Guest guest Posted December 27, 2004 Report Share Posted December 27, 2004 Jane, your such a great Mom, thanks for sharing that wonderful story. I know that moment will last forever in your daughter's heart, T > > > I want to share my best memory from this Christmas with yall. My baby > girl is 17, a senior this year, an honor student, and an awesome > Godly young woman. I have been a " gimp " her whole life, and she never > complains or asks for anything. When we were Christmas shopping, she > saw this absolutely beautiful prom-type dress, size 3, it looked like > a little doll dress- Cinderella or a fairy princess, all gold and > white and fluffy skirt. She tried it on just for fun, knowing there > was no way we could afford it anyway, even though it was very > reasonable for that kind of dress. She was so cute, twirling & > dancing in front of the mirror in her pony tail and sweatsocks, no > makeup on, and just sparkling. Everyone was watching her and smiling. > So we put it back up and went home, but we talked about how pretty it > was, and I could tell she wanted that dress more than anything she > had ever wanted, but she tried to act like it was no big deal so I > wouldn't feel bad. So,long story short,I get a very unexpected check > from her dad in the mail that would not even BEGIN to fix my car, but > would pay for the dress and a few other things if we were very > careful with the budget. For once in her life, I wanted to give her > something that she deserved but would never expect. I went and picked > up the dress that afternoon and hung it in her room. She did not > notice it at first, then she screamed, burst into tears, bounced > around like a little kangaroo, ran around the apartment, > jumped " carefullly " into my lap, kissed all over my face, called > every one of her girlfriends, and cried some more. I have never seen > more joy in one little body in my life. It felt so good to be able to > do something like that for her. She deserves every good thing that > life has to offer her. So that was my Christmas miracle- being > overwhelmed by joy. Hope this brings a smile to yall too. > Love > jane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 27, 2004 Report Share Posted December 27, 2004 Jane, your such a great Mom, thanks for sharing that wonderful story. I know that moment will last forever in your daughter's heart, T > > > I want to share my best memory from this Christmas with yall. My baby > girl is 17, a senior this year, an honor student, and an awesome > Godly young woman. I have been a " gimp " her whole life, and she never > complains or asks for anything. When we were Christmas shopping, she > saw this absolutely beautiful prom-type dress, size 3, it looked like > a little doll dress- Cinderella or a fairy princess, all gold and > white and fluffy skirt. She tried it on just for fun, knowing there > was no way we could afford it anyway, even though it was very > reasonable for that kind of dress. She was so cute, twirling & > dancing in front of the mirror in her pony tail and sweatsocks, no > makeup on, and just sparkling. Everyone was watching her and smiling. > So we put it back up and went home, but we talked about how pretty it > was, and I could tell she wanted that dress more than anything she > had ever wanted, but she tried to act like it was no big deal so I > wouldn't feel bad. So,long story short,I get a very unexpected check > from her dad in the mail that would not even BEGIN to fix my car, but > would pay for the dress and a few other things if we were very > careful with the budget. For once in her life, I wanted to give her > something that she deserved but would never expect. I went and picked > up the dress that afternoon and hung it in her room. She did not > notice it at first, then she screamed, burst into tears, bounced > around like a little kangaroo, ran around the apartment, > jumped " carefullly " into my lap, kissed all over my face, called > every one of her girlfriends, and cried some more. I have never seen > more joy in one little body in my life. It felt so good to be able to > do something like that for her. She deserves every good thing that > life has to offer her. So that was my Christmas miracle- being > overwhelmed by joy. Hope this brings a smile to yall too. > Love > jane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 27, 2004 Report Share Posted December 27, 2004 Jane, What a wonderful story. What you did for your daughter right then is what the spirit of gift giving is all about. It sounds like you have a wonderful and loving relationship with your daughter. I am so happy for you. Thank you for sharing......Marina > > > I want to share my best memory from this Christmas with yall. My baby > girl is 17, a senior this year, an honor student, and an awesome > Godly young woman. I have been a " gimp " her whole life, and she never > complains or asks for anything. When we were Christmas shopping, she > saw this absolutely beautiful prom-type dress, size 3, it looked like > a little doll dress- Cinderella or a fairy princess, all gold and > white and fluffy skirt. She tried it on just for fun, knowing there > was no way we could afford it anyway, even though it was very > reasonable for that kind of dress. She was so cute, twirling & > dancing in front of the mirror in her pony tail and sweatsocks, no > makeup on, and just sparkling. Everyone was watching her and smiling. > So we put it back up and went home, but we talked about how pretty it > was, and I could tell she wanted that dress more than anything she > had ever wanted, but she tried to act like it was no big deal so I > wouldn't feel bad. So,long story short,I get a very unexpected check > from her dad in the mail that would not even BEGIN to fix my car, but > would pay for the dress and a few other things if we were very > careful with the budget. For once in her life, I wanted to give her > something that she deserved but would never expect. I went and picked > up the dress that afternoon and hung it in her room. She did not > notice it at first, then she screamed, burst into tears, bounced > around like a little kangaroo, ran around the apartment, > jumped " carefullly " into my lap, kissed all over my