There have been emotional highs and lows these past weeks. First off, the birth of a healthy, perfect and beautiful baby girl - Lily - to parents Anton and Lizzy was another highlight of my life. It is an amazing thing to witness the birth of these precious babies. I am blessed to be a part of it all.... It is so fun to see Liz and Anton with their baby. Just ask Anton about Lily, and watch for the change in his face. He melts. Liz must realize that Anton has another girl he is in love with; she has him wrapped around her finger. But I am betting that is fine with her. Liz is adjusting to motherhood like I thought she would - with confidence and calm. Lucky baby.
We had to say goodbye to a good friend - Dick Dorius- last Saturday. He put up a gracious and good fight. He will be missed by us and many others. Poor Shauna; she is just my age and I can't imagine a life without my husband. Life is too short for some! Also, it has been such a sad, sad week for Anna with the death of her friend's daughter Lucy. Our lives can change in a heartbeat - literally - as it did for all who know Molly and Vic. I have been touched and proud of the tender and poignant concern and love for Molly shown by Anna. All of the prayers, the fasting, the tears and the pleading did not change the course for Lucy, but I am sure it lightened the weight of the sorrow for the Jacksons. Lucy left many - myself included - looking inward a bit more to my beliefs and my priorities, and making me want to be kinder and more aware of the suffering that others experience. I have been spared such grief, and I pray that all of my children will as well. The first thing we always think of when we learn of a death is "we will see them again" and we know this only because we know the Savior has made it possible.
I think summer is really here - time for summer reading! I must recommend "march" by Geraldine Brooks, author of Year of Wonders. Pulitzer prize, good. Not to be confused with "The March" by Doctorow which is good, but a little rough. Both deal with the Civil War.
Girls, we need to plan on a review night for The Book Thief! Let's talk when everyone has had a chance to read it....Mom/Carolyn
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Beautiful post mom. I agree with all that you said. And, thank you so much for the kind words about Lily and our little family. We really are in love. I love that our family is 'forever' - what a comforting thought.
And, I am always up for getting together...and I want to read that book 'March'...I want to read so many books. Wish me luck!
mom, thanks for your wisdom and insight. you always are so caring...and know just how to say/write things. I'm just about finished with the Book Thief...and I've loved it! Let's plan soon to 'discuss' it at dinner.
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