Monday, November 17, 2008
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Happy Birthday To Me
Yesterday was a rough day for me. There's a lot of stress in life right now...all productive, but stress none the less. And then, the day I never thought I would see came-I turned 30. I know it's not that big of deal, but to me, I still feel 17 inside and I can remember clearly my parents turning 30, so it seems a bit odd that I am there now too. Anyway, below is an email that my mom sent me last night. It was interesting to me to see in print the many adventures of my parents around the time of my birth. Life seems so chaotic to me sometimes and I wonder if Raylen is getting the stability and attention that she needs and deserves. When I read my mom's email though, it made me feel better to know that life happens as it happens and you learn and grow through it all. (Sorry Mom for printing your email without your permission :)
Jenny,
This is a very special day for me. You were born 30 years ago and oh how wonderful that was. We were so young we really didn't know what to expect when we got you. But during the whole "year" of gestation something was always going on to make it memorable. For instance:
1. Daddy started a new job in Dallas and 20 minutes into the job he falls and breaks his leg. It is winter and he is in a Dallas hospital.
2.In February on the way to the doctor to see if I was pregnant, daddy hit a truck in front of us. ( He was looking at a blonde at the 7-11.) Aunt Lynn separated and divorced Phil. March or so she met Michael Rowan.
3. In July we went camping 2 hours away and neither one of us remembered to wear or bring shoes with us. And at that time I thought you were going to be born at the end of August or the first of September.
4. Daddy went back to work in September.
5. We were given showers for you with the cards addressed to "Jason".
6. Aunt Lynn and Uncle Michael got married on November 10th. I was way overdue with you. After the wedding we went and ate at the German Restaurant.. After dinner it was cold and I ran to the car with daddy, panty hose falling down all the way.
7. November 11th Daddy and I wanted to make a sign for the front yard saying that the baby was here, leaving room for boy or girl, even though we thought you were a boy.
8. That Saturday morning I started labor even though I wasn't sure that I was. Daddy and I worked on the sign and also put a dish washer in. That night we were going to Reggie and Linda's to play games, usually Tri-Ominoes. I was in clear labor at that point.
9. Because I couldn't sleep all night on Sunday morning November 12th, 1978 we called the doctor and said my contractions were about 5 minutes apart. He said to go to the hospital. We got there about 9am. You were not born until 7:46 pm. A lot of people were there. Your great grandmother on your mothers side was there with gifts for a boy, but she gave them to us anyway.
10. When you were born daddy could not be in the room but he was just outside the door. When you were born the nurse couldn't tell him what you were when he asked her, all she said was that "she" was born. Daddy was so happy. They asked me what your name was and I told them Jennifer Len Tidwell. As I was laying on the table while they finished with me, I looked over at you and just immediately fell in love with you. You were such a special baby. The first thing Daddy said when he saw you was that you looked just like me. You had lots of dark hair, (I'm sure that you got that from PaPa) and you were absolutely beautiful! And yes new borns are beautiful. I knew that I was blessed. Your daddy and I both never regretted having you. We loved and cherished you from the very beginning and I still love and cherish you now. The next day after you were born Daddy and Memaw went all over town looking for just the right shirt for you. And he found it. He always made life so fun. You got your fun side from him. Your serious side we know where that came from.
I just wanted you to know what a special year that was. We went through quite a bit before you were born and more after. Nine days after you were born daddy got hurt again, this time he broke his other leg and his right arm. And that began a whole new story. To be continued........
You are very much loved by a whole lot of people, but mostly by me and your daddy, because I know that you feel him around you all the time.
I love you baby girl and Happy Birthday
Mama
Jenny,
This is a very special day for me. You were born 30 years ago and oh how wonderful that was. We were so young we really didn't know what to expect when we got you. But during the whole "year" of gestation something was always going on to make it memorable. For instance:
1. Daddy started a new job in Dallas and 20 minutes into the job he falls and breaks his leg. It is winter and he is in a Dallas hospital.
2.In February on the way to the doctor to see if I was pregnant, daddy hit a truck in front of us. ( He was looking at a blonde at the 7-11.) Aunt Lynn separated and divorced Phil. March or so she met Michael Rowan.
3. In July we went camping 2 hours away and neither one of us remembered to wear or bring shoes with us. And at that time I thought you were going to be born at the end of August or the first of September.
4. Daddy went back to work in September.
5. We were given showers for you with the cards addressed to "Jason".
6. Aunt Lynn and Uncle Michael got married on November 10th. I was way overdue with you. After the wedding we went and ate at the German Restaurant.. After dinner it was cold and I ran to the car with daddy, panty hose falling down all the way.
7. November 11th Daddy and I wanted to make a sign for the front yard saying that the baby was here, leaving room for boy or girl, even though we thought you were a boy.
8. That Saturday morning I started labor even though I wasn't sure that I was. Daddy and I worked on the sign and also put a dish washer in. That night we were going to Reggie and Linda's to play games, usually Tri-Ominoes. I was in clear labor at that point.
9. Because I couldn't sleep all night on Sunday morning November 12th, 1978 we called the doctor and said my contractions were about 5 minutes apart. He said to go to the hospital. We got there about 9am. You were not born until 7:46 pm. A lot of people were there. Your great grandmother on your mothers side was there with gifts for a boy, but she gave them to us anyway.
10. When you were born daddy could not be in the room but he was just outside the door. When you were born the nurse couldn't tell him what you were when he asked her, all she said was that "she" was born. Daddy was so happy. They asked me what your name was and I told them Jennifer Len Tidwell. As I was laying on the table while they finished with me, I looked over at you and just immediately fell in love with you. You were such a special baby. The first thing Daddy said when he saw you was that you looked just like me. You had lots of dark hair, (I'm sure that you got that from PaPa) and you were absolutely beautiful! And yes new borns are beautiful. I knew that I was blessed. Your daddy and I both never regretted having you. We loved and cherished you from the very beginning and I still love and cherish you now. The next day after you were born Daddy and Memaw went all over town looking for just the right shirt for you. And he found it. He always made life so fun. You got your fun side from him. Your serious side we know where that came from.
I just wanted you to know what a special year that was. We went through quite a bit before you were born and more after. Nine days after you were born daddy got hurt again, this time he broke his other leg and his right arm. And that began a whole new story. To be continued........
You are very much loved by a whole lot of people, but mostly by me and your daddy, because I know that you feel him around you all the time.
I love you baby girl and Happy Birthday
Mama
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