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Posted on September 4, 2010 by Michelle

From Michelle.  4 September, 2010  12 p.m. Dear friends and family, The predictable rhythms of our hospital days have now come to an end.  As we enter the seemingly mundane activities of everyday life, our already rapid pace has picked … Continue reading →

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Prayer, healing, and home.

Posted on September 3, 2010 by Sean

From Sean. Sept 02, 2010. When we last had time and space to write an update for this blog, Steve was on the verge of leaving Harborview and coming home to the house in Edmonds. His release date was in … Continue reading →

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Looking back, looking forward

Posted on August 27, 2010 by Sean

From Michelle. 26 August, 2010. 11 p.m. Dear friends and family, Every night I long to write and record the many events, mostly out of my longing to touch base with the awesome wellspring of prayers, good wishes, and wonderful … Continue reading →

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Harborview Stay Extended

Posted on August 26, 2010 by Sean

This following entry is from Steve’s good friend Allen Wolf. August 25, 2010. Steve is snoring softly in the background as I write this from the makeshift bed in his hospital room. It’s more of a reclining chair than a … Continue reading →

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A myriad of beautiful forms

Posted on August 21, 2010 by Sean

From Michelle. 20 August, 2010. Midnight. Dear friends and family, The other night, I read a quote by William Barclay that seems to sum up one aspect of this experience for me: “It will always help us if we regard … Continue reading →

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A few videos from the day

Posted on August 21, 2010 by Sean

A small glimpse into one of Steve’s recent rehab days at Harborview (courtesy of Allen Wolf):

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Willing to give it

Posted on August 21, 2010 by Sean

From Sean. 20 August, 2010. I’ll be in Portland over the next several days and this is my last night at Harborview. As the departure date for Steve approaches there will no doubt be more video, reflections, and posts about … Continue reading →

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Help Wanted!

Posted on August 20, 2010 by Sean

As Steve begins his transition out of Harborview (Aug 25th) we are looking to hire both full and part-time help for the Ruetschle family. We are looking to fill two positions: 1) A daytime Caregiver for Steve 2) An evening … Continue reading →

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Firm through the fiercest drought and storm…

Posted on August 16, 2010 by Michelle

From Michelle.  15 August, 2010  9:30 p.m. Dear friends and family, Finally, I write from our new home, where the house is quiet with the dreams of my boys, and I am blissfully drinking in a rare moment of solitude.  … Continue reading →

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Deeply and gently

Posted on August 11, 2010 by Michelle

From Michelle.  11 August, 2010.  1:30 p.m. Dear friends and family, It feels like weeks since my last update.  In fact, it has been a rather long six days. The weight of details ebb and flow, but this past week … Continue reading →

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