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It's been awhile since I had the chance to write a blog. Things have been busy busy busy, nothing to out of the normal about that. Big changes are happening and the are exciting.
Rebecca has finished her grade one and is now working on her grade 2. Her progress in my eyes is wonderful and I hope she keeps up the great work. The normal reading level for her age is a grade 1/2 and she is at a grade 2/3. She loves to read and it is a joy to listen to her progress. She has still yet to score less then 100% on a spelling test and that is impressive for anyone. Her math skills continue to improve and this year of school has just been an overall joy!
From March 1st to the 6th I have a wonderfull opportunity to be a volunteer for the Worlds Master's Track and Field competion being held here in Kamloops. The athletes are between the ages of 35 and 100 years. I am sure that it will be a very enjoyable experience and I look forward to meeting so many people from around the world.
We are moving this year and with all the changes Rebecca will be returning to school. I won't be homeschooling anymore as I will be to busy with work. I am sad that this is the case but I am looking at the different Christian Privet Schools that will be close to our new home and know that everything will work out fine. I leave for Surrey at the end of March and Rebecca will join me in June. I will be making trips back to Kamloops at the end of April for her birthday and at the end of May for her Year end Dance recital.
Rebecca is excited at finding out she will be close to the Vancouver Aquarium and the Science World and has already made noise that next year she would like to have her birthday at one of these places.
Here's to positive change!
Friday, February 19, 2010
Saturday, January 16, 2010
Some Alarming Facts
Diabetes and cardiovascular disease
* People with diabetes are 2 to 3 times more likely to die of heart disease than those without. 4 out of 5 people with diabetes die from heart disease.
* More than 60% of people with diabetes have high blood pressure, and almost 60% have high cholesterol. Both are risk factors for heart disease and stroke.
* The longer a person has diabetes, the greater the chance of complications and death.
* Diabetes puts you 15 years closer to a heart attack, stroke or death from any cause. A 40-year old with diabetes has the same level of risk as a 55-year old without diabetes. Risk increases from moderate to high at around age 45 for men and 50 for women. If you are older than 30 years of age and have lived with type 1 diabetes for more than 15 years, you are considered to be at high risk for cardiovascular disease.
Undiagnosed diabetes
* One in 3 people with diabetes have it and don’t know it.
* On average, people have diabetes for 7 years before diagnosis.
The high price
* Medical costs are two to three times higher for people with diabetes. Costs for medication and supplies range from $1,000 to $15,000 a year.
* By 2010, it’s estimated that diabetes will cost the Canadian healthcare system $15.6 billion a year and that number will rise to $19.2 billion by 2020.
Please don't forget to donate and help me reach my goal of $10,000 for 2010
Dublin Marathon on-line donation page: https://ocp.diabetes.ca/pledge/cspledge.asp?prId=td&oId=1094879&tId=13116
Calgary Marathon on-line donation page: https://ocp.diabetes.ca/pledge/cspledge.asp?prId=td&oId=1094879&tId=13238
* People with diabetes are 2 to 3 times more likely to die of heart disease than those without. 4 out of 5 people with diabetes die from heart disease.
* More than 60% of people with diabetes have high blood pressure, and almost 60% have high cholesterol. Both are risk factors for heart disease and stroke.
* The longer a person has diabetes, the greater the chance of complications and death.
* Diabetes puts you 15 years closer to a heart attack, stroke or death from any cause. A 40-year old with diabetes has the same level of risk as a 55-year old without diabetes. Risk increases from moderate to high at around age 45 for men and 50 for women. If you are older than 30 years of age and have lived with type 1 diabetes for more than 15 years, you are considered to be at high risk for cardiovascular disease.
Undiagnosed diabetes
* One in 3 people with diabetes have it and don’t know it.
* On average, people have diabetes for 7 years before diagnosis.
The high price
* Medical costs are two to three times higher for people with diabetes. Costs for medication and supplies range from $1,000 to $15,000 a year.
* By 2010, it’s estimated that diabetes will cost the Canadian healthcare system $15.6 billion a year and that number will rise to $19.2 billion by 2020.
Please don't forget to donate and help me reach my goal of $10,000 for 2010
Dublin Marathon on-line donation page: https://ocp.diabetes.ca/pledge/cspledge.asp?prId=td&oId=1094879&tId=13116
Calgary Marathon on-line donation page: https://ocp.diabetes.ca/pledge/cspledge.asp?prId=td&oId=1094879&tId=13238
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
WITH OR WITHOUT YOU.... The choice is Yours!
