welp. i think my recruiter is trying to pretend that the accident never happened, as it might hurt my chances. she had e-mailed me a week before the accident (but i never received the communique) asking me to get a letter from memorial, verifying that there were no records of the skull fracture. so i filled out an application in the records office and they told me they would call me the next week. when they called, they told me i could come pick it up any time. when i went to pick it up, they gave me a manilla envelope full of the records from the fracture, which had been found on microfilm. so i dropped that off for my recruiter, and those are at the military entrance processing station right now. i did find out my asvab score though, and it's one point less than perfect. so if i actually make it in, i'll pretty much have my choice of career field! now if i can only get in...
so, pictures i promised: extremely gory!
i go back to cart attending (instead of boring cashiering) at target on monday, and am very excited about it. i don't have my full range of motion back yet, but i'm stretching & exercising every day, can see improvement, and am hoping that it won't affect anything if i ever get to go take my physical. that's about it for now.
congrats, katie, chris, and gretchen!
Friday, October 24, 2008
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Gretchen's news
Hi Everybody!
This is Gretchen typing.
Great news! I'm going to be a big sister!
Most likely sometime in the middle of June.
We are really excited!
My mom is feeling great,
and my dad thinks it's going to be a little sister.
I love playing with dolls right now,
and I can't wait to help take care of my real baby!
Just thought you should know about our news!
Love,
Gretchen
This is Gretchen typing.
Great news! I'm going to be a big sister!
Most likely sometime in the middle of June.
We are really excited!
My mom is feeling great,
and my dad thinks it's going to be a little sister.
I love playing with dolls right now,
and I can't wait to help take care of my real baby!
Just thought you should know about our news!
Love,
Gretchen
Monday, September 29, 2008
left-handed update!
so! the air force was hesitant because of the lack of medical records from my decades-old head injury. so i had to fill out some forms, and the recruiter said i should have an update by the end of the week.
the next day, i was practicing riding a scooter so i could go to work and back without taking the bus. and i crashed. i could see some muscles and bones in my right forearm! it was kind of awesome, but it took 6 hours and 48 stitches to get me back on the street. however, they gave my noggin a CAT scan, and there's no permanent damage! the cat scan report, of course, came up totally clear of any brain damage, so hooray for accidents!
i hope you all are well! i'll post pictures later.
the next day, i was practicing riding a scooter so i could go to work and back without taking the bus. and i crashed. i could see some muscles and bones in my right forearm! it was kind of awesome, but it took 6 hours and 48 stitches to get me back on the street. however, they gave my noggin a CAT scan, and there's no permanent damage! the cat scan report, of course, came up totally clear of any brain damage, so hooray for accidents!
i hope you all are well! i'll post pictures later.
Monday, September 8, 2008
Winnie the Pooh
Okay, so this might be a bit silly but I'm doing it anyway.
I was reading today about a man who declared that one of the most important decisions he made as a child (and as an adult) was to be a Tigger rather than an Eeyore, because it was always better to be happy, energetic, and bouncy than to spend life dull and moping, worrying what others think of you. And it made me wonder, what are other people?
Are you cautious Rabbit? Mothering Kanga? Timid Piglet? Who? And why?
I was reading today about a man who declared that one of the most important decisions he made as a child (and as an adult) was to be a Tigger rather than an Eeyore, because it was always better to be happy, energetic, and bouncy than to spend life dull and moping, worrying what others think of you. And it made me wonder, what are other people?
Are you cautious Rabbit? Mothering Kanga? Timid Piglet? Who? And why?
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Monolith
Well in celebration of all these birthdays, I think we should go to an amazing music festival!
Josh at 27
1981 was a good year for grandkids: Elizabeth, Andy, Josh, and Matt. How I love all of you guys!
Josh is 27 today. Tons of memories return to this 54-year old's head, of waking up and hearing that Bev was in labor, of going to the hospital, of his birth, and of holding him for the first time and all the joy that went with it. And the memories still come back of so many birthday parties and special times.
My firstborn -- now married and a proud daddy, soccer coach and Bible teacher, tall and big blue eyes, an always happy and excited guy -- continues to be a blessing to us. We are so proud of Josh.
May his 27th birthday be filled with joy!
I love you man.
Josh is 27 today. Tons of memories return to this 54-year old's head, of waking up and hearing that Bev was in labor, of going to the hospital, of his birth, and of holding him for the first time and all the joy that went with it. And the memories still come back of so many birthday parties and special times.
My firstborn -- now married and a proud daddy, soccer coach and Bible teacher, tall and big blue eyes, an always happy and excited guy -- continues to be a blessing to us. We are so proud of Josh.
May his 27th birthday be filled with joy!
I love you man.
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Hi guys,
It's another scorcher out here in eastern Colorado. It's gotten up to 100 degrees several days recently.
I have fans running all night in an attempt to cool off the house. My goal is to get interior of the house below 70 degrees. Then I shut all the windows.
Evan is working on the trash truck this summer. Isn't that a good job for the summer before you start college?
The trash truck drops him at the house for lunch and picks him up again. Before eating lunch, he changes from stinky clothes into clean clothes, then scrubs his face, hands and arms. I usually prepare his lunch, much to Meg's annoyance. She wants me to cook for her, too. When she rides around all day on a hot, stinky garbage truck, I will fix her lunch.
