at dinner later that evening, as we prepared to eat but began the usual prayer reading, my daughter unwittingly read the verse Proverbs 3:5-6 ... <b>"Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will make your paths straight."</b></span><br style="background-color: white; color: #202124; font-family: Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-variant-ligatures: none; letter-spacing: 0.1px; white-space: pre-wrap;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #202124; font-family: Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-variant-ligatures: none; letter-spacing: 0.1px; white-space: pre-wrap;">...and then the accompanying prayer <b>"Father God, it is impossible for us to have all the answers; we are incapable of knowing everything. All we need, though, is to trust in You... for everything ... and we will be at peace, even with our unknowing. You are in control, LORD, and Your are our Guide. Help us to stay focused on You. In Jesus' Name, Amen."</b></span><br style="background-color: white; color: #202124; font-family: Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-variant-ligatures: none; letter-spacing: 0.1px; white-space: pre-wrap;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #202124; font-family: Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-variant-ligatures: none; letter-spacing: 0.1px; white-space: pre-wrap;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #202124; font-family: Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-variant-ligatures: none; letter-spacing: 0.1px; white-space: pre-wrap;">It's been hard for me to let go of the very full confidence I held for the surgeon we had for ten years, the one who performed amazing, transforming procedures on all four of our adopted children. It's been hard for me to change gears or reroute my expectations ...</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #202124; font-family: Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-variant-ligatures: none; letter-spacing: 0.1px; white-space: pre-wrap;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #202124; font-family: Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-variant-ligatures: none; letter-spacing: 0.1px; white-space: pre-wrap;">...but aren't I then behaving as if I don't trust God with my children? </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #202124; font-family: Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-variant-ligatures: none; letter-spacing: 0.1px; white-space: pre-wrap;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #202124; font-family: Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-variant-ligatures: none; letter-spacing: 0.1px; white-space: pre-wrap;">I do want to trust.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #202124; font-family: Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-variant-ligatures: none; letter-spacing: 0.1px; white-space: pre-wrap;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #202124; font-family: Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-variant-ligatures: none; letter-spacing: 0.1px; white-space: pre-wrap;">I do want to believe that God has a plan.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #202124; font-family: Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-variant-ligatures: none; letter-spacing: 0.1px; white-space: pre-wrap;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #202124; font-family: Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-variant-ligatures: none; letter-spacing: 0.1px; white-space: pre-wrap;">I do want to act as though I am surrendered to the will of God.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #202124; font-family: Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-variant-ligatures: none; letter-spacing: 0.1px; white-space: pre-wrap;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #202124; font-family: Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-variant-ligatures: none; letter-spacing: 0.1px; white-space: pre-wrap;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #202124; font-family: Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-variant-ligatures: none; letter-spacing: 0.1px; white-space: pre-wrap;">So, please , LORD, please let us know ... help us to respond in favor of Your leading. Allow us to hear Your voice in the small things as well as the big things. Amen.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><br /><p></p>BK Prenderbergshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16236780856614876016noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8987124677417882073.post-72790215684371854482019-11-11T07:31:00.003-08:002019-11-11T07:40:16.178-08:00Four Years ...<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -36pt; margin-top: 0pt;">
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Hello from the Prendergast Family! Here I am again writing this letter … our
boys have been a part of our family for FOUR years now and we’ve just
celebrated Jonah and Rees’ Adoptiversary again; we sure can’t imagine our
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Jonah - Jonah continues to make great progress.</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">He continues to have an IEP in school for his
speech deficiency.</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">He gets speech
therapy during the school week and assistance where needed that is provided by
the school therapist.</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">During the summer,
he receives speech therapy near Children’s Hospital in Milwaukee.</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">He works really hard, one-on-one with his
therapy and the different exercises they do with him.</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">However, in “normal” situations, he struggles
to slow down and make the concerted effort to speak slowly and clearly.</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">It’s just not natural to him to “force” his
mouth to move in such a way as to make his words sound “normal”.</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Since being in our family, Jonah has grown A
LOT!</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">At his very first medical check-up
when we brought him home four years ago, he was 3 feet 9 inches tall and 44
pounds (at the age of six years old).</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">
</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Now he is 4 feet 8 inches tall and double the weight.</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">He sure is thin but he has grown so much in
height!</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Jonah really enjoys the
electronics of all sorts.</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">He loves when
we allow him time to play on the Wii game console and he also enjoys utilizing
his school-issued chrome book to play math games and complete reading lessons,
one of the pros of the chrome book, I guess.</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">
</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">He really enjoys our Friday movie night, something we typically have
each week.</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">We don’t really watch
anything on the TV during the week (who has time for that?) so Friday night is
a bit of an “event” in our house and Jonah seems to “Live For It”!</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Rees - Rees continues to be our biggest helper and seems to
thrive in his assistance of things needing to be done and tackling tasks as a
family. He is really doing pretty well
in school and strives to do a good job.
He now has an IEP in school for reading as this continues to be a
struggle for him to grasp quickly. He is
progressing and does put forth a good effort … it just, as is the course for
Rees, is taking a bit longer for him to get to where he ultimately needs to
be. I would say that his favorite thing
to do is helping his baba with whatever Baba is doing but next to that, he
enjoys watching movies probably just as much as Jonah. He continues to be our little worker bee and
I really see him as growing into a role with great responsibility. He is currently about 67 pounds and 4 feet 6
inches tall compared to 45 pounds and 3 feet 7 inches four years ago. These boys sure are sprouting! We get so many compliments on Rees’ go-getter
attitude, his kindness and compassion for others, and his cheerful disposition. It’s truly amazing how resilient these boys
are. They love Asian food and movies and
would probably be happy if those two things were all their little lives
included … just kidding, but maybe not kidding.
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Medically speaking, not a whole lot has happened this
year. We have been attending regular
appointments and making several considerations but for the most part we are on
a medical lull. Jonah has a lot of different
things going on with respect to his jaws, his teeth, his abilities with speech
(and how much of his speech is affected by his current physiology). He has had several follow-up xrays to
evaluate progress with his growth and teeth movement and, for now, “they” are
just continuing to monitor as the things they are watching play a part in
determining the next steps and which surgery is necessary. One thing is certain … Jonah has grown so
much that it is likely that he will require jaw distraction again in the
future. All of his growth has affected
the previous distraction which, logically, seems to make sense. We requested a 3D CT for Rees during the
summer and it revealed what we suspected might happen. His tumor, that our previous surgeon worked
so hard to eradicate, is still growing, although, it’s being said that it is
growing slower than he is. That is a
good thing and means that it does not have to be addressed right away. Rees continues to be in a holding pattern
while he grows. As long as he okay with
waiting, the best thing for the moment is to continue to wait before diving
into the big surgeries that he has in his future. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Last night we took them out to dinner for their
“adoptiversary”. They actually LOVE this
… that we take just the two of them and celebrate the day they joined our
family … and so far, they still LOVE to get to do it together. We took them out for Asian food, of
course! It was a great time and they
enjoyed every bite immensely. At the end
of our meal, instead of the server coming to our table with the check, the
owner brought it and she told us our meal had been paid for. We were stunned and asked by whom. She pointed to the booth behind us and we
looked but there was no one there. She
asked, “you don’t know who they were?”
