tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32822182349208039772024-03-07T12:10:38.548-08:00Josh's TestimonyThis is a testimony of Josh's adventure with a brain tumor named FRED!The Henry Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07492348128214172094noreply@blogger.comBlogger89125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3282218234920803977.post-15241835379882450632008-11-08T15:58:00.000-08:002008-11-08T16:10:24.833-08:00It has almost been two years<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBj6Lk8_Nc3pE5OppynWZTVyZA62QCYF-zi3AlUFPTzitnKUgvj6y2yf_0YnIuYk1mm20bRi5tNXnK3JOr9FIATrMYiyvr7WIzwfV5mOcn-iJ3rO9HHNoCu3fQgzhaKTTpv93ggeTPGPE/s1600-h/IMG_5014.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBj6Lk8_Nc3pE5OppynWZTVyZA62QCYF-zi3AlUFPTzitnKUgvj6y2yf_0YnIuYk1mm20bRi5tNXnK3JOr9FIATrMYiyvr7WIzwfV5mOcn-iJ3rO9HHNoCu3fQgzhaKTTpv93ggeTPGPE/s320/IMG_5014.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5266441074419095698" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">As I sit here and typing this I can not believe it has almost been two years. What a miracle God did for Josh.<br /><br />This is a picture of Josh, Sarah and my mom in Alaska - I just love it and have to share.<br /><br />So what about Josh? He had his yearly MRI and it is perfect - there is no evidence of a tumor returning. In addition during his sports physical they found he had 20/40 vision. We took him into our ophthalmologist and he really has 20/20 vision, another miracle. His left eye is the wandering one now - but all he has to do is close his eyes and rest a minute and it tracks back. They were amazed at how well he is control it. His peripheral perception is not bad. He is well enough to be released for getting his permit next year. Woohoo or should I be crying instead.<br /><br />School - the kid is amazing. First of remember he is in a Junior Senior Geometry class and accelerated English class - he has straight A's in all his classes. He has one of the highest percentages in Geometry. His English teacher asked him to take journalism in the Spring so he can be on the newspaper crew next year, and honor for a Sophomore.<br /><br />He is loving Spanish - keyboarding is a challenge but he is up to over 30 words a minute. Okay this mom could keep on bragging.<br /><br />But one more - Josh was student of the month for October - they honor one freshman a month and my Josh was it. I am so proud. He is a great kid. Okay both my kids are the best.<br /><br />Bruce has been letting Josh drive on the street, back up and such - scary. Josh has decided not to do basketball, he is too worried about his grades. But he is fired up for track. No pole vaulting unless he uses a helmet - but mom is fine with out it.<br /><br />Thanks for the multitude of prayers still. We are where we are because of them. Josh still eats enough for a family of five, wearing size 11 1/2 shoes, and dreaming of the Outback, what a blessing. May the Lord bless you special as you have blessed us.<br /><br />Love you<br />Lori (mom had to write)<br /></span></span></span>The Henry Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07492348128214172094noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3282218234920803977.post-28439981512143016522008-07-24T20:44:00.000-07:002008-07-24T20:52:26.995-07:00Digital Storytelling of "The Adventure with Fred"<iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dzCM0JQ2xddOUCkG1g51EjxqSm09encJ9hN1KeohlczDRcH2cJ_ftWQqVKDQ_5LtH3PnBhUbIw4NSEvJVf3ig' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe> <br /><br />This is a video I made for my Oregon Writing Project - it was a great to have the entire family involved in it - plus we think we did an amazing job on. Hope you agree and thank you for taking the time to check it out!!!The Henry Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07492348128214172094noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3282218234920803977.post-64134481782273158962008-07-02T12:04:00.000-07:002008-07-02T12:12:08.377-07:00Happy 14th Birthday Joshua<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNvyXrAgHKrORR20m-HbD887XkDlBr4BvSLfyMW7oEclg9IB0nwUPGg49A4YdAP8PChzHiHZOH_jCGQkLLuk1Z5yrU2y0Z7KgMbPcTyEuU3IVVqs4UB-wCgQajap6fq2lhXM6HyEBBaGU/s1600-h/IMG_4462.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNvyXrAgHKrORR20m-HbD887XkDlBr4BvSLfyMW7oEclg9IB0nwUPGg49A4YdAP8PChzHiHZOH_jCGQkLLuk1Z5yrU2y0Z7KgMbPcTyEuU3IVVqs4UB-wCgQajap6fq2lhXM6HyEBBaGU/s320/IMG_4462.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5218495230742866962" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 51, 0);"><span style="font-size:130%;">Amazing at it may seem - Josh is now 14. What a great birthday he is having in Alaska.<br /><br />He started the day with pancakes and sausage. Then Auntie Le May added sprinkles to the pancakes - yummy.<br /><br />Then off to the movie we went - Aunt Connie and Grandma joined us for Kung Fu Panda. Lots of laughs - we are still quoting the movie and laughing from it. That was after a wonderful lunch at a restaurant in the mall - thanks Aunt Connie.<br /><br />There was an arcade in the mall - so we spent some time playing games and being silly. Then Grandma bought us all ice cream - yummy - the best anywhere at Baskin and Robbins.<br /><br />Back to Aunt Le May's for a brief time. Then we went to the Mountain Chocolate Factory - where Josh got to buy his fill of chocolates - if mom will share them with him. We then met family at the Sourdough Mining Company for a birthday dinner and lots of fun. Josh ended up eating over 10 oz of a New York Steak - and was still hungry. Thanks Aunt Le May and Uncle Doug for dinner. <br /><br />This mom thought the highlight was watching him eat all that steak. We headed back to Aunt Le May's and he opened presents from Grandma. Yeppers a new DS game - and he is off.<br /><br />He had a great birthday in Alaska - not many can say they came up here for their birthday.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing with us. <br /><br />The Henry Family<br />Bruce, Lori, Josh and Sarah<br /></span></span>The Henry Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07492348128214172094noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3282218234920803977.post-26742061307242883052008-06-22T12:12:00.000-07:002008-06-22T12:15:22.317-07:00Schools out and we are in Alaska<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJfHpTAQPYXp22GZAxfChfIbkxBRi2wIZsQBqrbUULTXTqrFFViw3U8TzfmpgyWjSUIUsM_Up77jYVc4UgPnwhyCn2FtJrh5JPDxiaPwyHRuOmbC2uAsaHTc2lV-Ddm_MArSnU-Fm4dUU/s1600-h/251SU_CY0008D001_L.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJfHpTAQPYXp22GZAxfChfIbkxBRi2wIZsQBqrbUULTXTqrFFViw3U8TzfmpgyWjSUIUsM_Up77jYVc4UgPnwhyCn2FtJrh5JPDxiaPwyHRuOmbC2uAsaHTc2lV-Ddm_MArSnU-Fm4dUU/s320/251SU_CY0008D001_L.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5214786151009318146" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Now that school is out, we are officially on Summer Vacation! Woohoo!<br /><br />We are in Alaska visiting our awesome family. If you would like to know more about our adventure - check out our new blog http://henrysalaskaadventure.blogspot.com/<br /><br />We are looking forward to a great vacation - and are glad to take you along.<br /></span></span></span>The Henry Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07492348128214172094noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3282218234920803977.post-29852393081680820682008-03-28T09:45:00.001-07:002008-03-28T09:50:20.627-07:00We went to Disney World<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-MbC45gmXNES8-THMSlGkmd8FauJJacz-Y8QyFiKGd3cjkrst5syjQit_5ewrElA7HJ4h5OLG-YxJXK6lFq7oJXqYQVlmkzbBY4VZxLFQm0ayLN8wXMDVLegF5WEQrzJLXF34iumQs_4/s1600-h/IMG_3174.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-MbC45gmXNES8-THMSlGkmd8FauJJacz-Y8QyFiKGd3cjkrst5syjQit_5ewrElA7HJ4h5OLG-YxJXK6lFq7oJXqYQVlmkzbBY4VZxLFQm0ayLN8wXMDVLegF5WEQrzJLXF34iumQs_4/s320/IMG_3174.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5182835102893975122" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(0, 51, 0);"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Thank you Thank you Thank you - Make a Wish Foundation, Give the Kids the World, Walt Disney World, Sea World, and Alaska Airlines. There are probably others too.<br /><br />Go to http://henrysdisneyworldadventure.blogspot.com/ to read all about our once in a life time adventure. We are now home but goodness we are ready to go back. Especially being it is snowing here and 88 in Orlando.<br /><br />We are a blessed family and still in awe that we went. Plus over and over and we will be praising the Lord for his goodness to this family that does not deserve.<br /><br />Thank you so much for your prayers and love. God is so good to bless us with family and friends like you all!<br /><br />The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Henrys</span><br />Bruce, Lori, Josh and Sarah<br /></span></span></span>The Henry Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07492348128214172094noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3282218234920803977.post-58601632994721787192008-03-19T19:29:00.000-07:002008-03-19T19:33:15.665-07:00Off to Disney World!!