It's hard loosing someone you love so much. My great grandfather was truly inspiring throughout my short life. My travels after Melba High school took me to the University of Idaho. I knew this made grandpa especially proud. He always spoke to me about his experiences in Vandal Country- His $150.00 railroad scholarship that brought him to northern Idaho to study Dairy Production. There is one story I’ll never forget. Before driving home to Melba in the winter time he needed to buy a wool jacket. Grandpa’s dad told him to only use that checkbook in the case of an emergency. Feeling as though this was a true emergency he wrote a check for that jacket. There was snow on the ground and he was traveling home with some friends in a jeep without a top. When grandpa got home he had to explain why he had just spent $10.00 on a jacket.
He was also the inspiration behind raising those fantastic Farner pigs- Durocs to be exact! He always said they were the best! There is nothing better than a fat, fine, red hog!
His love for my grandma Treva has also given me great strength. I find that strength shining through in my own relationships! When she passed away in July 2000 he was absolutely crushed but fought for eight years without her! My grandpa is truly a special man and I will deeply miss his smile, friendship, and love however I know that right now he’s smiling down from heaven cradling his wife in his arms.
A reading that gives me great comfort can be found in Revelations chapter 21 verse 4 And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.
He always used to say- I prayed for you today Andrea and now I can say to him- Grandpa- I prayed you would find happiness in the lords kingdom, Welcome home!
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Saturday, March 15, 2008
Say Your Prayers
It's been a while since I posted something on here!
We decided to send Will to another dentist for a second opinion. This one looks more promising. While his wisdom teeth will still need to be removed this dentist is cheaper. He didn't find nearly the cavities the other dentist did and had never heard of something called gingivitis therapy. That's a sigh of relief. I found out that I need to get another tetanus and polio shot! Will most likely will have to have another polio shot. ARGH! Not fun at all!
On another note my grandma called me this morning with some bad news. My great grandpa whom will be 96 next month is in the hospital. He has been suffering from dementia which explains his outbursts in the nursing home. He was becoming extremely angry with nurses and even members of my family. Yesterday he suffered from a massive heart attack and double pneumonia. When I talked with my grandmother this morning she said they removed all the tubes- he's in a coma- and living on the oxygen being supplied to him. It saddens me that this is the way he has to die.
It's going to be hard to loose someone you love so much. My grandpa has always been an inspiration to me. He always spoke to me about his experiences at the University of Idaho- His $150.00 railroad scholarship that brought him to northern Idaho to study Dairy Production. His tales of buying a jacket using his dad's check book because it was cold here and riding home in a jeep without a top in the middle of winter! He was also the inspiration behind raising those fantastic pigs- Durocs to be exact! He always said they were the best! His love for my grandma has also given me great strength. When she passed away in July 2000 he was absolutely crushed but has fought for eight years without her!
My grandpa is truly a special man and I will deeply miss his smile, friendship, and love but I will know that he'll be in a great place. He will once again be reunited with his wife and the pain and suffering will end! The only thing I can do right now is say my prayers and hope that gods grace will take him to a better place. He always used to say- I prayed for you today Andrea and now I can say to him- Grandpa- I'm praying for you! I love you grandpa!
We decided to send Will to another dentist for a second opinion. This one looks more promising. While his wisdom teeth will still need to be removed this dentist is cheaper. He didn't find nearly the cavities the other dentist did and had never heard of something called gingivitis therapy. That's a sigh of relief. I found out that I need to get another tetanus and polio shot! Will most likely will have to have another polio shot. ARGH! Not fun at all!
On another note my grandma called me this morning with some bad news. My great grandpa whom will be 96 next month is in the hospital. He has been suffering from dementia which explains his outbursts in the nursing home. He was becoming extremely angry with nurses and even members of my family. Yesterday he suffered from a massive heart attack and double pneumonia. When I talked with my grandmother this morning she said they removed all the tubes- he's in a coma- and living on the oxygen being supplied to him. It saddens me that this is the way he has to die.
It's going to be hard to loose someone you love so much. My grandpa has always been an inspiration to me. He always spoke to me about his experiences at the University of Idaho- His $150.00 railroad scholarship that brought him to northern Idaho to study Dairy Production. His tales of buying a jacket using his dad's check book because it was cold here and riding home in a jeep without a top in the middle of winter! He was also the inspiration behind raising those fantastic pigs- Durocs to be exact! He always said they were the best! His love for my grandma has also given me great strength. When she passed away in July 2000 he was absolutely crushed but has fought for eight years without her!