And we told her that we did not … (I had not even seen who had been
sitting there). I was speechless and
wondered what it was that caused them to be so generous … to people they didn’t
even know! But that is how it has been
ever since we answered the call to bring these two boys from the other side of
the world into our home, our family, and our hearts. You are receiving this letter, year after
year, because YOU … many of YOU whom we’ve never even met … saw us and were
moved to do something, something so kind and so generous … something we really
could not do alone … something that has made a lasting difference, a lifelong
impact on two special boys (and their family too!). This time of year is the perfect time for
their adoptiversary as it is just an extra reminder of all that we are SO
THANKFUL for … and surely this includes YOU!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We love camping! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">All of us love camping! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">And hiking ... </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">... this particular weekend that we went camping, the mosquitos were abundantly harsh!! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">For real, we sprayed mosquito and tick repellant all over ourselves, practically bathed in it, and it just wasn't enough to deter the battalion of mosquitos!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Like ... 15 minutes max ... literally!! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">For those of you who helped our Molly-bug get to Orlando for the International HOSA Competition, I thought I'd share a little bit with you so that you know your support was not in vain. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I'll apologize for the lack of actual competition photos ... they aren't really allowed to take photos during the competition but the photo below is the team from Molly's school, all wearing their HOSA/Disney World shirts. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Most of the photos are from their intermittent adventures at Disney World, where the competition was held. They enjoyed a little shopping ....</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">... a little light-saber dualing ...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">... even two Disney amusement park rides!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Molly and her partner of forensic science completed the first round but then did not advance. There were 12,000 competitors and they only had 126 students advance to the finals. One student from Molly's school actually came in first place for medical reading. That's pretty cool!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Another cool thing is that Molly participated in a 5K run. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The knew he was because he was one of their main speakers during the competition.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">They learned a lot and are excited to see what the competition brings next year.</span></div>
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<br />BK Prenderbergshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16236780856614876016noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8987124677417882073.post-92164724523739488802019-03-09T07:03:00.000-08:002019-03-09T07:03:34.081-08:00The month of birthdays and a medical update<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The "month of birthdays" is now complete!!! With Molly's birthday near the end of February, we have now finished our string of birthdays that follows closely behind Christmas. Whew!! We made it ... again!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">This girl is 17!!! Can you believe it?? Where has the time gone ... since adopting this little gem it just slips away so quickly!!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">For Molly's birthday breakfast, she chose breakfast burritos ... YUM ... good choice, Molly!! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The burritos were even served with fresh slices of avocado, sour cream, and salsa!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The decorations were pretty and we quickly took a couple photos before scurrying back to our vehicle to head home. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Then in other birthday dessert news ...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Cheesecake assortment with a mound of whipped cream. Kids' birthdays are everyone's birthdays!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">That same weekend as Molly's birthday, Jonah and Rees were part of the AWANA Grand Prix event held at church! They each drew out their cars (basically little blocks of wood transformed into a car), designed and decorated them and then entered them into a series of races with other kids little blocks of wood. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">They were mesmerized as this was their first time participating in something like this. They were so excited and took every moment super seriously! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">... but, Jonah was ending up first in many of his races so we knew and he knew that must be good.<br />He was so serious and his face was getting redder and redder and he looked so concerned and hopeful ... I mean ... if any kid needed it more, you know??</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">In the end, Jonah won two trophies!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">And speaking of our boy, Rees, ... well, he never ceases to be extra special and full of special circumstances.</span> </div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Jonah remains a handsome little challenge in that "things" are going to need to be done with him and for him but we don't quite when and what yet. He has several perplexing issues regarding his cleft and his lower jaw and his teeth but we are still waiting for the ortho to make contact with the surgeon. Oh. What. Fun. It. Is.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">If you recall, Rees was referred to the orthodontist because of his frenulum, that little flappy piece of skin between the underside of his upper lip and his gums. Additionally, Rees has an underbite; when he smiles or bites together, his lower teeth cover his upper teeth. However, the item of new concern is that Rees still hasn't lost any of his upper teeth. He seemed pretty delayed when he only lost the lower front teeth within the last year; if you remember, he just turned nine. So, they decided to take an additional x-ray that would provide a closer look at his front teeth.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">What needs to happen is that the orthodontist needs to consult with the surgeon. Both our boys need to be discussed and a plan needs to be made. This has been a problem over the last six months because, well, the surgeon we chose isn't in Wisconsin ... and that seems to be a "bone of contention" that is proving to be a "battle of the wills" ... in the nicest way possible, of course. Our side might be weakening just a bit as we start to ponder if using a surgeon so far away is really the thing to do but at the same time, it is important to us that a doctor looks at "the whole picture" with both of these boys, for now and their future. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Tough stuff, people. So, if you're the sort, maybe pray we receive answers and guidance from our Great God because He knows best anyway.</span></div>
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<br />BK Prenderbergshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16236780856614876016noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8987124677417882073.post-48606965590356827872019-02-18T08:25:00.004-08:002019-02-18T08:25:50.176-08:00Rolling out the birthdays!<span style="background-color: white; color: #202124; font-family: "roboto" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.1px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Recently we've had a lot of birthdays! Tis the season ... the days are just packed and the weeks and months are too! We go from Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years to a Whole Lotta Birthdays!! My oldest turned 26 (like how did that happen?) and doesn't like birthday cake so ... yea ... that's a total bummer. Shortly after, a little somebody's reached his first double-digit birthday!! Sound the applause!! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Can't believe it ... this was the tenth birthday we've shared with Brynn. We sure are blessed to have such a precious little jewel in our family.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">There is a section of the Creation Museum that discusses and brings to life through an exhibit the depiction of Noah's Ark, the <b>REALLY BIG BOAT</b> that God told Noah to build when He decided that He was going to destroy the world via a massive, global flood.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The caption on the placard in the above photo says this:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>The Testimony of the Ark</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The Ark itself would have been like a billboard, a bold statemnt of Noah's faith, warning of the coming flood. The huge ship built for the saving of Noah's household (Hebrews 11:7) would have been a constant reminder of the impending judgement to all who saw it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The scenes show Noah and his sons working on building the boat. </span> </div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The height and size of what we saw was huge ... but that was nothing compared to the LIFE SIZE construction that is the <a href="https://arkencounter.com/" target="_blank">ARK ENCOUNTER</a> in Williamstown, Kentucky. (click on that link to be taken to the official website where you can view a ton of information about the exhibits, the construction of, and the organization that pursued its existence.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Right off, I thought to myself that they really did a fantastic job in the placement of Ark on the property in relation to the entry to the park, the parking lot, and the direction of the Ark itself from those locations. The only way you are going to get a photo at this tremendous view is after you've gone quite a distance via the shuttle that waits just outside the ticketing exits.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The example given below references when the Israelites were able to cross the Jordan River on dry ground and they were instructed to take a stone from the river to build a memorial as a reminder to coming generations of what God had done for them.