tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19618771093422275252024-03-14T00:14:33.632-07:00the broersma five...a picture glimpse into our lives and the moments in between...
Stephanie Broersmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03458753643618932125noreply@blogger.comBlogger325125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1961877109342227525.post-20247137649721906732020-05-28T19:46:00.001-07:002020-05-28T19:46:37.938-07:00Strapped but Not Held Down<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Everyday I'm reminded how blessed I am regardless the chaos, noise or discomfort I experience during the day. My journey of discomfort began in November. When I had just been given clearance to do the thing I love so much to do and which keeps me grounded, I walked into a surgery yet again leaving me stuck in the reclining chair and at the mercy of many others. </div>
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It feels like forever ago I had four drains stitched to my sides leaving me with very </div>
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My Mom and I ventured out weeks after surgery and ended up at Cheeks to try on clothes and feel somewhat normal. Nothing about having a drain baby makes you feel normal especially when you look four months preggers. Praise God I can laugh and not cry every time hard faces me. </div>
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This will go down as a stellar Mother/Daughter date. </div>
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It feels like forever ago someone had to bathe me and pour my coffee for me. I still can't run (big, long weary sigh) but I know I can. I can't lift weights but I know my body is strong. </div>
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After weekly appointments at the University of Washington Medical center post surgery, things came to a screeching halt. The reconstructive surgery had been scheduled for April sixth giving my body one last final time to heal before the summer fun began and a fall race training schedule would need to resume. </div>
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...Enter Covid-19...</div>
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I've later learned that many things came to a halt. My surgeon explained that in a matter of a day, her three surgeries went from normal waiting room procedures to two family members only and by the third surgery no one allowed in the waiting room... all in one day. She also shared how patients, recently diagnosed with breast cancer, were told to push pause on upcoming surgeries to remove cancer and to take extra chemotherapy until operating rooms opened up once again. </div>
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My heart sunk.</div>
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I immediately thought back to when my sister was diagnosed and the fear surrounding something terminal growing in her body. Removing the cancer could not have happened any quicker. The fear knowing you have a detonated bomb ticking in your body is scary enough yet alone told to sit and be calm. </div>
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For all the discomfort I experience with iron clad expanders that, as close to explaining, feels like a too small, too tight, broken down underwire bra, I can live a few more months for these terrified patients to have surgery first. (they're not really iron.)</div>
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Yes, the new surgery date throws off my well-thought out plans but given today's chaos, it could be worse. </div>
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Our kids are healthy. </div>
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Our home is safe. </div>
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Our jobs secure. </div>
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Our faith is solid. </div>
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Our marriage thriving. </div>
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Our gas tank is full. </div>
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Our support system remains present. </div>
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We still have our laughter. </div>
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We still have the church.</div>
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We still have our health.</div>
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We will still have fun this summer. </div>
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In all my time now at home, I've been able to purge many things from my computer creating additional space and storage. Having both preventive surgeries has cleared mind space where fear once lived. The computer was desperately in need of the same thing. One of the tasks has been to go through all the thousands of pictures I struggle to delete. In doing so, I ran across this picture of Tim and I from 2014 that, not only is hilariously fitting, but pretty much sums things up as of late. </div>
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Our hands are full; our bellies full of laughter. </div>
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It may feel like our countries situation is strapping many of us down with unexpected loss and freedom. The ability to worship together, visit with friends and shop at our favorite local stores halted. </div>
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God can not be strapped down, confined to a box or told He has boundaries. He is bigger than all our fears, doubts and delays in preventive surgeries. God has purpose in our waiting.</div>
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It does feel like forever ago when I last ran, but I know my time to run will be coming soon. Until then, I'll keep purging the photos, organizing my inbox and give thanks for all the things </div>
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God has blessed our family with including being drain free. </div>
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What are you thankful for today?</div>
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{ Having fun; making memories. }</div>
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{ I will burn this pillow when all said and done. }</div>
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{ No drains and finally free. }</div>
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{ Post-op covid style. }</div>
Stephanie Broersmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03458753643618932125noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1961877109342227525.post-79654496930138408142020-05-28T13:05:00.000-07:002020-05-28T13:05:50.701-07:00Caught On Camera ... <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Every family has the sweet and salty moments of life. I like to capture a little of everything. </div>
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{ The ugly. }</div>
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{ The good. }</div>
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{ The funny. }</div>
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{ The loud. }</div>
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{ The naughty. }</div>
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{ The melt your Mommy. }</div>
<br />Stephanie Broersmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03458753643618932125noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1961877109342227525.post-25968523143750195832020-05-28T12:17:00.000-07:002020-05-28T12:17:01.929-07:00#stayhome #school & #survive<div style="text-align: center;">
Let's first address the monkey in the room ...</div>
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It's been silent here. </div>
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For good reason with all things chasing sanity and survival. </div>
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Rather than a bunch of words you may or may not read, let's get you caught up with a picture glimpse into what the Broersma #stayhomestayhealthy has looked like this Spring.<br />
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When news of school shifting too distant learning, I first panicked gathering all the ideas<br />
and then attempted to execute a plan.<br />
Pinterest is great. Pinterest has the ability to expose two types of people: Always Nailed It or 100% Failed It.<br />
I had great intentions those first few weeks of school being put into action in our home. We homeschooled for seven years so I knew the steps and process. The catch was some students weren't as receptive to my Pinterest ideas as I was to implementing them daily. Regardless, we made it work... through tears, struggles, redirection and long walks to reset... we have been making this work.<br />
