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Boise State vs. Air Force and DFW

Posted on October 21, 2011 at 8:23 pm by with Leave a Comment

I am traveling to Dallas/Fort Worth area over the weekend. I am looking forward to meeting some new friends and seeing my family. It is a quick trip, but will be a great one.

While away I will miss the Boise State football game. This I of course do not like. Being back in the States, I am so happy that I have the Versus TV channel where Boise State is playing host to Air Force. Being an airman myself makes this game an even more exciting one (if that is possible). I am sad to miss it live, but will have it on the DVR, and watch it with my son when I get back.

Air Force could be a surprisingly tough opponent. Their offense just may be pretty tough for our defense. It should be a much better opponent than Colorado State was.

My family in Fort Worth will have to do their best to not let the outcome of the game be known to me. This will be tough, but I hope they can do it.

Go BSU!

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Look at My Toes

Posted on July 4, 2011 at 5:04 am by with 1 Comment

Marlo says, “Look at my toes!!! Aren’t they cute? I am wearing clothes, for the first time, can you believe that!?”


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Marlo Update and Chuck E Cheese

Posted on June 3, 2011 at 1:31 am by with Leave a Comment

It has been a week since I posted! Crazy, up and down roller coaster. Marlo has stolen my heart! She is amazing, 2lb miracle. It is up and down just like a roller coaster.

She is fighting, and getting stronger. The PDA in her heart is still open, but the doctors are giving her some diuretic to close it. If it closes this week, we will be relieved.

Today we took the kids to Chuck E. Cheese to have some fun with their Aunt, Uncle, and cousin Rocco. While we were there we were able to give a bunch of tickets to another boy that we didn’t know. The boy was so happy, and then the grandpa came and spoke to us about how happy he was. He then informed us he owned a bike store in Rialto, California and he wanted to give us all new bikes! Wow, what an awesome offer!

Tomorrow it the last day of school for our kids, and this is bitter sweet. They love the activities that come with school, and all the parties they have been involved in, but glad to have school over with for the summer.

Next week, their grandma will be back! She will keep us all on track.

It is late, and I am signing out.

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Held My Daughter for the First Time

Posted on May 16, 2011 at 9:33 pm by with 3 Comments

I held my daughter. It is a wonderful feeling. She is so tiny, so fragile, and so loved.

Last year I lost a son when he was 8 days old, and the loss of holding your child is more than I can explain. Today, I held my 9 day old daughter for the first time. It is an amazing feeling as the love flows as our skin touches – heals and warms.

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Starbucks Trenta | 31 Ounces of Love for Premature Labor

Posted on April 28, 2011 at 3:21 pm by with 1 Comment

Today has been a bit slower day in the hospital for the baby and mom. This is the news we desire. We are day to day, and each day is vitally important. I have read that a 25 week baby has a 3 – 4% greater chance of survival for each day.

The doctor told us this morning that they medicine being used to stop the contractions can possibly begin losing its effectiveness, at which point we will need to switch to another type of medicine. We like the medicine she is on now, since it does not cross over to the baby. So, pray for the effectiveness to stay strong!

The other awesome kids are doing quite well. They are keeping up with their school work, helping around the house, and today my daughters are going grocery shopping with my debit card! Like we did not have enough scary things already!

On a good note, I noticed today that Starbucks had come out with their Trenta size, which is 31 ounces of iced coffee, or as the Starbucks Barista told me, 31 ounces of love!

It is helping me get through the day, as I am exhausted, and haven’t slept well this week at all. I am a sleep talker and walker, and when anxiety or excitement is high, I find myself seeing all sorts of weird things in my sleep which keeps me from good sleep, and wakes me constantly through the night.

Thanks for the Starbucks Trenta!

Food for Mommy: Dinner is PB&J (just what she ordered)
Food for Daddy: At the mercy of his girls

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John Carter Rinard – Happy 1st Birthday

Posted on April 10, 2011 at 5:23 pm by with 3 Comments

I am blessed beyond anything I could have imagined, a I have 2 beautiful daughters, 2 beautiful sons, and 2 more daughters on the way. My youngest son was born one year ago tomorrow (Sunday April 11, 2010), and passed away when we was 8 days old.

This past year has been one that no one should ever go through. It is not something I can explain, or expect anyone to understand.

Each week on Johnny’s due date – birthday, I sang Happy Birthday to Johnny while he was in his momma’s tummy. His mommy would help me out when the tune wasn’t going so well. The older kids joined in, when they were around. The day he was born, with all of us around, we sang Happy Birthday Johnny. Being just a few hours old, we all could tell that he finally recognized something in this strange new place. He looked around, and even let out a squelch of emotion when the song was over. We have a video of this precious memory to each of us.

Little Johnny, your brother and sisters are as proud as can be. Your mommy, daddy, and siblings prayed to have you for a decade. You are an answer to our prayers, and you are so loved from before we even knew you.

Little Johnny, we miss you. Our heart aches for you, but we push forward, excited about the day we will be reunited with you. For now, we try to comfort ourselves knowing that you are in Heaven, hopefully playing baseball with your Uncle Phil, and hanging out with your Grandpa John (among others). We would give anything to have you back in our arms, and sitting in your high chair so we can sing Happy Birthday on your 1st birthday.

I assume you would be walking by now and beginning to talk. Your brother and sisters had so much to show you, and your mommy and daddy wanted to watch you grow.

I am not sure how to push forward everyday, but we do. Sometimes not so successfully, and other days I feel like we are making it, one step at a time. Sometimes a step backwards (mostly for your daddy), and then your mommy pulls me back into shape.

I am sitting here looking at your picture. You are a handsome boy, and tomorrow we will sing you Happy Birthday with tears in our eyes.


We miss you, Johnny.

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Pick the Birth Date | Name My Twin Girls!

Posted on March 19, 2011 at 7:25 pm by with Leave a Comment

Did you read that right? Of course! Check out the deal here: Pick the Birth Day and Name My Twin Girls!

HURRY! Get your chance to win special prizes and the honor to name my twin girls!!!

Pick the Birth Day and Name My Twin Girls! Get the Detail here!

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Cambodia and Hong Kong Here I Come

Posted on February 5, 2011 at 2:53 pm by with Leave a Comment

I purchased my ticket yesterday for a trip to Cambodia and Hong Kong. I am really excited to visit my cousin in Cambodia and then travel to Hong Kong and explore the city.

This is an entirely new part of the globe for me to explore and one I have really wanted to visit for quite some time. Over the next couple of weeks I may post the possibilities of what I may do while I am there.

Until then!

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