Weekend Training!

T and his buddy Chris got to train with Coach Hershberger this weekend. It was good training and worth the time spent. Master Hershberger was very specific in his training this weekend. He worked on an area that T really needs work on . He is going to be doing a lot of fine tuning/drilling things with T from here in out. Fine tuning/drilling areas that really need addressing and where he is really weak.  Can’t wait for T to be able to do more training with this coach. Both of his coaches bring something different to the table and they are so very complimentary to what the other coach is doing. In the end it will make T a well rounded fighter. We are so thankful that T has two fantastic coaches. I love the different ways that both his coaches coach. It’s really great to watch and so beneficial for T. 

As we drove to Coach Hershberger for training this weekend we saw this:

We saw so many rainbows every time that we drove to train when GMaster Cann was still alive and even after she passed. Each time we have seen these the training sessions have been fantastic and this weekend kept the trend going. I love how God puts beautiful rainbows in the sky for us to see. It’s always a reminder of so many things for me. And each time we see one without fail something good always happens. It could be a small thing or big thing but it’s always a good thing. 

The rainbow always reminds me of God’s blessings to us and when I see one it  keeps me in awe of Him. I love how gracious and good God is to us even when we don’t deserve it. The beauty he surrounds us with just shows what a magnificent God He is!  My love for God far surpasses any love I feel for anything/anyone in my life. I love the people in my life immensely so you can only imagine how much more immensely I love God!!!  

I shared what I did above in order to share this...God has orchestrated every step we’ve taken with T on his TKD Sparring Journey. T has great coaches (Master Wasiu and Master Hershberger) because of how God brought the right relationships into our lives for the benefit of T accomplishing his goals with TKD.  We are so thankful for all God has done and is doing in T’s young life to help him grow into an amazing young man. He still has lots to learn but I love his open heart and willingness to learn even through the frustrations that life has thrown his way. 

He still trains everyday even though there’s no tournaments in sight for him. He wants to be ready for when competitions resume once things open up from this pandemic. 

While we are waiting and training he’s growing. Literally growing. Physically, mentally, and emotionally. He’s becoming a man before our eyes😳. We are having to buy new clothes because he’s growing out of what he has. Clothes for an athlete are expensive because they generally wear one of two brands Adidas or Under Armour. Beyond the physical is mental and emotional growth. He’s acting more like a man but still there’s the kid we’ve known still there. He’s transitioning and it’s as it should be. They are only with us for a short time then when they are grown we just hope and pray that we’ve taught them well and that they will make a positive impact in the world. That they will be a blessing and that they please God in all they do and say. 

Keep us in your prayers. We are doing all we can to be safe during this time but we are also ready to move beyond all this and for things to get back to normal. God Bless!

House is done!

It’s been a whirlwind of things going on and I honestly can’t remember if I posted but the house is finally completed. The repairs from the water damage are all taken care of and the house is buttoned back up. We are pleased with everything and are so happy to be on the other side of everything that happened with the roofing fiasco. Now to get everything back in its place and be able to decorate for Christmas😁. 

Yesterday’s Repairs...

Yesterday the dry wall guy showed up to fix the ceiling in our master bedroom that got damaged when they were putting insulation in. While here he painted the ceilings in the dinning room and living room. He painted the trim work as well. Now he comes back today to paint our master bedroom ceiling and to paint around our back door. Then the repairs will finally be all done🙌👏!!!  

Things are coming along...

Got T’s room back together and now we’re taking ours apart. When the repair guys were putting insulation back in our crawl spaces above our rooms they came through the ceiling in our bedroom🤦🏻‍♀️. Here’s a couple of pics of T’s room now that it’s back together and him in his own bed for the first time in a few weeks.  Then there’s one of the new ceiling damage that happened earlier today🤦🏻‍♀️.  The repair guys come to fix that tomorrow. We are getting closer to things being done though. Now if we can keep them from doing anymore damage we’ll be all good...LOL!

Pics from AAU Virtual Nationals 2020 - Forms

Here’s some pics I got from today. 

AAU TKD Virtual Nationals 2020 - Forms

This is the video that won T Bronze for Forms at the AAU Virtual Nationals 2020!  He learned a lot watching the Silver and Gold medalist and now knows where he needs to make improvements for next years competition. We were all impressed watching them all compete. Competition was tough but we are proud of T for doing so well when Forms is not what he loves most. T is really looking forward to the day when things fully open back up and he will be able to compete in sparring again!!!  #AAUTKDVirtualNationals2020 #BronzeMedalist

Trim Work Is Done

All the trim work is done. Next up will be painting and insulation. 

Repairs Are Coming Along

The drywall guy was in today and got a ton done. There is no longer a hole in our living room ceiling. The back door is dry walled and insulated and now ready for the new trim and paint. T’s bedroom is ready for paint so we can put it back together. Lots of paint going to be going on. 

Current Situation

This is just to repair one small area. He’ll have to come back another day to paint the entire ceiling and will have to mask everything off at that point😳.

Getting Stronger!

