tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6370304588675522612024-03-05T04:34:03.902-08:00A New CreationMusings of a Mom of 9Robinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08140019337976152398noreply@blogger.comBlogger243125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-637030458867552261.post-14378036843177225142019-09-14T16:54:00.000-07:002019-09-14T16:54:13.918-07:00September 14, 2019I'm back again to take a shot at keeping track of our family happenings on this ol' bloggy place. I have not been here in a while and had a bit of a hard time cracking the code to get back in, but here I be.<br />
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What a week it's been and I do not hope to repeat most of it. I lost a friend from college days to cancer last night. Jody Sloan was an amazing person... devoted follower of Jesus Christ, wife, mother and friend to so many. She was an inspiration and will be greatly missed. She was also a dedicated blogger. I am inspired to try again by her example. Robinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08140019337976152398noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-637030458867552261.post-73530275431806783262017-04-04T13:08:00.000-07:002017-04-06T15:00:08.080-07:00Blog update and AnnaThis blog is long due for an update! I am picking this back up to write about what is going on with Anna's condition and help me process it all!!!<br />
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In January of 2017, Anna was diagnosed with scoliosis at an exam in town. An x-ray revealed a curvature of the spine and we were referred to an orthopedic surgeon/scoliosis specialist at Children's Hospital. Her spine had a curve of more than 50 degrees, it basically looks like an S. We noticed changes in her posture and the appearance of her back made us suspect something was wrong, but we didn't realize it was so severe until the x-ray at her general practitioner. Anna has never been sick, complained of pain, had any developmental difficulties other then the fact that she is very small. She has always barely been on the 1% of the growth chart, but that has been steady and not sudden, so it really didn't raise any red flags for us and we still don't know if that is related to her condition. In February of 2017, we made our way down to Children's and met with the doctor. Anna had more X-rays. We really didn't get any answers but were told we needed to get an MRI to see if there is a cause for the scoliosis or if it is idiopathic (no cause). They did take some more X-rays at this visit. In March of 2017, we were back to Children's for the MRI. She had to be sedated as she would be under the machine for over 2 hours. Anna was very nervous but she did well. The staff was wonderful at Children's and we were glad to proceed ahead and find out if there was any reason for her condition. About a week after the MRI, I received a call from the Orthopedic office telling us they had found a syringomyelia in her spine between vertebrate C6 & C7. This is basically a cyst or fluid filled cavity within the spinal cord and was the cause of her scoliosis. We don't know what, if anything, caused the syringomyelia. At this time we are being referred to the only pediatric neurosurgeon in our location, as this condition must be addressed before we can proceed to treat the scoliosis. We are not able to get into this doctor until June, so again we wait and pray.<br />
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Robinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08140019337976152398noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-637030458867552261.post-30470370654466754862015-01-09T18:37:00.003-08:002015-01-09T18:37:52.138-08:00Still here!Happy New Year! Hope everyone has a blessed year. We are back into the swing of school and activities after a long Christmas break. My oldest is currently the only one away from home, but it was good to have him back for a month. Nice for a Mom to have all her children under the same roof, even if only for a time. He will be finishing up his last semester at Bible College with a May graduation date. Everyone else is working and schooling (except for Julia who is working full-time).<br />
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It has been brutally cold here with highs in the negatives! I am not a fan of winter in Iowa! Especially hard when you have critters outside that need constant care. <br />
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<br />Robinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08140019337976152398noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-637030458867552261.post-34786224452106483642014-06-28T19:33:00.001-07:002014-06-28T19:34:11.005-07:00I'm hereOur family suffered a tragic, major set-back in March. 3 months later we are doing better. Taking life one day at a time. Knowing God is sovereign and loves us so much...clinging to Him. I am not at liberty to give more details right now, but hope to post about it in the future.<br />
