Ted and I have arrived back to Cincinnati safe and soundly but we are missing our Elle. We figured with only having to come back to Cincinnati until Wednesday morning, we would leave her with Gramma and Grampa Close. I know they'll enjoy it. My Mother would be in her glory to watch Elle at this age. It makes me sad my parents won't ever get to experience this but we are thankful she does have Grandparents who love her and enjoy being with her. It's tough though. I wanted my Parents along with Ted's parents to enjoy her together.
Our friends baby shower turned out wonderful and now we will just wait for the arrival of the little gal. Mel liked all of our gifts and I think she enjoyed her very first Burberry outfit that we purchased for the little one. Only for Mel would I ever buy Burberry for. It was very fitting and I think she enjoyed it.
We spent time with our friends Saturday evening at a local pub. It wasn't the same level of the Griswold Christmas party we have been doing over the last several years, but we still threw on a silly festive sweater and went out to be together.
I have a lot to get done these next few days....work, volunteering at the Free store food bank tomorrow, more Christmas shopping needed and more wrapping and packing.....
I wish everyone out there a Merry Christmas. Be thankful for everyone you have in your life; your parents and grandparents and your children and everyone else that brings joy to your life. I miss my Mother, Father, Brother and Grandfather-another loss this year..... I feel lonely without all of them, but I will do my best as I always do to put a smile on my face and try and enjoy the people I still have in my life. People that bring joy to my life. But this Holiday, like last year, will be heartbreaking. But I have the greatest Christmas gift I could ever ask for; my daughter Elle. If it wasn't for her arrival this year, I am not sure what my life would have turned out to be.........
Merry Christmas to my loving Family that I have lost-you will be terribly missed this Christmas as you are every day and to all of my Family, Friends and loyal blog readers......thanks for all of the love and support you give to my Family and I even if it's just through reading my posts. You are helping me on this road of healing......thanks for listening all of 2009.........
In loving memory of my Grandpa O. who passed away this year......may 2010 be less painful than the last two years..
Peace, love and hope for 2010,
All my love,
Melissa
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