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Sep. 6, 2008
Baby Ty

Posted in MOMMY BABBLE

Our newest little man was born by emergency c-section on September 6, 2008.  He weighed in at 7 lbs 15 ozs and 20 3/4 inches long.  He is named after our fathers. 


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Jun. 16, 2008
Tapestry of Grace-Grammar & Composition Notebook

Posted in HOME SWEET HOMESCHOOL

The Grammar & Composition Notebook (again, a binder) will be a place for all writing assignments to go, a reference for the future, and gives the student the ability to see how their writing has improved over the years.  We will be using a 2 inch binder, so we may store their writing assignments from year to year.  For me, this gives us a wonderful place to store our work...and no loose papers!

THE BASICS

  1. One-1 to 2 inch binder
  2. Dividers with tabs
  3. Notebook paper
  4. Colored paper

THE SET UP

Put the tab dividers in the binder and label them: Reference, Goals, Work in Progress, & Completed Work.

  1. Reference-the colored paper will be used in this section to differentiate between different topics.  An example of this would be, there are 8 parts of speech.  The students are instructed in one of their lessons to list the 8 parts of speech and their definitions, each on it's own page.  You would use the same color paper for all 8 parts of speech...let's say orange.  These would be hole-punched and placed in the "Reference" section of their binder.  Some subsections are listed for the "Reference" section of the Grammar & Composition Notebook, they are: Parts of Speech, Steps in the Writing Process, Writing Construction, and Signal Words.
  2. Goals-Sometimes the students are asked to write down goals...these help the student identify areas that need improvement, and include the student in obtaining the goal
  3. Work in Progress-this is a place to store work that takes more than a week to complete
  4. Completed Work-all finished work goes here, must be labeled with student's name and the date.

A full description of the Grammar & Composition Notebook is available in Writing Aids by Marcia Somerville.

 


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Jun. 15, 2008
Tapestry of Grace-Student Notebook

Posted in HOME SWEET HOMESCHOOL

Like I said before, we are heading into a new journey with Tapestry of Grace.  They recommend, setting up Student Notebooks.  I love this idea, it keeps down all the paper piles that I have to deal with all over my house.  So here is my take on the topic!

THE BASICS

Setting up the TOG Student Binder (aka Student Notebook) can be done a few ways:

  1. One binder per subject (not going to happen here with all the children we have!)
  2. One 2 inch binder that holds 1 divider per subject...but then where to I put there weekly lesson plans and SAP's? (again, not for me!)
  3. One 2 inch binder that holds 36 weekly dividers (my plan!)

Some may purchase the dividers through Tapestry of Grace here Tapestry Divider Tab Set for $12.50, but with 5 students for this school year, that isn't going to happen here!  I found these (Economy Tab Set at Staples) at Staples for less than $6.00 and if you have many students like me, it will just be a better fit financially.

WHAT GOES IN THE NOTEBOOK

Here are my "plans" for each of my students notebooks:

  1. Weekly Student Planner Pages (homemade)
  2. Weekly Student Activity Pages (SAPs)
  3. Maps
  4. Worksheets
  5. Coloring sheets
  6. Pictures of completed projects
  7. Anything else I think would be helpful

So, this is the beginning plan for our "Student Notebooks".  Coming up next, the Grammar & Composition Notebook.  Happy Homeschooling!

 


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Jun. 14, 2008
Tapestry of Grace-Starting Out

Posted in HOME SWEET HOMESCHOOL

TAPESTRY OF GRACE

Your TOG volume arrived, and with great excitement and anticipation you open the box and...WHEW...information overload! It happens to all of us!  It is alot of information to digest...so much so, that some set it aside for a few days/weeks...not me, I dug in!  After your nerves settle a bit, you will begin to look through your volumes and notice the need for binders. I bought 4-2″ binders at the Staples, and organized the TOG Units with the weekly tabs.

So here’s my Let's-Get-Started list:

Step One: Put the units in binders. Some TOG users are page-protector-"crazy", and while I see them as useful, they would be a HUGE expense for us, and I just keep my TOG units up away from the children.  As for the binders, we like the presentation-type binder with the clear pockets on the outside of the binder.

