tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-92168886820719032762024-03-19T05:11:18.338-05:00LADDitudeJoin us as we navigate through lifeSarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03871480532294650203noreply@blogger.comBlogger306125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9216888682071903276.post-91927235591775127052021-06-25T00:24:00.004-05:002021-06-25T00:48:25.411-05:00The Up and Down Roller Coaster of Parenting a Medically Complex Child<p><span style="font-family: verdana;">You've heard it before. Being a parent to any child is like riding a roller coaster. It can be fun and exciting but also a little scary. There are twists and turns and ups and downs that you weren't expecting but in the end you are so glad you did it! </span></p><div dir="auto"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div dir="auto"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Being the parent of a child with complex medical needs is more like riding an unpredictable, shaky roller coaster. This coaster often sits at the edge of the park and is isolated away from the others. Many people avoid standing in line for it. Others get in line for it by chance but have no idea what they are in for. The beginning of the ride may start out smooth or be so bumpy you think you will throw up. During the uphill climb, your excitement and anticipation builds as you inch along with slow and jerky movements. You crest the hill and before you know it you are moving downhill at warp speed. You hold on for dear life in fear that you are going to fall out. Then it happens all over again. </span></div><div dir="auto"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div dir="auto"><span style="font-family: verdana;">And again. </span></div><div dir="auto"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div dir="auto"><span style="font-family: verdana;">And again. </span></div><div dir="auto"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div dir="auto"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The ups and downs and twists and turns are magnified and extreme and you don't always know how you'll survive it. But you feel bursts of joy and excitement along the way which is coupled with the relief and gratitude you experience each time you survive another sudden drop. This seems to give you the courage and strength you need to keep going. So you do. </span></div><div dir="auto"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Sometimes it takes days, weeks or even months between the very up and the very down. Today, on my roller coaster ride, it was within a coupe of hours.<br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">This afternoon, we were given yet another new diagnosis. We've received a lot of those lately. You'd think Parker's body would be running out of things that can go wrong by now. None of the options to manage this new condition are fun. The treatment ranges from sucky to awful. We decided to start with the sucky option (regimented toileting schedule during the day and nighttime catheterization every night) and hope it makes a big enough difference that surgery isn't needed and he doesn't get another kidney infection. <br /></span></div><div dir="auto"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">I know that we can handle it. We've never had to catheterize before but we can learn. The doctor even commented, "With all you do for Parker's medical care, this will be no problem!" I know he's right. If we can handle a trach, feeding tube, seizures, hearing loss, vision loss, developmental delays, motor skill deficits, behavioral issues, non-verbal communication, weekly immunoglobulin infusions, 12 scheduled medications a day plus a stupidly long list of PRNs, an incredibly restricted diet due to multiple allergies and GI issues and multiple therapy and doctor appointments a week....then we can handle a catheter. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">But the news still bummed me out. I mostly feel bad that Parker has to deal with this on top of everything else. Poor guy just can't catch a break. Of course, I have no doubt he'll handle it like a champ because he's a trooper and is braver than most adult men. But sometimes I sure wish he could just be a carefree and healthy kid. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">That roller coaster took a deep dive down during the telehealth visit with the MAYO doctor this afternoon. Afterwards, I wanted to get in my PJ's, make chocolate chip cookies and eat half the batter, cuddle up with my kids on the couch and watch a funny movie. But special needs mamas very rarely get to do what they want. Instead, I loaded Parker and all his gear into the van and drove across town on this HOT and HUMID day (why do we live in Nebraska again?) for Parker's physical therapy appointment. I wasn't looking forward to it because I didn't think he would participate much. I haven't been able to get him to do much walking the last couple of days. Yesterday he wouldn't even walk much for his favorite respite nurse, Ms. Dee. He usually always shows off for her! </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">They are trying to figure out why Parker's walking and lower extremity strength has regressed and if the urological issues may be related in some way. There isn't an easy answer which is why Parker has been so busy with new specialists and tons of tests lately. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Suffice it to say, I didn't have high expectations for PT today. But to my amazement, Parker took EIGHT independent steps in therapy! He hasn't done that for months!! I couldn't stop smiling and Parker was clapping for himself and so proud. It was pretty much the greatest thing ever. For a moment, whatever worries I had from earlier today melted away and I experienced nothing but pure joy. We were on that uphill climb once again! </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">I hope we get to stay on the uphill climb awhile longer before we head down again but you never know if exciting progress or heartbreaking setbacks are around the corner. That's the life for a medically complex parent. You are in a constant state of hoping for the best but preparing for the worst. I don't suppose it is something you can really understand unless you've lived it. But today I guess I wanted to share. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">And now some pictures from the last couple of weeks since I haven't written a blog in FOUR years...</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg2I95Y0vpsrNjM7xfqpP-YbPPSZTw3PQPetQ-I0qlVn0q2NyWMBZVs2lBQBM46M1SgoC1dTYQvu_FzlI_QYtmw24JY-0CbqujScNhBxYGa5QOAxND2h3ri6rG7tugCwahGrvj60W0Kvw/s1235/2021_06+baseball.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1235" data-original-width="924" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg2I95Y0vpsrNjM7xfqpP-YbPPSZTw3PQPetQ-I0qlVn0q2NyWMBZVs2lBQBM46M1SgoC1dTYQvu_FzlI_QYtmw24JY-0CbqujScNhBxYGa5QOAxND2h3ri6rG7tugCwahGrvj60W0Kvw/w478-h640/2021_06+baseball.jpg" width="478" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">At Parker's baseball game</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDEw9HI1FILbjjOpk2ZQgEDLGLmmaZaBl4OVmQspMEn_Bn2o5CFW7C6Xz8kplePnl5gmrLcas1INTPKOvJHeFo5rKjID_fduuVcpDCDEAYPEsxtPC-KHgOKjs97JfxpE2INVa6uN0i-u0/s2048/2021_06+pool.