Evan, ate his lunch today, then disappeared. I found him in bed under a down quilt. 'It's too cold in the kitchen,' says he. I cracked up!
Love,
Aunt Ellie
It's another scorcher out here in eastern Colorado. It's gotten up to 100 degrees several days recently.
I have fans running all night in an attempt to cool off the house. My goal is to get interior of the house below 70 degrees. Then I shut all the windows.
Evan is working on the trash truck this summer. Isn't that a good job for the summer before you start college?
The trash truck drops him at the house for lunch and picks him up again. Before eating lunch, he changes from stinky clothes into clean clothes, then scrubs his face, hands and arms. I usually prepare his lunch, much to Meg's annoyance. She wants me to cook for her, too. When she rides around all day on a hot, stinky garbage truck, I will fix her lunch.
Evan, ate his lunch today, then disappeared. I found him in bed under a down quilt. 'It's too cold in the kitchen,' says he. I cracked up!
Love,
Aunt Ellie
Friday, July 18, 2008
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Happy Birthday, Katie!
So I know I'm a couple hours early for your birthday, Katie, but I'm going out of town tomorrow and wanted to make sure that I wished you a happy birthday before I got too far away from technology. You're such a great cousin and I'm so blessed to be related to you. Hopefully some of your grace and sweetness runs in the Bontrager genes and I'll become more like you one of these days. Hope you have a wonderful day! Love you!
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, EMILY RUSK
Happy 23rd b'day, Ems. It sure was good to see you last week. God's blessings to you.
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Evan Daniel and Daniel's special day!
Happy Birthday Evan Daniel Bontrager! God has placed so many talents in you, and I know He has big plans for your life! Enjoy this last summer of your "childhood" before you become a big college boy! Don't forget to acknowledge Him in all your ways, and He will make your paths straight (Prov. 3:6). I love you! From Katie
Happy Birthday to Daniel as well. Don't know if you'll read this since you're working at camp all summer, but I hope you are having a great summer and allowing God to draw you closer to Him through the experience at camp! Love, your cousin Katie
Happy Birthday to Daniel as well. Don't know if you'll read this since you're working at camp all summer, but I hope you are having a great summer and allowing God to draw you closer to Him through the experience at camp! Love, your cousin Katie
Saturday, July 12, 2008
Thursday, June 19, 2008
Iowa Flooding
Hey guys, I'm sure you've all heard about Iowa City being flooded. Judy gave me this information about our family there:
As far as I know the people in Iowa City & Kalona areas are fine. Sherri Jo's daughter's house was inundated so she and 2 big dogs are living with her. Sherri's hospital flooded and they had to evacuate 187 patients so now she has no work for awhile. My child hood friend Alicia Putnam's house is still under water and they won't let her near it, she is distraught. One of her daughters lives high on a hill in north Iowa City so they are staying with her.
If anyone has any other info, please post it here. Please keep this area and the people there in your prayers!
As far as I know the people in Iowa City & Kalona areas are fine. Sherri Jo's daughter's house was inundated so she and 2 big dogs are living with her. Sherri's hospital flooded and they had to evacuate 187 patients so now she has no work for awhile. My child hood friend Alicia Putnam's house is still under water and they won't let her near it, she is distraught. One of her daughters lives high on a hill in north Iowa City so they are staying with her.
If anyone has any other info, please post it here. Please keep this area and the people there in your prayers!
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Sir, Trainee Rusk reports as ordered!
so! just called patty to rsvp, and realized i should probably post an update over hyar.
i've turned in my application for the air force, so the next step is to take the armed services vocational aptitude battery. i can do that any monday or thursday at fort carson, but my advanced algebra, trigonometry, etc. are... shall we say, less than graceful right now. so i'm going to brush up on that real quicklike, and hopefully get that test out of the way within the next 30 days. once i do that, i have to go to denver for 2 days for a physical, and while i'm there, if i meet their requirements, i'll sign a contract and take an oath, and will henceforth be in the delayed enlistment program. after that, the recruiter tells me i'll probably start basic training in september or october, and right before i leave, i go back to denver for another physical.
i have to gain about 15 pounds to meet the minimum weight requirement for my height, so it looks like i'll be investing in some big-guy-muscle-man powder to build muscle mass. and i'm going to have to start working out, because otherwise it won't be muscle mass, and i have to keep my body fat under 20%. and that's about all i know!
see you guys at patty's on independence day, i hope!
i've turned in my application for the air force, so the next step is to take the armed services vocational aptitude battery. i can do that any monday or thursday at fort carson, but my advanced algebra, trigonometry, etc. are... shall we say, less than graceful right now. so i'm going to brush up on that real quicklike, and hopefully get that test out of the way within the next 30 days. once i do that, i have to go to denver for 2 days for a physical, and while i'm there, if i meet their requirements, i'll sign a contract and take an oath, and will henceforth be in the delayed enlistment program. after that, the recruiter tells me i'll probably start basic training in september or october, and right before i leave, i go back to denver for another physical.
i have to gain about 15 pounds to meet the minimum weight requirement for my height, so it looks like i'll be investing in some big-guy-muscle-man powder to build muscle mass. and i'm going to have to start working out, because otherwise it won't be muscle mass, and i have to keep my body fat under 20%. and that's about all i know!
see you guys at patty's on independence day, i hope!
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