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So, in these photos, I will try to do this mammoth boat some justice, but really, you just have to see it. It is quite amazing and no wonder it took Noah and his family more than fifty years to build. It didn't take that long for this one but it did take several years to complete.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The Ark is 510 feet long, 85 feet wide and 51 feet high!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The Ark has multiple levels and one level was devoted to the animals that would have been aboard the Ark. The exhibits show various animals that we are familiar with and even those that we aren't ... but that may have been around at that time and are now extinct.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Despite the humorous parts (see below), it was depicted very realistically to show what it would have actually been like. I didn't take photos of everything but there was even areas of food storage and a visual understanding about where all that animal waste went to.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This was the door of the Ark. It was a HUGE door ... and think about it ... it really had to be in order to FIT the various sizes of animals (and dinosaurs) that would have boarded the Ark. </span> </div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">There were exhibits of work areas and living quarters throughout the Ark as well. </span> </div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">... I mean, take a look ... pretty nicely arranged, isn't it?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I think about how tired I am every day but then when I try to comprehend what it was like for this family to build this boat and then to live on it and care for all the animals that were on it, day in and day out, for a whole year ... EEK!!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">On our way back to where we were staying, there was a rainbow in the sky coming out of the clouds across the bridges. I'm disappointed that it does not show up well in this photo ... but it is there (almost in the center of the photo).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">That was a pretty cool sight to see after visiting the ARK ENCOUNTER!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The first thing we did when we entered the Creation Museum (after we got beyond the entry way that is) was go into the 4D theater. It was literally right there at the beginning and there was a museum staffer who said, "Would you like to see the show?"</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The show? It was called IN SIX DAYS ...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">... and it was a dramatic presentation of what it might have been like when God created the world. The entire thing was narrated from the words in the Bible and the screen magnificently depicted the scenery corresponding to the different days of Creation.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">You guys ... it wasn't two minutes into it and ... </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I Started Doing THIS.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I. AM. NOT. EVEN. KIDDING. YOU!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I basically cried through the whole thing and, of course, my family was completely baffled. Most of them didn't even know I was crying until after we left the theater and, at first, I couldn't even speak, but ... once I was able to speak ... I relayed to them that maybe it seemed silly and I'm sure that <b>NO ONE</b> on this earth can possibly come close to duplicating something that <b><u>ONLY God</u></b> can do ... </span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">"But what if it <i><u>WAS</u></i> like that and I just witnessed <span style="color: #660000;">C</span><span style="color: #990000;">R</span><span style="color: orange;">E</span><span style="color: #274e13;">A</span><span style="color: #073763;">T</span><span style="color: #351c75;">I</span><span style="color: #8e7cc3;">O</span><span style="color: #4c1130;">N</span>?" </span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">It was an overwhelming feeling.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Of course, the basis for the Creation Museum is the account of Creation that is provided in the Bible. And, of course, I believe the Bible is accurate and true and non-compromising.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Though there are many photos to these posts, there was SO MUCH MORE to see at the museum than I am providing. It was the FIRST TIME I ever read pretty much everything that was in a museum. There were exhibits explaining about archeology and paleontology and the debate between young earth and evolution and how even though Science is often what is used against Creation and the existence of God, there is plenty of scientific evidence to support the TRUTH of what the Bible shares.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">But then ... all that was good was thwarted in just one moment of weakness, one instance of doubt. It seems like it was SO EASY to undo and ruin God's beautiful, perfect Creation.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I mean, I know how easy it is to disobey NOW. I was born into an imperfect world, with imperfect people, and confusion and chaos and conflict all around me. But I wonder what it must have been like to have been among all that is perfect and calm and peaceful ... and to act against that so quickly and so easily ... it's just disappointing.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Why would He even do it in the first place?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">If He knew ahead of time, what was going to happen, ... why bother?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Why create something/someone and give them the ability to choose if you know ahead of time they are just going to make the wrong choice?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Ultimately, I think God "allowed" Satan to deceive Eve, who in turn coerced Adam. (The "WHY?" to that statement, well, I just don't know.) </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Clearly, Satan held a pretty significant position when he lived among the heavens and was a friend to God. But he became too prideful and jealous and wanted the glory for himself. And he was cast out of heaven.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">So why wasn't he just eliminated?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">And why is he allowed such power - the power that keeps the earth and all its inhabitants grappling for position and struggling for survival?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">God is all-knowing, all-powerful, all-seeing, all-present ... He knows it ALL. He sees it ALL. He's in ALL things. And He can do ALL things. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">... And the questions begin to spin in my head ... </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Was God lonely or something so He made the angelic beings to keep Him company and, if so, why in heaven would they even ponder the thought to try to go against Him?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">And was God really all by Himself (well, besides Jesus, that is - but technically They are the same) before all else?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">AND just where did God HIMSELF come from????</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The one that gets me the most ... </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">He must have even known that Satan would betray Him prior to creating him as well ... so, then I'm back to my initial question, "Why do it in the first place?" </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">It hurts to try to figure it out!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">But I believe that is because I am not meant to figure it out. For now, it's not for me to know.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Even though I have questions and I don't understand everything ... it doesn't mean that I do not believe. </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I do not have to understand it all to believe.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Just like there are so many things in this life that I just do not understand ...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">... like how my car starts when I turn the ignition thingy without a key in it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">... like how electricity is generated from those huge wind turbines.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">... like how carbon, under immense heat and pressure, becomes a diamond.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">... like how I can click the PUBLISH button at the end of this post and it is then transmitted via invisible lines, waves, or frequencies literally into all the world. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">So, Adam and Eve disobeyed God and they were cast out of the perfect place that God had provided them to live. Then everything was difficult and they had to work to survive. They struggled because their sin (disobedience to God) severed the relationship they had with God. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Our sin prevents us from having a relationship with our Creator. It causes us to struggle and suffer and stumble through this life. But God sent His Own SON, ... knowing the penalty for sin and the payment required for that penalty and knowing that not one of us could make that payment, ... Jesus took our place, the ONLY acceptable payment ... and satisfied the debt on our behalf.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">One day, all will be right again. All will be made new ... perfect and good, just the way that God intended it in the beginning. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">If you get a chance, go to the Creation Museum. It is unforgettable and I am so glad we finally went.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Last week we took a road trip. I don't typically blog about every little thing; time constraints usually leave me blogging ONLY about the things that are really worthy of being shared but I must say that THIS FITS under the WORTHY category!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We drove to Kentucky! Yep, Kentucky ... I can't believe it either. Anyone that knows me knows that this is HUGE for me.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It's where the Creation Museum is!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Dear Husband had been wanting to go there for years. I guess I could have given it the "take it or leave it" index but ... GUYS!! I AM SO GLAD THAT WE WENT!!