tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31430181890094387092024-03-19T04:37:33.238-05:00Raising Arizona in WisconsinWe always get the question - "why would you move from Arizona to Wisconsin"??? Here is our daily life as we embrace the things we love about Arizona and how we have adapted to our life in Wisconsin.Julihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17161184902976624194noreply@blogger.comBlogger73125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3143018189009438709.post-63177640216283301262014-04-13T20:47:00.004-05:002014-04-14T06:02:20.893-05:00The Journey<br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;">My Dad's Amazing Journey</span><br />
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Today my Dad started his Journey on The Never Forgotten Honor Flight. He checked in, got his yellow shirt and began to mingle.<br />
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Aidan's Cub Scout pack was there as volunteers to help the Veterans and their family members get checked in. <br />
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The Veteran's rooms were prepared uniquely for their arrival.</div>
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Dad took his official photo and met his Guardian, Dawn.</div>
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I ran in to some other special people that I know!</div>
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The Scouts were a part of the Flag ceremony and Dad was given a surprise honor to stand and be saluted by his grandson and his fellow Pack members.</div>
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Julihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17161184902976624194noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3143018189009438709.post-35717827532400028372014-04-12T22:14:00.000-05:002014-04-12T22:14:07.896-05:00Inflatable Colon! How fun!<br />
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Today was the annual Cancer Conference for the Aspirus Regional Cancer Center. This year's topic was Colon Cancer. The speakers were dynamic and engaging. I'll be honest- in past years I have almost nodded off. But not this year. There was talk about butt cracks, poop, the patients love for bowel prep, pictures labeled in Chinese and so much more! Who knew learning about the colon could be so entertaining?<br />
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A little humor from the Dr. Schneeberger:<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">But they highlight had to be the Inflatable Colon.</span><br />
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This week I was given an amazing award. It is called the Hero Award. In order to get the award a patient or their family member makes a charitable donation to the foundation - and writes a note of thank you to the person of their choice. <br />
The award was given out on my day off. When I got to work the next morning my coworkers were waiting for me. They took me aside to give me an "update" on a meeting from the day before. As they started reading about some of my coworkers receiving awards I suddenly heard my name. I was stunned. It was unbelievable to be honored for a job I love. As they read the kind words from the patient who honored me, I was almost embarrassed. The *frosting* on the cake was seeing how happy my coworkers for me. I even saw tears of joy. <br />
Nursing is usually a job where your reward is self driven. We do not look for recognition. We just do what we do. What an amazing, personal and wonderful award to have received! I am not sure I should ever be defined as a *hero* but I am grateful that I was able to make a difference for someone I cared for.<br />
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I cannot play in my garden up here in the Northwoods yet so I am playing garden on Pinterest! I am so anxious to get out and stir up the dirt. This will have to do for now!<br />
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</span>Julihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17161184902976624194noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3143018189009438709.post-57723127357780550822014-04-12T20:07:00.000-05:002014-04-12T20:07:36.834-05:00un-Finished<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">f is for un*<em>finished</em></span><br />
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<em>the feeling that you understand and share another person's experiences and emotions : the ability to share someone else's feelings</em><br />
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There is no way to measure the value of friends. One of the byproducts of friendship is empathy. Empathy is not the same as sympathy. Sympathy is when you have emotions or feelings about the trouble your friend is going through. Empathy is when you can actually feel the emotions a friend is going through.<br />
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For whatever reason, I feel things very deeply. This is not always a good thing. I feel very strongly about injustices to others. It physically hurts me to see someone treated badly. This would cause me to become too involved in the problems of others. I thought I had to "fix" things for them. I actually had to unlearn this behavior. I have learned that feeling the hurt or disappointment of others did not mean I had to do anything more than empathize. I can share and acknowledge the hurt, but I now draw the line there. This was not an overnight process. It has taken YEARS. I still fumble at times, but I am a better friend when I can recognize the needs of those around me and respond with compassion. <br />
