Small Talk: The Prayer Closet

[redlaces]

Hey guys.. Just wanted to apologize for being a jerk in most of my statements in the Duggar thread. I just start reading and take it upon myself to be a butt. I like this site and sincerely don't want to cause issues. Sorry for being an asshole. 

 

ETA: With things going on right now it makes you think about things that are important. Being a jerk face butt to people on a message board is not only lame, but, not productive. I may still ask questions and my humor is dry, but, I will chill on being an ass. Take care all. 

Edited December 2, 2015 by redlaces

[zoomama]

hi all.

 

congrats on miss kenna grace --- beautiful name!

 

well all h*ll has broke loose around here. turn on cnn and see. mass shooter killed 14 and sent many more to the hospital. may be 3 shooters. i contacted my dh who is on lockdown at work (his office is like within a mile of the site). i am staying inside with my doggie till they can give more info like hopefully they catch the shooters. it sucks to have scary stuff going on...

[wilsie]

 

She's here and she's beautiful!!! I'm emoting sunshine and moonbeams like lasers all over the place. I am one HAPPY FAT CHICK today!!! It makes my heart sing to know she was born on daddy's bday! Good girl!!!

Her name is Kenna Grace, and she weighs 8.4 lbs, is 21 inches, and has curly blond hair. I love her to the moon and back and haven't even held her yet! I wish I had captured my son tearing up about her being born in THIS day. If she'd been born last week, it wouldn't have been a deal breaker - but THIS day...this one is making Great Paw Paw do a happy dance in heaven.

I am soooo happy for you and your family, dear Happy Fat Chick!  Her name is beautiful and what a gift to be born on her Great Paw Paw's birthday for Kenna Grace and all of you!! 

[leighroda]

Congrats HFC!! There aren't enough explanation marks in the world for you.

Brian, I'm so sorry, hopefully the surgery being moved up will be a good thing and he'll be feeling better sooner.

Wow... I went to bed with zero moms and woke up with 2! I'm a little nervous about Canada, I have always lived in the south (I grew up in Texas, and have lived in Florida for the last 3 years) so I don't know how to function in the cold/snow... But yolo! Jenniferbug, I would be honored to be your friend! I'm in a somewhat similar situation being that I don't know a lot of people where I live, I moved to Florida because me my sister let me live with her while I was in nursing school, I just finished school, but I was so busy I never really made friends... And now I want to move back to Texas

Edited December 2, 2015 by leighroda

[Love2dance]

She's here and she's beautiful!!! I'm emoting sunshine and moonbeams like lasers all over the place. I am one HAPPY FAT CHICK today!!! It makes my heart sing to know she was born on daddy's bday! Good girl!!!

Her name is Kenna Grace, and she weighs 8.4 lbs, is 21 inches, and has curly blond hair. I love her to the moon and back and haven't even held her yet! I wish I had captured my son tearing up about her being born in THIS day. If she'd been born last week, it wouldn't have been a deal breaker - but THIS day...this one is making Great Paw Paw do a happy dance in heaven.

The mom is a FB lover, posts something almost every day. So when my other DIL asked if she could post it, I said no, please don't, don't steal her thunder. However, when the baby Mama DID post (about 3 minutes after the birth), she typo'd Kenna's name. Hahaha!!! I betcha there are people reading and saying, "Kemna is a really odd name choice; it's kinda hard to say!"

Aww, so happy for you HAPPYFATCHICK! I hope by now she's been in your soft gramma arms, smothered by kisses. What a pretty name. May she be a blessing for your whole family.

JENNIFERBUG, I would love to be your friend, too. I feel like all of us are, anyway! Is there any way you can join a community group in your town...charity, or church, or service? It might help.

[Love2dance]

My sister and I used to love the theme song to Northern Exposure. I think it came on at our bedtime as kids, but we were allowed to stay up and watch the opening credits with the moose (?) walking through town. 

I miss Northern Exposure. Such a unique program.

[Barb23]

Happy - Congratulations on Kenna Grace's birth. I hope you're driving around town in your non-stink bus honking your horn & smiling from ear to ear.

Brian - Praying things go well with your BIL surgery.