Baylee's teacher has been reading stories to her on Marco Polo and Charlie has been crushing his school goals with impressive self motivation. Addison helped Myriam with her reading for a bit then shifted to her<br />
online school program.<br />
Tim and I are so proud of the kids for making the abrupt shift in learning. Did we do it well? Not everyday.<br />
And that's okay.<br />
Summer is almost here and some learning goals will stay in place throughout the<br />
next few months which is okay too.<br />
Our homeschool cart is now a part of the living room and I'll try to squeeze<br />
learning when the moment presents itself.<br />
If this has taught me anything, it's that our decision to put the kids in school was a healthy choice.<br />
Yes, I'm Mom and teacher, but I long for the day when I'm just Mom.<br />
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We found many opportunities to learn outside through activities we call chores. Picking up winter branches, planting seeds and taking care of the lawn gave a much needed break from being inside. God has blessed us with a dry Spring. Yes, we've had some rainy days but more than anything, the skies have been blue and warm enough to step into the fresh air. </div>
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Our seeds did okay. Some grew and others got moldy or stolen by our neighborhood squirrels. Even the cute popsicle stick birdhouse Myriam made was robbed of its birdseed by the pesky squirrel hanging from the gutter. Our snap peas are now well out of the ground and beginning to make their way up the garden trellis. Our walks through the neighborhood always prove entertaining as the girls chase bunnies, seek out deer, look for animal tracks and watch the skunk cabbage almost grow taller than Miss Bee herself. </div>
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Charlie's learned to have guitar lessons via Zoom or FaceTime even though his practicing hours have lessened slightly with outside distractions. </div>
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I'm most thankful for the thing I hate the most; screen time. Baylee can actually sit still while learning from ABC Mouse and for that I'm grateful. </div>
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I haven't taken hair clients for years, but still trim the family's hair. It's been awhile since not having the ability to reach over my head due to recovery. When family members called and told me they were looking special, I pulled the basics outside and set up shop in the carport. No worries, the family wore masks and hands were washed. As for the family gray hairs collecting among a few... well, the stores are closed and I'm all out of color so truth be told you're no brunette any longer. </div>
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Myriam and I have been taking two mile walks searching for teddy bears and hearts in neighboring windows while sharing in deep discussions or soaking up the silence. Our loop usually takes us to Dad's office for a cup of water and back home through the forest. We've also had many trips to Berthusan Park getting lost on the trails and letting Millie explore in the trees. </div>
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On the warmer days, Charlie and Myriam took on a new adventure of floating down the creek. Quite comical to watch and thankful it's not too deep. I see this happening more often with summer fast approaching. </div>
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It was incredibly refreshing to not have bickering, teasing or whining the entire way over the pass. Once we arrived at the private campsite, Grandpa Doug greeted us with a hilariously, well thought out scavenger hunt for the kids. The only piece he forgot was to look up at the growing gray clouds and massive downpour that led us all running down the hillside being pelted with twenty-five mph winds and sideways rain. </div>
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You know it's stormy when the tumbleweed passes you by sprinting back towards the motorhome drenched in sunny clothing. Ahh, no worries. None of us were hurt and the hunt continued the following morning with the kids "saving the world from the coronavirus." </div>
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Our Man Cub turned twelve. </div>
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A complete adoring, sensitive, compassionate, hardworking, smart, musical, caring dozen years of being our one and only boy child. </div>
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Charlie's been working on his skills of desiring to be "just like Dad" when he grows up from the early years on and has perfected the look of the Mini Me of his Dad. </div>
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The once chunky baby, has grown almost as tall as his Mama and can light the room with his sweet smile. He's quick to offer hugs, never goes to bed without saying his "I love you's" and, even though he fights well with his sisters, he still loves them all like any prince should when </div>
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Playing his guitar and basketball continue to be his extra loves while doing chores remain low on the list of to-do's. Organization skills are lacking, but according to teen boy mom's, I'm prepared for further mess, stinky rooms and lack of tidiness being a lack of priority in his life. </div>
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A happy dozen and parents to scream a dozen more times of how proud we are of what you've accomplished and will accomplish in your life. </div>
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Happy Birthday Charlie!</div>
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{ Middle kid. We can always be so dramatic. This was a simple time-out turned into a complete meltdown. Parenting often requires the ability to not laugh while holding your ground. }</div>
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One can prepare as best as possible for a substantial event, but the unknown elements create moments of humility that have, in turn, produced gratitude. Having another major surgery did that for me. </div>
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I went in as emotionally sound as I could knowing there'd be triggers and memories that would surface from a decade of pain and hardship witnessing many of my family members face cancer. This journey has been to prevent cancer but the experience has been all too familiar. Leaving the kids the night before was torment; having them cared for by our family and friends made it easier. </div>
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Being I had to stop eating and drinking by midnight, I filled up over a celebratory meal with My Love where we toasted God's goodness and faithfulness. Tim has been nothing short of being amazingly awesome, gentle, caring and patient in this recovery process. </div>
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With the surgery time beginning late morning, it gave for hours of reflection and worry to set in. Our good friend drove south to sit with Tim during the six hour surgery. It's been because of our village that we've done this so well. </div>
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Recovery has been filled with love and friendship from the willing childcare, surprise visits, endless meals and cards of well-wishes. Living in a small town has pros and cons but our family has seen the deep, genuine care of our community at its finest. </div>
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My sister had these socks from her journey and I occasionally wear them when I need to do hard things. If there was one person, aside from my husband, to sit by my side, it would be my sister. Someone to calm my fears, tell me what it would be like and support our kids like she did so well. I set aside the provided hospital socks and demanded my Bad A** socks remain on throughout surgery. </div>
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This felt too similar to Traci's story and the surprise procedure was enough set the tears into motion. Tears that went from fear to laughter before surgery.</div>
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Tim and I have found weekly lunch dates in all our trips to and from Seattle both before and after surgery. One of which had the perfectly stated message for us as Tim has truly carried me through this experience. </div>
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Even breathing on my own was a burden for my body the first five hours after surgery resulting in Tim cautiously, but with great panic, reminding me to breath. Every minute and a half I felt a gentle tap on my hand and a voice telling me, "Breath hun, stay with me love."</div>