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDEw9HI1FILbjjOpk2ZQgEDLGLmmaZaBl4OVmQspMEn_Bn2o5CFW7C6Xz8kplePnl5gmrLcas1INTPKOvJHeFo5rKjID_fduuVcpDCDEAYPEsxtPC-KHgOKjs97JfxpE2INVa6uN0i-u0/w640-h480/2021_06+pool.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Parker doing his favorite summer activity!</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCyx7lAH9EMlHWva1-wtmW1SFTWdB7wBDNEZe4ZwKnPqcfGPw8sZA_p6mryxgp6DKkKSlte4vMUMuqZ12mzb-viVLRI9NHSqiTs2EzI8NOlRqxo5Yw5SNibEDoJadTQvcKVBLB139BEak/s2048/2021_06+robot.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1784" data-original-width="2048" height="558" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCyx7lAH9EMlHWva1-wtmW1SFTWdB7wBDNEZe4ZwKnPqcfGPw8sZA_p6mryxgp6DKkKSlte4vMUMuqZ12mzb-viVLRI9NHSqiTs2EzI8NOlRqxo5Yw5SNibEDoJadTQvcKVBLB139BEak/w640-h558/2021_06+robot.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Alexa helped Parker build a robot for a summer school project</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div>Sarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03871480532294650203noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9216888682071903276.post-64197774924169969112017-06-26T10:10:00.000-05:002017-06-26T10:12:51.003-05:002017 Nebraska and South Dakota Road Trip<br />
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South Dakota where we visited several National Parks and landmarks. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This trip made me think a lot of Dad as we
spent many summers when I was a kid traveling to National Parks and looking at
rocks.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Of course, as a kid we did a lot
of tent camping which I wouldn’t dream of doing with Parker but for our family
this was pretty adventurous.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’d call
the whole thing a success as we all got along pretty well and no one ended up
hurt (which I also can’t say was the case when I was a kid because I think my
Dad had some type of blood sacrifice on every trip).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I do have to say I’m very grateful for iPads
and technology for the kids and lots of snacks for Paul and I.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Going on a road trip with a medically needy child adds a bit
of challenge to say the least. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We have
to take a whole lot of equipment along which packed our van to the brim.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We took along his stroller/wheelchair,
portable oxygen, suction machine, pulse oximeter, 50PSI (which is the humidity
machine that he uses at night), nebulizer and feeding pump.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This was in addition to the huge suitcase
filled with all of his medical supplies, meds and emergency stuff.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We stayed in 3 different hotels in 5 nights
and this meant a lot of time packing and unpacking all of this stuff.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I felt like we were getting pretty efficient
towards the end but I still prefer flying to my destination and staying in one
place the whole time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That is a whole
lot easier! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Parker did fairly well with the whole thing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We weren’t sure how he would handle the
higher altitude but it wasn’t too bad.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>His oxygen saturations were about 4-5 percentage points lower than they
typically are but were still good enough that he didn’t need oxygen.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There was one day and one night that he
needed A LOT of suctioning so that was a bit rough but the rest of the time was
fairly manageable for a short trip.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>With
his suctioning needs, pulse ox beeping, feeding pump alarms, etc. the rest of us
are pretty sleep deprived and this makes me even more grateful for our night
nurses when we’re at home.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We started our trip by stopping at Island Oasis in Grand
Island.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was a pretty decent water park and not too
busy which was perfect.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Paul and Alexa
got to go on the slides lots of times and Parker and I stayed in the shallow
area and splashed around.</span></div>
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the rock formations.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was a bit
apprehensive to go off the trail and explore because there were signs
everywhere warning of rattlesnakes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So
Parker and I stayed on the accessible path while Paul and Alexa ventured out a
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in Wall, SD.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was a nice
air-conditioned break with lots of shops to look around in and yummy food as
well!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I think this stop was Parker’s
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Then we drove to Rapid City which is where we stayed for the
next three nights.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>On day 3, we started
off at Rush Mountain Adventure Park and spent quite a bit of time there. Paul, Alexa and I went on the zip-line. We all road on the mountain coaster which Parker thought was great, especially the uphill portion! Paul and Alexa also did a 3-D Gunslinger Ride (those things make me sick so Parker and I skipped it). </span><br />
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been but not since we were kids and it was much different than we
remembered.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Alexa completed a booklet
and took a pledge promising to take care of the National Parks so she could
become a Jr. Ranger.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We walked around
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Next we headed back to our hotel so Paul and Alexa could
check out Watiki Waterpark which was connected to the hotel.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They had a lot of fun while Parker and I
checked out the arcade and did a bit of laundry – which shouldn’t be allowed on
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National Park.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I called ahead and arranged
a special needs tour of the cave since the regular tours are not
accessible.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Our tour was led by a
volunteer ranger who took us into some of the larger rooms in the cave that can