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMBl1Bq_HU-3s7vtWvYz8Z5OOeDHaOuZXeTYLtpb9bE6StQKzZJOfSMdUoR-8gpvqzHjln2ySGtlDZwHTNaYPsFanMiRwVQHK6Qcr8rgSTRgZ56nDOdT5apLCeejSs8fRnmWh5Pah-dwE/s1600-h/!cid_CAB506CA-2A02-4813-B2AD-ECE4AC384D36%40bnd_clearwire-dns.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5179645527035979154" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMBl1Bq_HU-3s7vtWvYz8Z5OOeDHaOuZXeTYLtpb9bE6StQKzZJOfSMdUoR-8gpvqzHjln2ySGtlDZwHTNaYPsFanMiRwVQHK6Qcr8rgSTRgZ56nDOdT5apLCeejSs8fRnmWh5Pah-dwE/s320/!cid_CAB506CA-2A02-4813-B2AD-ECE4AC384D36%40bnd_clearwire-dns.jpg" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#6600cc;">How can we ever say thank you enough times to Make a Wish Foundation. In 42 hours we are off to Disney World - I don't think it has really sunk in yet.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;color:#6600cc;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;color:#6600cc;">In addition - thank you thank you to Out Back Steak House - dinner was awesome. You guys spoil us too much.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;color:#6600cc;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;color:#6600cc;">So Friday am at 4:15 - no that is not a typo - we are being picked up by a limo and taken to the Redmond Airport. We will be in Orlando at 5:30 that night and the fun just starts to go and go some more.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;color:#6600cc;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;color:#6600cc;">Wowow. I am tired thinking about all we are going to be doing. We are bringing our laptop with so hopefully Josh will do some updating and sharing with you all. We are pumped.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;color:#6600cc;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;color:#6600cc;">Thank you for all the prayers - they truly are a blessing. We will chat with you later!</span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;color:#6600cc;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;color:#6600cc;">The Henrys</span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;color:#6600cc;">Bruce, Lori, Josh and Sarah</span>The Henry Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07492348128214172094noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3282218234920803977.post-11657413615903229222008-02-19T18:11:00.000-08:002008-02-19T18:12:31.327-08:00Video of Adventures with Fred<object width="480" height="360"><param name="movie" value="http://voicethread.com/book.swf?b=63196"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://voicethread.com/book.swf?b=63196" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="480" height="360"></embed></object><br /><br />Sharing with you some highlights of our Adventures with Fred - hope you enjoy!The Henry Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07492348128214172094noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3282218234920803977.post-38491815458381480452007-12-14T22:22:00.000-08:002007-12-14T22:32:43.929-08:00Merry Christmas<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDBLfHztSTsK5UrHCS18lwWtJRQts9mn7odYPyv5Egw3Fs5VNxRD33vBZ7dGGZDBpx_JmabawinsEKjC6cUr4b5h1owCiHhvz8SaKjrrcbUZOtyyMCfV-zv30M52nZDZDiWO05Dl5b_xY/s1600-h/2007+Henry+Photo.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDBLfHztSTsK5UrHCS18lwWtJRQts9mn7odYPyv5Egw3Fs5VNxRD33vBZ7dGGZDBpx_JmabawinsEKjC6cUr4b5h1owCiHhvz8SaKjrrcbUZOtyyMCfV-zv30M52nZDZDiWO05Dl5b_xY/s320/2007+Henry+Photo.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5144081890288765570" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family: lucida grande;">Where oh where to start. We are a very blessed family again this Christmas. Sparrow is coming out tomorrow with our family Christmas presents - their bless our nest project. Makes me want to cry.<br /><br />Make a Wish has our plane tickets - so it is really going to happen. What a blessing.<br /><br />Josh is just about done with basketball, although he is exhausted he is making it the entire season. In addition he pulled 5 A+'s and an A. What a kid. <br /><br />We will be spending time with family over the holidays again. We love rejoicing with them. The kids are looking forward to making lefse with Grandma Phyllis and eating Grandma Bev's buttermilk pancakes. Mom and dad are looking forward to some good rest. <br /><br />We are anticipating Dad being laid off again next week so he gets to be house dad and take care of everyone. Captain Rakshak is looking forward to being inside all the time, especially by the warm woodstove. <br /><br />Well the house is quiet - everyone is in bed, where I should be. We are praying that you will remember that Jesus is the reason for the season.<br /><br />Merry Christmas From The Henrys<br />Bruce, Lori, Josh and Sarah<br /></span></span></span>The Henry Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07492348128214172094noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3282218234920803977.post-55766557325104240322007-12-05T03:38:00.000-08:002007-12-14T22:34:10.196-08:00Only by the Grace of God<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjESWFiFUiTf-n3hxQspI6KC3qXEo0e4H_odey_PaMuytsw5pUf7XKS88QXytTneNBAcLRSv2SX0CXkxttedtxBPd_lDvmUVabwaw2Q9dFlbgQrXLAiqp11vdBrByZuG0OmPTThm9XoVdE/s1600-h/Josh's+School+Picture.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5140452072551173394" style="margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; float: left;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjESWFiFUiTf-n3hxQspI6KC3qXEo0e4H_odey_PaMuytsw5pUf7XKS88QXytTneNBAcLRSv2SX0CXkxttedtxBPd_lDvmUVabwaw2Q9dFlbgQrXLAiqp11vdBrByZuG0OmPTThm9XoVdE/s320/Josh's+School+Picture.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);font-size:130%;" >As I sit here at 3:30 in the morning, remembering back a year - all I can say is what an Awesome God we serve.</span></div><div><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);font-size:130%;" ></span> </div><div><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);font-size:130%;" >A year ago we were so sleep deprived, not quit as bad now. But wondering if our little boy was going to come home, when, and if he would have to have another surgery to have a shunt put in. My wonderful Aunt LeMay became our mercy angel as she took some night shifts so we could go back to the Ronald McDonald house and actually sleep. Then Bruce's mom and dad keeping the Ronald McDonald house going and moving and us well fed. Oh what a year. This is actually the anniversary of us being released from the hospital and staying a day at the house before coming back for the final release. </span></div><div><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);font-size:130%;" ></span> </div><div><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);font-size:130%;" >So what is happening a year later??? Josh is playing basketball, a straight A student, and the most handsome young man around - not that I am bias or anything. He is very involved in our youth group and growing spiritually daily. What a blessing in a son. We have been approached by the school Sparrow Club to be it again, and Josh without a hesitation said yes. Even if we are not we are blessed by them, and the ability to let us others bless us.</span></div><div><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);font-size:130%;" ></span> </div><div><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);font-size:130%;" >Talk about blessings. Sunday was a big grocery shopping day, so off to Bend we went. We decided to use our gift cards to the Outback and celebrate our one year anniversary of well health. Not to happen. We went to the Outback and had our awesome waiter Brandon, tell us he is now cooking. Cooking he is awesome at. We had the best dinner ever. Makes me want to go back every night it was so good. Mike the manager was fantastic checking up on us and making sure we had everything we needed. Emily our waitress was great. We were so blessed. Then both Brandon and Mike informed us that our dinner was on them at the Outback. What a delightful surprise. So once again our hats are off to the Outback and the wonderful staff there. Shelly you pick them good.</span></div><div><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);font-size:130%;" ></span> </div><div><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);font-size:130%;" >Now as we await the final dates for our trip to Disney World - I am sitting in awe of a God who goes so far above what I could imagine, and what He has in store for us. All we can do is share His love and goodness with others and continually thank HIM. So this Christmas I ask that you take time to really thank God for sending His son to earth to be our sacrifice. If you would like t know more - ask Josh he wants to share his love of Christ with the world.</span></div><div><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);font-size:130%;" ></span> </div><div><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);font-size:130%;" >Our family wishes you the best Christmas ever, especially it will be if you keep Christ in the center! Merry Christmas!