[Ownedbydogs]

Congrats HFC!!!  I'm glad all went well.  Kenna Grace is a beautiful name.  Unusual but not off the chain.  I like it.

 

Brian your family is in my prayers.  I hope the surgery goes well.

[lookeyloo]

HFC - great news! Wonderful name. Baby sounds squishy delicious. Mazel Tov!

Brian- sending healing thoughts to your BIL and comfort to you

We went to the Northern Exposure town too- much fun. The general store had the set marked off with yellow tape but the rest of the store was functional.

We are back from WA state visiting the grands. Then by this time next week we should be living in our house in another southern state. It is big enough for y'all to come stay, one or two at a time. I am a Jewish Grandma who makes a fabulous chicken soup. Very comforting and therapeutic.

[crazycatlady58]

HFC, so happy foe you. Babies are great. Hope mom and child are doing well. Brian, my thoughts are with your and your family.I hope your BIL gets better fast.

[Readalot]

HFC- how lovely, congratulations! I bet when she gets older she will show distinct traits of her great grandpa!

[BrianJ62]

She's here and she's beautiful!!! I'm emoting sunshine and moonbeams like lasers all over the place. I am one HAPPY FAT CHICK today!!! It makes my heart sing to know she was born on daddy's bday! Good girl!!!

Her name is Kenna Grace, and she weighs 8.4 lbs, is 21 inches, and has curly blond hair. I love her to the moon and back and haven't even held her yet! I wish I had captured my son tearing up about her being born in THIS day. If she'd been born last week, it wouldn't have been a deal breaker - but THIS day...this one is making Great Paw Paw do a happy dance in heaven.

The mom is a FB lover, posts something almost every day. So when my other DIL asked if she could post it, I said no, please don't, don't steal her thunder. However, when the baby Mama DID post (about 3 minutes after the birth), she typo'd Kenna's name. Hahaha!!! I betcha there are people reading and saying, "Kemna is a really odd name choice; it's kinda hard to say!"

Congrats HFC

[Tabbygirl521]

I've been to Port Townsend and did not know that a place there was associated with the Kettle movies. I'd surely have gone. I made a stop at the town associated with Northern Exposure, only miles and miles out of the way, to go to the bar and see the building used as the exterior of the radio station. Also met several other people who did the same and were there taking pictures. Crazy people, the bunch of us, but having a good time.

My husband took me to Roslyn once for Valentine's Day, when Northern Exposure was still in production. I always said that if Cicely were a real town, I would move there!

I have a life-size standup cutout of Barry Corbin in my basement, also courtesy of my hub.

[Readalot]

hi all.

congrats on miss kenna grace --- beautiful name!

well all h*ll has broke loose around here. turn on cnn and see. mass shooter killed 14 and sent many more to the hospital. may be 3 shooters. i contacted my dh who is on lockdown at work (his office is like within a mile of the site). i am staying inside with my doggie till they can give more info like hopefully they catch the shooters. it sucks to have scary stuff going on...

I hope you and yours are safe! I can't imagine being in the thick of all that danger.

My husband took me to Roslyn once for Valentine's Day, when Northern Exposure was still in production. I always said that if Cicely were a real town, I would move there!

I have a life-size standup cutout of Barry Corbin in my basement, also courtesy of my hub.

how fun! Did you see any of the actors/action while they were taping from afar? I loved Northern Exposure too.....Awww the simple time on TV. I loved John Corbete (?) on NE...but not anywhere else.

[Micks Picks]

Corbin is still doing voice overs for drugstores.  Brings the show back to mind every time.  I had a general NE sleep shirt and high quality long sleeved hoodie.  Now burned.  Had a great figurine of a moose too.  Damn, I loved that moose.

[theredhead77]

I'm not old enough to adopt anyone on this forum as a child or grandchild, but if anyone is in the market for a close friend, I'm in. I work from home and live in a smallish town. I moved in with my husband just before we got married a few years ago, and I haven't made any friends here. I have friends who live an hour or so away, but I almost never see or talk to them. My early adulthood was a dramatic mess of single life and battling depression right when a lot of my friends were getting married and starting families so I lost them due to normal drifting apart. Then I made single fun friends and drifted from them when I got married and had kids. I miss having a best friend to come over and watch movies in pjs with me or to go shopping, even if it's just a quick errand run to Target or somewhere. I miss having someone aside from my husband to talk about my day with. I feel like that close friend bond is missing in my life and I feel lonely some of the time. I know that sounds silly since I'm married with kids, but it's not quite the same as having a close friend or two. So there's my vent for the day :-)

We could be experience sisters except I gave up on my younger friends when I realized I prefer a bar you can talk to people at and they prefer party bars. I'm old maid status now.