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">You can learn all about the organization and the man that founded the museum by clicking on their <a href="https://creationmuseum.org/" target="_blank">https://creationmuseum.org/</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Upon entry to the grounds of the museum, you will be greeted by extremely friendly and helpful people (who have a sweet Southern accent). </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">There are beautiful bontanical-like gardens with enormous plants and beautiful flowers. Seriously, the gardens are really quite nice ... I mean, maybe not as impressive as the Green Bay Botanical Gardens ... BUT ... it was especially amazing because there were plants and flowers that we do not typically see up here in the North.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I do not know what the official name is for this BEAUTIFUL flower that grows in the water ... some sort of water lily. The only other time I've seen this flower is in CHINA! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It was definitely my first time to see a <b>Zonkey</b> and a <b>Zorse</b>!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Yep, you read that correctly ... </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">a Zonkey, which is a cross between a Zebra and a Donkey and a Zorse, which is a cross between a Zebra and a Horse. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It was pretty amazing to see these two ... despite my conflictedness about the fact that somebody decided it would be appropriate to breed zebras with horses and donkeys.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The zebra/horse was SO FRIENDLY and really took a liking to Brian!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">She kept bounding her head against his hand and in a circular motion. She was trying to get closer to him just like he was trying to get closer to her.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It was the smallest rooster I have ever seen ... </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">... but he walked around the yard like he owned the place, all proud and vocalizing it for effect!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">... super friendly and super fun to be around ...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The kids were so focused and enjoyed interacting and cuddling and caring for them in whatever way they were allowed. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It was truly enjoyable to see each child's demeanor change as they experienced something that isn't typical for them. There was a definite appreciation and interest that kept them engaged ... and, would you look at that?? </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The dinosaurs were a continual theme at the museum, however, they were not real ... darn!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">When at first we entered the museum there is an exhibit about dragons and explaining that the dragons of legend may actually have been creative embellishments about dinosaurs. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It was especially nice to see the Chinese dragons and lantern decorations that covered the entire entryway. Of course, that holds a special bit of nostalgia for us.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Then there was also information that ties those legends into actual biblical accounts of such creatures.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So, I hope I have your interest peaked! I'll end this post there but watch for the next post... the Creation Museum is really pretty awesome and I'm excited to share it with you!</span></div>
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<br />BK Prenderbergshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16236780856614876016noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8987124677417882073.post-12773653920648657342018-08-20T20:04:00.001-07:002018-08-20T20:04:15.483-07:00Why? Top FIVE Reasons<br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Since we started working on the Old, Old Porch Project at our friend's house #itusedtobeoursbutnowitstheirs , we have sort of been drawing a crowd ... a crowd of watchers from all over #toawatchingworld , other residents living in the same neighborhood, friends and relatives, co-workers, people we pretend to know on social media ... there is this question: Why?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I know it is an understandable question. Someone asks: "Why in the world would they do it for free?" "Why would they take all that time to do this themselves?" "Why does this guy come nearly every day after a full day of work (at his real job) to work on the porch some more?"</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">So, here's out top five reasons why we took on the Old, Old Porch Project:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">1) Because we're friends - and friends help one another - not just with things that are easy but even with things that are challenging, dirty, difficult, frustrating and just plain hard.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">2) Because we're able. Let's face it - in a few more years, we may not be able to do something like this. The reality is that the older we get, the less we'll be able to do and we should help one another NOW, while we're able.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">... and peop</span><span style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif;">le helped us like I've never experienced before. So many people stepped out and stepped up and helped us in so many ways. In some cases, we didn't even know how much we needed a certain help until someone came forward and did it for us. People need to do that. SEE the need ... and then FILL the need. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif;">5) Because we're called to Love our neighbors and that means this ...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";">[ When I was
told that a friend of ours was looking to have their porch rebuilt, I did not
immediately think, "Oh, I can do that!" Even </span></span><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;">though I have built a lot of other things, </span><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;">I have never built a porch before. So I knew that I would
not be able to do this all on my own. And I I thought to myself that if I think that I
can do everything on my own why would I ever need God/? He has given me the
skills and abilities but I know better than to think that just because I can build
things that I will be able to do this on my own. I just knew that this porch
was going to be built by God and we were just going to be the tools that He would use. So I said, "Yes! Let's step out of our comfort zone and see God's Hand work
through us." I have seen Him work like this in the past and I know that He is faithful. I
don’t know if I ever feel more at peace then when I am being used by God. During this project I have been a leader, a teacher and a student. We have made mistakes but God has always shown us a way to overcome the
obstacles. I thank him for this opportunity to show His love, which is one of my
favorite things to do. - Brian ]</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">My, My! She makes it look roomy UNDER there, doesn't she?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">It was suggested that some dirt be added to the areas under the porch near the foundation and around the posts so Dawn got busy and went and bought some dirt. She started putting it under the porch and I arrived to find her ...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Wow!! Trust me ... this is quite impressive!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Next on the "to-do's" for the porch was THE LAST PIECE of composite decking ... custom fitted, of course ... </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">When working with materials and dimensions from A LONG TIME AGO as is the case with the Old, Old Porch Project, replacing and rebuilding (within the city's approved dimensions that had to remain EXACTLY the same as they were before), challenges are pretty non-stop because things just aren't what they used to be.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">For example: did you know that a 2x4 ISN'T actually 2 inches by 4 inches??</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">A LONG time ago, it was true to size ... but NOT ANYMORE friends, due to <b>modern technology</b> and what is said to be <b>greater efficiency.</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The LAST piece of composite decking in place!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I was a little nervous about how things would go ... okay, maybe we all were. Brian had mentioned how he had been thinking about it, he was sorry for his frustration, and he thought he had an idea about how it should go.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Then I blurted out, "Did you pray about it?"</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">YIKES!! Now I was really nervous.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Then he just stopped and said, "would you pray now?"</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This was actually a lot harder than I thought it was going to be and I gave it my best shot what with straddling not one, but TWO ladders at the same time, while trying to put a screw into a little piece of wood. I'm fairly certain the angle had something to do with the difficulty ... </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Recently we took a break from our Porch Project and went up to Green Bay to stay with and visit some dear friends. It was recommended to us that we visit the Green Bay Botanical Gardens and we are so glad that we did!! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Guys, ... this place totally out does the botanical gardens in Milwaukee ... It Was <b>AMAZING!!!</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Seriously beautiful LEGO structures. It takes a whole lot of legos and a whole lot of hours to construct something like this ... we're talking major patience and determination, oh, and serious artistic ability.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Look at this FANTASTIC LEGO bird feeder - there's even a squirrel!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">On our way home from Green Bay, along the road that we travel on (I believe it was I-41 near Sheboygan), we drive past this enormous American flag. We saw it on our way up and thought it was quite something so on our way back, when we saw it again, we quickly and spontaneously exited the freeway so we could go take a look. </span> </div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Apparently, it is the WORLD's TALLEST SYMBOL of FREEDOM!