</span></div><div><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);font-size:130%;" ></span> </div><div><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);font-size:130%;" >The Henry Family</span></div><div><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);font-size:130%;" >Bruce, Lori, Josh, Sarah and of course Captain Rakshak</span></div>The Henry Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07492348128214172094noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3282218234920803977.post-50427121591200427942007-11-20T17:51:00.000-08:002007-11-20T17:55:51.374-08:00It has been a year!!!<span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Well I am sitting here typing, realizing it has been a year since we were admitted to St. Charles and the Fred Adventure began in earnest. So where are we today?<br /><br />Josh is in basketball and played his first game last Thursday. He even scored a basket. We are at church now for a youth sleep over event. He is laughing with his friends and just a normal teenager.<br /><br />Who would thought a year ago that we would be here. We know it is only because of the grace of God and His healing power that we have made it. Josh goes in tomorrow for another MRI just to double check that spot - but we are assured that God had Josh's body produce that extra tissue to protect his brain from Fred the tumor. What an awesome God we serve!!!<br /><br />So join us this Thanksgiving in praising God for all your blessings - and share them in the post! We want to hear from you and what you are thankful for!<br /><br />God Bless You!!!<br />The Henrys<br />Bruce, Lori, Josh and Sarah<br /></span></span>The Henry Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07492348128214172094noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3282218234920803977.post-61880626799435326592007-09-21T20:17:00.000-07:002007-09-21T20:22:28.617-07:008th Grade is Better Because of Josh<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaYmQUUbAQgPuUzGYzapL-OQVojRzIsMwBQeT2vSHMR6Z6lZK6H70k9rQ58ju97VMZrzOI9Lf-r2embEGhT6Ge11Sg4I9xhQBODkGXKqZHPTPG5CG7WAkc0RNpUKjPimPmf_ynPl9Jlak/s1600-h/Josh+Close.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5112862682695702402" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaYmQUUbAQgPuUzGYzapL-OQVojRzIsMwBQeT2vSHMR6Z6lZK6H70k9rQ58ju97VMZrzOI9Lf-r2embEGhT6Ge11Sg4I9xhQBODkGXKqZHPTPG5CG7WAkc0RNpUKjPimPmf_ynPl9Jlak/s320/Josh+Close.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:130%;color:#006600;">Okay so this is the bias mom writing but I think <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">LPMS</span> is great with my son there.</span></div><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:130%;color:#006600;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:130%;color:#006600;">He is hating school work - but who doesn't! It is not my favorite part to correct those papers, but he is loving being an office assistant and being the big kid on campus.</span></div><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:130%;color:#006600;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:130%;color:#006600;">Health wise he is doing awesome and looking <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">forward</span> to basketball season starting soon. Our awesome and exciting news is that Josh got picked for Make A Wish Foundation and so he gets his wish granted. We never in a million years thought this would happen but it did. So guess what - Disney World here we come. We are hoping to go over Christmas - mom and dad have more vacation, but we are just blessed being able to dream. Josh has a great new hope and happiness. It is fun! God has blessed this family so much.</span></div><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:130%;color:#006600;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:130%;color:#006600;">Well just wanted to write a quick update - we are doing well and just praising the Lord day by day!</span></div><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:130%;color:#006600;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:130%;color:#006600;">Love you all and thank you for your prayers,</span></div><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:130%;color:#006600;">The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Henrys</span></span></div><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:130%;color:#006600;">Bruce, Lori, Josh, Sarah and Captain <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Rakshak</span>!</span></div>The Henry Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07492348128214172094noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3282218234920803977.post-63441581366825054892007-08-22T18:44:00.001-07:002007-08-22T18:57:50.395-07:00Woohoo more and more praises<span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family: lucida grande;"></span></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKAdPWpRgB8WLR4vWP9IKm2cMS43FWBeyuzIS2ny-bINDPuQD3tLrxmf-ohh2ZFr1Tlt7UADmR4gP9ErGuQxnap1Wa42V3yaIleGctOpkL1DoakayAvyPYqwPWFyIoMObcEM7MyQuvBm0/s1600-h/scan0009.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKAdPWpRgB8WLR4vWP9IKm2cMS43FWBeyuzIS2ny-bINDPuQD3tLrxmf-ohh2ZFr1Tlt7UADmR4gP9ErGuQxnap1Wa42V3yaIleGctOpkL1DoakayAvyPYqwPWFyIoMObcEM7MyQuvBm0/s320/scan0009.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5101706057785360210" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;">First of all this is a picture of Josh and Bruce taken the summer of 2000!!!<br /><br />Where oh where to start with the praises.<br /><br />We love Seattle Children's Hospital and have been treated so well. We were bummed that none of our favorite nurses where here, but we saw others that we adore.<br /><br />We had a great neuropshych evaluation - Josh had to do all the work. We don't get the results until September 24th - but we have some great techniques and he flew through in the math area - wonder where that came from.<br /><br />Then off to see Dr. Ojemann - we still adore him. He made us sit down and visit and just hang together and visit. The spot we have been seeing and worrying about - hehehehe - Dr. O was not worried at all. We looked at the MRI before surgery and were able to see the difference. He does noth think it is anything and was not worried about it - but we will be having an MRI in 3 months just to make sure it is nothing. Then we are on the yearly checks - we will be back to Seattle in August of 08! Oh did I tell you - NO RADIATION!!!!<br /><br />We are just praising the Lord - there is so much that could have gone wrong and he brought us through and we are doing great. We are doing so well and Josh is the best and Sarah got to share too! There is so much that could have gone wrong. But God who loves us so much and is taking care of every detail!<br /><br />We don't know how to thank you - your prayers are such a blessing. We are heading back to Salem tomorrow. We have talked of going to the zoo, the aquarium, the space needle, Pikes market - but not my children. They are wanting to go to McDonalds for breakfast and then come back and swim some more. Got to love them.<br /><br />God Bless You All!~<br />The Henrys<br />Bruce, Lori, Josh and Sarah<br /></span>The Henry Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07492348128214172094noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3282218234920803977.post-22218346699686100992007-08-21T20:30:00.001-07:002007-08-21T20:42:26.060-07:00Day One down with Praises<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ4YhS8UwZs4vK_6UOelx_IzHlNZr-RLiUsV3ned66oMVPQsAk4k3qGDDBFGmC7n7EDeovOGsx1MyBJBdqPCr9ALMv76DQe9AhhTTgOgoMR9CRusmXr33JSeIQAhxIZj4AMWsdFf5iEjY/s1600-h/HPIM1894.jpg"><span class="on" style="display: block;" id="formatbar_FontSize" title="Font size" onmouseover="ButtonHoverOn(this);" onmouseout="ButtonHoverOff(this);" onmouseup="" onmousedown="CheckFormatting(event);toggleFontSizeMenu();ButtonMouseDown(this);"></span><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ4YhS8UwZs4vK_6UOelx_IzHlNZr-RLiUsV3ned66oMVPQsAk4k3qGDDBFGmC7n7EDeovOGsx1MyBJBdqPCr9ALMv76DQe9AhhTTgOgoMR9CRusmXr33JSeIQAhxIZj4AMWsdFf5iEjY/s320/HPIM1894.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5101362657970175810" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);font-size:130%;" >We are praising the Lord in Seattle. We got here safe and with no car trouble - a first for this summer.<br /><br />Josh had an intense MRI today - IV and all, and once again came through with flying colors - he said because he was rocking out to Steven Curtis Chapman.<br /><br />Off to the opthamologist <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0"> </span>appointment - and finding out the results of the tumor on his eyes.<br /><br />Are you ready - he has 20/20 vision and doing awesome. We saw the same doctor as we saw in November and he was amazed at how well Josh was doing. He mentioned that he had expected some serious permanent damage - even mentioned blindness. He told Josh to get out of there so he could see some patients that needed him.