Can you imagine our shock when after 3 girls (and expecting the 4th to be a girl, too) you came along? A real, live boy!
Backing up to the night before, there was a big fire in Henderson. Daddy went with the other firemen to put it out. It was while he was there I called the firestation to let them know I needed him. I'm not sure at what point the fire was,- out, almost out, or the clean up, but I needed to go.
I cannot remember what we did with the 3 girls, maybe Granddaddy and Grandmother were in or maybe Sis. Ringle came over. I don't know. But I had wanted Daddy to stay this time and not just drop me off for the delivery, so he did. And we waited and we waited and we waited. About 6am I looked at your tired Daddy and said, "Why don't you just go on home."
After he went home I was able to get down to the business at hand.
And can you imagine our surprise when our 4th little baby was really a boy. Were we glad for our girls? You bet! Would you have been loved if you were a girl? You bet! But it was nice you were you. You were a good baby and by 3 months you were a missionary to the Bahamas.
You made us happy when you were little, and you continue to make us happy, proud, and so glad that we are your parents.
You chose a wonderful partner that we dearly love. You gave us a granddaughter that makes the world a brighter place.
And I have no doubts but that you will keep on making us proud.
Monday, January 3, 2011
Diana, January 9,1980
Oh, how excited we were-waiting for your arrival!! I can see my little family now on the couch. Dixie on one side, Donna on the other side, my tummy very, very big, and we read Mouse House over and over. We didn't have any regular babysitter, we didn't really need to, so when the time came for me to make that trip over the Silver Bridge to Holzer Hospital, we all went. Daddy drove, Dixie and Donna in the back seat, and of course, me in the passenger seat. (My water broke as we were crossing the Ohio River.)
We went in the ER and Daddy helped Dixie and Donna find a seat in the waiting room and they sat there better than some adults while he went back with me to get situated and wait for our 3rd little baby. Would she be a boy or a girl? Good question. It was going to be a little while before you would be born so Daddy took the 2 girls back home and put you to bed. After you were born I called him on the phone to say, "We have another girl."
Can you imagine the excitement we all felt? Daddy and I were so thrilled. Dixie and Donna were thrilled. You were a very good and contented baby. It could be because of all the attention you got from the other family members.
I may write more later about your blindness, but I want to add here I have a picture in my mind that will never go away. After we found out that our little girl may never see I would pass the room where your crib was and would see your Daddy sitting on the twin bed with his head in his arm and his shoulders shaking with his sobs. Words do not discribe the pain we felt. It was Dixie's 5th birthday just days after we found out all of this. I had to pull myself together to have a party for her when that was the last thing I felt like doing.
I remember at times feeling the prayers of God's people. Ringles' were such a support. And God chose to heal. More for later.
But, I want to add that you have added so much happiness and love and we are so very proud of you. You have worked hard to complete your schooling, working now toward your 10-40 window assignment. I love you sooooo much. God has some great things in store for you!!!!
We went in the ER and Daddy helped Dixie and Donna find a seat in the waiting room and they sat there better than some adults while he went back with me to get situated and wait for our 3rd little baby. Would she be a boy or a girl? Good question. It was going to be a little while before you would be born so Daddy took the 2 girls back home and put you to bed. After you were born I called him on the phone to say, "We have another girl."
Can you imagine the excitement we all felt? Daddy and I were so thrilled. Dixie and Donna were thrilled. You were a very good and contented baby. It could be because of all the attention you got from the other family members.
I may write more later about your blindness, but I want to add here I have a picture in my mind that will never go away. After we found out that our little girl may never see I would pass the room where your crib was and would see your Daddy sitting on the twin bed with his head in his arm and his shoulders shaking with his sobs. Words do not discribe the pain we felt. It was Dixie's 5th birthday just days after we found out all of this. I had to pull myself together to have a party for her when that was the last thing I felt like doing.
I remember at times feeling the prayers of God's people. Ringles' were such a support. And God chose to heal. More for later.
But, I want to add that you have added so much happiness and love and we are so very proud of you. You have worked hard to complete your schooling, working now toward your 10-40 window assignment. I love you sooooo much. God has some great things in store for you!!!!
Donna, April 13, 1977
We were living in SC, working on developing a "mission farm," we had a big garden, raised some beef and goats, etc. And that is where we were when you decided you wanted to join the family. No, you weren't born there, but were conceived there. Nice place. I loved the farm setting and so did Dixie. You may remember seeing the picture of her in the tall daisies and the pig pen. That is where that way taken.
About Christmas time we decided the farm was going to take too many years to really get going and your Daddy really felt bad taking support from people and not seeing the result that needed be seen. Long story, more details for later if you are interested. But, we came home to WV at Christmas and stayed. So, you were born at Holzer Hospital in Galipolis,OH. And the funniest story ever surrounding your birth.