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Once the narcotics began filtering out of my body, Tim was able to relax a little bit. </div>
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Going the bathroom, showering, getting dressed and the first few days, cutting my own food were all tasks I needed help with. Adjusting the eight pillows to find some level of comfort became Tim's specialty. He just knew what I needed, when I needed it. </div>
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My views of recovery have been watching my Mom clean our house, getting kids here and there, full seasons of all things Joanna Gaines and clinging to my mastectomy pillow on weekly trips to SCCA and UW Medical Center. I've mastered the art of sitting and frankly, found myself sick of it while watching Bakers vs. Fakers. While watching, a craving text to Tim became reality when he brought home two pies. </div>
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My recovery journey continues for a few more months and everyday I'm feeling stronger. I celebrate the little wins for the day and find myself so incredibly grateful for each prayer spoken on my behalf. </div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 102, 170);">I began the beginning of 2019 with a word full of </span></span><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 102, 170);">purpose and anticipation for what would become the result of eleven single letters strung together. A word that would be the foundation to the decisions made, commitments had and reasons for saying "yes" or "no." </span></div>
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<span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 102, 170);">Done on purpose; deliberate, intended. </span></div>
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<span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 102, 170);">Eleven letters that provided meaningful connections, ministry opportunities, family entertainment and deliberate laughter with those I love. From the big trips to the simple snuggles, focusing on being present in every moment became my motivation. God provided personal challenges that caused me to rely on Him more and desire to learn more about who I am as His child.</span></div>
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Summer was when I felt the shift begin. A shift of intentions and God introducing me to a new word that would come with uncomfortable situations, painful appointments and a deeper spiritual focus required to survive. </div>
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I've spent time learning about prevention and the connection it has to the Bible. One online resource explains prevention as such:</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(0, 19, 32); text-align: justify;">"Prevent" occurs in the King James Version in the literal but obsolete sense of "to come or go before," "to anticipate," not in the sense of "to hinder." It is the translation of qadham, "to be sharp," "to be in front," "to be beforehand." </span><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(0, 19, 32); text-align: justify;"> </span></span></blockquote>
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For the past twelve years, I've had yearly mammograms to catch any precancerous tumors as a result of family history. A family history that has the University of Washington "excited" about building said family history tree going back generations deep with over six known cancers present. It's also led to two biopsies, days worth of worry and fear that can nearly paralyze oneself. Witnessing my sister and grandma's battle such an ugly beast looms before and during every screening appointment. </div>
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<i>"If these things exist in you, and continually increase, they prevent your being either idle or unfruitful in advancing towards a full knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ."</i></div>
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<span class="source" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Being intentional about my health led me to making steps to prevent destruction of my body. Together, Tim and I have had lengthy discussions about what this looks like. I've had numerous doctors review my charts, been on hold waiting for insurance approvals, scheduled and planned out of town </span>appointments<span style="font-family: inherit;"> and now prepare for a disruption of </span>normal<span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></span>routine. What I've done more of, is reflect on this word, <i>prevention</i>, and </div>
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It's interesting to me how some words stand out as strong verbs, action words that cause movement in our heart, feet or minds. Other words inspire or encourage oneself. Many messages teach about following Jesus to secure our eternal life. We're taught how to live a good life using the Fruits of the Spirit and structure our lives with the Ten Commandments as boundaries. But rarely is the word prevention used to speak about eternal life. </div>
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I can't help but think God is asking me to take more bold steps in preventing the opposite of eternal life; death. If I were to be completely honest with myself, I'm not sure I'm doing enough. Prevention from burning in hell. Prevention from corruption and disease. Prevention from mediocre faith. </div>
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<i>"For the flesh lusts against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; and these are contrary to one another, that you may not do the things that you desire."</i></div>
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Am I teaching our kids enough about Who God is?<br />
Am I being the example that leads them into a personal relationship with God the Father?<br />
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My flesh is imperfect. My flesh can at times be sick. Going back to my original word, God has not only given me the ability to be intentional this year but He's walked with me in the beginning journey of being in front of, to anticipate, my flesh potentially causing harm.</div>
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When I was told I would need breast screening every six months for the next twenty years, my heart sank. My first biopsy was just a few months after my sister had passed with emotions far from stable as I processed grief. I would go to the ends of the earth to bring Traci back to hear her encouragement and have her hold my hand like I did hers. Cancer is not present in my body, but being intentional about my health and present for my family has resulted in an upcoming surgery to prevent an anticipated negative diagnoses.<br />
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I believe it's in the intentions of my time, preventing something from happening, that God is asking me to surrender my humility, levels of comfort and control of my schedule.<br />
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Robert Schuller says, <span style="caret-color: rgb(255, 102, 0);">"Spectacular achievement is always preceded by unspectacular preparation." </span></div>
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I want to be fully alive. I want to be fully engaged. I want to have spectacular preparations in place to achieve the best outcome in 2020. This means many will have to surrender on my behalf and I say thank you in advance to the many hands making it possible for our family to keep moving forward.<br />
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I will continue to seek blessings; the intentional ones and those that greet me with a little surprise. </div>
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<i>"By faith we understand that the worlds were prepared by the word of God, so that what is seen was not made out of things which are visible."</i></div>
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A picture glimpse from a few top moments in 2019.</div>
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Charlie began playing for McLendon Athletics last fall and continues to play on the select team. He loves the sport and works hard at becoming better. </div>
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{ Graduation to Pre-school }</div>
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Our oldest graduated from Ebenezer Christian School and youngest began preschool this fall. </div>
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Charlie continued to gain skills playing guitar and had the opportunity to play at his school chapel leading worship. His collection of pedals and instruments has grown quite a bit this past year. Myriam started guitar lessons as well!</div>