<br /><br />There is still some damage looking up but not that bad - and said it could still be recovery too. He told us not come to back unless Dr. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Ojamenn</span> wants to see us in a year. He was so pumped - and made me feel so good.<br /><br />Tomorrow is the 5 hour Psych test and then the big visit with Dr. O!!<br /><br />Josh was the only one that slept good - so we are all heading to bed early tonight. Sarah had a fever earlier and was not feeling well but doing better now. We all hit the jacuzzi and hot showers and ready to call it a night.<br /><br />We know we are doing well because of your prayers - as we have the Peace that is only from Jesus! Thank you so much for your prayers. More tomorrow night!<br /><br />God Bless<br />The Henry's<br />Bruce, Lori, Josh and Sarah<br /><br />Thanks Fields for keeping Captain for us - Josh is cool with it!!!<br /></span>The Henry Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07492348128214172094noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3282218234920803977.post-22508887453179077432007-08-18T14:13:00.001-07:002007-08-18T14:22:18.576-07:00Off to Seattle we go~<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrLlg7ZPeW0XKCTn5NnCzOInVFPXejNdEgUJFPdE4FQsoVI3gHNi7uC6McLDS24D86ib3KMM6SQ6f1KuofHFseVH8C6ktQEEwgsWZIXqT5GvzCrwXg8oeG_JiFEBqbN-ZcxSkx2fQJs5A/s1600-h/IMG_0145.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5100151971113942834" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrLlg7ZPeW0XKCTn5NnCzOInVFPXejNdEgUJFPdE4FQsoVI3gHNi7uC6McLDS24D86ib3KMM6SQ6f1KuofHFseVH8C6ktQEEwgsWZIXqT5GvzCrwXg8oeG_JiFEBqbN-ZcxSkx2fQJs5A/s320/IMG_0145.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:130%;color:#990000;">Bruce and Josh are at Leadership Camp, so Sarah and I will pick them up tomorrow and start heading to Seattle.</span></div><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:130%;color:#990000;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:130%;color:#990000;">We will spend Sunday night with Bruce's folks and head to Seattle on Monday. Josh's first appointment is Tuesday at 1:15 for an MRI - yep he is excited again. Then at 3:30 is his <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">opthamalogy</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">appointment</span> - looking forward to getting some answers about his right eye now.</span></div><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:130%;color:#990000;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:130%;color:#990000;">Wednesday morning finds us in <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Neuropsychology</span> for both the family and Josh. We won't get the results back till the end of September, but it will be good to know what is normal teenager and what is from the brain tumor. Then we end Wednesday at 3:30 with Dr. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Ojamenn</span> - we will find out on follow up <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">MRI's</span> release for PE and sports, and then the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">biggy</span> - radiation.</span></div><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:130%;color:#990000;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:130%;color:#990000;">I will try to post on Wednesday night from our hotel room. While in Seattle we are talking about heading to the zoo again - praying for no snow. Then maybe the Aquarium - some Pikes Peak Market - the space needle. We are going to head back to Salem and Bruce's folks on Thursday. </span></div><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:130%;color:#990000;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:130%;color:#990000;">We will hang in Salem till Saturday and then come on home. Mom starts school the following Monday morning in Bend at 7:30 sharp.</span></div><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:130%;color:#990000;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:130%;color:#990000;">It is hard to believe our summer is over. But what a blessing to be home and just having fun together this summer. We did no homeschooling, just some reading and the kids loved it. Where oh where has the time gone.</span></div><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:130%;color:#990000;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:130%;color:#990000;">Thank you for your prayers, we are all a little anxious for this week and know your prayers are a blessing to us all.</span></div><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:130%;color:#990000;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:130%;color:#990000;">God Bless!</span></div><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;color:#990000;"><span style="font-size:130%;">The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Henrys</span></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:130%;color:#990000;">Bruce, Lori, Josh, Sarah and Captain <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Rakshak</span>!</span></div>The Henry Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07492348128214172094noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3282218234920803977.post-84759133678195475592007-08-06T23:34:00.000-07:002007-08-06T23:41:09.852-07:00Oregon Jamboree was a blast!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0ykB7IJPI9AWdg_XtWf3r2kRdyM-z1NSAft_CP_Wa1dzlx3ZXuK7apkWAIOdWTxpu60H5_OSGeDlyha2cU_8Ow5fsv32qAs36LJd-NNdRueGpgw4zygTQ2rX8TlpdvjBWJA7fLvIF8Mg/s1600-h/IMG_1229.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5095843588826940450" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0ykB7IJPI9AWdg_XtWf3r2kRdyM-z1NSAft_CP_Wa1dzlx3ZXuK7apkWAIOdWTxpu60H5_OSGeDlyha2cU_8Ow5fsv32qAs36LJd-NNdRueGpgw4zygTQ2rX8TlpdvjBWJA7fLvIF8Mg/s320/IMG_1229.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><span style="color:#330099;">Hey look we had so much fun we are sending you the picture sideways to show the fun!</span></div><div><span style="color:#330099;"></span> </div><div><span style="color:#330099;">We spent this weekend in Sweet Home Oregon listening to some of the best country around. Josh comments that he like Neal McCoy, Aaron <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Tipton</span>, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Dierks</span> Bentley, and then having The Higgins in our <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">campsite</span> just rocked. </span></div><div><span style="color:#330099;"></span> </div><div><span style="color:#330099;">Josh also knows that it was Steve Leon - our Uncle Steve - and Country 99.7 The Mountain possible for us all to be there. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Yeppers</span> we are one of his peeps.</span></div><div><span style="color:#330099;"></span> </div><div><span style="color:#330099;">We had fun, not much for sunburns, but a great family time, and actually a little relaxing too. We have it figured out after last year. Some of the high lights for the whole family was spray on tattoos - mom got a ladybug, Josh got a dragon and cross, Sarah got a puppy dog and puppy prints. The food was the great too - ice cream, pizza, elephant ears, smoothies - yummy!</span></div><div><span style="color:#330099;"></span> </div><div><span style="color:#330099;">We are going to go camping again this weekend. The following weekend Josh and Bruce are going to <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">LPMS</span> Leadership camp, Sarah and I will pick them and head up to Seattle. Then can you believe it school will start up - amazing the time is flying.</span></div><div><span style="color:#330099;"></span> </div><div><span style="color:#330099;">Just wanted to share with you some of our fun - Josh did not miss Captain at all as he was with the Fields and he knew they take the best care of him!</span></div><div><span style="color:#330099;"></span> </div><div><span style="color:#330099;">More after Seattle!</span></div><div><span style="color:#330099;"></span> </div><div><span style="color:#330099;">The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Henrys</span>!</span></div>The Henry Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07492348128214172094noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3282218234920803977.post-31799822584190562942007-07-24T01:03:00.000-07:002007-07-24T01:10:51.918-07:00Beach was Wonderful!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy3T6BqYrtnpDLWENvUQ0KQLruevTxBmE39oEXbBrQw0D0SiWFPjuGRUgozLNts_wWzAIqblB4ZuXxIpF5NW2rAdjSByfacXAEnBtFWatwMa2kBHpGdRR_s0zGsjBEf56d_zWntRq7UKw/s1600-h/IMG_0853.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5090671241316746258" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy3T6BqYrtnpDLWENvUQ0KQLruevTxBmE39oEXbBrQw0D0SiWFPjuGRUgozLNts_wWzAIqblB4ZuXxIpF5NW2rAdjSByfacXAEnBtFWatwMa2kBHpGdRR_s0zGsjBEf56d_zWntRq7UKw/s320/IMG_0853.