Hey Everyone,
It seems the "Hendrickson's Never Say Can't" slogan has resurfaced as a theme over the last month or so since Mom and Ricky have been sick. So Pops asked Shalaine and I to order some shirts with that message on it to wear to the hospital and give to mom to help keep us positive. So tonight I came up with a design that I hope everyone will like. I made slighltly different shirts available for men, women, kids, and babies. This way the women can get cute little fitted shirts in whatever color they want, instead of some run of the mill Hane's Beefy-T. At the bottom of the blog you can see a link to "Corty's Super Delux and Rather Fancy Apparel Store." Or you can go to http://www.zazzle.com/cortgreen/. I've designed and posted the shirts that I think look the best, but like I said, you can choose your own color, fabric type, fit, style, v-neck, crew, ribbed, scoopy neck, muscle shirt (for Jeff), tank top, hoody, long sleeve, short sleeve, you get the point. You'll probably want to stay with a lighter color though so you can see the text. (Sorry Eze.) Also notice the subtle bwh on the left chest and avoid buying the shirt in that color. Unfortunately the shirts don't come in the color "highlighter." (Sorry Dro.) Anyway, hope you guys like the shirts. Order yours today while supplies last. I expect Hendricksons from around the globe to gobble these things up like Stephanie on a potato farm.
Wednesday, December 26, 2007
"I Like Ike" for Christmas
We like Ike for Christmas since we really have no other choice! We spent the day doing much of what we have done for the past month, with one exception, we got to celebrate the birth of the Savior with a whole new perspective on what He has done for us. We also have a much greater appreciation of what it means to turn your lives over to Him and to have unwavering faith that Miracles can happen and will happen.
We spent the day reading Christmas cards and letters from many friends, listening to Christmas Carols and reading the Scriptures. We have really come to appreciate the quiet times that we have together. It's like having the chance to cram 42 years of missed opportunities into a couple of months. It is truly wonderful and a good lesson that we should find that time every day, because we lose out on so much of each other if we don't. Later in the day we were joined by Stephanie, Eric and Max for a little Christmas Joy and then by Greg, Becky, Cozi, Catie, Enna and Bria who brought their own special enthusiastic celebration of the day as well as Christmas Dinner. All in all Mom and I both agree it was one of the best Christmas' ever, and also one we hope not to repeat any time soon.
On another note, I'm sure you've all been dying to meet Dr. Luke or Dr. Driesbach ( The double name comes from his being in practice with his Dad and so not being able to be entitled to the sir-name and so have to go by his first, hence Dr. Luke). And so through the miracle of the inter-net I introduce Dr. Luke Mom's principle physician and the one referred to in all the morning reports with the stats:
We spent the day reading Christmas cards and letters from many friends, listening to Christmas Carols and reading the Scriptures. We have really come to appreciate the quiet times that we have together. It's like having the chance to cram 42 years of missed opportunities into a couple of months. It is truly wonderful and a good lesson that we should find that time every day, because we lose out on so much of each other if we don't. Later in the day we were joined by Stephanie, Eric and Max for a little Christmas Joy and then by Greg, Becky, Cozi, Catie, Enna and Bria who brought their own special enthusiastic celebration of the day as well as Christmas Dinner. All in all Mom and I both agree it was one of the best Christmas' ever, and also one we hope not to repeat any time soon.
On another note, I'm sure you've all been dying to meet Dr. Luke or Dr. Driesbach ( The double name comes from his being in practice with his Dad and so not being able to be entitled to the sir-name and so have to go by his first, hence Dr. Luke). And so through the miracle of the inter-net I introduce Dr. Luke Mom's principle physician and the one referred to in all the morning reports with the stats:
keep on keepin' on
As I was preparing my lesson for Young Womens today, I came accross this quote by President Faust that I wanted to share with all of you:
"Some of the most rewarding times in our lives are those 'extra mile' hours given in service when the body says it wants to relax, but our better self emerges and says, 'Here am I, send me'."
It made me want to pick up my dragging feet a little bit and remember that my burden doesn't HAVE to be as heavy as I like to sometimes make it. So, cancer be damned! Here are the Hendricksons, send us!
The unsinkable Hendros!
"Some of the most rewarding times in our lives are those 'extra mile' hours given in service when the body says it wants to relax, but our better self emerges and says, 'Here am I, send me'."
It made me want to pick up my dragging feet a little bit and remember that my burden doesn't HAVE to be as heavy as I like to sometimes make it. So, cancer be damned! Here are the Hendricksons, send us!
The unsinkable Hendros!
Tuesday, December 25, 2007
Faker
Mom pretended to be asleep for 45 minutes today when I first got to the hospital. I thought she was completely out, so I pulled out the little bed next to her and pretended to sleep myself. The two of us laid side by side, wide awake, for almost an hour until mom finally realised I wasn't leaving and started to talk to me. In actuality she claimed she didn't know I was there yet. Right. She only loves me for "Jane Eyre".
After she "woke up" we chatted for awhile about christmas and I showed her the photo book that Cort made me. She talked about how much she loved having everyone come visit her. She said she totally wasn't expecting it and that it was "just perfect". She also said how much she wishes she could see what it was like back at the house, whereupon I whiped out the laptop and showed her our new blog, complete with pictures from christmas eve. I thought I was talking to dad for a little bit as she started to get teary eyed. I think his softness is rubbing off on her.
For the rest of the morning we read until pops arrived. I left as the dr. was getting there, so no medical updates from me. I wil say though that despite black teeth (due to an over-vigorous brush yesterday), she looked great. We of course spent a little time in mom's home away from home-
And the rest of the time in bed. If you're wondering why there's three thrones, it's so the queen can sit on one, keep her reading material and baby wipes on another, and use the third as a footstool. Dad, you better get the plumber over to do some re-decorating before she comes home!