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">And it is a dedication to the men and women who have fought to defend that FREEDOM.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">There are more than 750 bricks with names on them all around the base of the flag pole. The names are of those men and women from Sheboygan County who paid the ultimate price while serving our country in the line of duty.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It is a 70 x 140 foot flag, the world's largest free-flying American flag.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The 9800-square-foot flag, which weighs 340 pounds, is more than four times the size of the average US home.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It is the tallest flagpole in North America at nearly 100 feet taller than the Statue of Liberty. It is 400 feet high and weight about 420,000 pounds.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Yes, in the photo below, we are U-N-D-E-R the porch.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Well, let me tell you ... my husband is SMART and I DO love him so. He has an engineer-mind and can visualize and figure out how to do lots of things that I have no clue about ... like ... building a porch.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><u>But he does make mistakes </u>... shhh, don't tell him I said so; he tends to dwell on it without my reminders. Anyway, we must have been so excited to lay down the composite decking when we were to the point that the porch was all framed in (and when I say "we", I mean HE) that reinforcing the hangar brackets sort of slipped our minds.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">It's those shiny metal things in the photo below. The support beams/boards rest in each one of those and AFTER the composite decking was laid in place and securely fastened, <b><i>THEN</i></b> the light bulb 💡 went on.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">So, Dawn and and I were all ready to help our husbands out while they worked on other areas. We said we didn't mind if we got a little dirty or had to use all our muscles. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">So there we were ... UNDER the porch doing our best to add the reinforcements.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><i>and the wood dust and metal shavings </i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">But you see, many of the eyelets were too tight for us to get the nail or screw into it so we had to DRILL A HOLE into the metal and then we hammered a nail into the hole.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Jonah was a little trooper and a big help as he laid UNDER the porch holding a light up for us because, of course, we were doing this in the later part of the day turning to evening.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Brynn even rotated in to help hold the light for us when Jonah needed a break.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">We took turns, Dawn and I, drilling and hammering ... Dawn on the left and me on the right.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Yea, sometimes you just have to lay in the dirt and not care because the burn is REAL, friends. The burn is real.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">We kind of felt like that was one of the hardest things we had ever done, certainly for this porch project. We really struggled but we prevailed and that's all that matters.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">And then came the next day ... here's a cutesie photo of the two of us just as our work day was beginning.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Right. Home Depot ... sometimes I think I document too much via way of photos and videos but ... well, sometimes it's not nearly enough because I'd just like to prove that "we can't make this stuff up people!"</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Certainly, we are on the surveillance of Home Depot and we might even find our way onto YouTube because the footage has got to be worthy. Either that, or Home Depot has provided our names to the local police for being potential stalkers and, at minimum, dominating the time of Home Depot staff.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Okay, I may be slightly exaggerating ... but really, ONLY SLIGHTLY.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">On this particular day we went to Home Depot SIX TIMES to return items, buy items, return some more items and then to buy items again. Our return items were in the category of Large and Long, 20 foot composite decking (which is extremely flexible so hangs out of the vehicle on a curve), 12 foot 4x4 vinyl sleeves, pneumatic air nailer and several other items. On one particular return, we had to use TWO large hand carts end to end to try to transport the really long items from my vehicle into the store. WE WERE CERTAINLY A SIGHT and let me assure you, we caused quite a ruckus, albeit unintentional. Again, footage would likely be very entertaining. If only I was that type of person who videos herself .... ahh, well.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">So, on one of our store trips we were sent to purchase some "metal bracket thingys to hold wood together when roofing". Yes, that is exactly the terminology used when we asked a Home Depot employee for assistance. Yes, we needed to ask for assistance because the informational aisle signs didn't say anything like "metal bracket thingys" AND we didn't even know what they looked like. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Ahhh, the things we do for the ones we love.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">When we asked the employee if he knew what we needed, ... he immediately knew what we were talking about and proceeded to take us directly to where they were. So, they actually have a real name: Plywood Sheathing Clips. We didn't even have <i>ONE</i> of those words in our description.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">What we found is that the Plywood Sheathing Clips come in a couple of different sizes and the husbands did not indicate what size we should get. In their defense, they didn't know they come in various sizes ... I mean, they've never even built a porch before! But we thought it best to contact them to ask which size we should get. I took the photo of the package and texted it over to Brian and asked the question.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Well, he's not usually quick to respond because he doesn't usually have his phone right there with him so while I waited for a text, Dawn tried to call Andrew. Surely he would answer because Andrew carries TWO phones!! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Guess what?? Reception is scarce in Home Depot but we finally found it! You'll be happy to know that it is in Aisle 19, center of the aisle, right next to the "seconds" wood that is piled up in a hand cart!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Yes, ... yes they do. There was a guy looking through it and he told me what it is so ... that's how I know.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Here we all are ... up there on the roof ... just hanging out and enjoying the view!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">So, here's Andrew and I posted this photo so that I could tell you a little story about him. You might not be able to tell but this project has been a bit of a stretch ... on all of us ... but ... well, I hope he doesn't mind my saying so about him, but God sure moved in this guy in a MIGHTY way. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">In the beginning, there were points that I think he was perfectly content never moving an inch from the spot he was in.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">But let me just say, I do believe that Andrew has overcome ... God can do that. He gives us the power and the strength to do things we just don't think we can do. He shows us the way to move through the things that hold us back or prevent us from moving forward. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">So, just when I thought that the comedy and struggle couldn't get any worse OR be topped, well, ... I should just know better.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I didn't really get any photos of this next part ... because ... well it was just too hard and frustrating. REALLY! Oh, we can laugh about it now and no, we aren't deterred from doing what we can to keep helping, now and in the future, ... but boy, oh boy, let me just tell you, I was so frustrated by my inabilities that I was on the edge of throwing a baby-fit and I surely would have if I hadn't been on the edge of a roof!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">So, our job was to line it all up, overlapping each piece about 1/2 inch and driving a nail into the two overlapped pieces. I know what you're thinking. The pneumatic nailer would be the most awesome tool to assist us in this task, HOWEVER, due to the very narrow space we were working in, it was not a viable option. We had to do it manually ... BY HAND.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">On one end of the roof, this task really was not too bad. We didn't have too much trouble at all but THEN of course, after you say that out loud, the dark forces of evil take that as a dare and proceed to make it nearly impossible to continue and succeed. After Andrew moved on to helping Brian with another task, Dawn, and I spent a ridiculous amount of time trying to manually hammer nails into the flashing ... TO NO AVAIL ... and sincere amounts of EXTREME SWEAT and FRUSTRATION ... we were about ready to give up. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">But dear husband picked up on my pending nervous breakdown, and he came up to see if he could offer some assistance. He saw all the spots we were trying to get a nail through the metal flashing and in one fell swoop, he took a 2 1/2 inch screw and the Impact Drill and almost instantly inserted the screw INTO THE HOLES WE ALREADY MADE BY OUR EXTREME EFFORTS WITH.A.HAMMER.AND.NAIL.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">And this:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">After that, well, Dawn and I vacated the roof and the men continued on.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Remember the story about the raccoon?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Okay, okay, Andrew, I'm sorry ... Raccoons are NOT cute; they are a MENACE to humans and dwellings, especially humans and their dwellings. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">In the "foggy" photo below, Andrew is showing "exhibit A" - the former entry point the aforementioned Cutiepie Raccoon, ahem, Menace to all humans. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This is a slight sore spot for Andrew and it is his intention that there be NO POSSIBLE WAY for any future raccoons or their offspring or their distant relatives or their neighbors and their friends to EVER, EVER, E-V-E-R have the opportunity to share residence with them AGAIN!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Completely understandable, Andrew!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">And then they finished up the evening by laying down the Tar Paper or Roofing Felt; I'm not really sure which one they ended up with but it basically does the same thing and we all agreed "we" should not quit until it was laid ... just in case rain was in the forecast over the next few days (which I believe it was).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So my dear husband had us go to Home Depot and Dunn Lumber ... not kidding ... at least a dozen times and in MOST CASES, these photos depict what we were up against. I am truly surprised that I did not take more photos of our vehicles loaded up with supplies and in several instances with up to eight feet of pressure-treated wood and composite decking hanging out the rear window. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">There was a particular length of wood that was needed ... ahem ... well, it was needed again because ... ahem ... a mistake was made on the first one. Anyway, we needed to get a 2x6x20 and the local Home Depot didn't carry that size and the Dunn Lumber was closed for the day. We contacted the nearest Menards (which was 30 minutes away) and they carried that size wood. So ... we ladies made the trip out there to obtain the wood that was necessary to continue with the project. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Let's just say this was whole new territory for us ... and strange territory indeed. After figuring out how to "order" the piece of wood and to pay for it, we were directed to the lumber yard out back. We drove up to a booth of sorts manned by a Menards employee. It felt similar to going through a toll booth, but instead of handing over some money, I handed over the slip of paper that showed what was paid for. The man said, "I think it's in the wood shed" and pointed out the direction. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Oh. I was expecting a little more advisement than that, ... but okay...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So, I drove in to the "wood shed" and "WOW!" there was a whole lot of wood in there. I just pulled over mid-way through and said we should get out and start looking for where this size wood was located. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We must have looked ridiculous. </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Two men, who were also picking up wood from their orders (these were NOT Menards employees), came over and asked if they could help us find something. They, of course, were able to quickly located the wood that we needed. Oh, and, of course, it was up high, beyond our reach, so, THANK the LORD these men were there. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We ladies carried the 20 foot piece of wood over to the vehicle and proceeded to investigate our best option for getting it into it. I drive a Nissan Armada, which, because of all my little passengers, I figure to be quite a large vehicle. It's total length is 207.7 inches long, which converts to at 17 feet long. However, when transporting a 20 foot piece of wood within the inside of the vehicle, resting all the way up to the windshield and hanging out the rear window, we lose about five feet of vehicle length to account for the hood of it (windshield to front bumper). This means that about 8 feet of wood is hanging out the rear window. Let me tell you, we were hanging onto that piece of wood for dear life. Every bump and every turn was edgy and put on pins and needles. I was so afraid that the wood was going to snap in half!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It didn't! We made it! And all was well ... until the next trip for wood and composite decking. OKAY, ... in all honesty, it all worked out and no wood or supply item was damaged in ANY of the various runs we made. Again, THANK the LORD!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Laying the floor of the porch was exciting! That is a solid step in building a porch and it was wonderful to be able to stand upon the floor of it and feel the solidness of the supporting structure. It was a proud moment for sure!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">They've been there playing and having fun (especially getting to watch movies and eat snacks) but they've also helped and participated in ways that are hopefully molding them into Servants for the LORD by living out the command: Love Your Neighbor.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Later that day, we tackled the other large tree after deciding that symmetry was important. [<b><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Disclaimer: Symmetry is ALWAYS important to this girl ... as in me.</span></i></b>] Jake was busy with other things at that time so Dawn and I tackled the tree ourselves. </span> </div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So, Dawn and I kept it going and we tackled some BIG things. Many of the trees in their yard were in need of trimming and Dawn mentioned to me that she got a nifty tree pruner for Mother's Day and she hadn't tried it yet. She asked if I wanted to see it ... to which I replied with an emphatic, "OF COURSE!" (Because we were about to check another "to-do" OFF the list!)</span></div>
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<br />BK Prenderbergshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16236780856614876016noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8987124677417882073.post-16531427760222581002018-08-08T19:45:00.001-07:002018-12-15T07:04:49.243-08:00Love Your Neighbor ... Part Three<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Ready for another day of work with our mud-proof wellies ... </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">... onward we went towards the next steps in the Porch Project.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The next part was framing in the porch, which involved attaching the main boards to the posts that had been set the day before. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">All of the helpers had a part to play and a job to do. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Sometimes it took lots of helpers at the same time just to complete one task ... that just how it is. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> Some things can be pretty difficult when tackled all alone. We needed each other. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">When we help one another, things go more smoothly. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">We came to love the sight of the "bubble" in between the lines.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">At one point, there was an impromptu change of focus ... well, at least on the part of a few of us. Do you see the tree shown on the left side in the photo below?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Well, a couple years back, this house had uninvited tenants in the presence of a racoon and it's offspring ... and maybe a few of its friends too! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Now, I happen to think raccoons are some of the cutest of critters. I mean, just look at it...isn't it adorable???</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Okay, okay, ... I have never had one try to take up residence in my home so .... I am not actually experienced or well-versed in the havoc a raccoon can wreak (except maybe when camping and I've forgotten to bring in the trash or put away the food bin), so I probably shouldn't be defending these little guys!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">This guy is probably more like it ... right? </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">He pulled the wool over on Dawn and Andrew too many times and did a lot of damage.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">One example is this tree. At one point, during an escape, the resident raccoon essentially flew off the roof and cascaded down the tree but not before practically splitting it down the middle (sort of like coring an apple).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">In a fleeting moment, we discussed taking down the tree and before anyone could change his/her mind, Jake went into action and had the whole tree down in a matter of about three minutes!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I don't think I've ever seen him move so quickly ... </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">This father/son duo has done a great job of helping ... just doing whatever they can to get the job done!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">So, we ladies just got ourselves right into it ... </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">And here's a little (very humorous) side note. Apparently, the church across the street is a happening "Poke-Spot". It has to do with that App/Game that can be played on your cell phone ... called Pokemon Go! I find this thoroughly entertaining, I must say. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The second day of the "porch project" I was absent most of the day because I was working. I remember thinking I would get a message any time stating the project was cancelled for the day because IT. WAS. RAINING. NON-STOP.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I never did get that message though.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">This is what it looked like when I got there.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Everything and everyone was covered in mud!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">They had spent the entire day trying to dig for the new posts, then dealing with the holes filling up with water, then having to work with the mud sinking -and- suctioning ... just very challenging all around.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Andrew made friends with this hole and stayed close to it for a long time ... to ensure its stability remained consistent, of course.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">It was a dirty job ... but somebody had to do it!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">We had joked, yet secretly hoped, that we would dig up a hidden treasure underneath all that dirt ... something that had been stashed away for a really LONG time.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">And They DID!!!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">This REALLY OLD horseshoe was buried in all that mud just waiting to be discovered! </span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">[The horseshoe has always been an auspicious symbol. </span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">It was considered </span></span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: xx-small;">especially lucky if you found an old horseshoe. </span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: xx-small;">Many believe the horseshoe which if found by chance has tenfold the power of a purchased horseshoe. </span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: xx-small;"> </span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: xx-small;">All superstitious people agree that hanging horseshoe above your door will protect the home and promote good luck. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: xx-small;">Some say it is most important to hang your horseshoe with the points upwards. They argue that this must be done or your luck will escape. Others mention </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: xx-small;">hanging the horseshoe sideways; this has been the case in some Christian communities. They have created their own symbolism. </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: xx-small;">Choosing to show the horseshoe sideways they say it may be considered a symbol of Christ as it resembles a “C”; the power of the iron being the strength of Christ. [edited from goodlucksymbols.com]</span></div>