be accessed by elevator.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The cave is
HUGE with lots of twists and turns all throughout.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It has more boxwork (a cave formation) than
any other cave in the United States.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We
all enjoyed the tour a lot and then we drove around the park to see some of the
wildlife.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In just about 15 minutes we
saw antelope, buffalo, coyotes and lots and lots of prairie dogs (which are
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">After leaving Wind Cave we drove to Ogallala, NE for the night. Our hotel room was a bit interesting but we made do and we all slept really well for the first time the whole trip. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">On the last day, we stopped at Walmart for some beach toys and then headed to Lake McConaughy just North of Ogallala. We've never been here before and were really impressed. It didn't feel like we were at a lake in Nebraska with the white sandy beaches. I think we'll definitely try to go back sometime and spend more time as we all really enjoyed it! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We got back on the road and finally got home about 10:00pm. Whew! What a trip! I think we created some wonderful memories and I'm glad we decided to try a road trip. I'm not sure it will be our top pick for a summer vacation but it was definitely fun!</span><br />
<br />Sarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03871480532294650203noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9216888682071903276.post-39295649532603317772017-03-22T13:47:00.001-05:002017-03-22T13:47:36.089-05:00Why I Fight So Hard for My Special Needs Child
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">We have to start at the beginning to answer that.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">A couple days after my little Parker was born early by
emergency C-section and was fighting for his life in the NICU, the doctor sat
down with us in the hospital room while we sat nearby watching the ventilator help
Parker to breathe.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The doctor started to
cry as he gave us the diagnosis.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You
know, the diagnosis that your child has something extremely bad that no one
else in the whole world has and we don’t know what that will mean for him but
it’s probably in no way good. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Yeah, that one.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><br />Several weeks later, Parker had made tremendous progress and
was breathing on his own and learning to eat orally. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He was fighting so hard and I was extremely proud
of him and how far he had come.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We sat
down again with that same doctor and he told us if we chose to withhold treatments
for Parker at any time that was understandable and OK and there was no right or
wrong answer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What?!?!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>HELL NO!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>If my son was willing to fight to stay alive and do his part then I sure
as heck was going to fight for him too.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>And I vowed to do just that and I’ve been fighting for him ever
since.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">It seems the fight is constant and never ending.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’ve had to fight for knowledge because no
one was able to tell me about Parker’s condition so I had to educate myself and
then in turn educate his doctors.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’ve
had to fight for the best medical care, the best doctors, the best treatments
and the best medicines.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’ve had to get
second, third and even fourth opinions on surgeries that were or weren’t
needed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’ve had to fight to get people
to understand how important it is to use precautions to keep Parker healthy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’ve had to fight the insurance companies and
various supply providers regularly to get necessary medical supplies and
equipment covered (this infuriates me).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I’ve had to fight to get services, supports and therapies for
Parker.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I call and write letters to government officials and
agencies when they make decisions that don’t make any logical sense and try to
explain things from our point of view.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’ve
had to fight for Parker’s education and make sure he’s getting anything and
everything that is available to help him maximize his potential and be all that
he can be.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’ve had to fight for my
marriage as this life of ours is stressful and hard and the statistics are
super crappy for couples with a high needs child.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’ve had to fight to make my healthy daughter’s
life as normal as possible.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’ve had to
fight to get access for Parker to enjoy things he should get to. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’ve had to fight to get people to understand
Parker’s worth and purpose and help them realize that he deserves this
fight!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’ve had to put my past life on hold
and realize my new objective and not give up on Parker or my family.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Parker is an amazing little guy who has come way further
than any of his doctors expected him to and I will try my very best to give him
every possibility for the best.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That is
what I promised him I’d do when he was fighting for his life as a baby and I’m
not going to stop now or settle for mediocre.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">It’s important to realize that my goal is not to be this
crazy, annoying, unrealistic Mom.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My
goal is to provide the best possible life and opportunities for Parker and my whole
family and sometimes it requires this Mama Bear to advocate really hard for her
child.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Because, if I don’t…who will? </span></div>
Sarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03871480532294650203noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9216888682071903276.post-29352359253455629112017-02-22T12:44:00.001-06:002017-02-22T12:44:36.336-06:00Until We See You Again<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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These two had a very special bond. They were buddies.</div>