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We have been occupied with VBS. Our church has used the Answers In Genesis curriculum for the past six years and we love it. It features a live drama and I have directed this for the past 3 years. This year was a spy theme and 3 of the girls acted in it. Fun! We also celebrated Thomas's 8th birthday on June 26th. Otherwise the garden "monster" stalks me daily, wanting to be weeded and tended..the nerve! Mowing is a major summer activity here as we mow our acreage, 2 church properties, MIL's yard and Pastor's yard. That is practically a full-time occupation. The 4 older kids are working various hours, which makes for complicated schedules. I now have 3 high school graduates! Julia graduated from HS and we had a celebration for her on June 7th. She is not planning on going to college right away. Carlina went for a year to college and is also planning on staying home next year...so I will have 8 of the nine home. Colton is going back to college to finish his senior year in August. Garret t just returned from a week at summer camp and we hope to take a small family trip over the 4th. <br />
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We've had a rocky start to the month with some type of "stomach flu" infecting most everyone. Only 3 have avoided it--so far! We did get to Celebrate Carlina's 20th birthday while she was home and I can see the light at the end of the "birthday season"...one more! Garrett turns 10 on the 29th! We always have a real Christmas tree and got ours up on Dec. 1st. So far we have lost a duck and a chicken in December, hopefully we can make it through the winter without any more losses, but I am not hopeful. We also lost a kitty about a month back and I think we can attribute that to the mountain lion roaming around. Jesse saw him in the field across from our house a few weeks back. Hopefully he has moved on! That is not his actual photo, lol.<br />
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<br />Robinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08140019337976152398noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-637030458867552261.post-76905182139695877482013-10-18T16:33:00.000-07:002013-10-18T16:33:58.943-07:00Homeschooling..Are you considering it? I have never regretted it, although at times I have been tired. I have really pulled back toward a more "unschooling" type of schooling and we love it. We read, play, write and do some math. We do NOT do "public" school at home. I enjoy spending all day with my children, I really do! We do make lots of messes and it isn't perfect (we are all sinners) but I believe it is the way that things should be for us. Here is a good site for those considering homeschooling High School:<br />
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<br />Robinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08140019337976152398noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-637030458867552261.post-53058645723618304592013-09-27T18:24:00.001-07:002013-09-27T18:24:24.481-07:00This blog has been neglected.....I plan to catch up one day. School is going along for everyone and we are very busy with church "goings-ons" as well. Today is Alicia's 16th birthday and I will try to post updated pictures of everyone soon!!! Tomorrow headed down to college to see the 2 college students...miss them so much!!! Hope to write a more lengthy passage soon!!!Robinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08140019337976152398noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-637030458867552261.post-8985418089964788322013-08-10T19:41:00.000-07:002013-08-10T19:41:10.840-07:00What does Home School 2013-2014 look like?<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Summer is winding down fast and we will soon be hitting the books again! This year I will have a 2yo, preschooler, 1st grader, 4th grader, 7th grader, 10th grader and a Senior! I think this year might be a bit more challenging then last year, due to having a very determined and busy 2 year old little boy. He does love to color and draw, so that helps alot. It seems those art genes run very strong in this family--mostly from dh's side!</span><br />
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<br />Robinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08140019337976152398noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-637030458867552261.post-76256175865642548962013-07-25T17:48:00.000-07:002013-07-25T17:48:56.996-07:00Hooray I'm 2!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Robinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08140019337976152398noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-637030458867552261.post-59394775214798622702013-06-17T11:50:00.001-07:002013-06-17T11:50:21.384-07:00Summer bliss..<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><b>Gardening....(weeding, hoeing, watering-sweet corn, pumpkins, zucchini, carrots, lettuce, potatoes, tomatoes, peppers and WATERMELON!)</b></span><div>
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Robinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08140019337976152398noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-637030458867552261.post-6571200607867229562013-05-15T17:28:00.003-07:002013-05-15T17:28:31.010-07:00Today...May 15thLately I am a homebody. I seem to get less and less done as the years go by...fatigue? laziness? internet? When I am home, I have no excuse and can usually accomplish one small task.<br />