*edited to spell bar correctly.

Edited December 4, 2015 by theredhead77

[Love2dance]

hi all.

 

congrats on miss kenna grace --- beautiful name!

 

well all h*ll has broke loose around here. turn on cnn and see. mass shooter killed 14 and sent many more to the hospital. may be 3 shooters. i contacted my dh who is on lockdown at work (his office is like within a mile of the site). i am staying inside with my doggie till they can give more info like hopefully they catch the shooters. it sucks to have scary stuff going on...

ZOOMAMA, the world is going crazy, I think. Hope you and DH stay safe, and were able to be together tonight.

[Liz Tudor]

CONGRATS, HFC!!! So glad Miss Kenna will always have a special connection to her Great Paw Paw! Some things are meant to be!

[Jynnan tonnix]

Congrats from me as well,  HFC!! I can tell you are just  the moon :) So glad to see some good news in your life!

 

Speaking of shared birthdays, of my cousins in England, the two I am probably closest to both have children (their youngest in both cases), born on the same date as my youngest in consecutive years (mine is the middle one of them). We sometimes wonder whether they have some meaningful ancestor with the same birthday.

[Barb23]

I can't wait for this week (& year for that matter) to be over with. My 16 yr old niece's "Bestie" friend committed suicide on Sunday. Every one is still shocked & never saw anything like that coming. The "Bestie" had a funny streak about her & sometimes she seemed "down" but what 16 yr old hasn't? As far as they know, my niece was last one she saw but another friend talked to her on phone after my niece went home. My niece has talked to psychologists at school & my sister is definitely going to get her grief counseling. Just so sad.

The good family friend with dementia I've talked about is moving to an Assisted living facility today. The one daughter, who has been her main caretaker, can't bring herself to go with the rest of her family when they take her. It will be best for Ms D as she can't live on her own anymore. We are hoping that being around others & doing activities will help her but it's still hard.

Lastly, my MIL had to take back her rescue dog, a beagle He is on the hyper side & more than she could handle. She had him for months & tried many things to calm him down The final straw was when he scratched & bit her arm when she tried to pull him out of a bush. Sidenote: wouldn't you know, I ordered a personalized dog ornament for him for Christmas. It was only $5 so no big deal but if anyone needs a small Doggie picture frame ornament with "Snickers" & 2015 on it, let me know.

[Love2dance]

BARB23, sending you and your niece hugs and sympathy. I think many of us are ready for this year to end. Hope things get better for you and yours.

[Missy Vixen]

My sister and I used to love the theme song to Northern Exposure. I think it came on at our bedtime as kids, but we were allowed to stay up and watch the opening credits with the moose (?) walking through town. 

 

 

Fun fact: The interior scenes for Northern Exposure were filmed half a mile from my former office. The painted school bus sat out in the field next to the sound stage for years, too.

 

Another fun fact: If you loved grunge, Nirvana and Queensryche used to hang out at the then-Chalet Deli on Redmond Way, too -- roughly 2 blocks or so from that same sound stage. One of the guys from Queensryche decided he wanted to date one of my former co-workers; she called me from our parking lot in a panic one afternoon. "Do you know some group called Queensryche? Some guy in the band followed me back to the office from the deli. Will you send one of the guys out here to tell him to buzz off?"

[Tabbygirl521]

Fun fact: The interior scenes for Northern Exposure were filmed half a mile from my former office. The painted school bus sat out in the field next to the sound stage for years, too.

Another fun fact: If you loved grunge, Nirvana and Queensryche used to hang out at the then-Chalet Deli on Redmond Way, too -- roughly 2 blocks or so from that same sound stage. One of the guys from Queensryche decided he wanted to date one of my former co-workers; she called me from our parking lot in a panic one afternoon. "Do you know some group called Queensryche? Some guy in the band followed me back to the office from the deli. Will you send one of the guys out here to tell him to buzz off?"

