tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post2130554235032701034..comments2024-03-28T17:16:03.754-07:00Comments on Eye on the Edge: Meeting a new relativeDJanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07152183871573797791noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-75841616524444813012011-03-22T12:07:18.037-07:002011-03-22T12:07:18.037-07:00I can't remember the last time I browsed throu...I can't remember the last time I browsed through this blog DJan... I came over on a link from one of your other posts when you mentioned Lexie's "special" conception. I thought it might be this and I was curious, since it's something I've been considering myself this past year, although I haven't mentioned it to my family yet... I think your niece must be very strong to have chosen this, and I admire her courage!<br /><br />As for 90 year-old active people... you'd be surprised! I know a couple of them who, well don't jump out of airplanes, but do go travelling all over the world any chance they get! And I don't see why you wouldn't be the same! ;o)<br /><br />hugs!CrazyCrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17512240982215608638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-10797273473916521262010-09-07T10:51:14.804-07:002010-09-07T10:51:14.804-07:00Well I am certain that you will be her favorite Gr...Well I am certain that you will be her favorite Great Aunt! What a lovely photo..she is a much loved and wanted child..in the end that is what will matter the most! :)Far Side of Fiftyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07995757632158408442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-48875590843590878072010-08-31T22:27:24.426-07:002010-08-31T22:27:24.426-07:00Oh DJan...your post made me cry. The picture of L...Oh DJan...your post made me cry. The picture of Lexi asleep on your chest is so very precious. What a treasure she is! I get all mushie with babies...and with the upcoming birth of my grand son, I feel those protective, loving feelings and adness from the distance living in a different state...<br /><br />Remembering your posts of your past, I can only imagine the thoughts and feelings running through you. Babies always bring forth love. Just holding that little pink bundle transports us to all kinds of places...<br /><br />I am sending you a huge hug and thanking technology for phones, the internet and facebook. Thank you so much for sharing her with us. ((( HUUUUUGGGG )))Donna B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07015770616281528620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-11331330075356316572010-08-30T10:39:29.788-07:002010-08-30T10:39:29.788-07:00The baby has brought out your tenderist side D-Jan...The baby has brought out your tenderist side D-Jan and I think it will be the same for me when my new grandchild comes along. It's nice that we can share the enjoyment of these new lives together and discuss how the children are growing, both of us knowing that time is running out, slowly but surely.<br />Blessings, StarStella Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06699491230987143490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-77796610480191852352010-08-29T21:35:50.218-07:002010-08-29T21:35:50.218-07:00Babies are incredible, aren't they? I've ...Babies are incredible, aren't they? I've found that, as stressful as babies sometimes can be, it's impossible for me to be unhappy when I am holding a sleeping infant. <br /><br />It's wonderful that you all took this opportunity to see Allison and Lexie and to participate in her promotion. I am certain it means a lot to Allison. <br /><br />I know a bit about what you mean about being aware of the passage of time. It strikes me often because I so want my parents to get to watch my children grow, but I know they aren't going to be around forever. My husband, having lost his mother quite some time ago, is rather sensitive to this fact, and takes every opportunity to have the kids around his dad. I often mourn the fact that my dad is so far away from us; although he and I talk daily, he's only seen Jordan twice and has yet to meet Connor. It does make a person cherish those shared moments though. <br /><br />That's really sad about Pete. I understand how tough it is to quit smoking and am thankful I quit before it did irreparable damage. My husband is in the middle of quitting. I've been on his case since I quit a few years ago so I'm really cheering him on (and trying keep him busy). Hopefully Pete will use the blog you've set up for him. At least you know that Lexie will one day have the opportunity to know you better through all you've written.<br /><br />I hope you had a safe trip home and that you'll take the time to rest a bit!Whitney Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07766231420593480962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-15909966344941445982010-08-29T15:47:16.281-07:002010-08-29T15:47:16.281-07:00Congratulations on the newest addition to your fam...Congratulations on the newest addition to your family. I just spent a weekend with family that I hadn't seen in ages...and was surprised to find everyone older. In my mind they are still kids. It's great that you are capturing the moments.#1Nanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04214011945298439939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-3288855732788492772010-08-29T14:29:14.176-07:002010-08-29T14:29:14.176-07:00I'm so glad you got the opportunity to spend t...I'm so glad you got the opportunity to spend time with Allison, Lexie, Pete, and Norma Jean. I think our bodies are rather time-bound, even if our spirits are not.It's uplifting to be with a baby, watching life renew itself. And the tiny ones don't mind that we are old as long as we engage with them.Nancy/BLissed-Out Grandmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17223278142557533175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-1017089466811253352010-08-29T10:55:51.147-07:002010-08-29T10:55:51.147-07:00Lovely post. Thanks for your candor.Lovely post. Thanks for your candor.Linda Myershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05706455533282204519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-52349752523518976732010-08-29T09:48:45.947-07:002010-08-29T09:48:45.947-07:00Yes, grandkids are great! I love my two little pe...Yes, grandkids are great! I love my two little people, ages 2-1/2 years and 6 months. Babysitting the younger one twice a week is icing on the cake. He's so cute and loveable and not fussy at all. So easy to care for.<br /><br />You should enlarge that photo of you and your grand niece and display it somewhere in plain view. Lovely pic!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-70989386391994434652010-08-29T07:25:47.423-07:002010-08-29T07:25:47.423-07:00The picture of you holding Lexie is really great. ...The picture of you holding Lexie is really great. Lexie is indeed a beautiful baby. I like it so much that some day she will have the choice to meet her biological father. Hope you have a safe and uneventful trip home so you can continue in the realm of baby love and family.CiCihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08615265608675467505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-32375599704504998482010-08-29T06:19:33.397-07:002010-08-29T06:19:33.397-07:00Absolutely beautiful post and Lexie is gorgeous! S...Absolutely beautiful post and Lexie is gorgeous! So glad you got to see her and hold her. Babies are amazing and can totally captivate you in a matter of minutes.Gigihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05467164195744234746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-57970444521880191582010-08-29T05:26:34.942-07:002010-08-29T05:26:34.942-07:00What a beautiful post. My youngest grandchild was...What a beautiful post. My youngest grandchild was born June 6, and she, along with the rest of the kids, will never know me except as an old woman. I hope they will feel my love and prayers for them as they live their lives. I am also almost 68, but with the family history of the women, 90 isn't impossible!Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12580498957271396362noreply@blogger.com