Yesterday I was flooded with last year’s same day of memories. My ‘Babies of Two’ amazon.com/author/2babiesauthor celebrated their first birthday. A year ago they had been born into this world, taken from their mother’s womb with hopes and prayers that all would be well. It was December 18th 2014.
Last January began and blossomed just as my youngest son met and married a beautiful girl. Before long, springtime was in the air. New life sprouted here and there and everywhere. Grass turned lush and green, flowers bloomed with scents so sweet and birds began to tweet. Soon came an announcement that a new baby was expected the following year. A few weeks later, a surprise for everyone. “We’re going to have twins!”
Often, I drove my daughter-in-law to her doctor’s appointments where an ultrasound machine was in the room. Lights were tuned down low. My face felt all aglow. Directly in front of us was a large screen shining as though lit from behind. Shades of black and white appeared with undertones of dove gray. Little shapes unknown became grand-babies right before my eyes! I thought my heart would stop then and there.
‘Babies of Two’ were not due until early 2015, the time of year when snow starts to settle on branches of trees and into the tracks of animals on curving paths in between. But, from early October until nearly the end, tiny lives and that of their mother were often in jeopardy. Every precaution was taken to prevent and stop early labor until finally nothing more could be done. God had decided the day had come.
Early in the afternoon of December 18th, 2014‘Babies of Two’ arrived one by one. My son was in the delivery room where he comforted his wife while his daughters of newborn were carefully delivered. Immediately afterward they were whisked off to a Special Care Nursery to be monitored 24/7.
Exactly one week later, in the moon of Christmas night, ‘Babies of Two’ snuggled and cuddled next to each other in a cradle of their very own. Out of the hospital and under the roof of their very first home.
Gifts that only God can provide…
Such baby dolls! What a blessing, how truly gifted you are! ❤
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Thank you my sweet Annette. The very best gifts ever from God. Such blessings, indeed. Happy Holidays with love to you.
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So sweet!
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God’s Christmas blessings, Dan. Thank you and may you have a truly special family holiday filled with love, health and happiness.
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Glorious pictures chart glorious progress. i wish you and the family great joy with them this first real Christmas together.
xxx Massive Hugs xxx ❤
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Thank you, David. Many Blessings to you. Thinking of your little Reuben-Love him up for me this Christmas and to your dear daughter and son-in-law too. Wishing you much peace, love, health and happiness this holiday and throughout the New Year.
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Hello beautiful lady! Stopping by for my annual post. How. very. precious.!!!!
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Bless those little darlin’s. So much to be grateful for. ❤
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Love them so much! Thank you, D.G.
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What names have these little angels been christened with, Kim, or is it that christening is to take place shortly. Well, I should like to call them Dora and Lara. You and yours are twice blessed. May the blessing continue to manifest in happy festivities and another fulfilling year ahead. Give my love to Dora and Lara…
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Oh, you sweet man, Raj. I shall accept your beautiful blessing on their behalf-Christened, Miss Olivia Lynn & Miss Payton Camille. Indeed, ‘twice blessed.’ Happy Holidays to you and all in your family, especially the newest little ‘Angel’ within your daughter’s arms. 😇
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