No kidding?? I remember the Chalet Deli! It was a bit of a landmark on the way to points east. That part of Redmond Way used to be pretty charming.

My aunt knew someone who worked on that soundstage and I had begged her to get me in somehow. She said she would ask her friend but it never worked out :(

And that same aunt's grandson went to high school with some or all of Queensryche and used to jam with them when they were in school. i don't know if they kept in touch.

Edited December 3, 2015 by Tabbygirl521

[lookeyloo]

I can't wait for this week (& year for that matter) to be over with. My 16 yr old niece's "Bestie" friend committed suicide on Sunday. Every one is still shocked & never saw anything like that coming. The "Bestie" had a funny streak about her & sometimes she seemed "down" but what 16 yr old hasn't? As far as they know, my niece was last one she saw but another friend talked to her on phone after my niece went home. My niece has talked to psychologists at school & my sister is definitely going to get her grief counseling. Just so sad.

The good family friend with dementia I've talked about is moving to an Assisted living facility today. The one daughter, who has been her main caretaker, can't bring herself to go with the rest of her family when they take her. It will be best for Ms D as she can't live on her own anymore. We are hoping that being around others & doing activities will help her but it's still hard.

Lastly, my MIL had to take back her rescue dog, a beagle He is on the hyper side & more than she could handle. She had him for months & tried many things to calm him down The final straw was when he scratched & bit her arm when she tried to pull him out of a bush. Sidenote: wouldn't you know, I ordered a personalized dog ornament for him for Christmas. It was only $5 so no big deal but if anyone needs a small Doggie picture frame ornament with "Snickers" & 2015 on it, let me know.

Barb23 - that is a lot of misery for sure. My baby brother committed suicide 13 years ago. Still not over it. Also didn't see it coming. Maybe the dog will find the right home and maybe your MIL will bond with a calmer dog. My MIL had to go into a care facility when her dementia became too much for my FIL to take care of her. Sad yes. But she gets good care and doesn't seem at all unhappy.

Let's hope the new year is peaceful.

[Barb23]

Lookeyloo & others - Thank you for your prayers & concern. Lookey, so sorry for the loss of your brother & I'm sure it's something you can never get over no matter how long ago it was. Thank you for sharing. My sister said that the minister who officiated at the funeral also had had a brother who committed suicide so he knew what everyone was going through. On another note, we're hoping my MIL dog will find a new home with a family that can keep up with him.

[BrianJ62]

My BIL has been in surgery for 2 hours. They say hes doing well. They are just starting to do they grafts and they used a laser to establish extra blood flow. Because of his memory problems they want one of the family by his side to help him remember things.

[zoomama]

I hope you and yours are safe! I can't imagine being in the thick of all that danger.

how fun! Did you see any of the actors/action while they were taping from afar? I loved Northern Exposure too.....Awww the simple time on TV. I loved John Corbete (?) on NE...but not anywhere else.

we are fine. husband worked VERY close to the first scene. the 2nd crime scene where the shootout was is near to where we live but still a ways away - no danger that. and the 3rd crime scene, well walking distance to the home my son and family just vacated when they moved to texas 6 months ago. really too close in all cases.

[Readalot]

Barb23, I am so sorry to hear about your niece's BFF. I am glad to hear that she is seeing a counselor. I hope eventually she will be able to find peace.

[Muffyn]

After three months of dealing with extreme pain and numbness in my left arm, I am having shoulder surgery tomorrow.  It took three neck specialists and three shoulder specialists telling me there was no reason for the pain and numbness.  Finally had the correct MRI done showing a tear in a shoulder tendon and a torn deltoid muscle at the connection to the bone.  Just last week a doctor was damn near screaming in my face that no one has "ever" torn a deltoid.  Because I have a connective tissue disorder and the tears have been there for a long time now, they are adding dead guy parts over the closed tears to reinforce the closure.  So, I know you're all jealous.  Every time I have new parts added I get younger.  After all, I am basing my age on the average of my parts and these are new to me. So I just keep getting younger and younger if more scarred.  