Step Two: Get out your Loom CD, and save the Resource List onto your computer. I played with the file a bit to make it more user friendly for me.  Some edit and delete all but the info for the levels they are teaching at the time, to make it a tad less stressful, and then save it with a descriptive title, such as “TOG Year 1 LG-UG Resources”, for those with only Lower and Upper Grammar students.  I chose to print it all off, with 7 (soon to be 8) children, we will hit all the levels soon enough!

Step Three: The only books you absolutely MUST HAVE are the ones on the Left-hand side of the resources page in your TOG manual...aka Primary Page. The Right-hand pages are Alternative Resources: additional reading, additional projects, movies that tie in, etc. The Alternative Pages also can be used for alternate resources if you cannot find the books on the Primary Page list. For instance, we already own Story of the World Volume One, so although I am planning on using the other books, I also have this book to use either as a backup, additonal reading, or my spine if I think it would fit the lesson better. There are a few others which I plan to use, mostly the videos, which I think would be a fun thing to tie in when we can. The Primary Page list is VERY FULL and I doubt we’ll need much else.  Many TOGGERS dot their books with colored dot labels (also available at Staples) that correspond with the TOG Year color...such as Year 1 is red, so they put red dots on the Year 1 books.  I have become a dotter!

Step Four: Finding books. Ohhh this is a big, multi-step project in itself. Print out your resources list and begin searching for the best deals on books.  Here are a few ideas to get you started on your book buying:

    A. Your bookshelves. Surprise, surprise!  Some of the titles were on my own shelves. This was due to my many years of using Sonlight, and my zeal for buying books! Check your own books first!
    B. Public and Church Libraries. Get online (if your library has their catalog online) and start typing in titles. We live in a small area, but with a couple larger libraries close by, we can check into them too.  I put a small note next to the titles which I can get at the library, alerting me to which library carries the book. Keep in mind that if you need a book for many weeks or off and on the entire year, it is worth it to put on your To Buy list.  Honestly, I buy all the Primary Page resources, must have books, and do the library thing for movies or Alternative Resource page additional reading.
    C. Online booksellers. For me, I checked Amazon.com first, and compared prices between Amazon and The Bookshelf Catalog at the TOG website. Then, I checked Rainbow Resource, because they generally have the best prices.  Because The Bookshelf Catalog had comparable prices to Amazon, I ordered MOST of my books from the Bookshelf.  Anything that I could get cheaper at Amazon, Rainbow Resource, or used, I did.  When it comes to buying used, you have to factor in the shipping to the price, to see if it is worth it!  Also, many of the "out of print" (OOP) books can still be found used online.

    Some suggestions for online book buying:

    Lampstandpress.com/bookshelf/
    Amazon.com

    RainbowResource.com

Coming up next, setting up the TOG student notebook.  Happy homeschooling!


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Jun. 13, 2008
Boo's Curriculum 2008/09

Posted in HOME SWEET HOMESCHOOL

CURRICULUM SELECTION

2008-2009 School Year

Student’s Name: Boo

Grade: 1st

 

SUBJECT                                               TEXTBOOK

Bible                                                      Tapestry of Grace Year 1-LG Level (The Bible & Various Literature)

 

History                                                  Tapestry of Grace Year 1-Lower Grammar Level (Various Literature)

 

Math                                                     Saxon Math 1

 

Science                                                 Apologia Zoology 1

 

Language Arts                                   Phonics-Phonics Pathways & Pathways Pyramid

                                                                Spelling-Spelling Power

                                                                Vocabulary-Tapestry of Grace Year 1

                                                                Composition-Tapestry of Grace Writing Aids

                                                                Literature-Pathways Grade 1 Readers and Various Literature Books

 

Fine Arts                                              Tapestry of Grace Year 1-LG Level (Various Literature)

 

Physical Education                           Daily activities and nutrition discussions

 

Home Economics                            Daily activities & instruction in cooking, sewing,

                                                              home cleaning, home care and

                                                              maintenance, gardening, hospitality,

                                                              family finances, marriage, and

                                                              child training/development/care


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Jun. 13, 2008
Gogey's Curriculum 2008/09

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CURRICULUM SELECTION

2008-2009 School Year

Student’s Name:  Gogey

Grade: 3rd

 

SUBJECT                                               TEXTBOOK

Bible                                                      Tapestry of Grace Year 1-LG Level (The Bible & Various Literature)

 

History                                                  Tapestry of Grace Year 1-Lower Grammar Level (Various Literature)