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Carlina had her wisdom teeth out yesterday, poor soul. She is surviving, doing well even and won't have those nasty buggers to worry about anymore.Robinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08140019337976152398noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-637030458867552261.post-55618148728242133632013-04-17T18:11:00.001-07:002013-04-17T18:11:35.866-07:00Where's Spring?It has been so cold lately. We are even supposed to get a wintry mix tomorrow. I am hoping that my apple trees won't get ruined, like they did last year..no apples:( We are planning a bigger garden this year and have 2 plots staked out. Right now we are getting ready for our annual Home School Presentation Fair. The kids have to stand up and present a report. The topic this year is Founding Fathers. Next is VBS, which will be in June. I am directing the drama again, so we are beginning practice already. We are using Answers in Genesis VBS again which is always top rate! We have so much fun with it, but it is tons of work to get ready.<br />
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Schooling is going slow! This time of year it is hard to be motivated! Julia did take her ACT, she was happy to get that out of the way.<br />
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Colton will be finishing up his sophomore year and coming home in a month. He will hit the job search hard, he would really like to go back in the Fall. Carlina is still deciding what route she wants to pursue, whether more online college or go down to KC with Colton.<br />
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<br />Robinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08140019337976152398noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-637030458867552261.post-75722005261051513862013-03-22T13:42:00.000-07:002013-03-22T13:42:21.197-07:00Springtime animal fun!!We've added 4 critters to our menangerie....3 of the cutest baby duckings and a friendly gerbil named Smee Murphy. Katie is the keeper of these critters and is having a blast. The duckings she has dubbed Myrtle, Seven & Juniper. That brings our total to 4 llamas, 1 dog, 5 cats (soon to be 4 as Mom is taking one with her back to Indiana), 13 chickens, 3 duckies and 1 mischievous gerbil. We decided against expanded our chicken flock this year although we will probably regret it as the ones we have don't lay as well. We also have a strange anomaly in our chicken flock with the large and incredible "Henny". The cornish rock that was never butchered but kept as a pet. She produces earthquakes as she stomps around the farmyard. She is now 1 year old and none of us expected her to live as long as she has, but she is still with us!! I wish I could put her on a scale and weigh her, I'm assuming it is near a TON!Robinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08140019337976152398noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-637030458867552261.post-29443171071546648742013-02-19T18:07:00.001-08:002013-02-19T18:10:10.086-08:00School daze...This time of year can be a doozy for schooling! Must keep motivated. At least the weather is cooperating right now, very cold. That keeps us inside and takes away any Spring fever we might be infected with.<br />
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Carlina-working on her second online college course..Intro to Lit. Still working 4 nights a week and a big help to me, of course!!<br />
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Julia-plugging away with her homeschooling. She is a Junior and working on Algebra 2, Chemistry, American History and English. Also working about 3 days a week.<br />
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Alicia is a freshman and working with My Father's World World History. She is currently reading Beowulf which she doesn't find very entertaining.<br />
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Katie is studying the Old Testament and ancient history. We are reading I Samuel together right now. She is 11 and in 6th grade.<br />
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Garrett is studying the days of Jesus before he was crucified. He is also learning about transportation and working on spelling and grammar. He is in 3rd grade and working on his times tables, too!<br />
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Thomas is studying the Old Testament, too. He is officially in Kindergarten but doing some 1st grade stuff. He is learning lots of Proverbs.<br />
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Anna is working on writing her name and learning letters. She is not too interested in that right now, but we work on it a little bit each day. She would rather be playing Princess or coloring. She is 4.<br />
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David is starting to talk very well. We enjoy his silly faces and crazy dancing. He is a big Ham! But what do you expect from the youngest??!!<br />
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<br />Robinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08140019337976152398noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-637030458867552261.post-35290418614916083552013-02-11T10:42:00.002-08:002013-02-11T10:42:18.690-08:00Yummy....<span style="color: magenta;">Don't these look delicious for Valentines Day? I found them here<a href="http://www.fromaway.com/cooking/homemade-hostess-snoballs">Homemade Snoballs</a>. Do you make a special dinner or treats for your family on Valentines Day?</span><br />