[Liz Tudor]

Because I have a connective tissue disorder and the tears have been there for a long time now, they are adding dead guy parts over the closed tears to reinforce the closure.  So, I know you're all jealous.  Every time I have new parts added I get younger.  After all, I am basing my age on the average of my parts and these are new to me. So I just keep getting younger and younger if more scarred.

FrankenMuffyn? Sorry, couldn't help myself. :-) Glad you got a confirmed diagnosis, sorry the doctors screamed at you for it (I mean, really, things HAPPEN!), and hope the dead guy parts work out well. That's morbid AND cool. I like the idea of averaging the age of your parts...as we all age and have our issues, you've got to have a sense of humor!

[Love2dance]

After three months of dealing with extreme pain and numbness in my left arm, I am having shoulder surgery tomorrow.  It took three neck specialists and three shoulder specialists telling me there was no reason for the pain and numbness.  Finally had the correct MRI done showing a tear in a shoulder tendon and a torn deltoid muscle at the connection to the bone.  Just last week a doctor was damn near screaming in my face that no one has "ever" torn a deltoid.  Because I have a connective tissue disorder and the tears have been there for a long time now, they are adding dead guy parts over the closed tears to reinforce the closure.  So, I know you're all jealous.  Every time I have new parts added I get younger.  After all, I am basing my age on the average of my parts and these are new to me. So I just keep getting younger and younger if more scarred.

Awww, good luck, MUFFYN, hope that it goes well and you heal quickly. Shame on the disrespectful Doctor. Let us know how you are doing, please!

[mbutterfly]

I've been to Port Townsend and did not know that a place there was associated with the Kettle movies.  I'd surely have gone.  I made a stop at the town associated with Northern Exposure, only miles and miles out of the way, to go to the bar and see the building used as the exterior of the radio station.  Also met several other people who did the same and were there taking pictures.  Crazy people, the bunch of us, but having a good time.

Marjorie Main was from my little town, Acton (now a part of suburban Indianapolis.) Her father was a Baptist minister in Acton, and they were quite refined people, especially Marjorie according to local stories. 

Edited December 3, 2015 by mbutterfly

[lookeyloo]

After three months of dealing with extreme pain and numbness in my left arm, I am having shoulder surgery tomorrow.  It took three neck specialists and three shoulder specialists telling me there was no reason for the pain and numbness.  Finally had the correct MRI done showing a tear in a shoulder tendon and a torn deltoid muscle at the connection to the bone.  Just last week a doctor was damn near screaming in my face that no one has "ever" torn a deltoid.  Because I have a connective tissue disorder and the tears have been there for a long time now, they are adding dead guy parts over the closed tears to reinforce the closure.  So, I know you're all jealous.  Every time I have new parts added I get younger.  After all, I am basing my age on the average of my parts and these are new to me. So I just keep getting younger and younger if more scarred.  

Muffyn, I know this is not easy for you, but you wrote it in such a way that I laughed out loud.  Maybe I am too old for LOL.  But anyway, I hope you finally get it all figured out.  

[Micks Picks]

How fun to hear of all the connections people have to tv shows, places, and personalities.  Love me some Marjorie Main.  I think I'll look on-line for another NE nightshirt and hoodie.  I might find them.

[zoomama]

After three months of dealing with extreme pain and numbness in my left arm, I am having shoulder surgery tomorrow.  It took three neck specialists and three shoulder specialists telling me there was no reason for the pain and numbness.  Finally had the correct MRI done showing a tear in a shoulder tendon and a torn deltoid muscle at the connection to the bone.  Just last week a doctor was damn near screaming in my face that no one has "ever" torn a deltoid.  Because I have a connective tissue disorder and the tears have been there for a long time now, they are adding dead guy parts over the closed tears to reinforce the closure.  So, I know you're all jealous.  Every time I have new parts added I get younger.  After all, I am basing my age on the average of my parts and these are new to me. So I just keep getting younger and younger if more scarred.  

BTDT as far as the shoulder surgery -- 3 times over. mine was not nearly as extensive as yours and yet my pain level was at more than childbirth. how did you ever stand it? wishing you God's best tomorrow.