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BK Prenderbergshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16236780856614876016noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8987124677417882073.post-61442536150739370072018-08-01T19:39:00.002-07:002018-12-15T06:51:36.306-08:00Love Your Neighbor ... Part One<br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Recently, we watched a movie on <b><a href="https://pureflix.com/app" target="_blank">Pureflix</a></b> called <u>2nd Greatest</u>. It's based on a true story and takes place in Golden, Colorado. The movie depicts how a pastor, a police officer, and a homeless man come together to help a neighborhood on the brink of being demolished, forcing all of its occupants out on the streets.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">**Disclaimer: We recommend Pureflix and this movie. It is similar to Netflix, however, it is a Christian owned company that promotes family-oriented, faith-based movies. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; text-align: start;">We absolutely LOVED this movie and, at the end of it, one of the kids said "I really loved that movie!" To which I abruptly blurted out, <b><span style="color: blue;">"We need to do more than just love it --- we need to DO it!!"</span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; text-align: start;">Guess what, friends? We <b>are</b> doing it! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; text-align: start;">At the time that we planned this ... the correlation hadn't really crossed my mind. When we watched the movie, I still hadn't really thought of it this way, but after we've been DOING it for a couple weeks now, I had a flashback, and I just knew there was a story to tell!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; text-align: start;">So, hold on ... this is gonna be long, but it will come in parts, okay? </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; text-align: start;">It's a really good story; <u>at least I think so.</u> </span></div>
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And you must <b style="box-sizing: border-box;">love</b> the <span class="small-caps" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; font-variant-caps: small-caps; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;">Lord</span> <b style="box-sizing: border-box;">your</b> God with all <b style="box-sizing: border-box;">your</b> heart, all <b style="box-sizing: border-box;">your</b> soul, all <b style="box-sizing: border-box;">your</b> mind, and all <b style="box-sizing: border-box;">your</b> strength.’ The second is equally important: ‘<b style="box-sizing: border-box;">Love </b><b style="box-sizing: border-box;">your</b> <b style="box-sizing: border-box;">neighbor</b> <b style="box-sizing: border-box;">as</b> <b style="box-sizing: border-box;">your</b>self.’ No other commandment is greater than these.”</div>
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In September, 2000, Brian and I, along with Olivia, Ben, and Jake, moved into our first house together. We had been married for a few months by that time but we were crammed into my apartment that I had been living in in Lake Geneva. Moving into our house was super exciting! </div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">We lived in the house for four years and then we sold it to move to Elkhorn. Our house had been on the market for only a short time and we had an offer we were willing to accept. We were really excited! Then came the knock at our front door.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I was the only one home at the time but I was much more eager to answer back then so I opened the door. Standing there was a couple, a man and a woman, who said that they were very interested in our house. Most people would probably say, "Oh, you know, I'm sorry, ... you didn't make an appointment and well, we've already got an offer on our house ... so ..." and why bother, right? </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Well, I'm not even sure why, but I said something like, "We already have an accepted offer on the house, ... BUT PLEASE, come in and I'll show you around." And I did. I showed them everything and talked their ears off, I'm sure ... telling them all about the place, how old it was, about the newer addition to the house, about all the projects that Brian had done, etc ...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">It must have sounded too good to be true because then they asked, "So, why do you want to move?"</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I told them the truth ...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">At the time, we were very active at the church we were attending. We were there several nights a week as well as the weekends. It was a lot of driving back and forth. The house we were moving into was sort of just offered to us on a whim, during casual conversation with its owner who we happened to know well. So, just like that, we were moving to be closer to our church.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">This must have sounded odd or interesting or curious because they proceeded to ask more questions ... about the church and the activities we were involved in ... </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">By the end of the conversation I really liked these people (their names are Dawn and Andrew) and by the end of that evening I was praying to God that the offer on our house would fall through so that these people could buy it instead.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The first offer on our house DID fall through and these new people were able to buy our house. But even better than that ... they started going to our church. They came to know the LORD and got SAVED... did you read that?? They had gone to a church prior to moving to Lake Geneva, however, they discovered that they hadn't really understood the truth about Salvation. We became friends. We participated in AWANA club together. Brian and Andrew taught Sunday School together. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Can you believe that?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Last fall, Dawn posted on social media something about starting a bible study. I sent her a message asking her about it. I was at a point in my life where I really needed something like this ... outside my home ... with other adult women. I knew I was going to have to make myself do this. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Throughout the weeks that I had been going to their house, I took note of the condition of the porch. Late spring, I decided to ask about it and they relayed about how they've been wanting to get it re-done but the city with all of its rules and the various contractors with their ridiculous estimates with open-ended totals ... it just wasn't something that they could work with. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">So, he looked at it and he thought about it and he knew what needed to be done. He said that if they were okay not going with a contractor, we would do it ... all of it ... and they would only need to pay for the supplies.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">So, two weeks ago, we started "The Old, Old Porch Project ... Remove and Rebuild" and when I say "old", I do mean "OLD". The house is over 100 years old. We're not sure how old the porch is but let's just say it wasn't exactly up to current codes.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">First, the porch had to be torn down. This was what we call the fun part! Going off on an object without having to worry about breaking it ... well, that can be highly therapeutic!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Look at that!! Just like that, half of it is GONE!</span></div>
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<span style="text-align: start;">please make note: that white strip of board is the ORIGINAL porch header. we know this because it still had the original square nails in it. </span></div>
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It's said that these type of nails were from 100 years ago, which would make sense since the house is over 100 years old.<span style="text-align: start;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">We didn't let that stop us though. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">No injuries. Quick tear down of the porch. All of our helpers, BIG and small.</span></div>
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<br />BK Prenderbergshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16236780856614876016noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8987124677417882073.post-13977589797447344782018-08-01T14:03:00.001-07:002018-08-01T14:03:17.163-07:00Botanical GardensA botanical gardens is a wonderful place to visit. A few days ago, we met up with Grandma and Grandpa P at the botanical gardens. We enjoyed a picnic in the parking lot (yep, we really did) and then we took them around the gardens. It was kind of an adventure because it lightly sprinkled rain on and off and there was the constant rumbling of thunder. We still made it around the gardens and didn't suffer too much.<br />
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So many lovely flowers and gardens to look at.</div>
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Grandma and Grandpa were good sports while we wheeled them around the grounds ... </div>
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If you happen to be in the Milwaukee area, stop by Boerner Botanical Gardens. </div>
