I was so nervous to come back to Moses Lake. I think I was mostly afraid of what people would think or say. I have been humbled and reminded of why I love it here. This has been such a soft place to fall and I know this is where I need to be for now. I have felt such love and support at every turn. My first outing was a high school basketball game to watch Kaitlyn dance and I was a little nervous. You can't imagine what it meant to have a dear friend approach me and then proceed to spend the duration of the game just talking and listening. I have had the opportunity to visit with friends who happen to be in town for only a short time, but called anyway because they wanted to talk. Friends have shared their talents, from headbands to pictures, and I have been filled with such gratitude for their kindness. Others have remembered me in cards or calls. You can not know what this has all meant to me. Additionally, my friends who do not live nearby have been vigilant in their concern. Even if I do not answer, know that your calls mean so much to me. And the emails have been lifesavers. Thank you for treating me like I'm still normal while not ignoring the issue at hand.
I could not have foreseen this support but it has made this whole thing doable. Thank you, everyone. You know who you are and I love you.
Here are a couple pictures of my happy girl and her new headbands, which are just over the top! She is now five months old and I think if I could freeze time I would keep her this age forever. It doesn't seem to bother her that she isn't yet mobile and has learned how entertain herself for longer stretches of time. She is also so much fun to interact with. Her new trick is pushing your face away with her hand if you are annoying her. Oh, she also started throwing a little fit in the middle of the night when I have to change her diaper. She goes as stiff as a board and crosses her ankles so that I can not accomplish much of anything. The funniest part is her ticked off expression. I hate to say it, but she looks JUST LIKE PARKER when she scowls like that! Maybe I'll try and catch that on camera soon!
Anyway, I don't have much more to say. I just wanted to thank you all for your support, what a tremendous blessing you have been.
6 comments:
What a beautiful little girl! She is changing so much in each picture that you post. Hope that all is well...love ya
Natalie could be an Ann Geddes baby! She is so darling...and that yellow picture is perfect.
I'm so glad your landing has been softened some. I think a lot of it has to do with how resilient you are and your deep abiding faith makes an awfully good pillow, too.
Camery-I am so excited I found your blog I didn't realize you had one. Your little natalie is soooo adorable what a beautiful little girl. I want you to know that you are always in our prayers and that we love you much. If you ever need a getaway please come stay with us in Utah!
Hope to see you soon.
P.S you look beautiful as always :)!
What adorable pictures of Natalie! She is growing up so fast! Madison and I miss you two terribly - I hope you are doing well and enjoying your family! If you ever need to talk, I am here for you! I will probably just be sitting in the apartment watching the view, then Ellen, then Martha, Dr. Phil and then of course Oprah. . . sad I know. . . I miss you tons and I hope you are doing good!!
I can't swear to it, but I think I saw you in passing a few days ago. If you hadn't posted pictures on the blog, I'd have had no idea what you looked like these days.
Since you're back home anyway, you should wander by the newspaper sometime and say hi. Your former editor is gone, so there shouldn't be anything to be afraid of. :)
(Come to think of it, there'll probably be a reporter spot opening up soon enough. You'd be better than some of the children they have now.)
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