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The hospice staff and nursing staff thought Dad was going to pass away days ago and we were told on a few different occasions that this was it and to be prepared. But…Dad kept hanging on. The staff kept saying, “Is there anyone else that your Dad is waiting to say goodbye to?” I had been hesitant to bring Parker in to see Dad since things were going so poorly. I didn’t know how Parker would act or how I would help<span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline;"><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Parker even say goodbye. But everyone was sure Dad was holding on for someone so today I decided to pull Parker out of school early so he could go visit his Grandpa.</span></div>
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The visit was so special and beautiful. Parker was able to see past how his Grandpa looked or how he was breathing or any of the stuff the rest of us would notice. He looked right at Grandpa, got a big grin on his face and waved “hello” just like he always did when he saw him. Then he started blowing kisses at Grandpa repeatedly. I pushed Parker’s wheelchair up close to the hospital bed and Parker reached out for Grandpa’s hand. He then started very gently rubbing Grandpa’s arm. I helped Parker tell Grandpa Tom that he was there, that he loved him, that he was his special buddy. I told Dad that Parker has had some great moments with his Grandpa and he will always be special to him. Then I told Dad that Parker just wanted his Grandpa to be comfortable and at peace and it was Ok for Grandpa to go to Heaven and be with his Uncle Luke. I told Dad that he could watch over the kids from above and he would have the best seat in the house to watch his grandkids grow up.</div>
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I picked up Parker and took him to the other side of the bed and held Parker close to Dad. Parker leaned his head in to lay it on Grandpa’s chest and at that point I lost it. Sure, I was sad. But I was crying because I was witnessing an act of pure, unconditional love. My little boy that is non-verbal was doing everything he could to show his Grandpa just how much he loved him. It was the most beautiful thing.</div>
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A little bit later, Parker looked up at his Grandpa Tom and waved “bye-bye”. It was a joyful goodbye like one that says, “Until I see you again”. I tickled Parker to make him giggle and Dad fluttered his eyelids and his eyebrows moved up. This meant the world to me because Dad has been completely unresponsive for a couple of days but it really appeared like he was responding to Parker’s giggle. I held Dad's hand and told him again that it was OK to let go and Parker and I left.</div>
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A little over an hour later, I was sitting with John at Dad’s bedside as Dad took his last breath. I guess he needed to tell his little buddy goodbye.</div>
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We love you!</div>
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Sarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03871480532294650203noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9216888682071903276.post-48683074027419219842017-02-01T09:45:00.000-06:002017-02-01T09:45:09.733-06:00An Open Letter to the Senate Regarding Betsy DeVos for Education Secretary
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Dear Senators,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I wanted to write to you to let you know how deeply
concerned I am with the Education Secretary nominee, Betsy DeVos.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>First
of all, I do not feel she has the experience needed for this position.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She hasn’t been in charge of a large
organization, she has never been an educator, she has no personal experience
with the public school system and she seems to have a personal agenda. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The most concerning reason I am personally against Betsy DeVos;
however, is her apparent lack of knowledge or expertise in special education
services in public school settings.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She
didn’t even seem aware of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
(IDEA) at her confirmation hearing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>IDEA
is a crucial and highly important federal law that protects students with
disabilities.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I do not feel that civil
rights matters such as those protected in IDEA should be left up to the states
as she indicated.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I believe all children
with special needs no matter where they live should have the “opportunity to
receive a free appropriate public education.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Let me share why this is of such personal importance to
me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My six-year-old son, Parker, was
born with an extremely rare genetic condition called a 6q12-16.1 deletion.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This means he is missing some of the genetic
material on his 6<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">th</span></sup> chromosome.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>His specific diagnosis is so rare that we know of no one in the entire
world with his exact deletion. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This
diagnosis has caused numerous medical issues (he has a trach and is tube fed
and is followed by over a dozen doctors) and he has significant developmental
delays.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He can’t walk independently or
talk and he gets sick often.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Before the implementation of laws like IDEA, my son would
not have been able to go to school due to his needs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, because of IDEA and the resources
and supports provided to special ed students like him, he is able to attend
school with his peers and set and achieve goals.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And the wonderful part is, due to the
services he gets in school, Parker is making progress and gaining new skill
sets and abilities.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I believe all
children deserve an opportunity to achieve their highest potential and I think
that will be extremely difficult if some of Betsy DeVos’ ideas move
forward.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Besty DeVos is a proponent of vouchers
and charter schools.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My fear is that if
healthy children use vouchers to go to charter schools or private
schools and the funding follows those children (as she has advocated for), then