Moving, of course, added the stress to your Daddy of "now I need a job." I had the luxury of being a stay-at-home Mom for Dixie and soon-to-be you. Daddy had applied at the bus garage and needed to take the driving test the morning of the 13th. I wasn't feeling the best, just started some labor pains, so he drove me over to the clinic and dropped me off so he could get that test taken care of. I got out of the car, walked into the front entrance, and down the hall, stopping ever so often when the contractions came because they were NOT comfortable. I finally reached the OB-GYN desk and told them why I was there. The nurse brought me back to the examing room. As she is asking me questions when a contraction came I would ask her to "wait a minute." She said, "Are your contractions that bad?" And from there everything was in high gear and barely made it to the delivery table before you made your way into the big, wide, world.
So, when Daddy finished his test and checked on me, you were already a permanent part of our family.
And, I might add, you always will be. Over and over you have made us proud parents and I don't expect that to stop. You did well in school, college, grad school, and pastor's wife, and now missionary teacher. The list goes on and on.
And I want to add I am so glad for the addition to the family on Dec 31, 2005. Wesley, you are great and we love you so much.
About Christmas time we decided the farm was going to take too many years to really get going and your Daddy really felt bad taking support from people and not seeing the result that needed be seen. Long story, more details for later if you are interested. But, we came home to WV at Christmas and stayed. So, you were born at Holzer Hospital in Galipolis,OH. And the funniest story ever surrounding your birth.
Moving, of course, added the stress to your Daddy of "now I need a job." I had the luxury of being a stay-at-home Mom for Dixie and soon-to-be you. Daddy had applied at the bus garage and needed to take the driving test the morning of the 13th. I wasn't feeling the best, just started some labor pains, so he drove me over to the clinic and dropped me off so he could get that test taken care of. I got out of the car, walked into the front entrance, and down the hall, stopping ever so often when the contractions came because they were NOT comfortable. I finally reached the OB-GYN desk and told them why I was there. The nurse brought me back to the examing room. As she is asking me questions when a contraction came I would ask her to "wait a minute." She said, "Are your contractions that bad?" And from there everything was in high gear and barely made it to the delivery table before you made your way into the big, wide, world.
So, when Daddy finished his test and checked on me, you were already a permanent part of our family.
And, I might add, you always will be. Over and over you have made us proud parents and I don't expect that to stop. You did well in school, college, grad school, and pastor's wife, and now missionary teacher. The list goes on and on.
And I want to add I am so glad for the addition to the family on Dec 31, 2005. Wesley, you are great and we love you so much.
Dixie, March 13, 1975
We were so excited when we found out you were on the way. I had some morning sickness (not just morning) but not much and not too bad. Watermelon, canteloupe made me sick and of course, the smell of frying hamburg.
Once when your Daddy was flying just the 2 of us, (really the 3 of us, because you were along for the ride) I started feeling like I was going to lose my supper. He helped me to apply the "mind over matter" trick and with diversion and humor the feeling passed without messing up the cockpit of the little Cessna. There really were no rest areas nearby. Ha!
Mark and Carole lived nextdoor to us in the "mission house" owned by one of FEA big hearted donors, Bro. Bell.
The day arrived when you were making your way into the big, wide, world. We headed to the hospital and you were born about 11:30 pm. When Daddy got home Carole had left a note on our door to come to the bedroom window and tell them what we had ANYTIME. Daddy left them a note with the info and that he was sleeping. I have scanned the notes and a picture of you and will try to attach it to this blog.
Before I go, I want to say how much joy you have brought to our lives and you just keep on bringing us joy!!!!!
Once when your Daddy was flying just the 2 of us, (really the 3 of us, because you were along for the ride) I started feeling like I was going to lose my supper. He helped me to apply the "mind over matter" trick and with diversion and humor the feeling passed without messing up the cockpit of the little Cessna. There really were no rest areas nearby. Ha!
Mark and Carole lived nextdoor to us in the "mission house" owned by one of FEA big hearted donors, Bro. Bell.
The day arrived when you were making your way into the big, wide, world. We headed to the hospital and you were born about 11:30 pm. When Daddy got home Carole had left a note on our door to come to the bedroom window and tell them what we had ANYTIME. Daddy left them a note with the info and that he was sleeping. I have scanned the notes and a picture of you and will try to attach it to this blog.
Before I go, I want to say how much joy you have brought to our lives and you just keep on bringing us joy!!!!!
Sunday, February 21, 2010
A Kiss for Little Bear
Sunday evening 2/21/10 Video made possible by D3 operating the camera. Thanks, Diana . This is for Carson, Charlotte, and Kenzie. Love, Nana
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