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{ Tim & Addi traveled to Cambodia in June. }</div>
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After graduation, these two flew overseas as Tim gave our daughter a first hand look to the ministry we support; the Life Giving Network. Eyes wide open, Addison experienced many firsts on this trip including the Great China Wall, smelly "fresh" markets and visiting the Killing Fields. </div>
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Tim and Charlie had the opportunity to share the stage together in the same place Tim won in 2005 with Realtime. Charlie had no nerves about singing in front of thousands of people and looked incredibly handsome as our little Man Cub sang tags, took in the events and road tripped with Grandpa Doug to Salt Lake City on the front end. </div>
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{ <a href="http://www.reclaimedministry.com/" target="_blank">Reclaimed</a> book launch in August! }</div>
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{ Tim turned 40! }</div>
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Yep. My Love turned forty and celebrated with a motorcycle trip with buddies. I still brought poop emoji cupcakes and a toilet paper roll cake into the office to celebrate this huge event. My turn is coming this next year. </div>
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I was given the title of coach as a dozen runners from the office ran the <a href="https://thebroersmafive.blogspot.com/2018/10/desert-adventures-part-one.html" target="_blank">Grand Circle Trailfest</a> accomplishing personal goals, team adventures and emotional finishes. It was such an honor to run this again and see others do something amazing. </div>
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I know. This is late...<br />
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This past November Myriam turned eight years old. The weeks and days were counted down and anticipated Red Robin birthday sundae well deserved. She had been waiting for that one since my birthday in August and made it very clear how we'd celebrate this years birthday.<br />
Lunch at Red Robin, jumping at Summit with family then dinner at McDonald's.<br />
That last bit never happened for obvious reasons!<br />
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Turning eight years old was a big deal in our home this year. Second grade, taking guitar lessons, impressed with how tall she is and calling herself a big kid are a few high lights.<br />
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Myriam has a gift of stating one-liners that put us doubled over in laughter. The ability to make people laugh has been there since her beginnings. Her toothless grin makes her own smile bigger and shows that she's no longer our little girl. She is certainly and most definitely growing up.<br />
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"If those boys were my kids, I would raise them properly. They aren't men-like, if they were ladies they wouldn't be lady-like either."<br />
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"I am a fighter, not a lover!"<br />
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"If I'm Hispanic, are you Hispanic Dad?"... "No, I'm Dutch."... "What about my brother and sisters?"... "They're Dutch too, but Baylee is Irish."... "Man, it must be hard for you guys not being Hispanic like me!"<br />
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{ Never not full of life. }<br />
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Happy Birthday Mimi.<br />
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* UPDATE: Myriam got her two front teeth for Christmas!<br />
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The confessions are found in the pages of her journal after her original diagnoses in 2007. Her continuous smile proved she believed in "counting it all joy." (James 1:2)</div>
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The month of October puts extra emphasis on breast cancer awareness. During the raw and most challenging moments of <a href="https://thebroersmafive.blogspot.com/2017/02/the-last-time-i-held-her-hand.html" target="_blank">Traci's journey</a>, I found myself at times bitter and angry walking into stores seeing all things pink. </div>
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<i>"Why did she have to suffer like this? Why was her youth stolen by this disease and dreams of having a family instantly ripped from her grip? It's not fair she suffered for so long."</i></div>
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I know my sister had these same thoughts, but my memory can only recall twice when I heard the frustration. Her faith soared while her ability to survive was rooted in the truth that God is good. </div>
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It became her lens in all things hard and reason why she praised in the positive moments. </div>
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Her very presence was contagious simply because her faith was who she was. Traci showed many who Jesus was during her cancer journey which gave her more reason to keep fighting. </div>
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How often have I given up hope because life got hard? When my belief that God is good vanishes due to frustrations and negative outcomes to situations out of my control?</div>
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God, I'm so sorry my flesh caved to defeat. </div>
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Thank you for allowing me to have the years with my sister who challenged my faith and taught me 'never' or 'can't' are void of the dictionary. Thank you for granting our family thirty seven short years with a warrior who showed us how to fight well. </div>
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If Traci was still living, I'm positive she'd still be fighting, stubborn in her prayers for healing and cheering on all her <a href="https://www.facebook.com/PDXpinkphoenix/" target="_blank">Pink Sister's</a> battling breast cancer alongside her. </div>
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To those battling breast cancer, you are not far from our thoughts and prayers. Your strength and tenacity inspires those around you and does not go unnoticed. </div>
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Sister, I miss you. </div>
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{ Chemo buddy who hardly missed a treatment. }</div>
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We thrived this summer thanks to the true winner being the $97 pool from Walmart. It kept us cool, kids busy and gave all of us plenty of entertainment watching the swimming techniques from all the kids... even Millie enjoyed the pool too! </div>
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I was sad to miss Charlie's first day of school, but confident Tim nailed his first day along with Myriam's meet and greet at her school. </div>
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Tim continues to encourage the kids with their golf skills and often is asked to get up at the crack of dawn to putz around before the day gets going. Charlie and Addison are really enjoying this sport which leads me to believe we'll have golfers before I have a child runner by my side. </div>
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With most of the summer trips behind me, I was able to find time to begin the summer purge which still is happening. There have been multiple trips to Goodwill, the dump and consignment stores as things simply don't need to be here anymore. It feels so good to clear house... and closets of stuff!</div>
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Addison had her first day of high school which made Mom and Dad somewhat teary eyed but excited for the next few years for our oldest. She nailed her first day and found every classroom without fail!</div>
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{ Ran into Bill & Evie at CPE, local Connections Bookstore owners. }</div>
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{ Homestead golf lessons for the oldies. }</div>
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{ Myriam visiting her classroom before school starts. }</div>
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{ First, technically 2nd, day of 6th grade. }</div>
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{ Came home to S'moresma's and dinner over the fire. }<br />
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{ Comedy before bedtime diving for golf balls. }</div>
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{ First day of 2nd grade. }</div>
