Happy New Year! I've been away for awhile, but I wanted to take time to wish each of my readers a Happy New Year. I announced on an earlier post that my daughter was expecting. She went into an early labor and delivered at 31 weeks. My new granddaughter, Zarriah Gabrielle, was born 8/28/2011. She weighed 2lbs. 10 oz. Not only did we have that crisis, Hurricane Irene hit Virginia Beach, VA, which is where my daughter lives, the day she went into labor. Somehow her husband made it home in time to tape up the windows and secure it as much as possible. What was incredibley strange on top of everything else, an earthquake hit my area about a week before all this happened. I live approximately 1.5 hours from Washington, DC. We don't have earthquakes here.
Needless to say, I've spent the majority of my time at my daughter's home since the end of August. Zarriah was in the NICU for 60 days. Sixty of the longest days of my life. My daugher went in and out of a deep depression. There were days that it took everything we had to get her out of bed. I also have a 4 year old grandson that still needed to be cared for and a SIL, so to the rescue I went. Life is getting back to normal for me. Zarriah is home and weighs 11 lbs. now. We had a great Thanksgiving and Christmas, we have so much to be thankful for.
I'm looking forward to the New Year. Starting plants from seed, getting the garden ready, planting and than the harvest. I'm also looking forward to reading your blogs and catching on what's happening with each of you.
May each of you be blessed.
I have missed you Rhonda. Now I know why. I am so glad that the baby is thriving. Life throws us enough curves, but to deal with the forces of nature on top of it all just does not seem fair. Glad all is well and I am looking forward to reading all about your garden. Happy New Year to you.
ReplyDeleteSo happy to hear the baby is doing well now. I had a son who weighed just over 3 pounds at birth, so I know the difficulties your daughter faced. Let's hope 2012 is a better year for you, 2011 was not so great. No more hurricanes or earthquakes, OK?
DeleteHappy new year to you and your family. I am glad to hear that things are getting better and that little Zarriah is gaining weight!
ReplyDeleteWhew! What a time you have had - happy to know everything is going well now and looking forward to reading more of your posts about your gardening adventures.
ReplyDeleteSo good to hear from you again. I will definitely pray for your daughter. I am so glad your granddaughter is safe and gaining weight. I hope that you are feeling well yourself. Sounds like you have been working hard. Take care and Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteRhonda, one of the greatest blessings in life, to me, was becoming a grandparent; I am so thrilled that you have your grandchildren in your arms. ~Debra
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear you are back and looking forward. I am exhausted just after reading about your fall and early winter. I am so glad to hear your granddaughter is doing well. All the best and enjoy the planning.
ReplyDeleteYour daughter and granddaughter are in my thoughts and prayers. So glad the baby is gaining weight and at home. Blessings for 2012!
ReplyDeleteWhew! So happy to hear that you and family are fine and you have gotten to the next step in your lives. Happy New Year! I too look forward to your post and others this summer.
ReplyDeletewow..pretty eventful life!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on everything..esp that new baby!
Glad your granddaughter is fine. It can really upset Mother to leave Baby behind. Looking forward to following your garden this summer.
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