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><span style="font-size:130%;color:#993300;">The beach was awesome - this is me on the beach with a seaweed! It was a lot of fun - mom will catch up on the rest.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:130%;color:#993300;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-size:130%;color:#993300;">Well this airhead mom had the wrong weekend - but we hustled and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">made</span> it for most of the trip. It was gorgeous until the end of the week and the rain started in. Not as much fun. I don't know who had the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">most</span> fun - us or Captain.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:130%;color:#993300;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-size:130%;color:#993300;">Sarah decided to stay with Grandpa and Grandma - Josh came home afraid he would miss Captain too much - plus he was very tired. I have to keep on reminding myself we are still in recovery and not rushing him. But the best part of all was he was a normal teenager - he went out in the kayak and had a blast. He played with the kids. He would sit out when his was tired, but he is have moments of anxiety freedom.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:130%;color:#993300;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-size:130%;color:#993300;">I am reading up on a book and it is awesome helping us realize that he is not alone. Plus Aunt Linda shared some light on it all, which was a blessing. Not fair our family had to go through three major things last year, but we see God's hand through it all and HIS perfect love filling us up.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:130%;color:#993300;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-size:130%;color:#993300;">We are all missing Sarah, but madly getting the house ready for the new bedroom set and cleaning for Grandma and Grandpa coming. Although Josh and I are taking a kick back attitude - I thought the Brady Bunch had been replaced by <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Gilligan's</span> Island but alas not yet. I need to get DVD cleaner for Brady Bunch.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:130%;color:#993300;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-size:130%;color:#993300;">Well we have a month until school starts and a lot happening - Oregon Jamboree, visit to Seattle and some more fishing in there, hopefully this weekend when Grandpa is here. Besides that we are enjoying our lazy days and blessed to be a family. Praying you are enjoying summer!</span></div><div><span style="font-size:130%;color:#993300;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-size:130%;color:#993300;">God Bless You!</span></div><div><span style="font-size:130%;color:#993300;">The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Henrys</span></span></div>The Henry Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07492348128214172094noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3282218234920803977.post-51086939213958955462007-07-09T17:30:00.000-07:002007-07-09T17:46:35.791-07:00Happy 13th Birthday<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi54p_04DdInYJ7qD5kReQvJIICJb3YtgxgNsGer8hC9IlAEbsbIubkTTqh-FoAH8dvXPMUzHvHi8zJt2SS69hbkxcM7B9gNEKBuJlmEQ3R398wP_o4VVk2hXgG2M1p2-S6GNYMjmabbEU/s1600-h/IMG_0611.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5085359503392472050" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi54p_04DdInYJ7qD5kReQvJIICJb3YtgxgNsGer8hC9IlAEbsbIubkTTqh-FoAH8dvXPMUzHvHi8zJt2SS69hbkxcM7B9gNEKBuJlmEQ3R398wP_o4VVk2hXgG2M1p2-S6GNYMjmabbEU/s320/IMG_0611.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><span style="font-family:lucida grande;font-size:130%;color:#330099;">It is official - Josh is 13!!!! I am sorry it has been so long - life is flying buy us. </span></div><div><span style="font-size:130%;color:#330099;"></span></div><div><span style="font-size:130%;color:#330099;">Okay let's start after school got out - a major for both of us was me letting him go to the pool with the rest of the kids and not being there. I did ask a teacher to keep his eye on Josh - but we were apart the entire day - a first. We both did fine! We had our best friends with us - what awesome support.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:130%;color:#330099;"></span></div><div><span style="font-size:130%;color:#330099;">Then the birthday party - a hot and fun afternoon of mainly girls and lots of laughter. He got great presents and had a blast - the most important things. His birthday was at our friends the Fields again, so it was a joy.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:130%;color:#330099;"></span></div><div><span style="font-size:130%;color:#330099;">Then Josh, Sarah and I hit the speaking circuit - we spoke in three different areas of Central Oregon on Josh's testimony. Through our sharing more folks came to the Lord, or made a deeper <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">commitment</span> - what a blessing the Lord is. We stayed in a hotel in Redmond so the kids got to swim and watch TV. Josh even let me watch <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">HGTV</span> and enjoyed it with me. Needless to say we all missed Dad and Captain.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:130%;color:#330099;"></span></div><div><span style="font-size:130%;color:#330099;">Then Grandma Phyllis came over for Josh's 13<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">th</span> birthday - and guess where we ate dinner - you got it The Outback. Our favorite waiter Brandon was there and Shelly popped out to say hi. It was a yummy night. Josh made a haul on money - and he is tight with it the goober.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:130%;color:#330099;"></span></div><div><span style="font-size:130%;color:#330099;">We spent the 4<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">th</span> of July at home - usually we would be camping with the Fields - but Mr. Fields got a new job so that was all happening - but still great to spend the day with them. We got a new pool, so with the weather in the high 90's and low 100's we spent most of our time in the pool. Can't get Captain interested in his <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">kiddy</span> pool.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:130%;color:#330099;"></span></div><div><span style="font-size:130%;color:#330099;">This past weekend we got to make some new friends. They are from California - and their 16 year old son, Matt, went through a similar surgery as Josh the beginning of <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">November</span>. His tumor was over twice the size and located in a different section of the pineal gland, but it was great to visit and share and just praise the Lord for our boys. God is so good to bring folks like into our lives through this awesome <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Internet</span>.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:130%;color:#330099;"></span></div><div><span style="font-size:130%;color:#330099;">Now we are home till the annual Henry <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">campout</span> - so we are busy sorting and cleaning. I have tons of painting I want to do and the kids hide quickly when I say that word. In addition we are working on our list to visit with when we go back to Seattle in August.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:130%;color:#330099;"></span></div><div><span style="font-size:130%;color:#330099;">Besides that we are doing well and so blessed. Bruce got a new promotion and is doing great - he loved being off last week and looking forward to the rest of his vacations. </span></div><div><span style="font-size:130%;color:#330099;"></span></div><div><span style="font-size:130%;color:#330099;">Once again thank you for your prayers - what a blessing to our family you are.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:130%;color:#330099;"></span></div><div><span style="font-size:130%;color:#330099;">God Bless You!</span></div><div><span style="color:#330099;"><span style="font-size:130%;">The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">Henrys</span></span></span></div><div><span style="font-size:130%;color:#330099;">Bruce, Lori, Josh and Sarah</span></div>The Henry Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07492348128214172094noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3282218234920803977.post-77951562746025390542007-05-28T19:45:00.000-07:002007-05-28T20:02:20.323-07:00Great Results and Awesome Weekend!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn7ThYvthvr9LnTotbGP2c4nfrnC7HJbgpfTbzJxzGW-TEea8HLmiF4P8aP-_IAPpWWA7gC7T6EeExN4uox_tc8p3hCa3iEQs84KSfszDjmg7aUEg1ZDFlgdkt3_0WyeKm9S-ypbiGl9k/s1600-h/IMG_0356.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5069808717779153042" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn7ThYvthvr9LnTotbGP2c4nfrnC7HJbgpfTbzJxzGW-TEea8HLmiF4P8aP-_IAPpWWA7gC7T6EeExN4uox_tc8p3hCa3iEQs84KSfszDjmg7aUEg1ZDFlgdkt3_0WyeKm9S-ypbiGl9k/s320/IMG_0356.