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Julihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17161184902976624194noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3143018189009438709.post-72337129933739195842014-04-08T16:20:00.000-05:002014-04-08T16:20:01.816-05:00D is for deaf <span style="font-size: x-large;"><strong>deaf </strong></span><span style="font-size: large;">as defined by Merriam-Webster:</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">lacking or deficient in the sense of hearing</span><br />
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Our son was diagnosed with hearing loss late. He struggled with ear infections and ear surgeries for the first 9 years of his life. We were blindsided by the magnitude of his hearing loss that was diagnoses when he was 12. I vividly remember taking him in to see the audiologist- an audiologist who remembered testing him just 3 years earlier and declaring his hearing loss as minimal. He seemed skeptical that we would find anything different that day. I also vividly remember the look on his face when he came back to get me from the waiting room to review the results. Moderate hearing loss to the left ear, severe hearing loss to the right ear. Words that hung in the air, the unanswered question of what does that mean? It has been a meandering road to bring together both the technologic and the educational pieces. Andrew finally wears both of his hearing aids and also uses an FM receiver at school.<br />
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This morning, my husband, Zack and I met with our son Andrew's IEP (Individualized Education Program) team. The team includes an Audiologist, a Hearing Impaired Consultant, a Speech/Language Pathologist, the School Psychologist and one of Andrew's teachers. Throughout this process the unasked and unanswered question has hung around. Until today I did not know that Zack and I had the same question. Until today I did not know we were both trying to find the appropriate time or way to ask. <br />
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The Hearing Impaired Consultant was reviewing her meetings with Andrew. They are done in a setting with 4 other hearing impaired teens. She was describing Andrew's confidence and self awareness- noting how much it had grown in the last year. She related to us that Andrew is very comfortable in defining himself as deaf. I recalled a conversation I had with Andrew recently when he stated, "it's okay Mom, I am deaf." I remember how taken aback I was at his words. This was the opportunity. So I asked.<br />
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"Is my son considered clinically deaf"?<br />
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The answer is not a clear yes or no. According to the Audiologist and the Hearing Impaired Consultant he is not clearly delineated as Deaf, but he is also more extreme than hard of hearing. They both stated that in the current culture he chooses how he wishes to be identified and right now he is proud to say he is deaf and states that it "just means I learn things differently". <br />
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Love that Boy!!<br />
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<strong>The Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center:</strong><br />
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<li><em>deaf</em> with a lowercase "d" is usually an audiological description of
a person's hearing level. It most often refers to a person who is unable to use
his or her hearing for the purpose of understanding everyday communication.
Being deaf does not mean the person can not hear anything at all. Not all
people who are deaf identify themselves with, or participate in, Deaf
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<li><em>Deaf</em> with an uppercase "D" refers to deaf adults and children who
share the use of American Sign Language and Deaf culture-common values, rules
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<li>Normal range 0-15 dB HL
<li>Minimal 16-25 dB HL
<li>Mild loss 26-40 dB HL
<li>Moderate loss 41-55 dB HL
<li>Moderately severe 56-70 dB HL
<li>Severe 71-90 dB HL
<li>Profound 91 dB HL or greater </li>
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<li>How loud is loud- everyday sounds </li>
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<li>0-25 dB HL: Approximate threshold for normal hearing
<li>30 dB HL: Whisper at five feet
<li>50 dB HL: Average conversation
<li>90-110 dB HL: Loud auto horn, a person nearby who is yelling
<li>100-110 dB HL: Motorcycle engine
<li>150-170 dB HL: Jet engine (painful for humans) </li>
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Julihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17161184902976624194noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3143018189009438709.post-65586381455528713362014-04-06T21:00:00.004-05:002014-04-06T21:00:47.060-05:00C is for Contrast<span style="font-size: large;"><span data-dobid="hdw"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><strong>con·trast</strong></span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;">as defined by Dictionary.com:</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span data-dobid="hdw"><span id="hotword"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong><em><span class="hwc" id="hotword" name="hotword">the</span> <span class="hwc" id="hotword" name="hotword">act</span> <span class="hwc" id="hotword" name="hotword">of</span> <span class="hwc" id="hotword" name="hotword">contrasting;</span> <span class="hwc" id="hotword" name="hotword">the</span> <span class="hwc onclk" id="hotword" name="hotword">state</span> <span class="hwc" id="hotword" name="hotword">of</span> <span class="hwc" id="hotword" name="hotword">being</span> <span class="hwc" id="hotword" name="hotword">contrasted</span></em></strong></span></span></span></span><br />