After she "woke up" we chatted for awhile about christmas and I showed her the photo book that Cort made me. She talked about how much she loved having everyone come visit her. She said she totally wasn't expecting it and that it was "just perfect". She also said how much she wishes she could see what it was like back at the house, whereupon I whiped out the laptop and showed her our new blog, complete with pictures from christmas eve. I thought I was talking to dad for a little bit as she started to get teary eyed. I think his softness is rubbing off on her.
For the rest of the morning we read until pops arrived. I left as the dr. was getting there, so no medical updates from me. I wil say though that despite black teeth (due to an over-vigorous brush yesterday), she looked great. We of course spent a little time in mom's home away from home-
And the rest of the time in bed. If you're wondering why there's three thrones, it's so the queen can sit on one, keep her reading material and baby wipes on another, and use the third as a footstool. Dad, you better get the plumber over to do some re-decorating before she comes home!
swirlies
Don't be fooled by their innocent look and angelic faces. Trouble lurks beneath. A new generation has risen and the next reign of terror has begun.
Here is a real conversation that occured on christmas eve at Nana and Paga's house:
Jon: Luke, why are your hands all wet?
Luke: (shrug)
Jon: Blake, how come your hair is all wet?
Blake: I got mud in it.
Jon: How?
Blake: (blank look)
Jon: Hmmm....
Fast forward to a few minutes later...
Cozi, Brooke, and Corrie: There's wet toilet paper balls all over the bathroom walls!
So, that explains it.
Blake's wet hair, however, is still a mystery.
The original terrible twosome:
meanwhile, back at the ranch...
"It's boring without Nana!"
This is what I overheard a grandchild moan last night. Probably true. If there is one thing nana is not, it's boring. In fact, nana coined the phrase, "only boring people get bored", and would remind you of it anytime the b word dared to venture from your lips.
But, the show must go on. Even sans Nana. In fact I think it's safe to say we all had a pretty great Christmas Eve. (I'll remind you here that it was LAST night that the boring comment was made). Dinner was FABULOUS complete with rainbow jello, tortellini salad, cheesy potatoes, ham, and even orange rolls (thank you Becky!). Tradition continues.
And my favorite new tradition...Jeff doing the dishes!
After dinner we were all treated to an amazing christmas program put together by our 25 year old trapped in an 11 year old body, Jamie. Nana, you're out of a job. This was our best program yet. Max and Axel fought over who would get to play the baby Jesus. In the end Max won out (he put Axel in a head lock between his massive thighs) and Axel played the role of baby John the Baptist. A video of the evening is coming soon to a blog near you, but for now, here are some choice pics.
But what is christmas eve without Nana? So, after the program we all loaded up in our cars and went to the hospital to see our favorite gal. We met in the loby where we sang Christmas carols, visited, and (gasp!) got a surprise visit from Santa!
Since Santa had left all our presents at the house, he promised to meet us back there to pass them out. Rollerskates, Doggies, Jewellery, Cameras, Bikes, games, and dinasour ball pits for all!
This is what I overheard a grandchild moan last night. Probably true. If there is one thing nana is not, it's boring. In fact, nana coined the phrase, "only boring people get bored", and would remind you of it anytime the b word dared to venture from your lips.
But, the show must go on. Even sans Nana. In fact I think it's safe to say we all had a pretty great Christmas Eve. (I'll remind you here that it was LAST night that the boring comment was made). Dinner was FABULOUS complete with rainbow jello, tortellini salad, cheesy potatoes, ham, and even orange rolls (thank you Becky!). Tradition continues.
And my favorite new tradition...Jeff doing the dishes!
After dinner we were all treated to an amazing christmas program put together by our 25 year old trapped in an 11 year old body, Jamie. Nana, you're out of a job. This was our best program yet. Max and Axel fought over who would get to play the baby Jesus. In the end Max won out (he put Axel in a head lock between his massive thighs) and Axel played the role of baby John the Baptist. A video of the evening is coming soon to a blog near you, but for now, here are some choice pics.
But what is christmas eve without Nana? So, after the program we all loaded up in our cars and went to the hospital to see our favorite gal. We met in the loby where we sang Christmas carols, visited, and (gasp!) got a surprise visit from Santa!
Since Santa had left all our presents at the house, he promised to meet us back there to pass them out. Rollerskates, Doggies, Jewellery, Cameras, Bikes, games, and dinasour ball pits for all!
there's no place like chrome for the holidays
I walk in room 358 today and this is what I see:
She always did have a flair for fashion! It's Christmas Eve and Ax and I just dropped by to take some pics and say hello. Fortunately, Axel wasn't afraid of the mitted monster and he got to spend a little snuggle time with Nana. Steph was leftover from the early morning shift and Dad had just arrived after hanging Ricky's first IV for the day. Mom was in good spirits (despite resembling a bottle of pepto bismo) and we chatted while she oppened some presents sent over from the fine folks at Legacy and dad settled down in what is fast becoming his favorite chair.
She always did have a flair for fashion! It's Christmas Eve and Ax and I just dropped by to take some pics and say hello. Fortunately, Axel wasn't afraid of the mitted monster and he got to spend a little snuggle time with Nana. Steph was leftover from the early morning shift and Dad had just arrived after hanging Ricky's first IV for the day. Mom was in good spirits (despite resembling a bottle of pepto bismo) and we chatted while she oppened some presents sent over from the fine folks at Legacy and dad settled down in what is fast becoming his favorite chair.
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