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{ First day of her freshman year. }</div>
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{ Ran into my baby brother while playing & training with friends for the big race. }</div>
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{ End of summer purge begins... }</div>
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The kids are all enjoying summer but have been forced to think ahead in preparing for school. Charlie had a special date with Nana to pick out all his school supplies while </div>
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All the hard work this summer with the book launch paid off when <i>Reclaimed: Finding Your Identity after Marital Betrayal</i> was released Wednesday! Tim and I were overwhelmed with the reviews and personal notes sent our direction thanking us for the boldness to speak up and share. I found myself exhausted physically and emotionally as Tim and I toasted with a glass of wine. </div>
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Meanwhile, life moved on as Addison had high school orientation that morning and three of four kids had dentist appointments. Baylee also had her pre-school orientation this week where she already made friends and an impression with her teacher. This should be very entertaining to watch unfold as smarty pants may be bored but challenged to sit quietly and not talk all day long. </div>
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Addison and a friend were commissioned to paint for their past teacher so they used the morning t paint and afternoon to meet up with friends to prepare for high school. </div>
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Friday night, Tim and I were treated to dinner with our good friends, Kurt and Gwen before I flew out to Nashville for the Christian Product Expo. </div>
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Yes, a packed week. </div>
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{ Cousin sighting on my flight from Bellingham to Seattle. }</div>
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The week on the boat continued for the kids as they went from island to island in search of the perfect shrimp to catch, pool to swim in and whales! Yes, they even managed to have some whale spotting's!</div>
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{ When friends speak your love language and make you a personalized dish of brownies: win. }</div>
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{ Bee and I enjoyed the fair on our own with 2 objectives: food & animals. }</div>
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{ Friday Addi & Charlie went to the fair together ALL. DAY. LONG. }</div>
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{ The road trip to Portland begins... }</div>
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{ A quick road trip south to celebrate Tim's step sister Maria's wedding. }</div>
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{ The road trip trying to end... }</div>
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Week eight was busy, stressful, and yet filled with celebrations on many levels. </div>
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The first part of the week Charlie had golf camp at Homestead Farms which the kid is getting pretty good at and loves that he can share a sport with Dad. </div>
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Early in the week, my ultrasound from the week prior, needed to be followed up with a breast biopsy. Needless to say, this brought on far too much anxiety and emotion that I was not wanting to deal with especially being a birthday week for myself. </div>
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Tim, in typical supportive fashion, drove the stress case to the doctors and made sure that I had no lifting once home. I know deep within he was nervous as the doctors this time used language such as meeting with oncologists and further potential treatments. </div>
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By the grace of God (and lots of prayer) we got results at the end of the day on my birthday. Negative. </div>
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Thank you Jesus.</div>
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And yes, I celebrated a birthday as did Mom!</div>
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Could not have asked for a better gift than results that indicate no cancer. </div>
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Papa and Nana invited the older three kids to a week on the boat which left Baylee alone at home with Mom and Dad. It's been awhile since there was only one at home! The three older kids loved their big kid time in the San Juans hiking, fishing, becoming captain and being spoiled by my parents. It is such a treasure to have such involved and loving grandparents in our kids' lives. </div>
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{ Surprise flowers from a secret admirer. }</div>
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{ Kids selfies that never get old - instant laughter. }</div>
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{ Birthday family lunch at Red Robin with our friend Bruce. }</div>
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{ Girl time getting our nails done. }</div>
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{ Myriam had about 50 different facial expressions during her pedicure<br />
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{ Tim has become the giddy mole killer in our yard. }</div>
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{ Roommates 20 years later. }</div>
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{ Surprise visit at Lopez Island - Bee was inside throwing a tired fit. }</div>
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{ Happy Birthday Mom. }</div>
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{ Kids are off to explore the San Juan Islands some more with Papa & Nana. }</div>
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After a few days away, I thoroughly enjoyed a quiet morning sipping coffee with the chaos of kids and puppy around me. This was a week of unpacking, typical summer activities and the not so fun doctors appointments. Monday I had a breast ultrasound due to family cancer history. There is always a moment of anxiety that takes over as the procedure begins and immediately, I have to start filling the room with prayers and whispers of my sister telling me it's all okay. For twelve years I've been going in for preventative screenings and they still get my tummy in knots. </div>
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There was also the pleasant colonoscopy, but thank goodness I honestly don't remember any of it or the fact that I had breakfast with mom after. Either she wasn't good company or I was still riding high on meds! Tim had some limited work travel but overall a relaxing week. </div>
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{ The pool continues to entertain the kids. }</div>
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{ Millie was introduced to Pup-a-chino's this week. }</div>
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{ The best you get when kids are enjoying lake days! }</div>
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{ Naptime for a few cuties. }</div>
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{ A much needed run with a good friend. }</div>
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{ Myriam plays a mean game of UNO. }</div>
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{ Tim teaching Charlie young on the sound board. }</div>
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Last week was a little bit of everything. </div>
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I managed to finally kick the ear and sinus infection before my flight to North Carolina - thank goodness! Baylee is still trying to grow her two front teeth and all the kids have turned into part fish with the summers best purchase killing our grass in the back yard. Worth it. </div>
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The week began with Charlie hanging with his buddy James and then again the next day celebrating another friend with the worlds best slip in slide. Seriously, this was a hillside covered in black tarps, soap and running water along with a dozen boys ready to have fun. </div>
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Myriam continued her swimming lessons while I packed a suitcase for the <a href="https://shespeaksconference.com/main-conference/" target="_blank">She Speaks Conference</a>. </div>
