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February 15, 2021February 14, 2021

Sure was a snowy and chilly week here in the Midwest! It’s going to be a little quiet here these next 2 weeks as our family goes on a little hiatus to Florida to visit Dan’s parents. We are ready to relax, refresh, and rejuvenate as we explore more of God’s creation and soak in a little vitamin D in the process! We have been anticipating this trip for awhile, knowing so much can change these days when planning a trip, but we just pray that whatever happens, we will be okay with it and just go with the flow. So here’s to some of our last few days in Michigan before we hit the air and Lord-willing, land in some warmer weather. This is our first “big” trip that we’ve taken as a family of 3 (besides traveling to Minnesota to visit friends), so needless to say, we are ecstatic and Mazy cannot WAIT to snorkel in the ocean. Just can’t keep that girl out of water.

Anyways, here’s what this past week looked like…

I sometimes wonder how in the world I survived living in Minnesota! I forgot how cold COLD is.

It was superhero day for Mazy’s 100th day of school, so Dan sewed her a cute little superwoman mask so that she could dress the part:

Gymnast, superhero, and Elsa all in one:

And then add in a facemask…

Mazy aspires to be many things in life, with one of them being a teacher. We heard Mazy talking in her room and found her teaching her doll in her unicorn housecoat. Just loved listening to her and standing in wonder of what her interests might be when she grows up…

A friend of ours created this ice “castle” at a local retirement home:

Never a dull moment…I look over my shoulder while making cookies and this is what I see…Maggie with a medal around her neck after “winning” a race. As you can see, she isn’t that impressed…

And this is the last picture on my phone…and this is what happens when your daughter takes your phone to “look” at pictures:

Our Weekend With Family Visitors!

This past weekend, we had the privilege of hosting Dan’s brother, his wife, and their 4 kids at our home! We saw them for a little while when we were on my family’s vacation in Michigan 2 weeks ago, but of course with anytime with family, it is always “too short.” That is why we…

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You may have seen in my social media posts that the coronavirus has hit the Sterk household. Here is what I posted: I have the coronavirus. I know this is probably the last thing a heart failure patient should get, but if I’ve learned one thing, it’s how OUT of control we are, and how…

Trying to Explain the Unexplainable

One week later. I can honestly say that we are just as shocked today at the news we heard, as we were last Thursday. It has officially been a week, even though it seems like yesterday. We have been extremely busy this past week so we haven’t had a chance to talk about and process…

A Few of the Good Things Going On

Hard to believe it is July already! With the summer flying by, it has made me think about all of the good things going on in our life… 1. We are so looking forward to our mission trip this coming week! Some may think that the only reason we are looking forward to it is because…

A Look Back At 2018

When this past year began, we thought it was one of hopeful health and a time to get our feet back under us. When I started off the new year, it was one that was still filled with recovery and rehab, but one filled with excitement and anticipation of what God would do. God sure…

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This past week we welcomed snow back to Michigan! Not sure exactly how I feel about it, but I have to say, it is beautiful! Thankfully it held off long enough for me to have an uneventful drive back to the U of M for check up, which you can read more about HERE….