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><span style="font-family:lucida grande;font-size:130%;color:#660000;">Okay we will start with Friday - Josh did an awesome job on his MRI - we had our original MRI Tech from the very first MRI. That was fun to share and catch up on what was happening.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:130%;color:#660000;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-size:130%;color:#660000;">Our visit with our neurosurgeon Dr Yundt shared that the spot was there but it had not grown - so he called it a nothing. Josh is now released to run, ride a bike and swim. We are just praising the LORD - He is awesome and we are praising HIM! We are now on the 6 mos MRI check ups - we are scheduled to go to Seattle in August - and then start the 6 mos after that.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:130%;color:#660000;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-size:130%;color:#660000;">What a great start to a fantastic weekend. We then headed to our retreat put on by the Elisha Foundation - www.theelishafoundation.com - and boy were we pampered. There were only 5 other families and a multitude of volunteers to help. The picture is Josh and Sarah and our family helper Clint. Clint is a music major in North Carolina and came out here to help just for the weekend. He was a blessing to our family!</span></div><div><span style="font-size:130%;color:#660000;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-size:130%;color:#660000;">I could go on and on how awesome this weekend was for our family - it was a blessing to us all. Sarah shared today that everyone there was family. They truly were. We did not get a lot of sleep, but it was so worth it. God met Bruce and I at the retreat and through Pastor Paul sharing the book of Job. We have grown spiritually, emotionally and bonded again. </span></div><div><span style="font-size:130%;color:#660000;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-size:130%;color:#660000;">Your prayers are such a blessing to us, we don't know how to thank you for all the love you have shared with us. Thank you!</span></div><div><span style="font-size:130%;color:#660000;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-size:130%;color:#660000;">To the Elisha Foundation and all the volunteers, this weekend was what this family needed and we are refreshed and ready to finish out the school year. God is so awesome!</span></div><div><span style="font-size:130%;color:#660000;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-size:130%;color:#660000;">The Henrys</span></div><div><span style="font-size:130%;color:#660000;">Bruce, Lori, Josh and Sarah</span></div>The Henry Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07492348128214172094noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3282218234920803977.post-6016813852353546432007-05-19T19:34:00.001-07:002007-05-19T19:42:00.734-07:00Another MRI Coming Up!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2fzVo1jqb7I-DqL0ndlN3VZmYLG5l5fuILf9lYfZS788ZcwhKe14KSNZCPDyMEoSRft5GCWGnrtygd7jsiKG8RJwupvANj1lUQ39ZbS3OUgbAaWw8TbFIItB2vPdgmMYqTbPy63x4408/s1600-h/IMG_0100.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5066466155186073730" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2fzVo1jqb7I-DqL0ndlN3VZmYLG5l5fuILf9lYfZS788ZcwhKe14KSNZCPDyMEoSRft5GCWGnrtygd7jsiKG8RJwupvANj1lUQ39ZbS3OUgbAaWw8TbFIItB2vPdgmMYqTbPy63x4408/s320/IMG_0100.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><span style="font-family:verdana;color:#333399;">This is a picture of Josh and Sarah with the awesome Sparrow group from La Pine Middle School - as I know so far they have raised over $4000 for this family - what a blessing they are. You will see a great black and white poster of Josh and Captain - I will post a copy of that later too.</span></div><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;color:#333399;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;color:#333399;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;color:#333399;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;color:#333399;">So the title is another MRI - yeppers this next Friday the 25th is another MRI. They will measure the spot again and compare to see if it has grown. If it is not growing then it is scar tissue. That is what we are praying. Josh is doing great, his comment it did not grow from November to March - then it won't grow more.</span></div><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;color:#333399;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;color:#333399;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;color:#333399;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;color:#333399;">After the MRI we are heading a way for a family retreat through the Elisha Foundation - and boy does this family need it. Josh is doing good - just not able to focus like he used too and we are still adapting to the changes.</span></div><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;color:#333399;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;color:#333399;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;color:#333399;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;color:#333399;">We have appointment for Seattle in August - looks like the 22nd and 23rd. We will get to see Dr. Ojamen too! They recommend that we start Josh in counseling here so we are going to do that when school is out - only 17 more days.</span></div><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;color:#333399;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;color:#333399;">Besides that we are enjoying the summery days and playing with Captain outside. Thank you for all your encouragement, prayers and notes they certainly are helping this family stay focused on Jesus. God Bless You all!</span></div><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;color:#333399;"></span> </div><div> </div><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;color:#333399;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;color:#333399;">The Henrys</span></div><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;color:#333399;">Bruce, Lori, Josh and Sarah</span></div>The Henry Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07492348128214172094noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3282218234920803977.post-53782166080735186902007-05-01T17:30:00.000-07:002007-05-01T17:39:01.326-07:00What has been happening!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggHNiK9qWWR-XN3SUOoGK_cpH1tDJzAfQ_d8lju0NmqxVZ214J3TTtkYvpFlYHLifgne5lu7zbTg5oxbNi-k2mtb5XHiHspfGb-KmlyVm0_Kc92JZ_BxNHQVLfSByKjqQVGjJS5rFFotE/s1600-h/scan0009.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5059756332214486338" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggHNiK9qWWR-XN3SUOoGK_cpH1tDJzAfQ_d8lju0NmqxVZ214J3TTtkYvpFlYHLifgne5lu7zbTg5oxbNi-k2mtb5XHiHspfGb-KmlyVm0_Kc92JZ_BxNHQVLfSByKjqQVGjJS5rFFotE/s320/scan0009.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#6600cc;">Time is flying by for us - as you can tell for my lack of posting. Josh has been busy managing the boys track team. He has been running some - but it is great to see him being so involved. His grades are still straight A's!</span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;color:#6600cc;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;color:#6600cc;">We have another MRI scheduled for May 25th at 8:30 - then the results with Dr. Yundt at 11:30. We are then going to head to a family retreat for the weekend. We are so excited to be together and just enjoying each other and the Lord. </span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;color:#6600cc;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;color:#6600cc;">Josh is doing great and his postive attitude is such a blessing to us all. We are so blessed. The kids and are talking the third week of June so he can share his joy from the Lord.</span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;color:#6600cc;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;color:#6600cc;">Well that is what has been happening with us. Thank you for your prayers, they get us through each day, thank you!</span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;color:#6600cc;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;color:#6600cc;">The Henry's </span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;color:#6600cc;">Bruce, Lori, Josh and Sarah</span></div>The Henry Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07492348128214172094noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3282218234920803977.post-15498821474904353822007-03-23T21:36:00.000-07:002007-03-23T21:46:13.507-07:00Final MRI results and vacation!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIW3D9V_QaP0wtB8tEspT3RL7J2xRtehDAurvSXHbdCclcxoDQ2zy2M1UX-ITgdeUQmXC1uHh9uedNc1qOsXREDj6JL0YAnCDLhAk5e58cQ9X-WEQl0GieNLxNgOV9XcqbwHZXycdGpdo/s1600-h/HPIM1917.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5045345535084339170" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIW3D9V_QaP0wtB8tEspT3RL7J2xRtehDAurvSXHbdCclcxoDQ2zy2M1UX-ITgdeUQmXC1uHh9uedNc1qOsXREDj6JL0YAnCDLhAk5e58cQ9X-WEQl0GieNLxNgOV9XcqbwHZXycdGpdo/s320/HPIM1917.