 

Math                                                     Saxon Math 3

 

Science                                                 Apologia Zoology 1

 

Language Arts                                   Phonics-Phonics Pathways & Pathways Pyramid

                                                                Spelling-Spelling Power

                                                                Vocabulary-Tapestry of Grace Year 1

                                                                Composition-Tapestry of Grace Writing Aids

                                                                Literature-Pathways Grade 3 Reader and Various Literature Books

 

Fine Arts                                              Tapestry of Grace Year 1-LG Level (Various Literature)

 

Physical Education                           Daily activities and nutrition discussions

 

Home Economics                            Daily activities & instruction in cooking, sewing,

                                                              home cleaning, home care and

                                                              maintenance, gardening, hospitality,

                                                              family finances, marriage, and

                                                              child training/development/care



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Jun. 13, 2008
Sweet Pea's Curriculum 2008/09

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CURRICULUM SELECTION

2008-2009 School Year

Student’s Name:  Sweet Pea

Grade: 6th

 

SUBJECT                                               TEXTBOOK

Bible                                                      Tapestry of Grace Year 1-UG Level (The Bible & Various Literature)

 

History                                                  Tapestry of Grace Year 1-Upper Grammar Level (Various Literature)

 

Math                                                     Saxon Math 7/6

 

Science                                                 Apologia General Science

 

English 6                                               Grammar-Cozy Grammar Basic

                                                                Spelling-Spelling Power

                                                                Vocabulary-English From the Roots Up & Tapestry of Grace Year 1

                                                                Composition-Tapestry of Grace Writing Aids

                                                                Literature-Pathways Grade 6 Reader and Various Literature Books

 

Fine Arts                                              Tapestry of Grace Year 1-UG Level (Various Literature)

 

Physical Education                           Daily activities and nutrition discussions

 

Home Economics                            Daily activities & instruction in cooking, sewing,

                                                              home cleaning, home care and

                                                              maintenance, gardening, hospitality,

                                                              family finances, marriage, and

                                                              child training/development/care


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Jun. 13, 2008
Tater's Curriculum 2008/09

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CURRICULUM SELECTION

2008-2009 School Year

Student’s Name:  Tater

Grade: 7th

 

SUBJECT                                               TEXTBOOK

Bible                                                      Tapestry of Grace Year 1-Dialectic Level (The Bible & Various Literature)

 

History                                                  Tapestry of Grace Year 1-Dialectic Level (Various Literature)

 

Math                                                     Saxon Math 8/7

 

Science                                                 Apologia General Science

 

English 7                                               Grammar-Cozy Grammar Basic

                                                                Spelling-Spelling Power

                                                                Vocabulary-English From the Roots Up & Tapestry of Grace Year 1

                                                                Composition-Tapestry of Grace Writing Aids

                                                                Literature-Pathways Grade 7 Reader and Various Literature Books

 

Fine Arts                                              Tapestry of Grace Year 1-Dialectic Level (Various Literature)

 

Philosophy                                          Tapestry of Grace Year 1-Dialectic Level (Various Literature)

 

Physical Education                           Daily activities and nutrition discussions

 

Home Economics                            Daily activities & instruction in cooking, sewing,

                                                              home cleaning, home care and

                                                              maintenance, gardening, hospitality,

                                                              family finances, marriage, and

                                                              child training/development/care


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Jun. 13, 2008
Tiger's Curriculum 2008/09

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CURRICULUM SELECTION

2008-2009 School Year

Student’s Name:  Tiger

Grade: 8th

 

SUBJECT                                               TEXTBOOK

Bible                                                      Tapestry of Grace Year 1-Dialectic Level (The Bible & Various Literature)

 

History                                                  Tapestry of Grace Year 1-Dialectic Level (Various Literature)

 

Math                                                     Saxon Algebra 1/2

 

Science                                                 Apologia General and Physical Science

 

English 8                                               Grammar-Cozy Grammar Basic

                                                                Spelling-Spelling Power

                                                                Vocabulary-English From the Roots Up & Tapestry of Grace Year 1

                                                                Composition-Tapestry of Grace Writing Aids

                                                                Literature-Pathways Grade 8 Reader and Various Literature Books

 

Fine Arts                                              Tapestry of Grace Year 1-Dialectic Level (Various Literature)

 

