She helped me understand and accept the fact that my mom was gone. She was everything a struggling kid would ask for a stepmother. ![]() How could I not, she was the most generous, empathetic, and accepting person I had ever met. Later, it struck me that no matter how hard I rejected her, she had succeeded in breaking down all my walls by loving me.Īs the years went by, I learned to love my stepmother. I felt so relieved, a weight had been lifted from my heart, and I felt as if I could breathe again. After my meltdown, my stepmother hugged me and told me that nobody, even her, would ever be able to take away the memories I had of my biological mother. She was always on my side and would do anything for me. She would cheer me up when I was upset, advise me when I was lost, and put me back in line when I was wrong. My mother was my pillar I could rely on her because she was constantly there for me. I had not talked to anybody about my mom since she passed, but her kind face and the love I saw in her eyes made me break down, I cried so hard while telling her all the things I loved about my mom. She asked me what I remembered most about my mum. She calmly explained that my mother will always be my mom and that she will never try to take her place in my life. One day, she found me staring at my mom’s photo. I started warming up to her, I wanted to let her in, but I felt as If that would be betraying my birth mother. She treated me with love, respect, and kindness that I did not deserve, which threw me off. It was like she understood what I was going through. She would talk to me even if I was not listening, go shopping with me, and buy me meaningful gifts. I remember thinking that she was faking it to get on my fathers’ good side. However, despite my rudeness, she was nice to me during those tough initial days. Therefore, anytime I found her cozy with my father, I would feel as If he was choosing her over me. I did not like her she was trying to take my mom’s place in our lives. She had this big cheerful smile on her face, and I recall thinking disdainfully, “She is so pretty.” I was angry and vulnerable since I was still battling my demons, and thus, I treated her with the utmost suspicion. I still remember the first time my stepmother came to live with us. This narrative outlines how my stepmother helped me accept my mother’s death and learn to live without her. At that time, I did not realize that my dad’s girlfriend, who later became my stepmom, would be my saving grace. To make matters worse, several months after my moms’ death, my father started dating again. I used to live at a slow-motion pace inside this bubble conjured in my mind of the perfect altered world. I was withdrawn, and in denial for the longest time, I desperately tried to forget and would never talk about the experience to anyone. When my mom passed away, I lost all my hopes and dreams. “Losing a mother is like being on a ship that has lost its ballast and is now at the mercy of the deepest ocean and all it holds within” (Oakes-Ash, 2015). I was young and not ready for that change, and that is why it hit me so hard. I still remember the pain I felt the day I lost my mom to cancer. Indeed, one can never understand something until it happens to them. Keywords: Stepmother, Death, Grieve, Pain, Support Without her, my mother’s death could have destroyed me. I will always be grateful to my stepmother for coming into my life when she did she was my savior. Through her support, the pain of losing my mother became bearable. I came to realize that my mother was not coming back and that I could still live without her. ![]() Through her help, I was able to grieve my mother properly. ![]() She was patient with me it was as if she understood what I was going through. At first, I did not like her because I thought she was trying to take my biological mother’s place in our family. I lived in denial for the longest time until my stepmother came around. I used to live in a perfect world that I had created inside my head. I could not bear the sense of loss, and so I withdrew from the real world. My mom’s death came as a shock to me I was not ready for it. Losing a mother, especially at a young age, can be traumatizing for children.
