Today is a monumental day. This time next year, my husband will finally be coming home to TN. Today, we stop counting in years, and start counting in months.
When we started this journey 4 1/2 years ago, neither of us had a clue how far we would have to come, or how hard that journey would be. But the one thing I've noticed is how much faster the time seems to go by, the closer we get to our goal.
I have no doubt that this year will fly by. And I am so thankful. But not as thankful as I will be when this nightmare is finally over.
I love you, baby. I can't wait to have you home with me, where you belong. And February 26, 2010 cannot come soon enough.
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Happy Birthday, Harmony Grace!
My beautiful Harmony Grace is turning one today. What a year it's been for us all...a year of growth and development, a year of joy and pain, and a year of love....much, much love. We are so very fortunate to have this little angel with us.
Harmony, one day you may look back on this blog, if it's still archived that long, and I want you to know how very much your mom and dad love you, and how much your Nana and Poppy love you and miss you. I'm so glad that although you know us both, you will never grow up remembering that this year was full of separation, because Poppy and I couldn't stand knowing that it caused you pain. We only want you to remember how much we love and care for you, and how much we're looking forward to watching you grow into your future.
All our love to you, our baby, and only good things do we wish for you, for now...and for always.
Just a small edit: Harmony decided to give all of us a gift on her big day...she took her first steps today! Yay, Harmony!!!
Harmony, one day you may look back on this blog, if it's still archived that long, and I want you to know how very much your mom and dad love you, and how much your Nana and Poppy love you and miss you. I'm so glad that although you know us both, you will never grow up remembering that this year was full of separation, because Poppy and I couldn't stand knowing that it caused you pain. We only want you to remember how much we love and care for you, and how much we're looking forward to watching you grow into your future.
All our love to you, our baby, and only good things do we wish for you, for now...and for always.
Just a small edit: Harmony decided to give all of us a gift on her big day...she took her first steps today! Yay, Harmony!!!
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
It's a Boy!!
As many of you have already heard, my youngest daughter, Shanna Malii gave birth to a beautiful bouncing baby boy this morning, a little before 8am. He weighed 7lb. 3oz., was 21" long, and has a head full of blonde hair. His name is Keith Burnon Riley...Keith, after his Poppy, Alan, and Burnon being a family name on his daddy's side.
Both mom and baby are doing very well.
Welcome to the world, beautiful baby! Your Poppy and I love you very, very much, and can't wait to see you!
I'll post pics as soon as I get some.
Both mom and baby are doing very well.
Welcome to the world, beautiful baby! Your Poppy and I love you very, very much, and can't wait to see you!
I'll post pics as soon as I get some.
Sunday, February 8, 2009
Day 382...
Time for my monthly (?) update, I guess. And since I've got the weekend all by myself, it's the perfect time to sit down and do it.
I'm adjusting nicely to life on the Ridge, I think. My job's going well, even though I'm still a temp. They're beginning to hand me much more complex work to do, and that is very encouraging to me, since it's not the type of stuff I would think a temp would be expected to do, normally. So I'm hoping that bodes well for my future there.
I think I'm almost over cold #2...yes, that's right. I've had TWO since I've been up here. One right after the other, with one week in between. I think it was a part of me acclimating. My feet freezing all the time seems to be, too, because although it certainly hasn't warmed up any up here, my feet seem to be to some extent...at least they're not like blocks of ice anymore. Most of the time...
I'm not kidding about the weather...we've had more snow up here this past month than I've seen in Atlanta my whole life! It's beautiful, but it sure does make for anxious driving over these very steep, curvy roads that have no guardrails to keep you from sliding off into oblivion. So far, though, I've done really well getting to work, mainly because driving in snow is so completely different than driving on ice...and fortunately for me, this is actual snow. Thank God. Still...I sure will be glad to see Spring!
My in-laws have gone to Atlanta for the weekend, so I'm enjoying some alone time, which is kinda nice for a change. They're bringing my mom back with them to spend the week with us, which I'm looking forward to. I'll take her back home on Friday, on my way to spend the weekend with my hubby. This will be the first Valentine's Day we will actually get to spend the day together, because it falls on a Saturday! (Yay!) Ian and Krystal will be going down with me, so we can also celebrate Harmony's first birthday together. OMG, can you believe it's been a YEAR already! How did that happen??? I miss her so much...every time I see another baby, my arms ache to cuddle her and kiss on her.
I'm also still trying to adjust to the idea that I'm about to be a grandmother AGAIN in two weeks! Shanna is due the day after Harmony's first birthday, and I'm really bummed that I won't be able to be down there with her. But the in-laws are planning a trip down around the same time, so if it works out, I think at least they'll be there when he's born. No telling when I'll get to see him...it will probably be a while...*sigh*
I miss my kids. But I'd miss them in Atlanta, too, so this move doesn't really make any difference with that, except that I don't get to see Ian's family as much. As it turns out, though, I'll still be able to see them more than either of the girls. I really, really miss my girls.
One day, I'll have my family all together. That is my dream.
I'm adjusting nicely to life on the Ridge, I think. My job's going well, even though I'm still a temp. They're beginning to hand me much more complex work to do, and that is very encouraging to me, since it's not the type of stuff I would think a temp would be expected to do, normally. So I'm hoping that bodes well for my future there.
I think I'm almost over cold #2...yes, that's right. I've had TWO since I've been up here. One right after the other, with one week in between. I think it was a part of me acclimating. My feet freezing all the time seems to be, too, because although it certainly hasn't warmed up any up here, my feet seem to be to some extent...at least they're not like blocks of ice anymore. Most of the time...
I'm not kidding about the weather...we've had more snow up here this past month than I've seen in Atlanta my whole life! It's beautiful, but it sure does make for anxious driving over these very steep, curvy roads that have no guardrails to keep you from sliding off into oblivion. So far, though, I've done really well getting to work, mainly because driving in snow is so completely different than driving on ice...and fortunately for me, this is actual snow. Thank God. Still...I sure will be glad to see Spring!
My in-laws have gone to Atlanta for the weekend, so I'm enjoying some alone time, which is kinda nice for a change. They're bringing my mom back with them to spend the week with us, which I'm looking forward to. I'll take her back home on Friday, on my way to spend the weekend with my hubby. This will be the first Valentine's Day we will actually get to spend the day together, because it falls on a Saturday! (Yay!) Ian and Krystal will be going down with me, so we can also celebrate Harmony's first birthday together. OMG, can you believe it's been a YEAR already! How did that happen??? I miss her so much...every time I see another baby, my arms ache to cuddle her and kiss on her.
I'm also still trying to adjust to the idea that I'm about to be a grandmother AGAIN in two weeks! Shanna is due the day after Harmony's first birthday, and I'm really bummed that I won't be able to be down there with her. But the in-laws are planning a trip down around the same time, so if it works out, I think at least they'll be there when he's born. No telling when I'll get to see him...it will probably be a while...*sigh*
I miss my kids. But I'd miss them in Atlanta, too, so this move doesn't really make any difference with that, except that I don't get to see Ian's family as much. As it turns out, though, I'll still be able to see them more than either of the girls. I really, really miss my girls.
One day, I'll have my family all together. That is my dream.
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