Philosophy                                          Tapestry of Grace Year 1-Dialectic Level (Various Literature)

 

Physical Education                           Daily activities and nutrition discussions

 

Home Economics                            Daily activities & instruction in cooking, sewing,

                                                              home cleaning, home care and

                                                              maintenance, gardening, hospitality,

                                                              family finances, marriage, and

                                                              child training/development/care


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Jun. 7, 2008
ABC Workout-No Cost Workout for the Homeschool Mom

Posted in WAIST MATTERS

ABC Workout

  • Use a weighted ball, soup can or another lightly weighted item that is easy to hold
  • Use your arms and entire body to spell out the alphabet, making large sweeping motions

I have done this workout, and it is awesome!  HOWEVER, if you are overweight or out of shape, here are some tips to keep you from causing yourself some major pain. 

  1. To begin with, skip the weighted object (your weight will be sufficient to begin with) and use just a regular kids ball or pilates hoop. 
  2. Start out with just 8 or 10 capital letters of the alphabet, instead of the full 26...add more as the others become easy. 
  3. Do not do this more often than 3 times per week. 
  4. When doing the letters, squat down to the floor and then reach up for the stars as you stand...this will work out ALOT of muscles. 

You may not feel the result of the workout for a day or two, but if you don't listen to my helpful tips, you may not be able to get out of bed one day because you thought it was so easy on day one!  The first time I did this workout, I did the full 26 letters, and then 2 days later I was feverish and sore and unable to move without screaming!  LOL

 


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Jun. 1, 2008
Planning Our Homeschool Year-2008/09

Posted in HOME SWEET HOMESCHOOL

History:  Tapestry of Grace Year 1

Science: Apologia Science

Math: Saxon Math-Homeschool

English/Language Arts:  Tapestry of Grace Writing Aids, Cozy Grammar, Spelling Power, English From the Roots Up Vol. 1Phonics Pathways, Pathway Readers, Handwriting Without Tears

Bible: Tapestry of Grace

Fine Arts: Tapestry of Grace

Philosophy: Tapestry of Grace

Government: Tapestry of Grace

 


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Apr. 16, 2008
Laundry Mishaps

Posted in HOMEKEEPING

Well, my husband did it again!  Laundry and Sean are just NOT a good combination!  The first time he messed up the laundry, he said "I just didn't see that red sock when I put the whites in."  Everyones socks and underwear turned pink, and my eldest son Tiger would not wear pink...still won't.  The second time Sean messed up the laundry, he shrank my Susan Bristol sweater down to doll size!  GRRRRR!  LOL  The third time, Sean washed and dried bubble gum...ughhhhhhhhhh!  Well, this time Sean washed and dried a bright pink, glittery crayon.  I know he thought he was being helpful, especially since I am pregnant and tired...but, oyyyy!  I love him, but if that man gets near my washer and dryer again, I will hurt him!!!!  LOL
 
Instead of getting all our school work done, the children watched a video, "Keeping the Promise" (based on the book, "Sign of the Beaver"), while Mom surfed the net trying to find a way to get crayon out of 2 loads of jeans.  We had planned to watch the video as part of our school day, but it became the only school work to be finished.  This is the first time we ever had a crayon enter our laundry.
 
I ran to Walgreens to get the supplies I needed to battle the crayon, here is what I did:
 
1.  Spray everything down with Shout Advanced Action Gel, then turn washer on using hot water
2.  Put 4 scoops of OxyClean Powder in the washer
3.  Pour some Clorox Oxi Magic Stain Remover into washer (no set amount)
4.  Pour some Spray 'n Wash with Resolve Power Stain Remover into washer (no set amount)
5.  Pour a capful of 2X ultra Tide with ColorClean Bleach Alternative into washer
6.  Add stained laundry to washer and let agitate for 30 seconds, then turn it off
7.  Soak clothing in the hot water for one hour, prewash, then reload with cleaners and wash normally
 
Everything came out clean!!!!!  No crayon!!!!
 
While the laundry was soaking, I cleaned the dryer...here is the key to a crayon free dryer.  Comet powder and an old, wet toothbrush!  Make sure to wipe the dryer clean with a wet cloth and then run it with a wet towel in it.  We had to take the dryer door off and the lint trap too, and it took a while, but it was ready for the jeans when they were finished.
 