My grandpa is truly a special man and I will deeply miss his smile, friendship, and love but I will know that he'll be in a great place. He will once again be reunited with his wife and the pain and suffering will end! The only thing I can do right now is say my prayers and hope that gods grace will take him to a better place. He always used to say- I prayed for you today Andrea and now I can say to him- Grandpa- I'm praying for you! I love you grandpa!
Friday, March 7, 2008
Frustration!
Today I can almost officially say that the doctors and dentists are over with!
However there is good news and bad news. The good news is my dentist appointment went great! I didn't have any cavities and my wisdom teeth are happy as clams nestled in my gums. My doctors appointment went well too! I had the good ol' pap smear which is never exciting and some blood drawn- the results will be back next week- I'm sure I'm healthy-
The bad news- Will went to the doctor and he too passed with flying colors- however when he went to the dentist it was a different story. Apparently two of his wisdom teeth are already through but there is a piece of his gums on top of them which makes it to where he can't fully brush the tooth- therefore they would like to pull his two bottom wisdom teeth. If that doesn't add insult to injury he has 8 tiny cavities in between his teeth! GRRRRR...I know I'm the only one that can go to the dentist throughout my life thus far and be cavity free so when he told me 8 cavities I was like what the freak! We brush and eat the same! How could this be? Along with that he has one gum that measured a 4 meaning it's covering one of his teeth and once again brushing is a problem. So on top of this whole mess they want to do gum therapy. Total bill $4,000!!!! I don't know where this money is going to come from??? But I guess we'll find a way- we always do it's just very frustrating right now and the feeling of- is this really worth it- is beginning to set in :(
However there is good news and bad news. The good news is my dentist appointment went great! I didn't have any cavities and my wisdom teeth are happy as clams nestled in my gums. My doctors appointment went well too! I had the good ol' pap smear which is never exciting and some blood drawn- the results will be back next week- I'm sure I'm healthy-
The bad news- Will went to the doctor and he too passed with flying colors- however when he went to the dentist it was a different story. Apparently two of his wisdom teeth are already through but there is a piece of his gums on top of them which makes it to where he can't fully brush the tooth- therefore they would like to pull his two bottom wisdom teeth. If that doesn't add insult to injury he has 8 tiny cavities in between his teeth! GRRRRR...I know I'm the only one that can go to the dentist throughout my life thus far and be cavity free so when he told me 8 cavities I was like what the freak! We brush and eat the same! How could this be? Along with that he has one gum that measured a 4 meaning it's covering one of his teeth and once again brushing is a problem. So on top of this whole mess they want to do gum therapy. Total bill $4,000!!!! I don't know where this money is going to come from??? But I guess we'll find a way- we always do it's just very frustrating right now and the feeling of- is this really worth it- is beginning to set in :(
Thursday, February 28, 2008
Doctors, Dentists and other Tid Bits
One more week and I have to go see the Doctor. I'm really not very excited about this! Will came home yesterday with two bandages on his arm- one for drawing blood and the other for some shot! It is a huge relief though that we don't have to pay for any of it- THANK GOODNESS! I spoke with Moscow Family Medicine and they were more than happy to cover the bill. Then I called Palouse View Dental Office and they were also willing to work with us. It's a relief that we won't have to pay for this all out of pocket. We hope to have the medical packet complete within the next couple weeks so we can receive our actual assignment and departure date. Once that is finalized the reality of our situation will hit and the scrambling will begin.
On another note life has been crazy busy but exciting all at hte same time. Will and I were both nominated for Outstanding Senior in the Ag Ed department. I went ahead and applied for it so we'll see how that turns out. The awards banquet isn't until April so it could be a little bit of a wait.
We also tried cross country skiing for the first time- Lets just say 6-7 miles isn't what we were expecting but we had a blast. The snow conditions weren't that great making it much harder. I found myself speeding down a mountain unable to stop and crashing into the only tree in sight (go figure) Our friends Brandon and Lindsey took us! Needless to say it was a great workout and that Western Burger in Elk River tasted pretty darn good :)
Below are some fun pictures from the day:
Happy Skiing
Mrs. Lindsey and her Dad
Will's got Skills!