public schools will be left more as institutions for children with disabilities
and low income students who are not able to make up the cost differences to
attend the other schools.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Public schools
will be left with the neediest children but with limited funding and resources.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This will lead to less support and services
and lower outcomes which will impact society as a whole.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Please carefully consider the
negative impact Betsy DeVos could have in the position as Education
Secretary.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Children like my son deserve
a chance at a great education to help them be the best they can be.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I do not feel comfortable leaving my son’s
future in the hands of Betsy DeVos. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Best Regards,</span></div>
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Sara Ladd</div>
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Her name is LeeLee (that was her name already and we didn't think we could change it) and she is a five-year-old poodle mix. She doesn't shed at all and is very patient and gentle. We didn't know it during our visit but she does have pretty bad separation anxiety and we're still working with her on that but other than that she has been a great addition to our family. She's still warming up to Paul as it seems he must remind her of someone that wasn't very kind to her in the past but I have full confidence they'll be best buds soon. </div>
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We LOVE this time of year! One of our favorites is pumpkin patches! This year, we visited two. First up was Roca.</div>
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Later in the month we visited Vala's Pumpkin Patch.</div>
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We grew over 30 pumpkins in our garden this year so we had to figure out what to do with them all. </div>
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And we kept some to carve and decorate with Grandpa too.</div>
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And then it was Halloween night. This year Alexa went as batgirl and Parker as Buzz Lightyear. Pretty cute I think. </div>
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Some of our favorite memories from this Fall:</div>
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Alexa starting riding a bike without training wheels (we were really late giving this a try so as soon as we got her a new bike without the training wheels she was off).</div>
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Parker likes to do the dishes in his own really helpful way</div>
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We had fun at the county fair</div>
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We see lots of rainbows living here. I'm wondering if that's just because we have more open space so we notice them more or if there were just more rainbows this year? Either way, we love it!</div>
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Alexa got tripped on the way to the playground at school and got quite the shiner. It's healing up pretty well and we hope she doesn't end up with a permanent scar.</div>
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Paul and I attended a Husker game. Go Big Red! </div>
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We visited Arbor Day Lodge and enjoyed a beautiful day!</div>
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The LES family picnic was lots of fun!</div>
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Parker slipped while cruising around the dining room table and cut his head pretty badly. He ended up with 5 staples. He was a trooper about the whole thing but Mommy was scared!</div>
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Being silly with Grandpa Tom</div>
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We got a trampoline and don't know how we ever lived without one!</div>
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And Alexa had a super time jumping in the leaves once they dropped! </div>
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Paul and Alexa at the Pumpkin Run</div>
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Fun times in the backyard with friends</div>
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Alexa and I attended a Husker Volleyball game with Suzanne and Madysen - great times! </div>
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Parker is in Special Olympics Club at his school and Alexa gets to participate too as a "buddy". It's a great time for all the kids and I love how much love, support, acceptance and encouragement goes on at these clubs. It is truly special and uplifting!</div>
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We had our family pictures taken at a housing development near ours that has bridges and pretty backdrops. Parker was not feeling the best and was rather grouchy but Mrs. Susanne got some really great shots anyway. We really liked how they turned out!</div>
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<br />Sarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03871480532294650203noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9216888682071903276.post-30487394931743106842016-08-15T13:27:00.000-05:002016-12-22T13:27:50.161-06:00First Day of School<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
This year the kids are headed to a new school since we moved. Alexa is in 2nd grade and Parker is in Kindergarten. Where does the time go?</div>
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<br />Sarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03871480532294650203noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9216888682071903276.post-33733227178195670662016-08-14T15:07:00.000-05:002016-12-22T15:07:33.187-06:00Parker Turns 6!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
My silly boy turned 6 on August 7th. We celebrated by going to the indoor play center at Mahoney State Park. Parked LOVES it there and has a blast! His cousins were able to join in on the fun which was great too! Happy birthday, buddy!</div>
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Here are some of our favorite memories from this Spring & Summer</div>
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Alexa & Paul at the Mayor's Run</div>
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Alexa trying sushi for the first time (she was not a fan...)</div>
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Fun at the Lincoln zoo</div>
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Alexa found over 20 four-leaf clovers in our new yard! She must be one lucky girl!</div>
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Parker and his teacher, Ms. Whitney, at the end of the year sing-a-long at school</div>
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Our first family trip to a Salt Dogs Game - It was super hot!</div>
