a Saga
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a Saga
50 years ago, a baby girl arrived. She was healthy and happy, but was not to be raised by the woman who gave birth to her. Her young mother was 18, unwed and unable to provide for the new life, so she and the young father wisely and lovingly asked that a family be found for their baby.
6 weeks later, a young couple with a small son, wept with joy to hear that their prayers had been answered, and that a daughter would be joining them. They could have no other children. They cleaned a spare room, called friends and family for equipment, clothing and furniture, and prepared to welcome her.
The big day arrived, and the family set off to claim their daughter. Her new big brother, all of 3 ½, walked into the waiting room, looked at the baby and said “Okay, that’s my sister. Let’s go home now”.
Skip ahead 18 years, and the little girl is (she believes) grown and preparing to move out on her own. Harsh words were exchanged, as the parents knew she was not ready. The fateful words every adoptive parent dreads were uttered “what do you care, you’re not my real parents.”
It took many years, and many life lessons, but the girl realized the truth of her parent’s worry, and they reconciled. They have seen her through two failed marriages, financial disaster, parenting nightmares and all with love, support faith and caring. They have not rescued her from everything, but rather given her the respect of supporting her while she rescued herself.
On this, my 50th birthday, I say THANK YOU, to my parents. I say THANK YOU to the young couple that ensured that I found a family to love me and be loved. I say THANK YOU for the joy and angst of my son, who has shown me just how difficult it can be to love unconditionally.
6 weeks later, a young couple with a small son, wept with joy to hear that their prayers had been answered, and that a daughter would be joining them. They could have no other children. They cleaned a spare room, called friends and family for equipment, clothing and furniture, and prepared to welcome her.
The big day arrived, and the family set off to claim their daughter. Her new big brother, all of 3 ½, walked into the waiting room, looked at the baby and said “Okay, that’s my sister. Let’s go home now”.
Skip ahead 18 years, and the little girl is (she believes) grown and preparing to move out on her own. Harsh words were exchanged, as the parents knew she was not ready. The fateful words every adoptive parent dreads were uttered “what do you care, you’re not my real parents.”
It took many years, and many life lessons, but the girl realized the truth of her parent’s worry, and they reconciled. They have seen her through two failed marriages, financial disaster, parenting nightmares and all with love, support faith and caring. They have not rescued her from everything, but rather given her the respect of supporting her while she rescued herself.
On this, my 50th birthday, I say THANK YOU, to my parents. I say THANK YOU to the young couple that ensured that I found a family to love me and be loved. I say THANK YOU for the joy and angst of my son, who has shown me just how difficult it can be to love unconditionally.
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1st annual international BBBL Champeeeeen!
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We don't know whether to applaud or get out the hankies!
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- AnnieCamaro
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Welcome to the first day of your second fifty years!
You're now officially middle-aged.
You're now officially middle-aged.
I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I needed to be.
- Douglas Adams (1952 - 2001)
Si fractum non sit, noli id reficere.
Teach a child to be polite and courteous in the home and, when he grows up, he'll never be able to drive in New Jersey.
- Douglas Adams (1952 - 2001)
Si fractum non sit, noli id reficere.
Teach a child to be polite and courteous in the home and, when he grows up, he'll never be able to drive in New Jersey.
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Happy b-day, Saucy!
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You can ignore reality, but you can't ignore the consequences of ignoring reality. -Ayn Rand
Those who can make you believe absurdities, can make you commit atrocities. -Voltaire
You can ignore reality, but you can't ignore the consequences of ignoring reality. -Ayn Rand
Those who can make you believe absurdities, can make you commit atrocities. -Voltaire
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I beg to differ. I think that Saucy is something. Or were you saying she's something else? --BobT_Bone0806 wrote:Welcome to the ranks of the Fifty-Somethings! Or in our case, just fifty.
"Question with boldness even the existence of a God; because, if there be one, he must more approve of the homage of reason than that of blindfolded fear." Thomas Jefferson
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Happy Birthday!
And many more!
And PSM makes the best cakes in California!
OK, she finds 'em.
And many more!
And PSM makes the best cakes in California!
OK, she finds 'em.
-- In Iroquois society, leaders are encouraged to remember seven generations in the past and consider seven generations in the future when making decisions that affect the people.
-- America would be a better place if leaders would do more long-term thinking. -- Wilma Mankiller
-- America would be a better place if leaders would do more long-term thinking. -- Wilma Mankiller
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That's gorgeous!
I'm delighted to see it go up in honour of Saucy.
I'm delighted to see it go up in honour of Saucy.
-- In Iroquois society, leaders are encouraged to remember seven generations in the past and consider seven generations in the future when making decisions that affect the people.
-- America would be a better place if leaders would do more long-term thinking. -- Wilma Mankiller
-- America would be a better place if leaders would do more long-term thinking. -- Wilma Mankiller
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Thanks all for the lovely thoughts.
Can't say enough how great it is to be able to have a place to let things out that sometimes can't be done in real time.
Thanks for the cakes. I just got rid of 10 of the cruise pounds, so I'll have to pass
Can't say enough how great it is to be able to have a place to let things out that sometimes can't be done in real time.
Thanks for the cakes. I just got rid of 10 of the cruise pounds, so I'll have to pass
Lover of Soft Animals and Fine Art
1st annual international BBBL Champeeeeen!
1st annual international BBBL Champeeeeen!