Sunday, October 22, 2017

February 2017

Everything moves along
until it doesn't!

In February...
all things ceased to move along.
Wesley had an infection on his 
face.  I brought him to our local
clinic.  Our Dr. prescribed an
oral and a topical antibiotic.
At once when I gave him a
dose of the oral cefdiner he threw 
up.  I thought maybe he was just
getting a seasonal virus.  Then,
I gave him another dose and all
his symptoms started to get worse.

He complained of extreme stomach pain,
he started low grade fever, and 
continued to vomit.  He couldn't keep
anything down.  So much so I brought him
back to the clinic.  At this point he was
unable to walk or stand.  I wheeled 
him into our clinic and during our 
appointment he continued to vomit.
Experienced extreme stomach pain.
The Dr. said he was very dehydrated 
and if he continued on for another
day I should bring him to the ER 
for an IV.  
His headaches were so unbearable
he had trouble with his vision.
His stomach ached and he continued to 
vomit and have a low grade temp.

We brought him to the ER after 4 days 
of his symptoms becoming worse.
They admitted him to Children's
hospital with a diagnoses 
of an appendicitis.  It wasn't.

 This is so difficult for me 
to write.  Although I need to 
put it all down.

Childrens Hospital February 2017
They conducted so many tests.
At this point even more 
worse symptoms began to emerge.
 Now his temperatures were 103.
Morphine was given for pain and 
he reacted with hives and swelling.
His entire body was engulfed with 
pain and swelling even his genitalia.
Which led them to a new diagnoses of mumps.

With the diagnoses of the mumps
we had to wait to test and get results
until the Government offices opened
on Monday morning.  So, we waited
and his symptoms changed and got worse
again.  He started to have unbearable
bowel movements.  Even more
symptoms continued.  Childrens decided to
treat him with an intravenous
antibiotic.  He started to show
some improvement with this.
They continued to test him for
every parasite, virus, bacteria
and cancer known to man.
All of which came back negative.

After, a week at Childrens and with
some of his inflammation coming down
they sent us home with another oral
antibiotic.  This one was called Levaquin.

The next morning after we were home
we gave him the Levaquin and quickly
he lost the use of his legs.  A possible
side affect of the Levaquin is ruptured
Achilles tendon.

Then, all of his other symptoms
came rushing back.  Vomiting
103 temperatures on and on.

I brought to the Mayo clinic.
They should have all the answers right?

They admitted him immediately because
of his symptoms and his inflammation markers
were so high. 
Again they tested him for everything known to
man.  We were there about a week with no
improvement.  Although, they took him off of
all antibiotics.  He showed signs of improvement
and they let us go home.

Everything came flooding back upon
our home coming.  I was beyond
desperate.  Running to the co-op
I was looking for anything that
could heal him.

 An acquaintance of mine happened to
be in the parking lot she came over
to me and asked about Wesley.

I cried and told her how we had
no answers.  She asked me to
take him to her chiropractor.
They wanted to re admit him to
the Mayo the next day.
I scheduled the Mayo for one day
out to give the chiropractor a chance
to heal him.   We drove to Dr. Lee.
Wesley couldn't get to the car or make
it to the appointment with out
having to go to the bathroom.
Dr. Lee the chiropractor
thought his system was over loaded
with toxins and he was having a reaction.

After many supplements...
He was symptom free the next day!!!!

The Lord is good!

Thank God for Pauline,
Dr Lee, Sandi Hayner,
my mom and dad and
 Grandpa watch!
all our loving friends and
family.  Everyone helped
us out so much.
 Everyone one of you have been
in my prayers everyday since.

Thank God for healing
my baby Wesley!

Many Blessings








Thursday, October 12, 2017

January 2017

January was a whirlwind of all sorts
of Hockey.  We always celebrate winter
very well.  We also managed to get in a little 
skiing!



We celebrate two birthdays in January.
First Wesley turned 10
We went to our favorite burger joint.

Then Taggert turned 5
We had a little party at the house 
that included a pinata and our best neighbors.
This year our town hosted hockey day MN

We were able to celebrate by extra
ice time and with family.
I have a deep appreciation for
the sport.  It has
carried us through so many things.





Friday, August 25, 2017

December 2016

December is always busy
with the holidays and hockey in
full swing.  The two older boys 
have really enjoyed the teams 
they had been placed on.
They were both very successful.

Tillie decided she wanted to play 
basketball this winter!
Just like her dad!
She loves it and has 
improved greatly in this 
short season.