T is working on strengthening his hips, quads, groin, and knee muscles. He’s getting stronger. 

T is big time in the throws of puberty. So much changing and growing going on really fast. The chiropractor said that’s most definitely why he’s popping his hip out so easily and causing muscle strain to his groin. His muscles are stretching because of the bone growth going on and it makes those areas vulnerable. It’s all a part of growing up but I don’t want him to grow up😭. 

This video is what he and his coach have been working on to help him get stronger. 

Psalm 40

Psalm 40 is highly recommended if you are in fear (especially those in fear from this pandemic), trials or need security. The LORD will bring you up, set your feet on the solid rock, establish your steps and put a new song in your mouth.  Place your trust in Him.  Amen!

The Flexibility of This Kiddo😳

He did a ton of stretching today. His coach is having him do a ton of stretching to help his leg/groin area heal up much faster. T is ready to be kicking again because it feels good but his coach wants him to wait until Monday. I wish my body could still move like that...LOL! 

Deck is L👀king Goooood!!!

Second coat of color stain is on the deck and now we let it cure. Scot and I work well together😁. Love having a husband who knows how to do so much and is willing to let me work along side him. #projectbuddies #geterdone 

I also color stained the posts as well. 

I’ll have to do the under side tomorrow. Letting this cure. I stained these first thing this morning. Then I took to getting the second coat on the deck with Scot’s help. It’s all coming together so nicely. 

This Happened Today

So we finished the deck sanding, blew off all the debris, and color stained the deck. 

Living in the country you can’t do work of this nature without some visitors as you’ll see in the pic below. I’m sure he has a gray belly now...LOL! 


I actually did stain the deck as well even though there are no pictures to prove it...LOL!  I’m the photographer in the family so any pictures that get taken are done by me. So glad to be to this stage with the deck. Praying it doesn’t get too cool too fast and the deck gets dry before dew starts trying to set in. It really looks fantastic though. Hoping we don’t need to do a second coat. We’ll see tomorrow once it’s had some time to cure. 

T’s Right Leg

Well T had a chiropractor appointment today. He has been limping after he tweaked his leg on Saturday while kicking Bob. His right hip was out. The Chiropractor had to do laser treatment on his hip, groin, low back, and QL muscles in his back. He wants him to do no training tomorrow and to do training without kicking Bob on Wednesday.  Then he wants him to ease back into kicking with Bob again on Thursday. And as long as he doesn’t reinjure it he can do a little more with Bob each day. T is scheduled for another laser treatment on Tuesday, October 13th to see how he is healing. The things we do for our elite athletes in training. He should bounce back quickly though.

Remediation Team is Here

Remediation team is here and they are getting’er done!

Lots of 1st

Lots of firsts for this kiddo this year. He’s learned how to properly use a chain saw, chop saw, circular saw, power drill, and now a belt sander. Lots of learning going on with this pandemic. #2020theyearofpower #chachachachanges #growingup #becomingmoreofaman

Unfortunately I didn’t get pictures of him using them all but I almost did😁. 

Deck Cleaning

Scot is cleaning the deck and getting it ready for color staining.  Cleaning has been more of a challenge on the older wood (the framing wood) than Scot expected. Can’t wait to post pictures once we get it all stained. After staining we will start on the rails but those will be installed one kit at a time. The aluminum kits are pricey so it may be one kit a week until it’s all installed. 

And The Changes Keep On Coming

T went to practice his forms with Master Amy one last time today before she leaves to go to Norfolk Virginia. He has been with her since he started TKD at age 4 or 5 at our home Dojang. We also found out that another Master from our home Dojang has left as well and moved to Idaho. T is saddened by all these changes but also understands and is taking it like a man. Although he will miss Master Amy she’s only going to be 3 hours away so he knows he can go visit her anytime. 

Master Amy may be moving on but T will never forget her. She has been so incredibly awesome in teaching him. She’s always been dubbed “The Poomsae Queen” since I’ve known her (Poomsae = forms). She has helped T be so much sharper in his forms. She has really worked wonders with him and he has appreciated it so very much. We wish her well as she ventures out on her own. 

New Books

New books that arrived today. Can you tell what we are going to be studying in homeschool. T’s been asking a ton of questions recently so even though we’ve explained the truth to him I want him to also study it for himself as well. This is going to be a family learning experience because we are going to study it with him to refresh our memories of all we’ve learned and I’m sure we’ll learn something new as well. Looking forward to our journey as we study history together. Next up will be Hitler and the Concentration Camps because we saw an episode of 7th Heaven recently that brought up a ton of questions about all that as well. Plus there’s been a ton of memes in social media using Hitler/Trump recently and we want him to the know truth so he can make an informed decision on how the media/government is trying to brainwash the people to believe things their way. Then he’ll know where the lies are coming from and what’s true. Wenalso have other history books to study as well. We have one on The Declaration of Independence. One on Ben Franklin. And of course the list goes on and on. With a certain political party trying to erase history we are trying to get our hands on all we can to teach T about the truth of history. “A society that erases history is doomed to repeat it!”