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I'm so thankful Tim's job is flexible enough to stay home with the kids while I travel. He definitely earned husband of the year award as he tackled Little Irish and her ability to NOT want to be potty trained. Huge win as Tim conquered the little stubborn attitude with potty treats and stickers working towards the big reward of the desired Paw Patrol school backpack. </div>
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And adding to the list of accomplishments, Tim took the kids on bike rides, trips to the park, picnics and explorations searching for crabs, shells and soaking up the salt smell at Birch Bay State Park.</div>
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Having the peace knowing all is clean and well at home allows for a sense of ease when traveling. </div>
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As for She Speaks, God blew me away with His faithfulness and goodness allowing for my team to pray over women, listen to their stories and offer resources through <a href="https://reclaimedministry.com/" target="_blank">Reclaimed Ministry</a>. </div>
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I went last year with a proposal and enough bound books to show publishers. I knew no one but left with life long friends who have given me such encouragement and community over the past year. Throughout the year, God opened doors to share the heart of the ministry with other churches across the states. </div>
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This year, I went with two friends who represented Reclaimed and acted as assistants during the Proverbs 31 Ministries hosted conference. I'm not sure I've processed all that happened this weekend and know I'm not the only one processing the fire hose of teaching that was provided. <a href="https://jamieivey.com/" target="_blank">Jamie Ivy</a>, <a href="https://www.biancaolthoff.com/" target="_blank">Bianca Olthoff</a>, <a href="https://wendyblight.com/" target="_blank">Wendy Blight</a> and <a href="https://lysaterkeurst.com/" target="_blank">Lysa TerKeurst</a> were our keynote speakers wont only brought the Word of God but challenged our hearts to pursue the call God placed within us. </div>
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The call of being a vessel of hope to women broken from marital betrayal. </div>
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Here's a little more from the past week... four more weeks until school starts!</div>
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{ Potty training treats & bike rides to Cookie Grandma's. }</div>
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{ Birch Bay adventures searching for crab & shells. }</div>
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{ Seeking worship & Jesus at <a href="https://elevationchurch.org/locations/ballantyne/" target="_blank">Elevation Church</a> before catching a flight home. }</div>
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Monday morning was greeted with more sinus and ear pressure resulting in me starting the week off at the doctors ... finally. It's only been three weeks with the cold, snot and head pressure I've kept pushing through to get stuff done. In my entire life, I have NEVER had a sinus or ear infection. NEVER. Ask my Mom. Flying to Salt Lake City was painful then driving the pass as well last week. No fun. I now can empathize with infants being fussy. I get you babies - it hurts!</div>
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Tim flew to Virginia to take a test and Myriam started swim lessons with the local swim celebrity Teacher Shannon. All of our kids have gone through her swim program and I can't wait for Little Irish to start next year! She does an incredible job with our Mimi who loves the water, slide, diving board and making friends with anyone willing to pay attention. </div>
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Things with Reclaimed Ministry are certainly busy (will post an update shortly!) and has me working almost full time each week keeping things moving. </div>
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The older two kids mingled at the Razz Festival watching friends play three on three basketball games and hanging out with friends. Here are some other highlights from week five ...</div>
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{ Kickers, kickers, kickers ... Myriam loves the water! }</div>
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{ Addison & Kayla filling the time with a ride. }</div>
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Training resumed for the fall Grand Circle Trailfest with these two this morning. Beth and Angelique have worked really hard committing to something way out of their comfort zone but have nailed training with enthusiasm. Friday was the first day in three weeks where my head didn't ring as I spoke or chewed and pressure was close to none. Such a relief! Now to get back in full swing preparing for the race.</div>
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Our first family trip to Lake Chelan was on my eighth birthday with extended family camping in the sites right next to us. For many years we crammed into a tent trailer with Dad's old blue panel truck making the haul over the pass. Grandpa and Grandma Van Dyken had a motor home that resembled a space ship but had a guaranteed stash of hot chocolate for us kids. </div>
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Years have passed, kids have grown, some years missed due to teenage jobs and school responsibilities, and a couple even missed because that's how life is. The park remains the same; traditions still in place even though many have left us making huge gaps in the memories. </div>
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I think the hardest part of this year was having to board our puppy. She was certainly missed. </div>
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Most days were spent watching Uncle Jason teach Charlie how to properly cannon ball or the kids keeping busy in the massive sandbox. Myriam was consistently in the water on average 4-5 hours a day with myself taking advantage of any floating time with those willing to relax on the lake. The parents sat and read books with all the kids snacking most of the day long. </div>
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We were blessed to use our friends' boat this year and double blessed when our friend Bruce took us up the lake tubing, rock jumping and finding a hidden rope swing that brought great entertainment. You could hear Myriam giggling from the shoreline as she was being pulled behind the boat! </div>
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The entire family - Uncle Mark, Aunt Cheryl and boys Trent, Chad and girlfriend Kirsten (now known as Christmas), Mom & Dad, Uncle Jason, Auntie Lindsay and kids Talan & Ashlyn along with all six of our tribe - we're treated to the waterslides as well for an entire day of floating down the lazy river and managing to get Papa & Nana on slides too! </div>
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Papa & Nana came to the rescue watching all the ladies with part of the family in Salt Lake City this week. Before the fun activities could even take place, naps were assumed to restore all levels of energy. Tim and I are incredibly blessed to have such an active family that intentionally stays connected to our kids. My parents are, and have always been, quick to say yes when we need breaks. They did not disappoint this week!</div>
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The ladies had a picnic at Lake Whatcom with the Van Dyken family then headed to the boat for a sleepover with the fireworks over Bellingham Bay as their lullaby. </div>
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{ Celebrating Ashlyn's 6th birthday at the Fairhaven Spray Park }</div>
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Grandpa Doug and Terhi invited Charlie to travel with them on their way to Salt Lake City. The kid loved the road trip and all the many stops along the way. Yellowstone Park being the highlight! He even got to meet our high school biology teacher, Mr. Kredit - a favorite teacher of many. </div>
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This was a cool week for the guys. Tim won International with Realtime in 2005 in this very place making the opportunity to share the stage with Charlie quite special. I must say . . . they were the most handsome men there! Charlie learned quickly that tux shoes are uncomfortable and barber-shoppers stay up late singing tags. Tim was demoted as the best tenor and replaced with his childhood idol, Kipp Buckner. To make the moment even sweeter, Uncle Ryan and Grandpa Doug shared the stage as well. </div>
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Almost home and ready for a week in the sun . . . coming up next, Lake Chelan!</div>
