November 14, 2012
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I haven’t been on here in weeks, mostly because I haven’t been able to think clearly to write. Much has happened though, so I thought I better write while it’s all still relevant.
Sophie is walking (almost running!) like a champ. She’s happy, engaged, verbal, and oh so fun! She loves animals and babies and hugs them tightly whenever she gets the opportunity! We are still doing many playdates each week, which we both find much value in.
Carina is still kicking butt her freshman year. Good grades, made JV soccer on a very competitive team, and seems to have a good group of friends.
Jamie has had some tough times. About a month after she moved out, she wound up in the ICU. She is now with us again, and we are working to get her the help she needs to thrive. I know in my gut she will ultimately shine brightly and be healthy. She is just taking the hard road to get there. Sometimes people need to do that. We still love and support her with all we have.All in all, we continue to float on. I am excited to become a baking champion this winter, and I still love this job more than anything I’ve ever done. Miss the paychecks, but love the work!
Hope all is well for you and yours.
Comments (12)
They are wonderful photos, of course, but that first one, at least on my computer, Sophie’s eyes, laser-red eyeballs, and I’m not saying she’s possessed or anything, because she is obviously a delightful little girl,and I am very happy for her, for you, for your family, but it’s a good thing I don’t write horror…
Can’t believe how much she has grown! Oh, my!
I wish you well on all your babies. Jamie, I hope her obstacles clear and she finds her path. I have a soft spot for kids who do and learn things the hard way.
Lovely, lovely post, full of love. My favorite pic so far may be Sophie with the cat.
May Jamie bounce back. So good to read that she has a safe place with you and Ron, and that you are able to help her.
Best photos ever!
@doahsdeer – ha! My husband scolded me about red eye reduction but I rather like the idea. Sophie and Lucy are activating their super powers, that’s all.
@suzyQ_darnit – I can’t believe it either!
@Lenore_Happenstance – She is human, and is learning about her frailties early. Took me years! So, it may be one if those weird blessings…
@scifiknitter – Thank you. There is much mushy love in this family, just like in the photos of Sophie squishing the pets! Hard times too, but these are tempered by the love, thankfully.
@BoureeMusique – Thank you! I’m rather fond of them too.
Go Sophie! Carina sounds awesome. I’ll pray that Jamie gets the help she needs and doesn’t have to take that road much longer. Will you be sharing any of your baking recipes?