Bubble gum and laundry do NOT mix...I have not found anything to get the gum free of the clothing.  However, dried on gum in the dryer is no problem!  Just spray down the gum spots (wait till the dryer is cool) with Goo Gone and let sit for a few minutes, then get out the trusty comet powder and old toothbrush and scrub away and wipe it clean.
 
I did have one horrible mishap with the laundry a few years back, that I will share.  I put a load of towels in the dryer and killed our sweet cat!  He never made a sound...my eldest found him in there.  It was horrible!  Cats and warm places!  No cleaning will make you feel good about that dryer ever again!  I now am very diligent about looking in the dryer first.
 
So, share your laundry mishaps and cures!

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Mar. 29, 2008
Something new, something different, something exciting!

Posted in MOMMY BABBLE

First things first!  We are expecting a new baby.  This little one will be due in mid-September.  I am 16 weeks along with our 9th child.  I would have been 36 weeks along with Jaden right now...20 weeks apart...1/2 a pregnancy.  Yes, it still causes me to cry.  Something new, something different, something exciting!  Happy parenting!
 
This year has been the hardest for me so far.  Homeschooling became a real struggle, and I had to cut back...ALOT!  God has set something new before me...He has put it in front of me for a couple of years now, and I finally heard Him...ok, it took hitting a brick wall, but at least I hear Him now.  Next year we will be using Tapestry of Grace.  We will begin with Tapestry of Grace Year 1 Redesign.  Everyone will be learning the exact same thing, just at their own level.  This will be a real blessing after the school year we have had.  Something new, something different, something exciting...and a little scary!  Happy homeschooling!

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Mar. 15, 2008
Sassy's Babies-Litter #2, DOB:2/2/08

Posted in MOMMY BABBLE

Ting, Shing, Shy, Socks, Spooky, and Star...we love and miss you!


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Jan. 10, 2008
My Aunt, Ellen

Posted in Angels

ELLEN MARIE ATHANSON VALPARAISO, IN


Ellen Marie Athanson, age 71, of Valparaiso, IN, passed away peacefully Thursday, January 10, 2008 at the Grand Traverse Pavilions with her family by her side. Ellen was born on December 5, 1936 in Kalamazoo, MI to Paul and Evelyn (Owen) Titus. She graduated in 1955 from University High School in Ann Arbor, MI. Ellen retired as Business Manager for the Porter County Boys and Girls Club in 2005 after 25 years of dedicated service. After retirement, Ellen volunteered at Christian Community Action Of Porter County. For many years, Ellen's love of singing led her to be a member of the local Sweet Adeline's chapter, Great Lake Sound Chorus, where she made many dear friends. Ellen also enjoyed gardening, dining out with her local friends, and especially spending time with her children and grandchildren. Ellen is survived by her children: Kelli (Athanson) Hughes, Kurt Athanson and Christopher (Carolyn) Athanson; and her grandchildren: Katie Athanson and Nicole Hughes. Besides her parents, Ellen was preceded in death by her brother, Michael Titus of Huntsville, AL. As per Ellen's wishes, cremation has taken place and a memorial gathering will take place on Saturday, February 2, 2008, from 2:00-4:00 p.m. at Casa Del Roma in Valparaiso, IN. In lieu of flowers, a memorial contribution may be made to Christian Community Action of Porter County or to the Porter County Boys and Girls Club Membership Scholarship Fund in memory of Ellen Athanson.


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Nov. 19, 2007
A Dad Poem

Posted in Angels

Dad

Dad...so many images come to mind
whenever I speak your name;
It seems without you in my life
things have never been the same.

What happened to those lazy days
when I was just a child;
When my life was consumed in you
in your love, and in your smile.

What happened to all those times
when I always looked to you;
No matter what happened in my life
you could make my gray skies blue.

Dad, some days I hear your voice
and turn to see your face;
Yet in my turning...it seems
the sound has been erased.

Dad, who will I turn to for answers
when life does not make sense;
Who will be there to hold me close
when the pieces just don't fit.

Oh, Dad, if I could turn back time
and once more hear your voice;
I'd tell you that out of all the dads
you would still be my choice.

Please always know I love you
and no one can take your place;
Years may come and go
but your memory will never be erased.

Today, Jesus, as You are listening
in your home above;
Would you go and find my dad
and give him all my love.