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Then we got this wacky freezing rain/snowstorm and the next morning I saw Everest glistening in the sun, ice covered. Stunning!</div>
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As Spring cleaning has commenced in our house I once again find myself sorting through cabinets and drawers. This last weekend I came upon this nugget from my brother. As I reread this I am so grateful to have his written words~ handwritten on a half sheet of paper ~ from a moment of personal clarity. <br />
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<em><span style="font-size: large;">Beliefs</span></em><br />
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<em><span style="font-size: large;">A belief I learned this weekend-</span></em><br />
<em><span style="font-size: large;">that the earth will continue to exist. The loss of our perception of the earth is what we most fear. Is it worth the while to prevent the destruction (or change) of the planet. Our existence is so tiny that it is immeasurable over the full course of time. Our minds cannot conceive of the full greatness of our existance (sic) let alone the existance (sic) of timeless features i.e. the planets, stars, sun. The void of understanding is filled with love and God. God is love. Love is God.</span></em><br />
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Julihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17161184902976624194noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3143018189009438709.post-90223448125990074272014-04-02T11:26:00.001-05:002014-04-02T11:26:58.654-05:00Again<span style="font-size: x-large;">Again</span><br />
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<span>It is April so it is time <strong>again </strong>for the April A-Z challenge. </span><br />
<span><strong>Again</strong>, April has caught me by surprise! </span><br />
<span>It comes at the same time every year, yet <strong>again</strong>, I am not prepared.</span><br />
<span>Last year I told myself if I decided to do the A-Z challenge <strong>again</strong>, I would prepare ahead of time.</span><br />
<span>I was not going to get caught up trying to stay on task <strong>again.</strong></span><br />
<span><strong>Again</strong>, I am unprepared yet determined to stay the course.</span><br />
<span><strong>Again</strong>, I am going to amaze myself and complete the challenge.</span><br />
<span><strong>Again</strong>, I will succeed.</span><br />
<span><strong>Again</strong>, I will bask in the satisfaction of seeing this process through to the end.</span><br />
<span><strong>Again</strong>, I will remind myself to be better prepared- next year!</span>Julihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17161184902976624194noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3143018189009438709.post-29696083105646173022013-06-04T21:39:00.000-05:002013-06-04T21:39:26.474-05:00365 update time!<div align="LEFT">
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<em>Our first trip to West Side Tasty Treat for the season!!</em><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I asked my husband what my 3 worst traits are and first he said "just 3"? So I said name some off so that I have some direction and he said he wasn't getting into a fight tonight. The kids say I take too many pictures......as in *mama-razzi*.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Whatever! Guess I am on my own.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Procrastination/Disorganization:</strong> I grouped these 2 because one feeds the other. Both are based on the same issue. I am always trying to do too much. There is so much I want to do. Due to lack of organization and procrastination I tend to fall in to chaos. For example, currently I am doing 2 blog challenges and prepping for a new one in June; I am taking 2 knitting classes this month and at the one that was supposed to finish last Wednesday I spent the entire class ripping everything out and starting over; I have been cleaning the yard, planting the vegetable garden and herb garden. However, the bathrooms are filthy; the kitchen table is cluttered; there are baskets of clean laundry in strategic locations; the floors need mopping. I have no idea where to start, so I will worry about it tomorrow....</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: large;">This is my favorite walk. My neighbors garden catches my eye all season long and inspires me to plant more and more and more.....</span><br />
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Julihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17161184902976624194noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3143018189009438709.post-2377587320170242262013-05-21T21:32:00.001-05:002013-05-21T21:32:41.586-05:00Clouds<span style="color: #333333; font-size: x-large;"><em>Clouds</em></span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: large;">May flowers in North Central Wisconsin are a little behind. But, in the end, always worth the wait.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: large;">I love my neighborhood. It is so peaceful driving down the hill towards my home.</span><br />
