Surprise Candice! The BlogSTalker speaks! I’ve been so jealous ever since Heidi ‘hacked’ into Candice’ blog to announce the arrival of Miss Piper and now finally I have my chance! I had pictures of baby that Candice needed, so she was forced to give me an entry map into her domain! (four exclamation points and worth every one cause I am so excited).
The girls keep saying, “Mom why don’t you blog”? And I keep saying, “Because I am the BlogSTalker”. I read all of you in my private times and enjoy your blogs immensely, although some of you are BlogSLackers. However, even a BlogSTalker occasionally has something to say so I’m jumping on this opportunity.
Here’s the deal. Candice had a hard time getting Mr Levi and her life is so complicated all around, I hesitated about the fact she wanted another child at her age. (it’s not as if she’s applying for social security, but enough time has flown, that she slipped into the danger zone babywise) I would think to myself—‘wish she would count her blessings and just enjoy our Levi to the hilt’. Well, one day, as things have a tendency to do with me, my thoughts came out loud where Candice could hear me. Oops. In trying to explain to how she felt to her dense mom who only wishes more and more that she (meaning mom) was an only child, Candice said: “Mom, what would I be without my sisters? I want Levi to have at least one sibling”. Now those are words that can make a mommy weep. And, finally, after the events of the last month, I totally get it.
I get it, because…….I am so absolutely proud of my four daughters. Candice, for the grace with which she accomplished this extraordinary feat of bringing Miss Piper to the world, despite very heavy obstacles and not so great odds-especially towards the end when losing both of them was a possibility. Those two little children are so lucky to have a mom that wanted them that much. And April, Robyn and Heidi for the way they stepped up and supported her. For the love and concern they showed for her. For the things they thought about helping her with, before she could think of them herself. For the extreme sacrifice of their own time and needs to allow Candice the focus of their energies. I can’t even explain properly how much they did. And a special shout out to our Heidi who just keeps going like the energizer bunny-keeping things at Candice house on an even keel. She’s a rock. Good thing she’s the youngest, cause she’s the one who will take care of all of us to the end.
Anyway, they were a magnificent trio of womanhood in their finest hour. Can I say again: I’m proud. It has never been so perfectly clear to me (having never had any experience of sibling support, despite having siblings) how important loving siblings can be. These four girls are so blessed to have one another and they bless my life everyday. I thank Heavenly Father for sending them here. I can die happy knowing they will take care of one another. (not going to right now). Love to all, Patt
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