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><span style="font-family:verdana;color:#663366;">We have some results finally, and what a week it has been. I have not posted as I have not felt up to sharing.</span></div><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;color:#663366;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;color:#663366;">Monday we get the call that there is a spot and we need to have an MRI done. Well not wanting him to miss school I did not make the appointment till April 4th - that latest about 30 minutes.</span></div><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;color:#663366;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;color:#663366;">The appointment changed to today and a follow up with Dr. Yundt. So off Bruce and Josh go as Sarah and I hang tough at school.</span></div><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;color:#663366;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;color:#663366;">Well the spot is still there. It is itty bitty and I guess was there at the CT scans at Children's ! No one let us know so we were worried and fussing this week. But once again Josh's faith is amazing. He did not break down till last night and we went through all that could happen - having private nurses Aunt Loretta and Aunt LeMay were high on the list.</span></div><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;color:#663366;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;color:#663366;">So the results show that the spot is the same size as they were in November and he is not really worried. We go back for another MRI in two months, if the spot stays the same - then they will decide that it is just scar tissue and not to worry. So as Josh has said all along it was just scar tissue.</span></div><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;color:#663366;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;color:#663366;">The best part for Josh was it was only a 30 minute CT scan and that he did not feel the contrast being put in his arm. But even better was going to Kentucky Fried Chicken for popcorn chicken as the Outback was not open.</span></div><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;color:#663366;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;color:#663366;">Tomorrow we head to Salem to see the Grandparents - then on Monday out to the beach with Grandma Bev and Grandpa Norm. What an awesome celebration this is going to be.</span></div><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;color:#663366;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;color:#663366;">Looking ahead to going to an awesome retreat in May - and then speaking and sharing about Fred through out Oregon this summer.</span></div><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;color:#663366;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;color:#663366;">Have a great Spring Break!</span></div><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;color:#663366;">The Henry's </span></div><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;color:#663366;">Bruce, Lori, Josh and Sarah</span></div>The Henry Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07492348128214172094noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3282218234920803977.post-45688299834874705602007-03-16T19:19:00.000-07:002007-03-16T19:28:44.109-07:00The News - Waiting<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqTpQ6yjtjwysjKZmvIOX9XHIpjdPBXwd9lODmKyMVtBqmFpSV-NXxJPXG12amCj-6eumxyg8xgz-QYr2DgBpK6rn3FCLErP3o0B1mvYi9JBsc_xrRWbq6hcS0KI9tLotR9MALLb7rTdc/s1600-h/HPIM1941.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5042712914962896306" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqTpQ6yjtjwysjKZmvIOX9XHIpjdPBXwd9lODmKyMVtBqmFpSV-NXxJPXG12amCj-6eumxyg8xgz-QYr2DgBpK6rn3FCLErP3o0B1mvYi9JBsc_xrRWbq6hcS0KI9tLotR9MALLb7rTdc/s320/HPIM1941.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><span style="color:#000099;">Those of you who know this mom best, know that waiting is not my favorite thing to do, nor am I am any good at it. So what is happening today - we are waiting again.</span></div><div><span style="color:#000099;"></span> </div><div><span style="color:#000099;">Yesterday the call came in that we would have a CT scan instead of an MRI - <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">woohoo</span> - Dr. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Yundt</span> is not thinking it is as bad as we think.</span></div><div><span style="color:#000099;"></span> </div><div><span style="color:#000099;">So off to Bend this morning for his CT scan - he got to listen to his new Hawk Nelson CD during it. It was cute watching him drum with one finger.</span></div><div><span style="color:#000099;"></span> </div><div><span style="color:#000099;">I was with the operator and could see the CT scan - and it looked good to this mom. Swelling is down, fluid levels looked good, I think I saw where the spinal fluid drains and that was open. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Woohoo</span>!</span></div><div><span style="color:#000099;"></span> </div><div><span style="color:#000099;">Well over to Dr. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Yundt's</span> office we go - and we find out he is in an emergency surgery - poor guy. He will call us this evening. That was over 8 hours ago and I am dying here. I feel so sorry for him, but I just want his okay. What will happen if I have to wait till Monday. I think this is that virtue that God started me on when Josh was born. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Hmmm</span> could be a life long one.</span></div><div><span style="color:#000099;"></span> </div><div><span style="color:#000099;">Josh has no doubts it will be perfect - his comment "Mom we have God on our side, what are you worrying about". What an amazing kid he is. Sarah is doing great too.</span></div><div><span style="color:#000099;"></span> </div><div><span style="color:#000099;">Grades are out and it looks like Josh has straight A's again, and Sarah got all A+s what is a mom to do - can't ground them or anything. Sarah has gone from the one where kids were helping her, to the first one helping others. She is awesome.</span></div><div><span style="color:#000099;"></span> </div><div><span style="color:#000099;">They took Captain and headed out for ice cream - our treat to have survived the day! Once I hear from Dr. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Yundt</span> I will be posting here. Thank you for your prayers, we are still going through some rough times and all, but your prayers help us have the peace of Jesus! </span></div><div><span style="color:#000099;"></span> </div><div><span style="color:#000099;">I will see you later!</span></div><div><span style="color:#000099;"></span> </div><div><span style="color:#000099;">God Bless -</span></div><div><span style="color:#000099;">The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Henrys</span></span></div>The Henry Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07492348128214172094noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3282218234920803977.post-52708426446259781132007-03-03T18:16:00.000-08:002007-03-03T18:25:14.622-08:00Outback was Awesome Again<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMif_xz-4kgXNfGEqtzaydhjg67OxQkES_Es6A3s8J2dFS5BQiJv4WKAoTSCTQj9qSGV0aLpHXen2uVlJYhzXIdzQc28jB0uxVqWZpwCaTVLJ1wb5zs5mLtDieDEOwPFqSa4bA9pmTMr0/s1600-h/HPIM1894.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5037887732735271666" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMif_xz-4kgXNfGEqtzaydhjg67OxQkES_Es6A3s8J2dFS5BQiJv4WKAoTSCTQj9qSGV0aLpHXen2uVlJYhzXIdzQc28jB0uxVqWZpwCaTVLJ1wb5zs5mLtDieDEOwPFqSa4bA9pmTMr0/s320/HPIM1894.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><span style="font-size:130%;color:#006600;">We are such a blessed family - that is the agreement after last night.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:130%;color:#006600;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-size:130%;color:#006600;">First of all the Outback was outstanding and how fun to see our dear friend Shelley, the owner. She spoiled us rotten again. Josh had fun bringing his special friend, Kirstin with us. We laughed and had a great dinner, and the blessing of Shelley made it all the more special. We did not get to have Brandon, our favorite waiter, but Katie did a great job in his place. Brandon, the wise young man is going to <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">OSU</span>! <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Woohoo</span> I love the kid. We will go back before he leaves.