An emotional week, bookended by deaths: a friend Monday, a beloved 90-year-old uncle today. And yesterday afternoon we welcomed our newest grandchild, watched our daughter-in-law nurse her baby, our son swaddling and rocking… Pure Joy
No photos of baby yet or any sharing of more details until the young family catches their breath, but I do have pretty photos of the view from our well-appointed room at the Laurel Point Inn and our brief walk before breakfast, before we drove back to the hospital for a second visit, and then the longer drive up the island, back home. Suspect we’ll be driving those 90 minutes between our city and Victoria much more often now.
Congratulations on the safe arrival of the new one, sorry for the passing of the others.
Congratulations on the birth of a new little one – such joy! Life really is a mixed drink of joy and sorrow.
Congratulations on your new arrival. I am sorry to hear about your uncle. These years seem to bring so many losses of loved ones!
Wow…what a roller coaster of a week, emotionally. Congratulaions and condolences. Sorry that sounds a bit flip… it's not meant that way:)
I didn't take it as flip — thanks, Susan.
A new life begins, a long-lived one ends. Time to feel deeply. Looking forward to seeing photos of the new grandchild when time permits.
It's true, isn't it. . . there are times when it's simply important to feel, deeply. Even sadness is worth its own time. Thank goodness it's balanced by joy, at least for us, now.
What a challenging week (in that being very happy can be as complicated as being very sad)! I hope you will have the time and energy for some self-care time in the days to come. And thank you for the spring glimpses – I'm still seeing inches of snow and icicles out the windows here and suiting up for 20 degree dog walks.
ceci
Spring is coming, even to you in those very cold places. It's on its way. Promise!
Many years ago, when my Father died, I traveled across the Country with a baby and a small child because I knew that being around new babies and small children can temper grief. I hope the new baby, and your other grandchildren, can provide a much needed balm during this trying time.
Thanks for this, Sarah — I'm finding so much joy in this new little one and we have our 6yo granddaughter visiting this week, a real balm.
Congratulations on the birth of this newest grandchild. You are certainly in that place between sorrow and joy, but I hope that the joy of new life will sweep you forward in its wake.
Joy and sorrow hand in hand. Congratulations and condolences.
Congratulations! I very much hope you find the time you need for both sorrow and joy.
Congratulations on the new arrival. A post filled with beauty, joy, & longing.