[BrianJ62]

My Bil is back in his room. Surgeon said everything went fairly well, he said he had to cut through a lot of adhesions.

[RedPonyDriver]

Hello all! Been a busy few days here in Sin City...

HFC...congrats on the new grandbaby! Give her a squishy cuddle from me.

Brian...glad to hear your BIL is out of surgery. Hope he has an easy recovery.

Muffyn...good luck with the shoulder surgery. 

 

Ok...what's new with us...

We FINALLY found an apartment. Not quite exactly what we wanted, but it'll do. We should be moving in a week or so. I got a call today about a job...the interview is next week. It's a total change of career for me...sort of. A lot of this particular job I've done before in my previous career. We'll see what happens. I had applied and interviewed with this company before. If you believe in coincidences...we are moving from one part of town (the SW) to the north end of town. The last time I interviewed with this company, the commute would have been ridiculous., like 24 miles each way. Now it would be 6 1/2 miles...The company called me and I missed the call...so they emailed me. I called back and did an impromptu phone interview that went really well. Cross your fingers, sacrifice virgins, goats, lambs, fundies, light candles, whatever...I REALLY want this job. 

 

About critters and emotions...

My dogs were really into reading emotions. My cats are good too. When I was so depressed over things, my female cat, Leia, was ALWAYS in my lap, purring and just cuddling. Her brother, Luke, will do the same. They spent days taking turns cuddling with me. 

 

Memory, stress and sleep. This past month I have probably slept more than I have slept in the previous year. Fortunately I can just crash whenever now...and I don't feel quite so fuzzy headed. The memory is starting to work well again. 

 

To everyone...I know I missed mentioning some folks...so just want to say that I've read everything and for those of you going thru some shit, you're in my thoughts. For those who have had good stuff going on...I'm cheering for you. For everybody else...I give you friendship and good thoughts. 

[Jellybeans]

Hey guys.. Just wanted to apologize for being a jerk in most of my statements in the Duggar thread. I just start reading and take it upon myself to be a butt. I like this site and sincerely don't want to cause issues. Sorry for being an asshole. 

 

ETA: With things going on right now it makes you think about things that are important. Being a jerk face butt to people on a message board is not only lame, but, not productive. I may still ask questions and my humor is dry, but, I will chill on being an ass. Take care all.

Hi redlaces, did not see your "jerk face posts" to peeps but I noticed your apology... so hello there. And, I have made my share of lame posts along with other members.

I like dry humor. :-)

[Happyfatchick]

https://www.dropbox.com/s/siah7vhhpffd0pl/2015-12-02%2020.40.11.jpg?dl=0

https://www.dropbox.com/s/uothq64petfg0th/2015-12-02%2018.23.22.jpg?dl=0

This baby... Is the single most healing thing ever. The fact that she's beautiful and perfect in every way is a BONUS for all of us. We're keeping her.

The second pic is my oldest son. It's very personal, and very moving. 11 years ago next month, he and his wife lost a 4 day old infant girl. This. This is how he truly feels. Like he can't GET close enough. He can't breathe in her smell enough. He can't kiss her enough.

This is one loved little girl. But there's a downside - she'll also grow up with 10 sets of eyes on her all the time. Ten sets of parents out for her good. Her own mother will be a teacher in her elementary school. Her daddy (if all goes according to plan) will be a teacher in her middle school. Everybody else will be hovering all the time. This is what happens when your family lives (literally) just over the border in any direction from your house. ;)

Sorry for the pics, I know this isn't FB. I promise not to do this on a regular basis. When I start posting Pinterest recipes, you can vote me out!!!

ETA: muffyn, I know you anticipate this being a very painful recovery (I expect you're right). I wish you a speedy recovery and 100% success. The "force" that is this forum is behind you! Xoxo

Edited December 4, 2015 by Happyfatchick

[magpye29]

Happy, she's beautiful!  I'm a little bit jelly because we don't have any babies around right now, but it is not the time for either of my kids to be reproducing, so I'll just have to keep waiting.  I'm so happy for you, though--Kenna really IS a beauty!