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<span style="color: magenta;"><br /></span>Robinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08140019337976152398noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-637030458867552261.post-65172366414601923432013-02-08T06:44:00.001-08:002013-02-08T06:44:27.467-08:00JanuaryI am just not a big fan of January. It is long and cold and dreary did I say long? I guess I am just not a big fan of winter in general. December is a fun month with 2 family birthdays to celebrate and Christmas to look forward to. But here we are..through January and a bit into February. I don't mind Feb as much, it is just one step closer to Spring. Here are some random January fun pictures:<br />
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<br />Robinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08140019337976152398noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-637030458867552261.post-14532519564929116052013-01-06T16:06:00.001-08:002013-01-06T16:06:05.918-08:00Garrett's Birthday..Garrett turned 9 on Dec. 29th and it has been our tradition to go to ChuckeCheese. This year we went in the morning. I had a coupon for tokens and we skipped the pizza (ick). We ate somewhere else for a much better price. We were the only ones there for most of the time. It was the best experience I've ever had at a CEC..it really isn't my favorite place. I think Garrett is outgrowing it, so this may be the last year.<br />
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<br />Robinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08140019337976152398noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-637030458867552261.post-51657162563043425522013-01-03T18:50:00.000-08:002013-01-03T18:50:08.027-08:00What will 2013 bring?We have had a bundle of snow so far...more then all of last winter! I can't say January is my favorite month (or Feb or Mar), but I know winter will eventually end! I still can't get away from my Texas roots. The Sun is my friend.<br />
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I am looking forward to continuing to home school all of the kids. I take it a day at a time and try to enjoy each day. My goal is that they (first) Love God with all of their hearts, mind and soul and love their neighbors and secondly, that I can build a great relationship with my children. No small goals..but one day at a time.<br />
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My kids will all get a year older! This year I'll see them turn 21, 20, 18, 16, 12, 10, 7, 5 & 2. I pray that they will all mature and grow in the Lord each day.<br />
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I am also looking forward to having a bigger garden this year. We have someone hired to come out in the spring and till up a spot and I am excited about that. We may also add to our chickens and perhaps throw in a few ducks to the mix. I also hope to train the llamas to be a circus act. Really that is a joke as they are wild and practically untouchable. <br />
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I continue to purge and organize..this is an ongoing thing. If I could just avoid buying more books. Having a Nook helps but I still love to buy kids books.<br />
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I want to stay active in a Bible Study with other believers. I am currently studying Romans with several friends and loving it.<br />
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I plan to be content and enjoy each day of 2013. My hope is in the Lord alone. Troubling times may increase in our world but I am confident in Him. We may experience trials and difficult times, but He is always faithful and will never leave us. <br />
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Happy 2013!!!!Robinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08140019337976152398noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-637030458867552261.post-20870738263900010402012-12-28T10:24:00.000-08:002012-12-28T10:25:30.320-08:00David's expression..David has mastered the art of making the cutest faces...this is one of my favorite from Christmas Day...<br />
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<br />Robinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08140019337976152398noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-637030458867552261.post-62289080379444338772012-12-20T13:25:00.002-08:002012-12-20T15:28:58.510-08:00Progressive DinnerThe Youth in our church enjoyed dressing up for their annual Progressive Dinner on Sunday night. We hosted dessert and the gag gift exchange at our house and yes, it is all girls except for one boy (the little one down in the corner is David trying to blend in!).<br />
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<br />Robinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08140019337976152398noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-637030458867552261.post-21929842703214020472012-12-20T13:21:00.000-08:002012-12-20T13:21:06.975-08:00Snow!!!Our first snow storm!!! We were hit with about 8 inches of snow last night into the morning much to the children's delight!! They have been in and out all day, sledding, shoveling and making snow balls. It is very windy and cold, so the outings have been limited. Hopefully it will stick around until Christmas. Robinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08140019337976152398noreply@blogger.com0