TANNER DID IT!

Well I know why this has taken me awhile to put
this on. I started crying as I was downloading
pictures and haven't stopped. As I was doing
this I was listening to Carrie Underwood's
song "So Small". If you haven't listen to it, it
is on our song list. It was one of the first song
I added as Tanner was in the hospital. We
can conquer anything as long as we have
love and each other!

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Tanner's 19th Birthday!

Tanner was 19 on the 18th of March. Here's some
pictures of his cake and ice cream with the family.
I can't believe how fast the time goes. Tanner is
definitely busy between all the therapy he is doing.
Which in turn keeps his mom busy. His Grandma
Carolyn picks him up for physical therapy and the
acupuncture. Sometime she waits for Dr. Blake Butler
for over one hour. Depending how they time it, because
it is on a walk in basis. Now this is huge for her to wait
She is a full on type A and has to be doing something with
her time all the time. (she does read a book.) Then I pick
up Tanner after Physical Therapy. Which is usually 2 to 3
hours of rebuilding his core muscles and reminding his
legs what the need to do. This is at Neroworx. It is a
great place and Tanner has enjoyed the therapists that
he works with. This is a non-profit place so they take what
the insurance pays, and raises money for the rest. Our
insurance will pay for 3 times a week for 45 mins a time.
I can promise you Tanner has benefited from the long hours
they have spent with him. I am very grateful for this facility.
I know this is a little long. I try to just give enough information
to keep everyone up to date. I feel that I leave a lot out, but
give the just of it. I wish I had more time so I don't leave so
much in between. Things are getting better everyday! So
maybe I can get on a regular schedule. That is something I
have never done. but there is always hope!'
Much love to all that keep up with Tanner. We appreciate
your thoughts and prayers. They are being heard and Tanner
is benefiting from them!! Please pass this to all the children. I
am so touched by the children that always tell me they are
praying for Tanner.
Stacie

Tanners Start

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3/15/2008 Determination!

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Small story I would like to Share.

I got this from an article I was reading.
Which I felt it applies to our life know
and also where we are by the ocean. Anyway,
it just fits :

One of life's constants is unpredictability.
Ten years (or months or weeks) ago, how many of
us would have guessed where we'd be right now? Who
could have predicted the state of our world today
or the complex interaction of variables that created
our current circumstances ?
Because we never know what the future will bring.
Surprises --- some welcome, some less so. Surprise is
the nature of life(and the life of nature).
We persist in seeking certainty and security in this
changing world. But we cannot control the tides of life;
we can only ride the waves like skillful surfers. I
wish you good surfing.

From this I can take that we don't have much control
of what happens to us, but it is our choice on what we
do with it.

All this sounds so great. And on the good days it makes
it easy to apply. On bad days we have to remind ourselves
and dig way deep. Best of all we are not alone to face
these tides and waves. Our prayers will help pull us through,
we just need to remember to ask!

Love and Prayers to All!

Helicopter Ride

This is paradise. Yesterdays adventure was swimming in the pool
and a helicopter ride. Gavin and Preston went scuba diving for
their first time. They chartered a boat with the Roberts and
many others. There were a total of around 25 total. It is a
big group and much chaos, but what is new with the Godfrey's.
I guess this the only way we know. They have a chair that
lowers people into the pool which is great for Tanner.
After that was a ride in the Helicopter. This was amazing to
see the island and most of all the whales. We can
watch them from our balcony.
Well we are enjoying paradise! They weather is sunny and
warm! I would love to bring back a pocket of sunshine to
all.
Much Love,
Stacie
PS If I can ask of your prayers, we need specific prayers
for his bladder to function on its own. This seems to be
our obstacle. I know all the prayers when specific for one
person and one thing it can make a difference.

Aloha from Hawaii

We finally made it. This has been a whole new experience
for us and Tanner. I think it is bitter sweet for Tanner.
It was almost a year ago when Tanner was here for
graduation with his friends. Lots of good memories here.
It has been a challange getting ready, just figuring out
how things are going to work out. It is one of those
things again we take just a step at a time. From the
airport, trying to talk them into putting Scott and
Tanner in first class for obvious reasons, which we
had to pay little bit more and talked them into
bending the rules for us. But it worked and we made
it here. Tanner was well taken care of. The kids
traded with Scott half way and each had a turn with
Tanner. It was definitely more comfortable for him.
Then we get to the hotel and Tanner's wheelchair wont
fit through the bathroom door and between the rooms.
So we called maintenance and asked them to take the doors
off.
Yesterday, we went on the Teralani, there is so many of us
that we chartered the boat. They were able to lift Tanners
wheelchair up onto it. He was able to wheel aroung the whole
boat. They were an awesome crew. They thought it was so
cool that Tanner was doing this they didn't charge for his
ride. When it was time to go snorkeling Tanner was
determined to go in. We put a belt on him and he used a
boogie board to hold on to as he snorkeled. Scott stayed
right by him. After a while, unbenosed to Scott, Tanner
took of his belt and went for a dive to the bottom. (about
25 feet) Scott paniced and kicked so hard to get Tanner
he kicked off his flippers. He grabbed Tanner by the feet
and pulled him up. Tanner said "Dad I was just going for
a dive! What are you doing?". He was the first one off
the boat and the last one to get on. At the second stop
Scott and Traci were out with Tanner. Tanner had spotted
a octopus. He was liking this diving down. So on the
way back in one of the crew members was standing on the
stairs.(Not knowing that Tanner was now diving.) As he
yelled a explicit he jumped in to rescue Tanner. It
scared all of us on the boat. Traci and Scott told
him it was ok he was meaning to do this. It took a little
time for the crew member to calm down. He said he has
never seen anything like that. We told him to hang around
we keep seeing things like this everyday. Tanner keeps
us all in suspense on the next attempt.
Well just wanted to share the first two days. Wow!
Thanks for the love and prayers that are sent our
way. Please continue with the prayers they are being
heard and are helping in every way.
Much love to all!!!