 

So for everyone, I need some help.  My son's girlfriend is a first-year high school music teacher/choir director and very into Harry Potter.  I promised her a poster for her classroom (didn't specify designs or anything), and I would love to get a poster of the frog choir at Hogwarts (they sing the double trouble song).  If anyone knows how I could find one or customize one or whatever, please please let me know.  Price is not necessarily an issue, but I would totally love to find or make this item for her.  Thanks for any help you can give me.

[Ilovemylabs]

https://www.dropbox.com/s/siah7vhhpffd0pl/2015-12-02%2020.40.11.jpg?dl=0

https://www.dropbox.com/s/uothq64petfg0th/2015-12-02%2018.23.22.jpg?dl=0

This baby... Is the single most healing thing ever. The fact that she's beautiful and perfect in every way is a BONUS for all of us. We're keeping her.

The second pic is my oldest son. It's very personal, and very moving. 11 years ago next month, he and his wife lost a 4 day old infant girl. This. This is how he truly feels. Like he can't GET close enough. He can't breathe in her smell enough. He can't kiss her enough.

This is one loved little girl. But there's a downside - she'll also grow up with 10 sets of eyes on her all the time. Ten sets of parents out for her good. Her own mother will be a teacher in her elementary school. Her daddy (if all goes according to plan) will be a teacher in her middle school. Everybody else will be hovering all the time. This is what happens when your family lives (literally) just over the border in any direction from your house. ;)

Sorry for the pics, I know this isn't FB. I promise not to do this on a regular basis. When I start posting Pinterest recipes, you can vote me out!!!

ETA: muffyn, I know you anticipate this being a very painful recovery (I expect you're right). I wish you a speedy recovery and 100% success. The "force" that is this forum is behind you! Xoxo

Beautiful little angel!  Congratulations to all.

[amitville]

https://www.dropbox.com/s/siah7vhhpffd0pl/2015-12-02%2020.40.11.jpg?dl=0

https://www.dropbox.com/s/uothq64petfg0th/2015-12-02%2018.23.22.jpg?dl=0

This baby... Is the single most healing thing ever. The fact that she's beautiful and perfect in every way is a BONUS for all of us. We're keeping her.

The second pic is my oldest son. It's very personal, and very moving. 11 years ago next month, he and his wife lost a 4 day old infant girl. This. This is how he truly feels. Like he can't GET close enough. He can't breathe in her smell enough. He can't kiss her enough.

This is one loved little girl. But there's a downside - she'll also grow up with 10 sets of eyes on her all the time. Ten sets of parents out for her good. Her own mother will be a teacher in her elementary school. Her daddy (if all goes according to plan) will be a teacher in her middle school. Everybody else will be hovering all the time. This is what happens when your family lives (literally) just over the border in any direction from your house. ;)

Sorry for the pics, I know this isn't FB. I promise not to do this on a regular basis. When I start posting Pinterest recipes, you can vote me out!!!

ETA: muffyn, I know you anticipate this being a very painful recovery (I expect you're right). I wish you a speedy recovery and 100% success. The "force" that is this forum is behind you! Xoxo

Happy she is just beautiful

[Barb23]

Happy - Kenna is beautiful & you & your family have every right to brag about her. Your line "we're keeping her" brought up a pleasant memory. My in-laws loved to fish & when they visited me in the hospital when my son was born, I told them he was a keeper. My MIL still brings that line up every year on my son's birthday. My MIL was a teacher & taught at the elementary school Mr Barb & his brother attended. She actually taught Mr Barb for 2 different grades. They all made it through unscathed.

Jynnan tonnix - I enjoyed your post about your cousin's children & your son all being born on same day in consecutive years. The stars must have really aligned correctly for that to happen. It would be neat to find out if that date marked something eventful in your family's history.

[Love2dance]

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This baby... Is the single most healing thing ever. The fact that she's beautiful and perfect in every way is a BONUS for all of us. We're keeping her.

The second pic is my oldest son. It's very personal, and very moving. 11 years ago next month, he and his wife lost a 4 day old infant girl. This. This is how he truly feels. Like he can't GET close enough. He can't breathe in her smell enough. He can't kiss her enough.