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Parker got to play on a special needs baseball team called Homer's Heroes this summer. What a wonderful experience for all of us. </div>
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Uncle John took Alexa rock climbing for the first time! She looks like a natural.</div>
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Alexa did several camps this summer including soccer camp. She definitely got more in to it this year.</div>
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Mr. Toad liked to hang out in our garden this year. He let Alexa pick him up on a regular basis. </div>
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Parker and Great Grandpa Gene sitting together at the family reunion</div>
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Parker got his first wheelchair this summer. He learned to propel it on his own fairly quickly. There's no stopping him now!</div>
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The kids enjoying the big yard and fun toys</div>
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Paul and I got a 24-hr date and had a lot of fun at the Escape Room!</div>
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The Marings are a family we know from when we lived in Phoenix. They now live in Michigan but stopped by for a visit on their road trip this summer! It was great seeing them again.</div>
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We had fun at the pool when we were able to attend developmental play group. Parker loves the water and splashing!!</div>
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Parker is a bit spoiled in that he needs cuddled to go to sleep at night. Sometimes Parker ends up putting Paul to sleep first, he he.</div>
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We had lots of fun with the new play structure! Parker knows the sign for "swing" and would love swinging in the evenings once it cooled down.</div>
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The Omaha zoo has a new splash pad feature that the kids really enjoyed. What a great way to cool down on a hot day!</div>
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We just got back from a fabulous vacation in Florida. We knew after going on the Make-A-Wish trip in 2014 that there was no way to top that experience so we weren't planning to return to Florida or Disney World anytime soon. However, earlier this year the stars aligned and we got a super deal on flights and a condo in Florida that was too good to pass up. So, we booked another trip to the Sunshine State.</div>
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We had a wonderful time even though there were a few bumps in the road. I ate a bowl full of <strike>ants</strike> cheerios one morning but that's a whole other story. And unfortunately, Parker did end up getting sick a couple of days into our trip. Thankfully he made a turn for the better after two days of taking it easy in the condo and we all got to enjoy the last couple of days together.</div>
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We started the fun at Animal Kingdom. We went on the Safari first thing and saw lots of animals. Parker looked around at things a lot more this time than he did on our last trip. </div>
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We tried out a character dining experience at Tusker House restaurant and got to meet Daisy, Donald, Goofy and Mickey. Parker got such a kick out of all of them but especially enjoyed seeing his old friend Mickey again! Alexa had fun getting autographs from all the characters this time.</div>
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We got to do most of the rides and attractions in the park. Alexa's favorite was Expedition Everest although you sure can't tell she enjoyed it from this pic. And, well, Parker hid his face and squeezed me tight the whole time and then clapped a lot at the end. I wasn't sure if that meant he liked it or he was glad it was over?! </div>
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We decided to meet up with Mickey and Minnie at Adventure's Outpost later in the afternoon. This time around, Minnie was the favorite. Parker LOVED getting a kiss on the cheek from her! </div>
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Other highlights included the Lion King Show and the Finding Nemo show - I'd highly recommend them both!! We stopped for one more photo op in front of the Tree of Life before heading out of the park.</div>
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The next day we visited Hollywood Studios. We didn't go to Hollywood studios in 2014 so it was a must-do this time around. </div>
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We went to a lot of shows. My favorite was Voyage of the Little Mermaid, Alexa's favorite was the Frozen Sing-A-Long celebration, Parker's favorite was probably the Beauty and the Beast show and Paul liked all of the Stars Wars stuff. </div>
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The highlight of the day for me was when we met Chewbacca. Parker wasn't scared at all and they even blew kisses at each other. It was seriously the cutest thing ever. </div>
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We didn't do many rides in the park but Paul did take Alexa on the Tower of Terror. I'm pretty sure we scarred her for life...</div>
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We tried to keep it more light-hearted after that.</div>
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At the end of the night we watched "Symphony in the Stars: A Galactic Spectacular". It was a fireworks display set to Star Wars music. It was pretty incredible. </div>
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Then we were off to Magic Kingdom. Parker got sick shortly after we arrived so he and I left and he spent the next two days like this. Luckily we were equipped with oxygen and breathing treatments and antibiotics so we were able to stay out of the hospital. </div>
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Paul and I took turns spending time in the park with Alexa and then Parker did get to visit on the last day. Alexa met lots of princesses and characters and had a blast.</div>
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Parker's favorite character meeting at Magic Kingdom was Tigger. This is fitting since Parker loves his Tigger toy back home more than just about anything. I wish we could've captured some better pictures but his smile was huge and everyone in line got such a kick out of his reaction.</div>
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We also met Tink as a family. All of the princesses and characters sure did do a great job portraying their roles!</div>