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Addison not only mocks my stick figures but her ability to freehand paint all this puts my chicken scratch to shame. Myriam's bedroom has no space for the enemy to enter with all this TRUTH declared on her walls!</div>
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Fail. I sent Tim the reminder text to wish his Mom happy birthday, but the catch is I was a day late...as were all the other kids too. Tim quickly hopped in his truck for an impromptu surprise at her birthday bash Saturday night! Good thing she still loves us!<br />
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I'm so proud of this here group. Many of them are new to trail running and doing amazing. Some minor injuries they're working through but this team is dedicated to making the fall race a success. Hoping we can get our entire team (13 of us) together on the trails soon! When most of the team are project managers with jobs across the country, it makes for a true challenge to get everyone in the same spot at the same time!</div>
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Seconds after I encouraged one to remove the basket from her head she pulled a twist that ran her into the coffee table which her gums caught the fall. This resulted in gushing blood, tears, a still sleeping child on the couch and Little Irish madder than mad about my attempt to stop the bleeding. </div>
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Baylee displaced two teeth, cut her bottom lip, quite the deep gash in her gums and at this point, no pulled teeth. She's already learned to use her back teeth to eat but certainly not the way we wanted to start summer. Praying these front baby teeth reattach themselves or we'll be visiting her new favorite place (shout out to Dr. Rosey at <a href="https://applepediatricdentistry.com/lynden/" target="_blank">Apple Pediatrics</a> in Bender for being awesome!) for further x-rays and possibly pulled front teeth. </div>
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Baylee loves Paw Patrol and has had this shirt on for two days straight - even slept in it! Add in two pairs of Paw Patrol panties and she's living the toddler dream. Although, can't say picking her nose with wet pants is a dream. She's in process.... this will be accomplished come fall!</div>
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Charlie camped two nights with Papa and Nana at Larabee State Park with Uncle Jason and the family too. A nice break from all the ladies in the house with Tim and Addison being gone. (More on that later.) The little ladies and I joined them for an afternoon of climbing on rocks, exploring the beach and sharing meals around the campfire. And no fire can go without s'mores fixings. If you're local, check this park out. </div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">My Mama heart is still walking our oldest to preschool with her hand tightly laced between mine. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Her voice not yet confident then to share with others, yet friendships grew, play dates existed and then Addison's first graduation from preschool. From there we began our journey with <a href="http://www.meridian.wednet.edu/mp3" target="_blank">Meridian Parent Partnership School</a> (Mp3) as we home schooled for seven years before entering <a href="https://www.ebenezerchristianschool.org/" target="_blank">Ebenezer Christian School</a> in grade seven. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Jeff Caraco was our SLPC (<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Student Learning Plan Coordinator) for all but six months of our time at Mp3. We started as an off campus student where each week Teacher Jeff would call and check in with </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">Addison. The first year was rough - usually the call was Jeff talking and myself in the background encouraging any conversation. Over the course of years having weekly phone calls, Addison eventually started to share more about her week at home telling Teacher Jeff what she had learned and answering any other questions he asked. </span>We spent countless hours with Explode the Code, Spelling Workout, Daily Grams and Math-U-See along with many other text books that spread across our dining table and homeschool corner at home. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">For the last couple years of homeschooling, Addison (and Charlie too) transferred into campus students attending the Mp3 campus twice a week. A brief break for me but also a challenge for the kids to interact with other students and teachers. This is when we began to see the incredible change </span>burst from our sweet Addi as one of her favorite memories from mp3 was giving her TED Talk. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">From not speaking a word in two years of preschool to giving class speeches, we as parents could not have been more proud of the many accomplishments. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">At the beginning of 7th grade, we transferred Addison to Ebenezer Christian School before her final transfer to Lynden High School next year. Addison has built many sweet relationships with friends at ECS as she was challenged, stretched and embraced as one of their own in her small class of 16 students. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">A few weeks ago, I was able to tag along to the class trip which was so rewarding witnessing these students interact with another, stop to do devotions three times a day together, goof off and play well all while the parents stood back and relaxed. I love how ECS has partnered with Jesus Christ in education and encouragement to mold and support all their students into becoming respectful adults. What I love more is how strong our Addison is and knowing that she's confident in the exact person God created her to be... whether it goes against the grain of social status or what everybody else is doing. She knows she's loved and that's all she needs. Which is why converse are the shoe </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Sweet girl, Mom and Dad can not be more proud of what you have accomplishment. You are the most task-minded, self-motivated and determined girl I know making sure all school work is neat, completed on time and done to the best you could have done. I'm terrified to see you grow up because I don't want to lose you and wish I could freeze time. You will always have that little dimple smile and pray it doesn't get lost as you get more involved with things such as growing up. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Happy Graduation Day Addison Jean! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">You are going to accomplish so many amazing things in life!</span></div>
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{ 1st & 2nd grade. Soccer lasted one season but she made for a cute player. }<br />
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{ 4th, 5th, 6th & 7th grade. Braces became an add-on in 6th grade. }</div>
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{ Mp3 friends & Teacher Jeff. Benefits of school from home is sitting by the fire. }</div>
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{ ECS & 8th grade friends. Annie is a shoe-in as the BFF from the hood ...the neighborhood that is. }</div>
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{ ECS Class of 2019 }</div>
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The Just Us Couples were welcomed back in La Conner, WA, this year with lots of sunshine and hospitality as almost 50 couples connected with each other, learned about their personalities and focused on marriage while playing, laughing and relaxing with others. We are incredibly blessed to be apart of a church that supports marriage between man and woman AND makes an effort to invest into marriage. I heard multiple times how peoples cheeks hurt from laughing all throughout the weekend. </div>
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My only request of the couples this year as volunteered MC, was to set aside the hard stuff - the parts of marriage that had them stressed, fearful, nose deep in self-help books or buried deep in counseling. To remind their marriage how to laugh, connect with others and remember to have fun. Marriage is HARD WORK! </div>
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The Just Us Getaways are to bring the fellowship and connection back into marriage, as well as connecting with other church couples. It's always fun to see the hands go up according to what service they attend since many sit on opposite sides of the church. Numerous times over the weekend we heard of new budding friendships and connections being made. </div>
