So here’s a little backstory…Kendra is my sister. My very own built-in best friend. She and Nolan got married 5 years ago and since then have been busy travelling the world, renovating their little camper (before it was the thing to do), living in their camper for months at a time before they bought their first house!! And BTW this house did NOT look like this when they moved in! But a little over a year ago, Kendra had a fluke accident on her bike that changed her life. To say she broke her foot would not describe what happened. Crushed, pulverized, and demolished are words that would more accurately describe what happened to her foot. However you say it, it was beyond repair. They did their best with what was left and now, just over a year later, she walks with a cane for short distances, crutches for medium distances and uses a wheelchair for really long distances. She’s still in a lot of pain all the time but the fact that she isn’t in a wheelchair full-time is only a testament to her insane determination and bad-assery (for lack of a better word). If you haven’t already figured it out, I’m a BIG FAN of this girl. She has had her share of hardships without all this foot stuff added in but her amazing attitude through it all is admirable. And let’s not forget about Nolan. We already knew he was an incredible husband for my little sis but DANG! I can’t imagine watching my spouse go through something like that but he is so supportive and loving. He took on his extra responsibilities with a smile and went above and beyond. The guy is a true gem and I’m so proud to call him my brother. Through it all, Kendra has continued to trust her heavenly father and His plan in all this. She’s often talked about the blessings that God has given her in the midst of all the pain and struggle and that’s an incredible take-away. Even in the hardships, God is good.
NOW! On to these adorable photos because WHAT!? Kendra wanted to document their life the way it is now, after all the changes that they (and their house) have gone through in the last year or so. In this house, they sit on counters, they laugh, they cry, and they go for wheelchair walks, and they sit on their freaking cute deck because they have worked dang hard and they have a lot to be thankful for.