So I kind of came off a bit defensive and rude today on facebook I think... I never meant to do so but the build up of frustration kind of crept out. I love having my daughter at home. I love being a homeschooling parent. Our situation works best for us and with that being said I wonder why it is that sometimes those who should be the most supportive and understanding in our lives(even if the don't agree with our choices) are the ones who are so quick to make the negative comments! I love all of my family and all of my friends but I am saddened by some who's tue colors have seem to come out since the homeschooling began. I do not judge you for your choices. I love you and support you and want to know if it is to much that I expect to much by asking the same in return? I will continue to do what I feel is best for me and my daughter with or without the support of those who matter most in my life!
"All the things I seem to feel uptight about Ain't so devasting afterall This must be what life is all about Standing tall each time you take a fall" -Jennifer Love Hewitt (You Make Me Smile Lyrics)
"All the things I seem to feel uptight about Ain't so devasting afterall This must be what life is all about Standing tall each time you take a fall" -Jennifer Love Hewitt (You Make Me Smile Lyrics)
Sunday, December 13, 2009
Merry Christmas 2009
Wow… It’s hard to believe that 2009 is almost over. It has been a very full year for us full of change and excitement some tears and lots of laughs.
In April of this year we headed to Vancouver to visit the Greater Vancouver Baptist Church with some other members of our church family. The trip to Vancouver also included a trip to Metro Town Mall in Burnaby where Rebecca and her friend Brianna were able to visit the Build a Bear Workshop where Rebecca chose a very special new friend for her birthday.
Rebecca finished Kindergarten in June at a French Emersion school and was eager to get summer started. We were able to enjoy our summer together with trips to the Water Park and visits to Cranbrook. Our first visit to Cranbrook included a trip to Fort Steele and a couple trips to the beach. On the second trip we spent some time with my dear friend Dana and her son in August and were able to go with Dana on a small road trip to get her cousin. I enjoyed our visit very much and Rebecca was able to make a few new friends while there. We also got to spend some more time with the Grandparents Johnston.
We started School at the end of August. Why so early you may ask? Well after lots of thought, many conversations and countless hours of prayer over the past few years, I made the decision that the best option for us would be homeschooling. Rebecca was eager to get started and it has so far been a great pleasure and joy to be with her every step of the way. I loving being part of her education in such a hands on way and creating our own unique fieldtrips specifically designed for her including a Trip to the museum where we learnt about the history of Kamloops and a fun trip to Riverside Park to people watch. We are registered With Heritage Christian Online School and I have plans of continuing with them for her grade 2 year.
(Rebecca with Uncle Colin in Edmonton)
About mid September our pastor announced that he and his family would be heading off for awhile to try and get more much needed funding for our very small Church. This means that we will not be continuing with our Church until then return. I have grown very close to their family after the last couple years and Rebecca has also grown very close to their children and in particular their daughter. This has been very hard news for us but we know that Gods plan is much bigger then our own and we will continue to pray and hopefully sooner rather then later our close Church family will be together again. At the end of September we headed off to Edmonton for a few days to see my brother Colin play hockey. Rebecca was very excited to see her uncle again and it was nice to be able to watch him play again. While in Edmonton we were able to visit the West Edmonton Mall where we saw sharks, got to pet sting rays and star fish and Rebecca even got kissed by a Sea Lion. We were also able to Visit the Royal Alberta Museum where Rebecca was again thrilled as they had a special exhibit called “Much About Munsch”. Robert Munsch happens to be one of Rebeccas favourite authors and this was a neat experience for her and she talked about when she had gone to meet him last year with Grandma Julie while he was in Kamloops.
October was a very busy month continuing with Rebeccas school. Rebecca also started dance and tennis. These are two hobbies she seems to enjoy very much. I signed up for two more Team Diabetes events and will be heading to Calgary in May for a 5k and to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of Team Diabetes Canada and I am also headed to Dublin Ireland next October for a Marathon. My fundraising goal for these two events is $10,000. In order to help reach my goal I have decided to host a Dinner and Silent Auction early in the New Year (I was not prepared for the amount of work that goes into this sort of thing, but all planning seems to be going well). We chose to stay warm this Halloween and once again went Trick or Treating at the mall with Rebecca dressed as Cinderella
(Rebecca with Bruiser Halloween 2009)
November was off to a busy start. Tennis ended and Swimming began and of course there is also dance. I am very happy that Rebecca is out to discover what she enjoys the most. We have been talking and when dance is over in the summer Rebecca wants to continue so we will see what happens. As for swimming she is just getting started again and is already looking forward to when this session ends and the new one begins and we have plans of signing her up for the diving programs after a couple more sessions.
We are looking forward to spending Christmas with my brother Brian and his Wife Donna. Brian’s Children James and Sarah will be here for Christmas as well this year which should be fun. My younger brother Colin will be home for Christmas also this year and although Dad will be away for work Mom has decided to stay home and spend Christmas with her Children.
