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Iowa trip #4


All ready to get cast #4 off!

Having fun in the waiting room…

Jude was in his last cast just one year ago


And look at him now

Underneath those big casts are some tiny little legs…


And some feet that are closer to perfect after every cast ๐Ÿ™‚


Enjoying some bubbles blown by big brother Zach


Brothers: ready to go!


Thanks, University of Iowa and Ronald McDonald House for taking such great care of us… AGAIN ๐Ÿ™‚
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08.13.08 · Uncategorized 24

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  1. The Gang's All Here! says

    August 13, 2008 at 9:30 PM

    Love the pic of everyone in the waiting room. I’ll bet you get lots of comments and looks when you all travel together like that. I think it’s a beautiful picture – all those smiling faces. What a grin you all must give Our Father!

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  2. Kim says

    August 13, 2008 at 9:32 PM

    Stefanie! You’re BACK! I’ve missed reading your posts! Not like you haven’t been busy or anything ๐Ÿ™‚ Hope you are getting settled in your new home…the kids look so happy and are getting so grown up! Look at that Jude! What a BIG brother!
    Kim
    -p.s. Day 21 waiting for TA…it should be here soon, right?

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  3. Adam and Cynthia says

    August 13, 2008 at 9:35 PM

    So good to see an update…..I hope your move wasn’t too painful!

    His precious little feet look fabulous!

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  4. Doreen says

    August 13, 2008 at 11:41 PM

    Lookin’ good! Glad to hear!

    Doreen in Montreal

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  5. Michelle says

    August 14, 2008 at 12:02 AM

    What a difference a year… and even a few weeks… make!

    I hope your unpacking is going well. You’ve been missed!

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  6. Leslie says

    August 14, 2008 at 12:36 AM

    Wow, his little legs look wonderful! You just amaze me ! Nothing like throwing a move into your world! Hope you are getting settled into your new space. Jude is sure looking so grown up!

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  7. Michelle says

    August 14, 2008 at 1:10 AM

    So glad to see you posting! Jude looks like such a big boy now! Shepherd’s little feet look fabulous. And please, tell me that Sophie is standing on a rock and didn’t have a huge growth spurt! She looks so grown up!

    Your gang always looks so happy.

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  8. kris says

    August 14, 2008 at 1:11 AM

    THanks for the update!! How about a big move update? Did you get my email? Tried to call but don’t have your cell saved to my cell. I have MISSED YOU SO MUCH.

    My world isn’t the same without you in it!

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  9. Patricia/NYC says

    August 14, 2008 at 1:32 AM

    So GREAT to "see" you back!!

    Shepherd's sweet tootsies are looking WONDERFUL!! And, I cannot beleive how grown up Jude looks!! When did that happen?! ๐Ÿ˜‰

    Love the photo of all the kids in the waiting room!
    We missed you!! Hope you're settling in & the chaos is simmering down!
    Prayers & Hugs from NYC!

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  10. Terri says

    August 14, 2008 at 2:52 AM

    I have been checking daily for your updates. His little feet are looking so good!
    You have a beautiful family!

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  11. The Ferrill's says

    August 14, 2008 at 3:27 AM

    Oh how I love seeing all those kiddos together…blesses my heart! And those brothers, Jude and Shepherd, not to mention their older 3 brothers…could it get any sweeter?
    Amie and I are gonna pop over with a casserole, so just let us know if yall are allergic to anything…
    ๐Ÿ˜‰

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  12. Katie says

    August 14, 2008 at 5:21 AM

    I am just amazed at the progress his little legs have made. Have you considered sharing your adoption story with Gwen who is writing a book about children who are adopted? Some of the proceeds of the book will help her daughter with some much needed surgery.
    http://oatsvallteam.blogspot.com/

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  13. Andrea says

    August 14, 2008 at 7:18 AM

    His feet are looking great! It must have made him feel so at home to have all his brothers and sisters there too.

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  14. Wendy says

    August 14, 2008 at 11:04 AM

    It’s great to hear from you. Hope all is well in your new home.

    What a gorgeous crew in that waiting room! Both boys feet look great. It’s amazing to see the changes in Shepherd’s feet in such a short time. So glad that it this treatment is so successful.

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  15. Tish says

    August 14, 2008 at 1:24 PM

    wow! look slike you took the waiting room by storm! so glad to see his feet looking soooo good! does jude remember being in casts?

    hope you are doing well getting settled in your new home!

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  16. Debby says

    August 14, 2008 at 1:36 PM

    great to see that you are "Back"….

    The Waiting Room picture is great.

    Wow! on Shepherd's feet & WOW!!! Look how big / little boyish Jude is looking these days.

    I recently had 5 kids for a 3 day weekend (up from my normal 2) & I have to say that you are AMAZING. That is ALOT of work!!!

    Debby
    mom to Lindsi & Jami

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  17. Rebecca says

    August 14, 2008 at 1:43 PM

    I am praying for you and I miss you Stefanie!!! So glad that trip #4 went well. Shepherd is just beautiful and his feet look AMAZING!

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  18. Kim says

    August 14, 2008 at 1:54 PM

    Wow, it’s amazing to see the difference each time little Shepherd has his casts removed!

    Hope your getting settled into your new home. It’s great to see your post!

    Miss reading about all those adorable little kiddos!

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  19. Nicole says

    August 14, 2008 at 3:21 PM

    SO GLAD TO SEE YOU ARE BACK!!! MISSED YOU GIRL!!!
    Hugs and LOVE,
    -Nicole

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  20. Karrie says

    August 14, 2008 at 5:12 PM

    Don’t you just want to KISS THOSE SWEET LITTLE TOES!?!?!?!?
    OH those boys are sweet!!!
    Love the pix of them in the double stroller!
    So glad you are back with us and I hope the move wasn’t too much of a nightmare!!!!

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  21. Nicole says

    August 14, 2008 at 5:41 PM

    Shep’s feet look so good!! It’s amazing how quick they change in such a short amount of time…

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  22. sara says

    August 14, 2008 at 6:25 PM

    I ove your crew at the hospital!! So glad that all is going well at the University!

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  23. Walker says

    August 15, 2008 at 1:49 AM

    Welcome Back Stepahine!
    Thanks for the update on the kiddo's and & Jude…. wow! God is Good!
    You have a beautiful family!!

    So..so sorry about the passing of your dad. I will be keeping you in my prayers.
    & Moving… in it self is VERY stressfull (I know!) Just take it one day at a time .. Rome wasn't built in a day…
    Blessings & hugs!
    Keisha

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  24. Carrie says

    August 16, 2008 at 2:15 AM

    Glad your bacK!

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