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We had Brynn's offical graduation from Learning RX this week!</div>
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Brynn's trainer at the facility was Ann and she was really great with Brynn! She had all sorts of wonderful things to say about Brynn and all the improvements she made during the six months. It was really nice to hear each thing because, to be honest, we forgot about some of them along the way.</div>
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This is the first family + trainer picture we took. It was quite hilarious as the camera man said " 1 -- 2 -- 3!" </div>
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Afterwards we went to Jose Blue Sombrero restaurant that is not too far away from the facility so that we could further celebrate Brynn's accomplishment.</div>
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<br />BK Prenderbergshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16236780856614876016noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8987124677417882073.post-3042938395201368872018-07-27T16:27:00.000-07:002018-07-27T16:27:24.031-07:00July Happenings ... Introduction<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Here is a partial recap of our month of July. A LOT happened in July; we were very busy with non-stop action. Whew! Here we are and July is just about done. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">July starts with remembering my mom. Of course, I remember her at times more than just the beginning of July ... I think of her often, ... but the beginning of July is when she passed ( two years this July) and so I think I will always make a point of remembering her in a special way on that day. That day was not special or fun but to honor her and our memories of her, it is important to replace the difficulty of that day with positivity and family-time and a good experience. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">But what I REALLY wanted to show you is this B-E-A-Utiful cup/mug that they brought me!!! They know how much I LOVE poppies and upon seeing this treasure ... just knew it was meant for me.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I TOTALLY AGREE!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I just LOVE it and I am so happy to have it!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">THEN ... I wanted to share with you our gardening expedition for this season. Back in May, I took a couple days off work (all by myself - it was a glorious couple of days!) and I prepped and planted our garden. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">We had started the plants in our house about six weeks before that and then transferred them to the little greenhouse we have in early May. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">This is what they plants looked like when I first planted them.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Above: banana peppers and sweetpeas.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Below: roma tomatoes</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Below: green beans, zucchini, spaghetti squash and cucumbers</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">We also planted more cucumbers in some big pots outside our deck. And they've started growing!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Just look at that cute little harvester!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">He is a tremendous helper and he really enjoys finding the veggies that are growing.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Will you take a look at what our garden looks like now???</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The spaghetti squash has grown so much that it is now travelling along the little fence and even OVER the little fence!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I just know my mother would be overcome with JOY!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">WOW! Are you as amazed as we are?? </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">God sure knows how to show Himself to us in ways He knows we will get big delight from!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">We've also harvested LOTS of herbs! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">While we definitely got a lot so far, I feel that the plants did better when we actually planted them in the ground as opposed to the planter boxes we tried this year.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">He was amazing to see and these photos do not do him justice.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">There were even horses, zebras, sheep, and ostriches (BIG ostriches) to see and feed! There are also great big turtles (maybe tortoises), foxes, wolves, bears, rabbits, badger, etc ... there are really a lot of animals to find at the Shalom Wildlife Zoo.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif; font-size: medium;">It's been three months since I've posted on here. Life is moving along; there's always something going on, things to do, places to go, ... </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif; font-size: medium;">... the school year ended. Everyone made it!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif; font-size: medium;">Molly completed her sophomore year in high school and just got her driver's license a couple months ago. Oh boy!! She also got her first job; she works at Panera. She works pretty late some nights but *bonus* she brings home bread that didn't sell that day. Mmm!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif; font-size: medium;">Also, super proud of our Molly-bug for her consistent hard work and tireless enthusiasm for pushing herself and being involved. She and her partner-in-outstanding-ness came in 2nd place at the state HOSA (Health Occupations for Students of America) Forensic Medicine competition. Her drive and passion for excellence is just who she is (she certainly doesn't get that from me <img alt="😀" class="CToWUd" data-goomoji="1f600" data-image-whitelisted="" goomoji="1f600" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/e/1f600" style="margin: 0px 0.2ex; max-height: 24px; vertical-align: middle;" />) which makes it all the more worthwhile to witness her accomplishments!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif; font-size: medium;">Jonah had a good year. He caught up with all of his 1st grade sight words AND his 2nd grade sight words! WOW!! He really worked hard because he was still catching up from 1st grade. He also had speech therapy during the school year and had to work hard at that too. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif; font-size: medium;">His favorite thing to do right now, I think, is that silly dance called "the floss" ... he is doing it all the time!! It's quite entertaining! I keep telling him if he flossed his teeth the way he does the dance, the dentist would be "over the moon" with excitement!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif; font-size: medium;">Lastly, w<span style="color: #1d2129;">ith Jonah and Rees' most recent surgeries being out-of-state and due to some changes with our insurance coverage this year, their medical fund has been depleted and we are still paying on their latest surgical procedures. In an effort to rebuild the fund, we have designed a couple of t-shirts for a fundraiser.</span><span style="color: #1d2129;"> We did this one other time and it was fun and did pretty well so we thought we would try it again.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif; font-size: medium;">On the back of the shirt is the verse Acts 1:8 - But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you ...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif; font-size: medium;">Click here for the SUPERPOWER'd campaign, if you're interested in viewing and/or order the shirt.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif; font-size: medium;">On the back of the shirt is the verse Psalm 19:14 - May the words of my mouth and meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O LORD ...</span></div>
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<br />BK Prenderbergshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16236780856614876016noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8987124677417882073.post-33863610407515551322018-04-05T13:41:00.002-07:002018-04-05T13:41:26.114-07:00What's Different ...<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I've had some comments about the boys' surgeries relating to the fact that I didn't actually explain what they were having surgery for ... or ... what's different now that they've had surgery. So, I thought I'd take a few minutes to share what has occurred. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This most recent surgery was to, essentially, fill in the "gap" where the scars/lines/cleft indented his face. Tissue from his inner thighs (the little bit of fat that could be found on his very lean body) was injected into either side of his face. He will still require future surgeries to correct the defects to his skull but that will be at a later date. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">There is definitely a difference in Jonah's appearance ... if you know what to look for. Hopefully, you can see it the way we do. He is pleased and we get a kick out of him as he gazes into the mirror at himself.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">As for Rees, he had a minor, but necessary next step completed with this most recent surgical procedure. He will need A LOT done to eventually achieve for him a nose, but the process will be slow and the steps will be many. The goal of this procedure was to reduce the size of his nostrils and to provide him with the basic minimal support for a nose.</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Prior to this surgery, the shape of Rees' vacant nose was very much shaped like a triangle. In each of his photos above, it is easy to see it. During the surgery, the doctor took cartilage from both of Rees' ears and transferred it into the area above and to the sides of his nostrils and grafted it to close off the top part of the nostrils. The triangle-shaped appearance has softened and he now has a bit of support. It will take a couple of weeks for the area to heal, which we are excited to see as it progresses.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We are really proud of how brave these boys are and we are so thankful for their resilience and strength. Their first experience at a far-away hospital with a brand-new doctor was really very positive and that is a wonderful blessing. We continue to learn so much about and from these two and our experiences strengthen their trust in our family bond. </span><br />
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