The boys both have been performing 
there violin.  They had a concert 
at Croixwood and the wardens
house.  Wesley absolutely hates
to perform.  He still did great
and I think it is good for him.

We went to the Festival Theater 
for the holiday performance.
It was so amazing...
Laura Ingalls Wilder Christmas.
One of the very best I have ever seen.
Then, of course I took them to 
the Guthrie for 
A Christmas Carol
 
We were invited to see a wild game
in a suite! The best!

For homeschool co-op we had 
a research project.  We each 
studied an animal and then made 
displays at the library.
It turned out great.
My kids did hummingbird, golden eagle,
deer, black bear, and an owl.





Until next month
~blessings




Thursday, August 24, 2017

November 2016

November we had more exciting
surprises.  We spent our time working
through our curriculum.  The kids continued to
do very well with Hammond homeschool on
Fridays.
We usually like to do things in November
that reflect on gratitude.  So, this month
we made care packages for the
homeless with our friends at the local
library.  We collectively learned more about
the Dakota pipeline.  We had a presentation from
a wonderful friend of Sandi's.  She is native
and gave the kids perspective from a
Native American point of view.

We had the chance to meet the
Lt. Governor of our state.
She meet with the kids in supporting
our park system.



Very exciting for Matthew!
After finishing up his gun safety
he was able to bring home his
first deer.

I am very proud of the men in
my family able to provide for
us this perfect gift of God.



Until next month
~Blessings

Wednesday, August 23, 2017

October 2016

October~

This month had a lot of very exciting 
events.  We celebrated Matthew's birthday
he became 12 years old.
He had his first time in an airplane.
This first time in a plane he actually 
got to fly it!


 He had a great time and wants
a chance to hit the wild blue yonder
again!







 We also had a chance to take a mini vacation.
We stayed at Arrowwood in Alexandria, MN.
We spent significant time studying Norse mythology.
This trip enhanced it by learning more about the vikings.
We went to the Runestone Museum which
turned out to be a highlight in my life.
We had the best time traveling around the area.
We went to a winery and a state park for hiking as well.









With home school co-op
we hiked Willow river and did a clean up effort.
We also did our Apple picking that 
of course ended with a game of touch football.

Until next month,
~Blessings

September 2016

This is the start of the 2016/2017
school year.  I am going to attempt to recap 
it to the best of my ability.

This year I have a 
pre-schooler - Taggert (4)
First grader - Tillie (7)
Fourth grader - Wesley (9)
Sixth grader - Matthew (11)


We start out our days with daily 
nature hikes.  It really helps settle the kids
into their day.  It helps with focus and 
concentration.  

With Taggert he wants to be just like the 
big kids.  We always buy him little 
work books to do practice in.  Coloring 
books he can color in while we 
do sit down work.  It only 
lasts a little while....then he is usually 
off playing in the other room.

Tillie's year we decided to do
a more deliberate attempt at a 
reading curriculum.
She loved it and 
she picked it up quickly.

Wesley's year was comprised 
of Man and animal block and
Norse mythology.  

Matthew studied the Romans.

We also studied all of ancient history 
Everyone loved this including me.

The kids began September taking classes
at the Hammond Community library.
We drove to Hammond, WI every Friday 
for a day of classes.
Matthew's class schedule consisted of 
Writing and Grammar,
Speech, and home economics.
In the second half of the year 
they dropped speech and switched it
with wood burning and a Dave Ramsey 
finance class.

Wesley and Tillie did 
geography, science and reading.
They only went for half of the 
time.  Taggert and I hung out in 
the library.  We made a lot of 
new friends through the Hammond 
experience it was great.

During September we joined back 
up with our homeschool co-op group
Tree of Life.  With these friends we are
busy on field trips almost every Tuesday.

This month we attended Rumpelstiltskin
at the Festival theater in St. Croix Falls, WI.
I love this theater and all of their productions
are amazing.  We also had our annual trips 
canoeing down the St. Croix river and 
Stone soup on Heidi's land.
 
This was a great month and everything 
worked out very well.

Until next month,
Blessings
 





Wednesday, December 7, 2016

Cabin


Canada


We started out September 
with our annual trip to the 
cabin for labor day.
This time we decided to bring our
good friends and neighbors with us.

The Hamond crew came with!

We had the best time....the kids 
went wild with one another.
bb guns 
 
Fishing
 
(Challenging)
  Hiking
 
Duck Boat Rides




Swimming


And lots more... they had a blast.
Really great way to kick off our September. 
A wonderful way for our family 
 to end this summer before our school
year begins.
When we return home from our trip 
is when we start back with our 
lessons.
 
 
Until next time
~blessings