Hope You Have a Very Merry Christmas
With Love,
Dannielle and Rebecca
In April of this year we headed to Vancouver to visit the Greater Vancouver Baptist Church with some other members of our church family. The trip to Vancouver also included a trip to Metro Town Mall in Burnaby where Rebecca and her friend Brianna were able to visit the Build a Bear Workshop where Rebecca chose a very special new friend for her birthday.
Rebecca finished Kindergarten in June at a French Emersion school and was eager to get summer started. We were able to enjoy our summer together with trips to the Water Park and visits to Cranbrook. Our first visit to Cranbrook included a trip to Fort Steele and a couple trips to the beach. On the second trip we spent some time with my dear friend Dana and her son in August and were able to go with Dana on a small road trip to get her cousin. I enjoyed our visit very much and Rebecca was able to make a few new friends while there. We also got to spend some more time with the Grandparents Johnston.
We started School at the end of August. Why so early you may ask? Well after lots of thought, many conversations and countless hours of prayer over the past few years, I made the decision that the best option for us would be homeschooling. Rebecca was eager to get started and it has so far been a great pleasure and joy to be with her every step of the way. I loving being part of her education in such a hands on way and creating our own unique fieldtrips specifically designed for her including a Trip to the museum where we learnt about the history of Kamloops and a fun trip to Riverside Park to people watch. We are registered With Heritage Christian Online School and I have plans of continuing with them for her grade 2 year.
(Rebecca with Uncle Colin in Edmonton)
About mid September our pastor announced that he and his family would be heading off for awhile to try and get more much needed funding for our very small Church. This means that we will not be continuing with our Church until then return. I have grown very close to their family after the last couple years and Rebecca has also grown very close to their children and in particular their daughter. This has been very hard news for us but we know that Gods plan is much bigger then our own and we will continue to pray and hopefully sooner rather then later our close Church family will be together again. At the end of September we headed off to Edmonton for a few days to see my brother Colin play hockey. Rebecca was very excited to see her uncle again and it was nice to be able to watch him play again. While in Edmonton we were able to visit the West Edmonton Mall where we saw sharks, got to pet sting rays and star fish and Rebecca even got kissed by a Sea Lion. We were also able to Visit the Royal Alberta Museum where Rebecca was again thrilled as they had a special exhibit called “Much About Munsch”. Robert Munsch happens to be one of Rebeccas favourite authors and this was a neat experience for her and she talked about when she had gone to meet him last year with Grandma Julie while he was in Kamloops.
October was a very busy month continuing with Rebeccas school. Rebecca also started dance and tennis. These are two hobbies she seems to enjoy very much. I signed up for two more Team Diabetes events and will be heading to Calgary in May for a 5k and to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of Team Diabetes Canada and I am also headed to Dublin Ireland next October for a Marathon. My fundraising goal for these two events is $10,000. In order to help reach my goal I have decided to host a Dinner and Silent Auction early in the New Year (I was not prepared for the amount of work that goes into this sort of thing, but all planning seems to be going well). We chose to stay warm this Halloween and once again went Trick or Treating at the mall with Rebecca dressed as Cinderella
(Rebecca with Bruiser Halloween 2009)
(Rebecca at Dance 2009)
November was off to a busy start. Tennis ended and Swimming began and of course there is also dance. I am very happy that Rebecca is out to discover what she enjoys the most. We have been talking and when dance is over in the summer Rebecca wants to continue so we will see what happens. As for swimming she is just getting started again and is already looking forward to when this session ends and the new one begins and we have plans of signing her up for the diving programs after a couple more sessions.
We are looking forward to spending Christmas with my brother Brian and his Wife Donna. Brian’s Children James and Sarah will be here for Christmas as well this year which should be fun. My younger brother Colin will be home for Christmas also this year and although Dad will be away for work Mom has decided to stay home and spend Christmas with her Children.
Hope You Have a Very Merry Christmas
With Love,
Dannielle and Rebecca
Sunday, December 6, 2009
Oh I wish I were a Glow Worm....
"Oh I wish I were a glow worm
Cause I glow worms never glum
How can you be glum
When the sun shines from your bum?"
I feel trapped. This not being able to walk up and down the stairs thing dosnt work for me... I can't go out because we have stairs that lead out and I can't go to my own space because my own space is at the bottom of the stairs inside... It makes me feel so exposed and bummed... Poohy.... I just want to get better now... Thinks Heel shopping is in order once I am better.
Life must go on!
This Weeks Topics
Bible Study:
Math: More About Shapes
English: Pronouns
Socials: Land and Water in Canada
Sciences: Natural Structures
Cause I glow worms never glum
How can you be glum
When the sun shines from your bum?"