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{ We asked couples to dress up as noticeable couples... these were a few but clearly Joseph, Mary and sweet Baby Jesus won the Best Dressed prize to Jo Fish & Creativity! }</div>
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{ That's right. Shower caps, shaving cream and Cheese Puffs were just one of the Race Detours couples had to participate in. Blindfolded rubber band guns were another entertaining Race Challenge. }<br />
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{ Grooms had to locate their anniversary date while the brides sat in silence. Not sure which was harder! They later had to find their brides birthday while brides blew a bubble to connect the two dates. We had 29 couples participate in the Amazing Race! }<br />
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The kind of day that allowed Myriam to play hooky from school and do all things Auntie's favorite with Papa and Nana. From hiking at Lake Whatcom to dingy rides in Bellingham Harbor, playing at parks and lunches at the Web Locker... all things that brought joy to Auntie Traci. </div>
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Today would have been my sister's 40th birthday. </div>
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And as crazy as it may be, I wanted to remember and celebrate the day my mother gave birth to the oldest daughter; my big sister. </div>
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A day that no mother will forget. </div>
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So, we did just that. My parents played, the kids sang the birthday song, we ate cupcakes and gathered as family to remember, laugh, catch up and have reason to toast the life we all loved so much. I imagine my sister beaming with pride seeing family join together with reason to party. </div>
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I caught myself smiling randomly throughout the day reminiscing over childhood birthday parties and all things celebratory. My sister was the best when it came to birthdays and honoring people. Gifts for no reason, confetti in cards and every gift having reason or connection to what that person adored. </div>
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A gift she gave to all that had the blessing of meeting her. </div>
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Happy 40th birthday sister. </div>
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The symphony of sneezes are in full swing in our home. The itchy nose where you just can't seem to reach, watery eyes and repeat sneezes are the first indicator things are ready to burst into color and sounds of lawn mowers becoming the normal outside back ground noises. </div>
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The ladies have had a few days of fun together exploring Boulevard Park, feeding the ducks at Whatcom Falls, catching up on homework while the younger two burn energy off at Perch & Play, rolling down hills at the "Red Park" and meeting the needs of our taste buds with gelato and bread sticks. There's also been fitting room fashion shows which is quite comical I may add. One of those years where Addison has shot up resulting in nothing working for summer attire, Myriam not quite tall enough to fit Addi's hand-me-downs and Baylee on her own needing a few fill-in items to prepare these princesses for summer. Thank goodness not all will be teenagers at one time or we'd need to find some money tree seeds somewhere. I love watching each relationship grow, challenge and inspire the other. </div>
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I'm beginning to train once more for another big race... yep, round two for the Grand Circle Trailfest. There were many intrigued in Tim's office from my experience last year that we now have a group of 13 runners and many more spectators preparing for the October event. Charlie has been showing lots of interest in running with me so I thought why not, let's go. He made it a mile to Grandma Broersma's then waited while I went a bit more and picked it back up for the mile back home. He's begging to hit the trails but I'm not sure he knows what exactly that looks like. I love having a kid join me and can't wait to see which one becomes a runner like me!</div>
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There is no denying it's been a busy season for Tim and I. For years, Tim has been the one to travel and now tables are beginning to turn when I'm traveling for ministry. There is never question of whether or not the kids are being well cared for when I'm gone. Of course there are plenty of notes to direct the days routine but then comes the play after chores are done. From trips to Edaline Ice Cream, Summit Trampoline to burn off some steam or more recently, the one-on-one trips with Charlie and Addison. Charlie was able to tag along to Florida recently for business leaving the boys to have a day to play in Disney World. There was also the 5th Grade Class Trip with Ebenezer to Rockport, WA, where the class cleaned up the trails and prepared the park grounds for summer campers. But no worries, it's not all play here. Our yard provides plenty of hard work</div>
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Addison and Tim recently flew to San Diego to watch Tim's brother Kari, graduate from the Marines Boot camp. Such an incredibly moving ceremony and ability to celebrate this accomplishment. Of course the play was present too, spending a day in Disneyland and enjoying the boardwalk with family. In June, these two travel to Cambodia together so please join this Mama in prayer as they prepare for that trip. </div>
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This Easter also happen to be on my parents 41st anniversary which meant dinner, dessert and time with family. Grandkids have made this couple incredibly smitten. Growing up we NEVER had anything resembling the Easter Bunny yet alone Easter baskets. Since grandkids entered the picture, Papa and Nana went soft and now have egg hunts in the yard. Proof you can change an old mans ways! The second hunt came hours later at Grandpa Doug's where before we left I grabbed the candy bags and returned almost all back into the big bowl making what we took home nearly nothing. Lord knows we don't need more cavities or sugar at home! Yep, Charlie in one appointment created three cavities. Unreal. I'm still sitting with zero. </div>
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That's your spring update. The forecast is looking promising for the next few days and the grass needs another mowing. The pink dogwood tree is ready to bloom and dahlias are buried deep in soil. I need to stock up on otter pops and get the car wash bucket ready for kids to take over. Family pictures are this weekend so of course this week has been full of bumps and bruises needing bandaids and kisses. The kids have the school countdown memorized followed by Summer To Do lists beginning. We will embrace the sneezes, keep banking on our Doterra Tri-Ease to remove the itchy nose and enjoy the sunshine and tulips as they </div>
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While Charlie was playing basketball at the Tulip Tournament in a tight gym with limited seating, the little girls and I went west to complete the final details for the Just Us Amazing Race coming up in May with NCCTK. </div>
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As part of the <a href="https://www.ncctk.com/marriage/" target="_blank">Couples Getaway</a>, the team and I reconstruct a mini version of the <a href="https://www.cbs.com/shows/amazing_race/" target="_blank">TV show game</a> throughout LaConner, WA, while executing Route Info, Race Challenges and Road Blocks all to get to the final Pit Stop. </div>
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Myriam & Baylee were my assistants tasting treats, taking lots of pictures, posing in front of statues and taking in all the sunshine on this Saturday covering over three miles of ground. </div>
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We even managed to take in some glorious daffodil fields as the "joy" spread across multiple fields. </div>
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My heart was full. </div>
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Some days can be extremely challenging, stressing, and trauma driven, but this day had</div>
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laughter, connection, sweet words and play. </div>
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My sweet ladies and I all needed the research party and play!</div>
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{ The girls were loving the selfies. }</div>
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{ Spring sass soaking up the sun. }</div>
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