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:130%;color:#006600;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-size:130%;color:#006600;">Yesterday at school we were so blessed. One of my sixth grade students, brought me an envelope. She decided she wanted us to have her savings to help pay for medical expenses, there was $150.00 inside. Yes this mother bawled and bawled. Later that day, two other students stopped by, one young man cleaned out his wallet for us, a dollar, and then another girl gave us her allowance for the week, $10. What a blessing our school is. I felt like a celebrity with all the kids giving me hugs and saying hi, I love my job, how blessed we are.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:130%;color:#006600;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-size:130%;color:#006600;">We had a fun <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">jammie</span> day Saturday. Poor Captain could not understand that no one would take him for walk, so Bruce finally did. But we all just played, cleaned house some, and now are waiting for a yummy fried chicken dinner.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:130%;color:#006600;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-size:130%;color:#006600;">Next big day - Friday March 16<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">th</span> - the 3 month MRI - I will feel so much better after that hurdle. My anxiety is high - but I know God is in control. Plus the special blessing of all your prayers. My great aunt <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Clarise</span> called us from Badger. What a way to bring family together.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:130%;color:#006600;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-size:130%;color:#006600;">We are just praising the Lord for the blessings we have, trying not worry about tomorrow, as God would have us do and just love and hug on each other. Another special friend, Mike (adult), got his liver transplant and is doing awesome. And then our friend, Howard (adult), who was in a serious accident on Mt. Bachelor is home and recouping with our friends the Fields. God is still in the business of miracles, so don't give up.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:130%;color:#006600;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-size:130%;color:#006600;">Blessings to you all!</span></div><div><span style="font-size:130%;color:#006600;">The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Henrys</span></span></div>The Henry Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07492348128214172094noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3282218234920803977.post-37919058385162700622007-03-01T20:38:00.000-08:002007-03-01T20:46:39.181-08:00Josh is a Sparrow!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcjnSG7fNBOYTkLqjaGB4SDJVGnAoavnSaZHg4RFABgJxl2yH4pmNq8RHAts7CsHRoZfdfMcoQDV_8aW7t90XEzMuM4efvx8rP-AnyFBVyAB3YOMYBXsxmDlG3GVmgOybTHVdmeK181Hw/s1600-h/HPIM1991.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5037182061018604258" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcjnSG7fNBOYTkLqjaGB4SDJVGnAoavnSaZHg4RFABgJxl2yH4pmNq8RHAts7CsHRoZfdfMcoQDV_8aW7t90XEzMuM4efvx8rP-AnyFBVyAB3YOMYBXsxmDlG3GVmgOybTHVdmeK181Hw/s320/HPIM1991.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:130%;color:#000099;">It is official today - Josh is La Pine Middle School's Sparrow. Don't know what Sparrow is check out <a href="http://www.sparrowclubs.org/">http://www.sparrowclubs.org/</a>.</span></div><div> </div><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:130%;color:#000099;">This picture is of some of the 7<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">th</span> graders at <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">LPMS</span> cheering on Josh. An emotional day for this mom, as the kids were awesome. It was hard to do the assembly as they were cheering so much.</span></div><div> </div><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:130%;color:#000099;">Tomorrow we are heading back to the Outback - with the gift certificate that Bruce's boss got for us. Thank you Mr. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Bambe</span>. I called Shelley and let her know we are coming - and this blog is an update, as I have been bad and promised her I would. Josh is bringing Kirstin tomorrow too - so it will be fun to have us all together.</span></div><div> </div><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:130%;color:#000099;">How is Josh's health - he is doing great. Friday, March 16<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">th</span> is the next big one. It will be his 3 mos MRI and that will be a deciding factor as to how he is really doing. Educationally he has straight A and doing awesome in school. His energy is back, so good he went bowling last Friday with Kirstin and her family.</span></div><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:130%;color:#000099;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:130%;color:#000099;">So we are just praising the Lord and keep Josh's head small. After talking last week, the assembly today, and the newspaper article about him next week - he is a celebrity!</span></div><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:130%;color:#000099;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:130%;color:#000099;">Bruce and Sarah are doing great too. Bruce and I had a cold - but besides that we are doing awesome. Captain loved being at the assembly as a guest of honor today too!</span></div><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:130%;color:#000099;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:130%;color:#000099;">Thank you our wonderful friends and family! God Bless You!</span></div><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:130%;color:#000099;">The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Henrys</span></span></div><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:130%;color:#000099;">Bruce, Lori, Josh and Sarah</span></div>The Henry Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07492348128214172094noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3282218234920803977.post-40133513338047771872007-02-15T20:09:00.000-08:002007-02-15T20:15:27.087-08:00Josh is Speaking!!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_DZ9PiULsmHhevJQT-w9QUcHF7bwFM630CK80faYlIA67p3UeaUXjHceBq_4iCrdKkhNKsVogK2Px-wDi9Z4YzGHn2G1zkzkqU9lglKR6D9UFF_ed78ACnhd5Ydh-KYsjvjXWtw7E9Go/s1600-h/Joshua+and+I.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5031979727018543842" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_DZ9PiULsmHhevJQT-w9QUcHF7bwFM630CK80faYlIA67p3UeaUXjHceBq_4iCrdKkhNKsVogK2Px-wDi9Z4YzGHn2G1zkzkqU9lglKR6D9UFF_ed78ACnhd5Ydh-KYsjvjXWtw7E9Go/s320/Joshua+and+I.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><span style="font-family:verdana;color:#009900;">Josh and I are so excited to share with you that we are going on a speaking gig and if you live in Central Oregon we would love to have you come.</span></div><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;color:#009900;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;color:#009900;">Our first on is Thursday, February 22<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">nd</span> 6:30 to 8:00 in La Pine at the new beautiful Senior Center. There is a cost as dinner is provided - this is a whole family event so come and bring your friends. Reservations need to be in by Monday the 19<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">th</span> though. So email Wanda at <a href="mailto:bizbywanda@aol.com">bizbywanda@aol.com</a> to make your reservation.</span></div><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;color:#009900;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;color:#009900;">We will be speaking again, plus Sarah is singing with us in March. March 20<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">th</span> in Madras. You are more than welcome to come. Ask me for more details.</span></div><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;color:#009900;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;color:#009900;">If you can't join us, please join us in praying that we are clear and concise, and that Sarah will sing. She is getting shy! Love that girl.</span></div><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;color:#009900;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;color:#009900;">Besides that Josh had a blast spoiling his special friend on Valentine's Day. It was cute watching them.</span></div><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;color:#009900;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;color:#009900;">We are taking off for a mini vacation to the Oregon Coast this weekend. Heading out Friday and coming back on Monday. It will be awesome to be with our loved ones and relaxing.</span></div><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;color:#009900;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;color:#009900;">Looking forward to hearing from you soon!</span></div><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;color:#009900;">The Henry's</span></div><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;color:#009900;">Bruce, Lori, Josh and Sarah</span></div>The Henry Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07492348128214172094noreply@blogger.com0