And I fall down- The story of my Life
On another note life has been crazy busy but exciting all at hte same time. Will and I were both nominated for Outstanding Senior in the Ag Ed department. I went ahead and applied for it so we'll see how that turns out. The awards banquet isn't until April so it could be a little bit of a wait.
We also tried cross country skiing for the first time- Lets just say 6-7 miles isn't what we were expecting but we had a blast. The snow conditions weren't that great making it much harder. I found myself speeding down a mountain unable to stop and crashing into the only tree in sight (go figure) Our friends Brandon and Lindsey took us! Needless to say it was a great workout and that Western Burger in Elk River tasted pretty darn good :)
Below are some fun pictures from the day:
Happy Skiing
Mrs. Lindsey and her Dad
Will's got Skills!
And I fall down- The story of my Life
Saturday, February 9, 2008
Congratulations You're in the Nomination Process!
As some of you know when you apply for the Peace Corps you are able to check the status of your application online- For several months I checked and received the same notification over and over again, "We have received your application and we're currently reviewing it." Argh Therefore when I finally checked today and it said- "Congratulations you are now a nominee for the Peace Corps" I was ecstatic!
Now there is a list of things we have to do in order to actually receive our assignment. The list includes medical and dental visits, lots of fun legal information, and reimbursement forms. Once all of this is completed, sent back, and we're cleared then we'll receive our actual assignment- The exact country and date we'll be leaving! So here in the next couple weeks you can find Will and I at the dentist, doctor, and the good ol eye doctor!
School is as busy as ever- Will is getting ready to go out to Troy and student teach- I have to admit he looks pretty handsome having to wear a shirt and tie everyday! I'm still working 35-40 hours a week and going to school full time. Thank goodness for yoga, Will, and great friends or I would go absolutely nuts! Preparing for Graduation is exciting along with starting another chapter in our lives- Peace Corps Here we come!
Love To All!
Now there is a list of things we have to do in order to actually receive our assignment. The list includes medical and dental visits, lots of fun legal information, and reimbursement forms. Once all of this is completed, sent back, and we're cleared then we'll receive our actual assignment- The exact country and date we'll be leaving! So here in the next couple weeks you can find Will and I at the dentist, doctor, and the good ol eye doctor!
School is as busy as ever- Will is getting ready to go out to Troy and student teach- I have to admit he looks pretty handsome having to wear a shirt and tie everyday! I'm still working 35-40 hours a week and going to school full time. Thank goodness for yoga, Will, and great friends or I would go absolutely nuts! Preparing for Graduation is exciting along with starting another chapter in our lives- Peace Corps Here we come!
Love To All!
Thursday, January 31, 2008
The Adventure Begins
It's official we have heard from Peace Corps- We've set this blog up for those of you interested in keeping up with where we're headed! Last Friday our recruiter told us we would be leaving in October for placement in Western Africa in a French speaking country. I can't tell you how excited we were to hear the news. As most of you know Africa was not our first choice but we slowly began telling ourselves it was going to be a great experience. We also began telling friends and family when we were leaving and where we would be going.
And the plot thickens....
Today our recruiter called us and told us that someone from the Caribbean saw our application and wants us there in July!!! Words can't express how happy this makes us! The Caribbean was our first choice and we'll be leaving much sooner! Not only that but we'll both be working in specialized Agriculture programs. Will's job will allow him to be a business agricultural consultant educator. As for me I will be working with the local 4-H program and their 4-H leaders, exactly what I wanted to be doing!!!!
I hope that all of our family and friends find this useful and I hope this provides them a way to keep in touch with us and know what's going on in our lives...Let the Adventure Begin!
And the plot thickens....
Today our recruiter called us and told us that someone from the Caribbean saw our application and wants us there in July!!! Words can't express how happy this makes us! The Caribbean was our first choice and we'll be leaving much sooner! Not only that but we'll both be working in specialized Agriculture programs. Will's job will allow him to be a business agricultural consultant educator. As for me I will be working with the local 4-H program and their 4-H leaders, exactly what I wanted to be doing!!!!
I hope that all of our family and friends find this useful and I hope this provides them a way to keep in touch with us and know what's going on in our lives...Let the Adventure Begin!
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