 

http://www.netpoets.com/poems/death/0319006.htm

 


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Nov. 19, 2007
When it rains, it pours! My Dad's Obituary

Posted in Angels

Michael Owen Titus

June 8, 1940 - Nov. 17, 2007
 
Michael Owen Titus, 67, of Huntsville entered into eternal rest Saturday. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend.
 
He was born on June 8, 1940, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, to Paul and Evelyn Titus. Mike graduated from Ann Arbor High School. After graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He served his country honorably between 1963 and 1969 as a fire control technician 2nd class on the USS Osborne. He was a Vietnam War veteran. In 1969, Mike married the love of his life, Hillary Carol Wehunt and began his lifelong career with IBM.
 
He is survived and will be sadly missed by his wife, Hillary; three daughters, Traci Lynn and husband, Sean P. Boyd, Deborah Leigh and husband, John W. Hill, and Shannon Michelle Titus; 10 grandchildren, Hunter Boyd, Payton Boyd, Lindsey Hill, Courtney Boyd, Logan Boyd, Jessica Hill, Noah Boyd, Sarah Hill, Emma Boyd and Katelyn Boyd; and sister, Ellen Athanson.
 
The family will announce a memorial service at a future date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or a charity of your choice. Spry Funeral Home of Huntsville is handling arrangements.


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Nov. 17, 2007
Last moments...

Posted in Angels

We didn't know it at the time, but these were to be our last moments with this wonderful man...my Dad, Mike.
 
Friday afternoon, I took the children up to the hospital.  Shortly after we arrived, my sisters Shannon and Debbie, and Debbie's children showed up.  The room was full of people and noise.  I had called the nurse in when we got there, to give him some pain meds, so he slept through our visit.  We spent some time there with him...washing his face, putting lotion on his head, hands, and feet, and cleaning up his mouth.
 
Despite our religious differences, we prayed together, and then I read the 23rd Psalm.  We all told him that we loved him and kissed him.  Hours later he passed from this world, into the arms of God where he will not suffer from cancer...no more pain, no more tears.
 
We love you!  Rest in Peace Dad.

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Oct. 23, 2007
Jaden's Story

Posted in Angels

Saturday, October 6, 2007.  I started spotting after feeling a really bad cramp.  I called the doctor on call and was told it was probably nothing and to get in the bed and stay there until Monday when they could see me.  He said if anything gets worse to call him back and he would talk me through it.  Hmmm...7 other pregnancies and never had to stay in the bed before.  I usually have horrible morning sickness, but this pregnancy it hasn't been bad, and I should have known something was wrong when the morning sickness disappeared a little over a week ago. 
 
Sunday, October 7, 2007.  Still spotting.  After lunch, the spotting gets heavier and I start cramping.  I try to stay in the bed, but end up running back and forth between the bedroom and the bathroom....this goes on ALL day.  The cramping gets worse and at about 5pm, I realize it is labor pains.  The pains get worse and are coming at about 3 minutes apart.  At about 7:30pm, the pains are constant and I know it is coming.  I can't walk, sit, or lay down comfortably.  At about 8:15pm, I ran to the bathroom and delivered the amniotic sac.  I put the sac in a container and then called the doctor on call.  He told me he was sorry but sometimes these things happen and he will see me tomorrow in the office.  (Ohhh that was helpful!)  The bleeding gets worse and so do the clots.  I am stunned...shocked...in disbelief.  Of course I do not sleep well.
 
Monday, October 8, 2007.  I was still holding it together.  Still clotting, and bleeding heavy.  Nobody tells you about the after-birth pains you feel after a miscarriage.  I see my doctor at 2pm and between he and I, the tears are flowing!  They do an internal ultrasound and say the miscarriage was complete...no D & C.   Charmin (sonographer) says she is sorry for my loss and that the cramping and heavy bleeding will continue until I pass the lining.  I do this a few days later in one big clot.  My doctor says that I will go on to have more children...and I had beat the statistical odds of 1 in 5 miscarry.  So I go home...and I cry, and cry, and cry.  We has already started planning for this child...we had hopes and dreams.  Jaden, you are loved and will be missed greatly!  Sean is home this week as we are going on vacation to Florida for the last family trip with my parents and my sister and her family before my Dad passes away from lung and brain cancer.
 
Tuesday, October 9, 2007.   This is