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Notable cards contained in the Saga of Blue-Eyes White Dragon Structure Deck (For more info and the full card text I refer you to the Yu Gi Oh Wikia): The Deck contains the following four Super and Ultra Rares, which are all four in foil and very much playable: 41 Cards including 4 Holo Cards – 2 Super Rares and 2 Utlra Rares.So what do we get in this latest Structure Deck? Hence it is aptly named Saga of Blue-Eyes White Dragon. ![]() ![]() Now the latest released Structure Deck is all about the most iconic, and probably most associated with the Yu-Gi-Oh TCG Monster Card of all times, the classic but, in my opinion, still highly playable Blue-Eyes White Dragon. Every now and then, I find myself buying up to 3 copies of some Structure Decks as some contain cards which would be more costly to buy seperately than to just grab a few copies of a Structure Deck they happen to be in. …and will then be sharing with you a deck which I built including some of the cards contained in said Structure Deck.įirst of all a word on Structure Decks in general: I think that the Structure Decks Konami is releasing for the Yu-Gi-Oh Trading Card Game are a great deal and well suited for both beginners and pros (like my humble self) and also for collectors, as they give you a complete 40+ cards deck which is playable right out of the box for beginners, while it gives you a great start to build a good deck on if you are an advanced player as well as containing some neat premium cards which may be interesting for collectors. In this article, I will be giving you a brief review of the latest Yu-Gi-Oh! 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![]() Inclusion criteria comprised of: (1) patients with primary unilateral TKA due to end-stage varus knee OA (knee Kellgren-Lawrence (K-L) radiographic classification of grade III or IV). Consequently, the purpose of this study was to evaluate the post-MA-TKA alterations in ankle alignment after knee varus deformity correction.Ī retrospective analysis was conducted for patients who underwent TKA surgery in our hospital from February 2021 to February 2022. To the authors’ awareness, the ankle alignment alterations following MA-TKA is obscure, and there is no specific research on MA-TKA-induced modifications in ankle joint alignment. Numerous studies have indicated that compared to CM-TKA, RA-TKA can enhance accuracy, improve prosthesis position and limb force lines, and achieve superior imaging and functional results. Robot-assisted total knee arthroplasty (RA-TKA), such as the Mako surgery robot (Stryker, USA), is gaining widespread utilization owing to advancements in TKA technology. revealed that A correction of ≥ 10 °in a genu valgum deformity can affect ankle joint alignment, leading to alterations in TPI and TI. reported that in patients whose knee varus deformity was corrected ≥ 10 ° following TKA, the degree of ankle varus incongruence was aggravated. However, the majority of ankle OA cases manifest ankle varus rather than valgus. Previous studies have demonstrated that ankle valgus incongruence aggravated following TKA. Correction of varus or valgus knee deformities may occasion ankle malalignment and increase the varus inclination of the ankle. The rising prevalence of ankle pain is garnering increased attention on post-TKA ankle malalignment. Studies have shown that 24–35% of patients who undergo TKA develop concomitant ankle OA. Nonetheless, the change of mechanical axis can impact other joints of the lower extremities, thereby causing postoperative ankle pain. TKA effectively alleviates knee pain, improves range of motion, and permits recovery of the lower limb line of force by correcting knee varus or valgus. As TKA’s degree of specialization improves, the survival rate of prostheses and patient satisfaction with TKA are increasing. Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is among the prevailing therapeutic options for end-stage OA, and the role of preparatory planning is critical for proper surgery. This may occasion the pathogenesis of ankle pain following TKA.Įnd-stage knee osteoarthritis (OA) is frequently accompanied by varus or valgus deformity. When the varus correction ≥ 10°, ankle varus incongruence aggravated, while when the varus correction ≥ 7.55°, the probability of ankle varus incongruence increased 4.86-fold. ConclusionĬompared with CM-TKA, MA-TKA osteotomy showed more precision but was unable to reduce post-operation ankle varus incongruence. When the varus correction was ≥ 7.55°, the probability of ankle varus incongruence exacerbation increased 4.86-fold. Only for varus corrections ≥ 10° did TTTA change significantly (p < 0.01) and ankle varus incongruence aggravate post-operation. Knee varus deformity was properly corrected and the mechanical axis was restored in all patients, regardless of the treatment group. The number of mTFA, mLDFA, and MPTA outliers in the MA-TKA group was significantly lower compared to the CM-TKA group (P<0.05). TTTA is a quantitative representation of the extent of ankle incongruence. Seven radiological measurements were evaluated pre and post-surgery: mechanical tibiofemoral angle (mTFA), mechanical lateral distal femoral angle (mLDFA), medial proximal tibial angle (MPTA), lateral distal tibial angle (LDTA), tibial plafond inclination angle (TPIA), talar inclination angle (TIA), and tibiotalar tilt angle (TTTA). The patients were divided into four subgroups according to the degree of surgical correction of the knee varus