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Julihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17161184902976624194noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3143018189009438709.post-20917494019632248452013-05-20T09:58:00.000-05:002013-05-20T09:58:35.526-05:00Black<em><span style="font-size: x-large;">Black</span></em><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I found this little black ladder at an estate sale. I have it in my living room. It is multi-functional~a seat, a side table, a great place to photograph my yarn. A handy little black ladder.</span><br />
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Julihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17161184902976624194noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3143018189009438709.post-73125707865990190772013-05-19T10:02:00.000-05:002013-05-19T10:02:27.943-05:00Fresh Veggies<div align="LEFT">
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Julihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17161184902976624194noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3143018189009438709.post-82572724244537790832013-05-14T22:11:00.001-05:002013-05-14T22:11:35.609-05:00Just 10?<span style="color: #333333; font-size: large;">The Story of My Life~Blog everyday in May</span><br />
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Julihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17161184902976624194noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3143018189009438709.post-70789375190426712372013-05-13T21:33:00.003-05:002013-05-13T21:34:02.509-05:00Laughter<div align="LEFT">
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Julihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17161184902976624194noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3143018189009438709.post-8552494590104644202013-05-13T21:10:00.000-05:002013-05-13T21:10:36.142-05:00Christy<span style="color: #333333; font-size: large;">The Story of My Life~Blog everyday in May</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">It isn't hard to figure out who to apologize to. What is hard is finding the words to accurately convey my feelings.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">My apology is to my friend, <em>Christy</em>. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">There was a specific time in her life that she needed my support more than ever.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">And I failed her.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I let opportunities slip by that could have opened the door and provide support. This was fueled by shame and regret. I was afraid that in failing Christy when she needed me most, she would not accept my support. I let our geographic distance serve as an excuse. "If I can't be there physically, what else can I do"?</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Then Christy's life was dealt a heartbreaking blow.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I was not going to fail her again. I shoved my way in. Amazingly, Christy let me in, without hesitation. It was a humbling situation. Despite the hurt I had caused, she still loved me.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I thank God for the resilience of Christy. I have never met anyone like her, ever. She is insightful. She is compassionate. She is selfless. She has never done something with any expectation of a return benefit, she just does for others.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I'm sorry Christy. You have forgiven me easier than I have forgiven myself. I love you dearly. Our geographic span makes me miss you terribly. As you face yet another struggle in your life, I will not fail you. I will be here everyday. I will try to give back to you ~ all that you have given me and more (you have set an awfully high bar!).</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"></span><br />Julihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17161184902976624194noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3143018189009438709.post-15002850098749873992013-05-13T20:41:00.001-05:002013-05-13T20:41:24.073-05:00Nancy<span style="color: #333333; font-size: large;">The Story of My Life~Blog everyday in May</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I am lucky to have 2 sisters.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><em>Nancy </em>is one of my sisters. Or was.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I don't know.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The last time I talked to <em>Nancy</em> was in February of 1997.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I was in Denver with a friend for the weekend and trying to get some visits in with family while showing my friend the sights. I visited with my Grandpa for the last time. I wanted to see my nieces and nephews, sister and brother. My sister was angry with my brother at the time and would not agree to all of us meeting at my brother's house. I was irritated and frustrated. I just wanted it to be easy. <em>Nancy </em>wanted to meet with me at a separate time and place. I declined. There was just no time. I will never recover from the regret of not seeing her. I never spoke with her again.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">At some point between then and May 21 (when my grandfather died) <em>Nancy</em> and her 2 kids were placed in a domestic violence protection program. She has a new name. She has a new home</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">There are days that I accept never seeing her again. There are days I do not accept never seeing her again. Either way, I miss her.</span><br />
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