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Our favorite ride of the trip was the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train. It was broken down when we visited in 2014 so we were thrilled to get to ride it this time around. The line is crazy long for this ride so luckily we were able to get one fast pass for it and then Paul and Alexa got stuck on Splash Mountain for awhile so they gave them a free pass ticket to ride something of their choice. This meant Paul and I both got to ride on it with Alexa. It is loads of fun! </div>
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Check out this fun video of Paul and Alexa on the ride:</div>
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I went on Space Mountain with Alexa (I think her face is funny in this picture)</div>
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and Paul rode on Splash Mountain and Big Thunder Mountain with her a few times.</div>
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Alexa did most of the other rides and attractions in the park as well and she liked them all...except the Haunted Mansion. She wasn't a fan this year. Parker liked it though and really liked all the rides that were in slow moving vehicles in the dark with things to see/hear/experience. His favorites were probably Peter Pan's Flight, It's a Small World and Under the Sea - Journey of the Little Mermaid which happens to be my most favorite as well. </div>
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We also visited Cocoa Beach while we were there. It was a BEAUTIFUL day and we all had a great time. Parker thought the sand and water were awesome and had so much fun! He giggled every time the tide came in and touched his feet. He couldn't get enough! Alexa had fun looking for seashells, jumping into the big waves, playing in the sand and pretending to have a mermaid tail. It was such a relaxing day and we all wished we had more time there!</div>
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Before we flew home, we stopped at Disney Springs and ate at T-Rex Restaurant. It was a really neat atmosphere and lots of fun to see the animatronic dinosaurs and neat lighting and sound effects. Parker really liked when the "meteor shower" would come every 20 minutes.</div>
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We had such a great time in Florida and are glad we decided to go back so soon! We appreciate Disney so much because of how accommodating it is to families with children with special needs. All of the rides have handicap access to some extent and they go above and beyond to ensure everyone gets to participate in the fun. This isn't something you can really find anywhere else. I just wish Florida was closer so we could go back more often! </div>
Sarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03871480532294650203noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9216888682071903276.post-84863005863478740752016-05-05T12:52:00.000-05:002016-12-22T12:53:59.403-06:00The New House<div class="MsoNormal">
In April, we moved to what we hope will be our forever
home. Paul and I had been looking at
homes and talking to builders for a long time.
Our wish list was pretty extensive and it had been difficult to find
what we were looking for. Accessible
homes with larger bedrooms and bigger yards seem really hard to come by and we
had just about given up hope. I happened
upon a small acreage just outside of town that had most of what we were
searching for and to my surprise, Paul wanted to take a look. Houses were moving really fast at the time
so as soon as we saw it, we had to make a decision. Paul and I both felt like it was the one for
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There were definitely bumps in the road. A lot of them. Things went smoothly when it came to selling
our current house. We got it all ready
and up for sale very quickly. Paul did a
lot of last minute projects to get it in tip top shape and we listed it for
sale by owner and had it sold in one week.
The buyers of our home were
flexible and easy to work with. That was reassuring. But just about everything that could go wrong
on the other end did. We were afraid we
were going to be left without a home at all at one point and then the bank and
title company messed up and our closing date was moved which messed with all of
our plans and that about put me over my stress limit. With lots of help from family and friends at
the last minute, we did get moved out and into our new home with at least most
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Outside our front door. We love the "country" feel and Parker LOVES his new bike trailer that we got. Don't worry, he normally does wear a helmet but this was the first trial run with the new trailer and Parker's new favorite activity!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We love the big yard but it is a lot to mow. Both kids really enjoy riding on the lawnmower with Daddy!</td></tr>
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I LOVE March. Spring is in the air and we get to play outside once again! </div>
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This March, we took a trip to the Omaha zoo with Paul's parents and Rivers and Ayela. It was fun to see the zoo from the eyes of the little ones. What a fun place to experience as a kid!</div>
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Parker also started cruising around more things this month. He learned that he could pull himself up to the kitchen island and walk around it and make all sorts of messes! It's hard to be upset with him when this is such a great developmental milestone! Good job buddy!</div>
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In December, we decided to try out some family ice skating. Alexa loved it and was really pretty good at it. My ankles made it about 2 1/2 minutes and I was done but it was definitely a fun experience!</div>
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We had a good time getting together with the Chamberlain clan for Christmas. This group photo was a hit!</div>
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We also celebrated with Grandpa Tom, Grandma CeCe and Uncle John. I forgot to get a group picture of us this year. Ooops! I did get some cute ones of Uncle John and Alexa though.</div>
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Then we celebrated Christmas just the four of us. Love this picture of the kids.</div>
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We also got together with Paul's parents, Serina and her kids.</div>
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We gave Parker a bowl full of snow to play with from the warm indoors. He wasn't sure what to make of it but did enjoy smashing between his fingers and then he ended dumping the bowl out on top of his head! Silly boy. <br />
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We really love the Omaha zoo. We go often. We decided to squeeze in another trip in October before the weather started cooling off too much. It was a great day!</div>
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My favorite part of the day was this new exhibit. You get to feed stingrays. They come right up to you and take the little fish right out of your hand. Alexa and I both had a lot of fun with this!</div>