I feel trapped. This not being able to walk up and down the stairs thing dosnt work for me... I can't go out because we have stairs that lead out and I can't go to my own space because my own space is at the bottom of the stairs inside... It makes me feel so exposed and bummed... Poohy.... I just want to get better now... Thinks Heel shopping is in order once I am better.
Life must go on!
This Weeks Topics
Bible Study:
Math: More About Shapes
English: Pronouns
Socials: Land and Water in Canada
Sciences: Natural Structures
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Life Waits for No Man... or in my case Woman...
Yesterday was the big day. I had surgery on my foot. The Doctor went in and and removed the tumor from my toe and replaced the bone with some from my heal on the same foot. It was quite the experience. Being awake for the whole thing was not something I minded but it was taking forever for the toe to freeze and then When the Doc had to go back into my heal to remove some more bone the freezing was starting to come out. That was a feeling I never want to experience ever again and I wish it upon no other. I have to thank my amazing sister-in-law for making sure I got to the hospital for my surgery and keeping Rebecca entertained for me and I have to thank her for doing it all while quietly in pain herself. She is a remarkable woman who gives so much of herself for her family. She did take my advice on the way passed moms office to stop and mom was able to take lunch off to get Donna back up to the hospital and return me to the comfort of home. The nice thing about day Surgery is I am able to be at home for the entire recovery process. I can't get down the stairs currently to my room but I should be able to conquer the stairs in the next day or 2.
Even after surgery life must continue as normally as possible. Today Rebecca is back to schooling, We have moved it upstairs for a couple days but we must accommodate mommy some how. Grandpa is home for a few days and is going to make sure that Rebecca gets to swimming today and dance tomorrow. I am very thankful that I have such wonderful parents. So here we go continuing on as life waits for no Man, or in my case Woman, to recover.
This Weeks Topics
Bible Study: Daniel and The Lions
Math: 2-D Shapes
English: Subjects
Socials: Streets and Distances
Science: Structure Around Us
Art: More Christmas Crafts
Physical Education: Swimming(Tues&Thurs)and Dance(Wed)
Even after surgery life must continue as normally as possible. Today Rebecca is back to schooling, We have moved it upstairs for a couple days but we must accommodate mommy some how. Grandpa is home for a few days and is going to make sure that Rebecca gets to swimming today and dance tomorrow. I am very thankful that I have such wonderful parents. So here we go continuing on as life waits for no Man, or in my case Woman, to recover.
This Weeks Topics
Bible Study: Daniel and The Lions
Math: 2-D Shapes
English: Subjects
Socials: Streets and Distances
Science: Structure Around Us
Art: More Christmas Crafts
Physical Education: Swimming(Tues&Thurs)and Dance(Wed)
Saturday, November 14, 2009
BUSY BUSY... BUSY BEES!
The count down in our home has begun ONLY 40 Sleep Until Christmas.... With that being said we are getting ready to change the theme of our school room and start decorating... at least the downstairs. Have my list of things that I need to get done. Still have to start my baking.. I think I may be able to work all the Christmas prep into some kind of school lesson for Rebecca. She has now reached her half way mark and completed her mid year reviews... I am so proud of my baby girl and all her hard work.
Rebecca is counting down the days until Uncle Colin is here. I am also looking forward to spending Christmas with both my brothers and my sister-in-law and this year we will also be joined by my niece and nephew which is something I am very excited about. This year Dad will not be home but mom will... Half the duo is better then none. I am looking forward to cooking the dinner... Now fingers crossed my foot will be close to healed and I won't be hobbling around to much.
Tickets have been printed for my Big Dinner and Silent Auction to raise money for Team Diabetes Canada and The Canadian Diabetes Association. I am getting more and more excited each day about all the the new year has in store.
The Next's weeks Lessons
Math: Capacity
English: More With Capital Letters
Social Studies: Simple Maps and Directions
Science: Energy and Food
Rebecca is counting down the days until Uncle Colin is here. I am also looking forward to spending Christmas with both my brothers and my sister-in-law and this year we will also be joined by my niece and nephew which is something I am very excited about. This year Dad will not be home but mom will... Half the duo is better then none. I am looking forward to cooking the dinner... Now fingers crossed my foot will be close to healed and I won't be hobbling around to much.
Tickets have been printed for my Big Dinner and Silent Auction to raise money for Team Diabetes Canada and The Canadian Diabetes Association. I am getting more and more excited each day about all the the new year has in store.
The Next's weeks Lessons
Math: Capacity
English: More With Capital Letters
Social Studies: Simple Maps and Directions
Science: Energy and Food
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