Best Band-Aid of All
I was a little rough on everyone last post.
I am very sorry.
But … it kind of had to be done, had to be written.
I needed to clear the air, and I simply couldn’t ignore various readers’ pleas for an update, or Tuffy’s right for his short little story to be told. He’s got a special place in my heart.
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Are you OK?
Can I do something to make it better?
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You know I think I might already have a little something
tucked away here that might help….
Ah… here it is.
The very best band-aid of all: A BABY.
The very best band-aid of all: A BABY.
Not MY baby of course –
Violet gets violent if I refer to her as my ‘baby’ any more –
a borrowed baby.
YOU know who I’m talking about:
My gorgeous niece Salina’s scrumptious little sister…
Oh, and I believe my brother-in-law V may have had something to do with her too…
(No photos. V is shy. But his father’s love for this newcomer is so great it almost busts the walls from his home!)
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JOB WELL DONE, PEOPLE.
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But wait… there’s more.
My brother, his wife and their three children will bring THEIR new baby home this weekend.
And oh, he is a CORKER.
Texted snaps and emailed images already have me clucking.
I cannot WAIT to hold him and inspect him and adore him.
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Just as this one was held, and inspected and adored.
Isn’t it amazing how babies can steal your heart by doing nothing?
Isn’t it amazing how babies can steal your heart by doing nothing?
And how love and arms can extend so easily to encompass one more?
Some of the sweetest mysteries of the world…
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Hope that salves the sting of Tuffy’s tale…
Oh, and HAPPY NEW YEAR’S EVE.
14 Comments
Deb
That definately soothes my heart…..absolutely precious. Congratulations to all of you on the birth of your newest family members. What a joyous time 🙂
Debby
I adore the picture of Jeanie and 'Salina staring across Paris at one another. That picture is so full of love…
Linda
oh thank goodness a happy ending to the year. I was a bit cautious about the next story after "tuffy".
I have read your stories off and on for a few months after checking your link from 'tracelements'! I heard that you are into red wallpapered drinking holes!!!
My name is Linda, nice to meet you!
Kelly
I'm with Debby on that last photo. Beautiful!!!
Leenie
Your photos are wonderful in every sense of the word. I think people close to the subjects can capture the essence of the moment so much better than an outsider. So glad all went well with the new one and the mom. Sorry Tuffy had such a short life.
Kate
I was away from a computer all weekend and i'm just getting caught up and AHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!! My hormones can't even take these photos. Holy cow i need a baby!!! She is just gorgeous! And Salina is so beautiful. Those last two pics are amazing. There is nothing like mom's and daughters.
This definitely helps with the sadness of the prior post. I officially have baby fever tonight!
BUSH BABE
Kate – glad I got hormones instead of tears going for you this post! That was totally my intention. 🙂
Leenie – I think you can always tell if the dynamic between subject and photographer is a good one… I love it when they forget I am there! (And thanks for sweet praise).
Kelly and Debby – I think so too. One of those 'moments' which was totally un-set-up. All the more magical for it.
Linda – thanks for introducing yourself! I love meeting new readers (and ones just coming out of the woodwork!). I am honoured you keep coming back… and as for red wallpaper… maybe not! But the company was great.
Deb – yes it is joyous. I think joy is always savoured more slowly and thoroughly when it has been tempered with sorrow… don't you?
🙂
BB
LeeNJ
Without Tuffy's story, your blog would be flat; one-dimensional. I come back because you come across as real. Thank you for another year's sharing. I look forward to what 2010 hold for us all! Happy New Year. Lee
Mom L
Ahh, BB, what sweet photos! I know HM just melted my heart when I held him for the first, second, third, etc. time! I could just hold him and watch his face for hours.
Nancy in Iowa
Jeanne Klaver
She is an angel.
Jayne
Love those photos and that wee little precious poppet 🙂
Country Girl
Ok. Still tearing up, but it hurts a lot less. This family is absolutely beautiful. Your niece is gorgeous!
Crazy Sister
Now you've made me cry, darn it.
diane
oh my. i LOVE these.