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Parker doesn't know if he likes the petting zoo or not. He will pet the animals but just for a brief second before pulling his hand away. He was full of smiles though. </div>
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Paul and Alexa on the Skyfari</div>
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On Halloween, the day started with the Awana Grand Prix at our church. Alexa has attended Awana for a couple of years but this is the first year she has participated in the Grand Prix. This is like a pinewood derby and she was very excited to make her car. Since Alexa was going to dress like a unicorn for Halloween she decided to stick with that theme and make a pink and purple unicorn car. Alexa worked hard on her car and she helped every step of the way. On race day, she did very well and even ended up with first place for design! She was so excited! </div>
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Alexa was a unicorn, Parker was Luke Skywalker, Rivers was Superman and Ila was a super cute baby. It was a lot of fun and the kids got way too much candy!<br />
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We carved a lot of pumpkins this year too. <br />
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In October, Paul and Alexa also ran in the Pumpkin run. They did very well and had a lot of fun. Parker and I cheered them on and Parker was having a great time clapping for everyone as they ran by. It was cute. <br />
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When we went on our annual Vala's Pumpkin patch trip this year, it was extra fun because we got to go with Paul's sister, Serina, and her cute kids. They moved back to Nebraska in August and we love getting to see them more often. Alexa loves her cousin Rivers and they are good buddies. Alexa does tend to forget that he's only two and expects him to be able to do everything she can. And he gives it his best effort! They are really quite funny together. </div>
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<br />Sarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03871480532294650203noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9216888682071903276.post-57403619999319272962015-12-29T22:01:00.003-06:002015-12-29T22:04:36.526-06:00Family Adventures: August and September<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
For the remainder of the summer we spent as much time outside as possible. The slip-n-slide was a huge hit again this year.</div>
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Alexa always loves going to Paul's work picnic because she gets to jump in bounce houses and get her face painted. The butterfly was really cute this year.</div>
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Mahoney State Park is one of our favorite places and we love going there to spend the afternoon. </div>
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Previously, Parker made it about two seconds every time we've tried to do a pony ride. This time, I believe he made it a full lap before declaring he was done. I'd say that is good progress!</div>
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Alexa, on the other hand, loves pony rides!</div>
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And petting them too.</div>
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Parker prefers mini golf to pony rides. Although he wants to do about 5 holes....not 18....me too.</div>
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Woohoo!</div>
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We did find something Parker thoroughly enjoys though. We met the cousins at the indoor play structure at Mahoney in September and Parker thought that was just about the best thing ever. It was so fun to see how well he did at navigating through the obstacles. It goes to show that Parker can accomplish SO MUCH if he wants to and if he is motivated!</div>
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And caught some butterflies. </div>
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This summer was really beautiful and the weather wasn't too extreme which we definitely took advantage of. Writing this blog when it's December 29th and 20 degrees outside makes me very anxious for Spring!Sarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03871480532294650203noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9216888682071903276.post-22419514401121647182015-12-29T17:24:00.000-06:002015-12-29T17:24:11.835-06:00A Day At The Farm With Great-Grandpa Gene<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
In August, we went up and spent the day with my Grandpa Gene and his friend, Geraldine, at the farm. I'm so glad we were able to coordinate our schedules and make this happen. This farm has been in the family for around 100 years. I remember spending time here with my Great-Grandma JuJu and my grandparents, Gene and Leona, every summer when I was young. I would love looking at the beautiful flowers my Grandma had planted, running from snakes in the yard (well maybe I didn't love that part) and going on walks and having adventures. </div>
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Alexa climbed her very first tree during our visit. I climbed this exact same tree as a kid and I'm sure my Mom did too. </div>
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My grandpa took us on a tour of the farm in the Gator. I've never had a tour of the whole farm before and I really enjoyed it a lot. My allergies didn't appreciate it, however. </div>
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It was fun to hear stories of years past and to see trees that have been standing for hundreds of years. Alexa had a lot of fun watching the grasshopper that jumped onto the dashboard and took the tour with us. </div>
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It really is a beautiful place and I felt so relaxed there. I was grateful to spend that precious time with my Grandpa and my family!</div>
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In August, we traveled to Paola, KS to surprise Paul's grandma, Lois, for her 80th birthday. I'm sure she knew something was up but she played along well. A lot of family members from several different states came for the celebration. It was a lot of fun and nice to see all of these family members again! </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Paul's Mom, Grandma and Uncle Bill</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Parker giving kisses to Aunt Taryne</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Grandma Lois and Uncle Bill</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Alexa, Uncle Bill and cousin Jacqueline</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Grandma Cheryl with Parker (who I believe is trying to pull his trach out)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Alexa and Jacqueline</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Grandma Lois and Alexa...with her curls</td></tr>
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