Rex
Age 12, is an energetic and fun loving boy (surprise, surprise). He is involved in Boy Scouts and really enjoys camping out. He also enjoys video games, and playing with his siblings.
What do you want to be when you grow up?
"I don't know. It's a hard decision at such a young age."
What is your favorite thing to do?
Playing video games (Lord of the Rings, & Star Wars: Galactic Battlegrounds) on the computer and riding my bike.
What is your favorite color?
Red and Purple.
What's your favorite subject in school?
Math.
Nina
Age 10, loves to play with dolls, horses, and her little sister.
What do you want to be when you grow up?
A veternarian.
What is your favorite thing to do?
Color and ride horses and pick flowers in the summer.
What is your favorite color?
Pink & Purple.
What's your favorite subject in school?
Math, Reading, & Writing.
Wayne
Age 8, loves cars, trucks, and sports. He also enjoys being a part of Cub Scouts.
What is your favorite thing to do?
Play with all my sibllings, especially my little sister and brother.
What is your favorite color?
Green.
Why do you wear glasses?
Because I had a cornea transplant when I was only one week old.
Why did you have to have that done?
Because I had a rare eye condition called sclera cornea. It's where the
white part of your eye covers your pupil. It was brought on by a genetic abnormality that I was born with. Chromosome number 6 is missing some material. It's described by karyotype 46,XY,dup(6)(p24.2p25.3).
Did anything else go wrong because of it?
Oh yeah! I had a fused suture with accompanying cranial deformities. I have hearing loss in both ears. I have a lingering hole in my heart. And I have growth and weight delays.
Are you sad about all of that?
No way. I really love life. I enjoy smiling and making other people smile.
I can be very dramatic. And I'm learning sign language. God is good!
Savana
Age 4, loves playing with dolls and dress up. Also loves to do school. She is no longer the loudest child of the bunch since the arrival of her younger sibling, Isaac.
What is your favorite thing to do?
Play with the other kids, play with my dolls (or Nina's dolls- it doesn't matter to me), also playing dress up- usually in dresses. I love to get into things and to make messes, generally with Isaac.
Isaac
age 2, loves to play outside, scream, eat and get into trouble with his older sister Savana. Some of their most recent exploits would be playing with ashes from the fireplace, opening and spilling 4 bottles of finger nail polish, and escaping from the backyard. We look forward to what the future holds for these two, especially since they are now sharing a room.
What is your favorite thing to do?
Throw balls, read books, and play with Savana.
Tim
Where were you born?
Decorah, IA, on December 30, 1965.
Tell us about your family.
I am the sixth of 9 children- 7 boys and 2 girls. I married Kristen Brice on Oct. 17th, 1992, and we now have 5 children.
What are your hobbies and interests, favorite food and drink?
I enjoy collecting dinosaur paraphernalia and studying the creation/evolution issue. I also enjoy Cyclone sports and NFL football (Go Dolphins!). My favorite food and drink are pizza and Powerade.
What are your favorite things to do?
I enjoy spending time with my family. Talking about spiritual things with people. Watching a good movie or sporting event, or playing video games.
What is your favorite Bible passage?
Galatians 2:20 (NIV)
“I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.”
What are your dreams and aspirations?
To raise a happy family that is zealous for the cause of Christ. I also dream of leading a church that raises up godly leaders that plants new churches. I also envision doing this in another country, possibly Spain.
Kristen
Where were you born?
Waterloo, IA, July 6, 1968.
Tell us about your family.
I was the last of 5 children- 3 boys and 2 girls. I married Tim Borseth on Oct. 17, 1992 and we now have 5 children.
What are your hobbies and interests, favorite food and drink?
I enjoy bowling, computers (Macs), and photography. My favorite food and drink are Steak and Wild Cherry Pepsi. I also homeschool 3 of our kids and have enjoyed finding new ways for them to learn.
What are your favorite things to do?
I enjoy a good book or reading to my kids. I also enjoy computer/video games.
What is your favorite Bible passage?
Philippians 4:6-7 (NIV)
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
What are your dreams and aspirations?
To be a support and encouragement to my husband and follow him wherever God may lead him. I dream of starting a church in the northwest (Washington state) sometime. I aspire to raise godly children who desire to live their lives completely for the Lord.