This is one loved little girl. But there's a downside - she'll also grow up with 10 sets of eyes on her all the time. Ten sets of parents out for her good. Her own mother will be a teacher in her elementary school. Her daddy (if all goes according to plan) will be a teacher in her middle school. Everybody else will be hovering all the time. This is what happens when your family lives (literally) just over the border in any direction from your house. ;)

Sorry for the pics, I know this isn't FB. I promise not to do this on a regular basis. When I start posting Pinterest recipes, you can vote me out!!!

ETA: muffyn, I know you anticipate this being a very painful recovery (I expect you're right). I wish you a speedy recovery and 100% success. The "force" that is this forum is behind you! Xoxo

Thank you so much, HAPPYFATCHICK, for posting those beautiful pictures. I was hoping you would, and they melt my heart.

Oh those cheeks! So happy for your son and his wife. And all of you.

[lookeyloo]

HFC - what a beauty!! And daddy is smitten. So sweet. Enjoy every yummy moment which I know you will.

[CherryMalotte]

I've been to Port Townsend and did not know...

 

I read that as Pete Townshend initially.  Got The Who on my brain I guess.  Ahhh memories of teenage wasteland.

[wilsie]

 

This baby... Is the single most healing thing ever. The fact that she's beautiful and perfect in every way is a BONUS for all of us. We're keeping her.

The second pic is my oldest son. It's very personal, and very moving. 11 years ago next month, he and his wife lost a 4 day old infant girl. This. This is how he truly feels. Like he can't GET close enough. He can't breathe in her smell enough. He can't kiss her enough.

Babies can really help heal so much that goes on in life.  Thank you for sharing the story about your son, it makes the picture even more meaningful.  And wouldn't it be wonderful if all children were loved as much as your sweet little one. 

[BOOgen3]

I read that as Pete Townshend initially.  Got The Who on my brain I guess.  Ahhh memories of teenage wasteland.

Teenage wasteland...when I was cleaning out my guest room I found my old "stash box" that I had stuffed with my concert ticket stubs. Found one for one of the 1980's circa super concerts featuring White Snake, Poison, Quiet Riot, etc. I do not even remember going to that show. I guess I had a really great time.

[Tabbygirl521]

I read that as Pete Townshend initially. Got The Who on my brain I guess. Ahhh memories of teenage wasteland.

Sheesh. I spend a long weekend in PT every spring with some friends. Been doing this since 1986. I never once thought of Pete Townsend! That is hilarious.

[SometimesBites]

HFC, congrats on your beautiful little Kenna. I had to smile--the first picture of my oldest granddaughter (almost 5 now) sported that same pink-n-blue bow on her head. I have a fourth (and probably final) grandbaby coming in April. She's a little girl (no name yet that I've been told)--so the grand total will be three granddaughters and one grandson, and they are all PERFECT, of course!

 

Re: Northern Exposure--gosh, I loved that show, but then I'm into quirky characters. I'm a native of the Pacific Northwest, although I'm on the very bottom-most edge, in Humboldt County, California (on the coast right near the Oregon border). Happy to report that after a whole lot of drought, we have had many days of heavy rain--and probably will have a super wet winter, including snow in our mountains (crucial to help keep wild rivers running and start replacing ground water lost in the past five years). I grew up in a land of rain and fog, and I've felt like a stranger in a strange land during this drought, I tell you.

 

I suppose I should decide whether to get out some holiday decorations--and if so, how much. The older I get, the less wild enthusiasm I have for decorating, mostly because I know I'll just have to turn around and put it all away again. :)  It's going to be pretty quiet around here anyway--2 middle sons will be staying home with the grandkids in San Diego, my youngest son (who lives in NYC) will be staying with friends in Colorado, and even though my oldest son (yes...I have 4 sons) will be around, he's mildly grinchy--shows up for a meal and gifts, socializes as long as he absolutely has to, then gets back to his own life. He's very nice about it, but not exactly a social butterfly. So mostly it will just be my fella and me, and the cat. I inherited my grandmother's pride and joy: a tabletop aluminum xmas tree, complete with rotating color wheels. I get it out every couple of years just for old times sake--it's still in the original cardboard box from the very early 1960s. When I was a little girl, I would lay on the couch and watch the colors rotating on the ceiling. And I now own my grandparents' house, so...different couch, same ceiling. Ya know, I think I WILL get the tree out.