Up in flames…again!
September 30, 2007 | Updates
Ah, so much to write and so little space…just kidding…that’s what I love so much about this new website is I’m not limited on space. So, watch out world! This is going to be a LONG one!
First, Tanner’s birthday went great. All he really wanted was an ipod, but I did a great job of making him think that we weren’t the least bit interested in getting him that. So, enjoy the fun pics below of him opening it. Oh, ya, he’s wearing his birthday banner because I forgot to hang it up. Hee, hee! I figured it’d be easier to just wrap him up in it.
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We also visited his orthopedic doctor that same day. He hadn’t seen Samuel in 2 years. Last time he saw Samuel, we x-rayed his left shoulder because we were worried he was pulling it out of the socket and we x-rayed his hips because we feared the same thing with them. We also talked about the “FACT” that Samuel would someday need tendon release surgery because his feet would eventually become stuck pointed and hip surgery because his hips would eventually pull out of the socket and also back surgery for scoliosis. This appointment was a world away from that. They did hip x-rays, checked his range everywhere and his back. Then the doctor threw the x-rays up on the lamp and said, “Well his hips looks great. His range is great. His back looks great. (Pause) Do you use braces? (Nope!) Well, I don’t have anything bad to say. Come back in 2 years.” Yee ha! That’s the kind of appointments we like.
Our last appointment was the regular pump refill and a dose decrease. Again, the nurse saw no reason not to decrease his doseage and she even indicated that she thought he could use some tone. I think they even finally agree with me that we may actually be able to get rid of the pump all together. Wouldn’t that be great?!
So, that was about it. Samuel is enjoying school a lot and is doing well there. We did have one episode where I had to go get him from school because he was throwing up. But it turned out that his bladder was too full and he was in a lot of pain and that caused him to get really upset and start throwing up. In the end, it was my fault. I had given him more than 500 cc’s in an overnight drip and I should know better. He simply does not urinate when he is sleeping and I should know the limit by now. But I was hoping a little more water in his diet might get us away from having to use a suppository every day. I’ll just have to make sure that extra water is given while he is AWAKE!
Oh, yea, as for the title of this post, well, most of you know that we own our own business where we build log furniture and other cabin stuff. Well, we just moved our office and showroom into a nice log cabin (used to be a restaurant) just a few miles up Logan Canyon the first part of July. Well, on Monday, September 24th, the cabin caught on fire. Yup, you heard that right, it caught on fire. Now, push your chin back up to the rest of your face and have a good hearty laugh. That’s what we did. What else can you do? I mean, come on, life can really dish it out. But with each thing that comes along, I learn something new.
This time as I jumped in the car to rush up to the cabin and watch it burn and hope it didn’t destroy our business and lively-hood, I started to say a prayer. But it was a different prayer this time. I said, “Dear Heavenly Father, please …” Then I paused as I realized that I was about to ask for the place not to burn down and for nothing to be destroyed and for everything to just be OK and easy. And it reminded me of the night that I prayed and prayed that Samuel wouldn’t die. That he would just live and that everything would be OK and easy. That I would have MY way. And in an instant, all that I have learned over the past 2 1/2 years flooded through my mind and I stopped and simply said, “Father, thy will be done. Thy will be done.” And I wasn’t afraid because I knew that whatever happened, it would be OK and we would get through it and be stronger for it.
Of course, a building burning down isn’t the same as almost loosing a child. But I would hope that I could have that attitude no matter what was happening in my life. I would hope we all could. One of my favorite sayings is, “If you pray, why worry and if you worry, why pray.” So, I’ll leave you tonight knowing that we didn’t loose too much in the fire and that it will be covered by insurance and that all the fire really ended up being was a nuisance as we now scurry to find a new location for our business. It will effect us, some, but not for long. It’s a temporary pain and we will learn from it. And isn’t that what life is all about?!
(I’m including a picture I took with my cell phone after the fire was mostly out. It burned mostly in the attic of the building and the fire fighters did a great job of putting it out. There was $100 to $150 thousand damage to the building. The stuff of ours that was damaged was either water damage, smoke damage or broken items.)
Love,
The Jewkes
P.S. One more cute thing. The other day I caught cute little Nathan sitting in Samuel’s room watching TV with Samuel. The cute part is that he was sitting right in the middle of the room in indian style with his little head cocked back so he could see the screen. I don’t know, maybe it’s just me, but it was pretty cute! Oh, and he’s FINALLY starting to walk. He has also learned to say “mom” and he can sign eat, all done, doggy and milk. And he is finally signing things on his own without any prompting. He’s a doll. Just wanted to share!
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September 30th, 2007 at 10:25 pm, Natalie Says:
Oh, teresa! Your life is anything but dull! It’s amazing to see your strength now and your testimony and just the way you handle everything that is thrown your way. you are so awesome! I am sorry about your latest fire and hope that all goes smooth with finding a new place. Job stress is NEVER fun! I’m so happy to hear a g-tube will work for Samuel. It’s been a great blessing for Brea. Although I do have to say she took five very yummy bites of ice cream the other day! she even asked for them. Hopefully this mean she’s on the verge of a breakthrough! and can I just say you have some very handsome boys on your hands! Girls watch out! that pic of nathan is adorable. Just melted my heart. I love having a little boy. it is such a fun thing. and you have lots! you are a blessed woman. Hope you have a great event-free week! Love ya.
Nat
October 1st, 2007 at 11:16 pm, Cindy Taylor Says:
Teresa,
I must say little girl you are an inspiration to all of us!!! I have been reading your posts most of the time since the accident and I admire your strenght and attitude so very much. Samuel is doing so well!!! I never dreamed he would be able to do so well, that smile of his tickles me Pink!!! Your whole family looks like they are all doing so well. I think you are a wonderful Mother and Wife and I truely admire you!!! I keep tabs on your Mom and she on me. She is an awesome friend for me and I love her to pieces!!! Well, you will always and forever be in my prayers!!! Remember Angie, my oldest daughter? She had 4 boys and 3 years ago had a baby girl and is now due with another boy in November!!! Love Ya Always, Cindy
October 19th, 2007 at 11:42 pm, Beckie Olson Says:
Boy, it has been awhile since a got caught up on the happinings at the Jewkes house.
Congrats to Tanner on that Eagle. I know that was a lot of hard work.
Samuel looks great! What a cute little guy. I can hardly wait to see the little guys together. Nathan is such a sweet heart!
What is the g - therapy? I must have missed that.
So sorry about the fire. Your attitude is great, but it must have been a mess.
Hang in there. You can tell that Heavenly Father is watching over your house of miracles. Beckie