deformity. ![]() Patients were divided into two groups based on MAKO robot involvement during the procedure: the MA-TKA group (n = 36) and the conventional manual total knee arthroplasty (CM-TKA) group (n = 72). MethodsĪ retrospective analysis was conducted for 108 patients with TKA from February 2021 to February 2022. The objective of this study was to investigate the ankle alignment alterations after the correction of knee varus deformity in MAKO robot-assisted total knee arthroplasty (MA-TKA). ![]() This article was written by Jeff Maples and published at Reformation Charlotte. Let me be clear: most–not all–but most of the speakers attending this conference are…Įditor’s note. In your book, on page 67, you write, “The antiracist movement has many of the hallmarks of a cult, including staying close enough to the Bible to avoid immediate detection and hiding the fact that it has a new theology and a new glossary of terms that diverge ever-so-slightly from Christian orthodoxy.” 2020 G3 National Conference - Voddie Baucham - The Churchs Calling to Sing the GospelIn this session, Voddie Baucham addressed the churchs calling to sing. And many of the ones you will be sharing the stage with at this conference are those who hold to and advance the same ideology that you refer to your book, Fault Lines, as dangerous and at odds with biblical orthodoxy. OctoBy Joel Beeke Yesterday and this morning there was an ongoing feast of messages about the person and work of Jesus Christ at the G3 Conference in Atlanta delivered to a crowd of several thousand responsive worshipers. Further, I understand that your presence at this conference is not necessarily a direct endorsement of others who are attending. I understand that your position is that you will faithfully preach the gospel as you always do. Join us in Fort Myers, Florida, from January 19-21 as we seek to do just that under the teaching of Tom Ascol, Voddie Baucham, Joel Beeke, Paul Washer and Bradley Pierce. This is why I felt compelled to write to you openly regarding your association with the Sing! Global 2021 Conference. ![]() Rarely do we see high-ranking men take such a strong stand we need more such men like you. Those who commit to this work must be willing to pay a high price, even dying a martyr’s death. I found it to be refreshing and encouraging, taking a hard, no compromise line against the influx of social justice and progressivism in the Evangelical Church. The Heart of Discipleship - Voddie Baucham (G3 2018) The Message of the Gospel must be defended and proclaimed in every generation. The stay-at-home-daughter (SAHD) movement, promoted by the disgraced Vision Forum president Doug Phillips as well as the cult-like Botkin family, is best encapsulated in the documentary movie Return of the Daughters. I pre-ordered your book, Fault Lines, and I was one of the first to read it when it came out. Voddie Baucham is a proponent of the stay-at-home daughter movement. Your preaching and teaching have edified me and my family and your steadfast commitment to the truth of God’s word has been an encouragement to many. I have enjoyed your ministry over the years, listened to countless sermons by you, and have supported you when feasible to do so. Small group Bible study curriculum with lessons by:Scott Aniol, Tom Ascol, Voddie Baucham, Josh Buice, Costi Hinn, Phil Johnson,Steven Lawson, John MacArthur, Laramie Minga, Matthew Sikes, Paul Washer, James White Worshipit is why God created us. 0:37 Day 1 Check off five of Tokyos top sightseeing spots in one day, without spending a fortune. This itinerary can be combined with one of our other suggested Tokyo itineraries. Nearest Station Asakusa Station Tokyo Metro Ginza Line / Toei Asakusa Line / Tobu Isesaki Line (Tobu Sky Tree Line) / Tsukuba Express. Tickets cost $1-$2 and the journey takes 3 min. Near the Tokyo National Museum there is The International Library of Children's Literature. At the end of the year, the area is crowded with shoppers from various places. Ueno is home to a vast number of cultural sites including museums of national significance, art galleries, temples and performing arts venues. My own film, Camera: Asakusabashi is a truly local neighbourhood with hardly any tourist spots to speak of, but that is also exactly where the charm lies. By proceeding, you accept the use of cookies in accordance with our, Take the subway from Asakusabashi to Asakusa, Take the train from Akihabara to Asakusa(Tsukuba). Water Bus reservations can be made online. Popular points of interest near The Okura Tokyo include Iino Hall and Conference Centre, National Diet Building and Space FS Shiodome. Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner. Timestamps: The nearest airport is Tokyo Haneda Airport, 24 km from the accommodation. Just 1 train station away from Asakusa, the Kuramae neighbourhood is where trendy Tokyoites are flocking to nowadays. Take a Rickshaw Ride and Get to Know Asakusa More Deeply 5. *This information is from the time of this article's publication. ![]() Established in the late 1800s, the 3-storey Kamiya Bar is the oldest Western-style bar in Tokyo. ![]() The palace is situated on the former site of Edo Castle, surrounded by moats and stoned walls. This includes our trip to Akihabara and a Maid Cafe, Ueno Park and the Tokyo National Museum, The Tokyo. Kappabashi Kitchen Town, Taito-ku - A Cook's Shopping Paradise Ueno Zoo (Ueno, Tokyo). Occasionally, we may use the information we collect to notify you about important changes to our website, new services and special offers we think you will find valuable. We do not use these technologies to capture your individual email address or any personally identifying information about you. 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When it's time to get serious about your career, you'll have to move where the jobs are. The most famous is Syd Field's "Screenplay: The Foundations of Screenwriting." Since digital video technology is so affordable, you can always get together with a group of friends and write and produce your own films to gain experience. And there's no shortage of books written for aspiring screenwriters. There are several free and pay Web sites for reading film and TV scripts online. You can create your own personal film school, renting and studying the greatest films and TV shows. And if you're lucky, friends and connections you make in film school could lead to your first industry job.īut formal classes and degrees are certainly not required to become a screenwriter. At film school, in particular, you also have access to a community of artists, writers and filmmakers from which to draw inspiration and fresh ideas. The advantage of taking a class is that there are deadlines and grades motivating you to sit down and get to work. Some people find it helpful to develop their writing skills in a structured educational setting, whether it's a college course, a film school program, or an online writing workshop. The idea is to become comfortable with the writing process - a surprisingly slow and frustrating experience - and find what they call your "voice." Over time, you'll discover if your talents lie primarily with comedy, drama or some combination of the two. You just need to start somewhere essays, short stories, plays, et cetera. Your first project doesn't need to be a screenplay or TV script. Now let's tackle the toughest topic of all: how to break into the screenwriting business.īecoming a screenwriter starts with developing your talent as a writer, and the best way to develop your talent as a writer is to - you guessed it - write. Sometimes punch-up writers aren't credited at all. Maybe some romantic dialogue needed re-working or some of the jokes were falling flat. More often than not, a single screenwriter was originally hired to write the script, then other screenwriters were brought in to punch it up. Unless two of those writers are a writing team, it's unlikely that any of them actually worked together on the script. A screenwriter may work for years on a single script, but the compensation is considerable.įor films produced by major Hollywood studios, it's not uncommon for several screenwriters to be credited with the same script. Of course, he may be asked to submit several revisions before the script is accepted. Film screenwriters work closely with directors and producers to develop an idea, but once the story and characters are defined, the screenwriter is allowed to go off and write more or less in peace. Either way, when a TV drama screenwriter is credited with an episode, you can be sure that at least some of the lines were actually written by that person, which isn't the case with TV comedy screenwriters.įeature film screenwriters are much more solitary creatures. ![]() On other shows, it's the opposite, with staff writers writing individual episodes and the show runner revising them all himself. ![]() On some TV dramas, the show runner or executive producer actually writes all of the episodes and then has the staff writers help revise and punch them up. TV drama screenwriting is also highly team-oriented, but writers have a little more ownership of their individual scripts. In other words, there's not a lot of personal ownership in TV comedy screenwriting. For this reason, TV comedy writers need thick skins to avoid getting hurt or angry when their best jokes are cut by a studio executive or shot down by a senior writer. When the script is finally shot weeks or months later, it will have undergone so many revisions that it might not even resemble the original version. Once an episode has been outlined in detail by the whole group, one writer or writing team is assigned to write the first draft of the script. ![]()
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