face, called > every one of her girlfriends, and cried some more. I have never seen > more joy in one little body in my life. It felt so good to be able to > do something like that for her. She deserves every good thing that > life has to offer her. So that was my Christmas miracle- being > overwhelmed by joy. Hope this brings a smile to yall too. > Love > jane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 27, 2004 Report Share Posted December 27, 2004 Jane, What a wonderful story. What you did for your daughter right then is what the spirit of gift giving is all about. It sounds like you have a wonderful and loving relationship with your daughter. I am so happy for you. Thank you for sharing......Marina > > > I want to share my best memory from this Christmas with yall. My baby > girl is 17, a senior this year, an honor student, and an awesome > Godly young woman. I have been a " gimp " her whole life, and she never > complains or asks for anything. When we were Christmas shopping, she > saw this absolutely beautiful prom-type dress, size 3, it looked like > a little doll dress- Cinderella or a fairy princess, all gold and > white and fluffy skirt. She tried it on just for fun, knowing there > was no way we could afford it anyway, even though it was very > reasonable for that kind of dress. She was so cute, twirling & > dancing in front of the mirror in her pony tail and sweatsocks, no > makeup on, and just sparkling. Everyone was watching her and smiling. > So we put it back up and went home, but we talked about how pretty it > was, and I could tell she wanted that dress more than anything she > had ever wanted, but she tried to act like it was no big deal so I > wouldn't feel bad. So,long story short,I get a very unexpected check > from her dad in the mail that would not even BEGIN to fix my car, but > would pay for the dress and a few other things if we were very > careful with the budget. For once in her life, I wanted to give her > something that she deserved but would never expect. I went and picked > up the dress that afternoon and hung it in her room. She did not > notice it at first, then she screamed, burst into tears, bounced > around like a little kangaroo, ran around the apartment, > jumped " carefullly " into my lap, kissed all over my face, called > every one of her girlfriends, and cried some more. I have never seen > more joy in one little body in my life. It felt so good to be able to > do something like that for her. She deserves every good thing that > life has to offer her. So that was my Christmas miracle- being > overwhelmed by joy. Hope this brings a smile to yall too. > Love > jane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 28, 2004 Report Share Posted December 28, 2004 Jane, What a beautiful story, from a beautiful lady, about a beautiful young woman! Thanks for sharing--I just LOVE miracles! Judi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 28, 2004 Report Share Posted December 28, 2004 Jane, What a beautiful story, from a beautiful lady, about a beautiful young woman! Thanks for sharing--I just LOVE miracles! Judi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 28, 2004 Report Share Posted December 28, 2004 awwww, thank you honey. chassidy is the youngest of six, she was our miracle baby and has continued to be a shining light in our family and community. she's the last one at home- and going to japan as a summer missionary this next year. " sniff, sniff. " i'm already having separation anxiety between that, a mission trip to california, and getting ready to send her away to college next year. i'm making the most of every moment that i have with her. i don't deserve her but i'm sure glad God gave her to us. love jane > > Jane, > > What a beautiful story, from a beautiful lady, about a beautiful > young woman! Thanks for sharing--I just LOVE miracles! > > Judi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 28, 2004 Report Share Posted December 28, 2004 awwww, thank you honey. chassidy is the youngest of six, she was our miracle baby and has continued to be a shining light in our family and community. she's the last one at home- and going to japan as a summer missionary this next year. " sniff, sniff. " i'm already having separation anxiety between that, a mission trip to california, and getting ready to send her away to college next year. i'm making the most of every moment that i have with her. i don't deserve her but i'm sure glad God gave her to us. love jane > > Jane, > > What a beautiful story, from a beautiful lady, about a beautiful > young woman! Thanks for sharing--I just LOVE miracles! > > Judi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 28, 2004 Report Share Posted December 28, 2004 ((((Tawny!)))) How are you, honey? I sure hope I am doing a good job. Making good memories for my kids and grandkids is so important to me. It's like God letting me put my fingerprints on their hearts. Love Jane > > > > > > I want to share my best memory from this Christmas with yall. My > baby > > girl is 17, a senior this year, an honor student, and an awesome > > Godly young woman. I have been a " gimp " her whole life, and she > never > > complains or asks for anything. When we were Christmas shopping, > she > > saw this absolutely beautiful prom-type dress, size 3, it looked > like > > a little doll dress- Cinderella or a fairy princess, all gold and > > white and fluffy skirt. She tried it on just for fun, knowing there > > was no way we could afford it anyway, even though it was very > > reasonable for that kind of dress. She was so cute, twirling & > > dancing in front of the mirror in her pony tail and sweatsocks, no > > makeup on, and just sparkling. Everyone was watching her and > smiling. > > So we put it back up and went home, but we talked about how pretty > it > > was, and I could tell she wanted that dress more than anything she > > had ever wanted, but she tried to act like it was no big deal so I > > wouldn't feel bad. So,long story short,I get a very unexpected > check > > from her dad in the mail that would not even BEGIN to fix my car, > but > > would pay for the dress and a few other things if we were very > > careful with the budget. For once in her life, I wanted to give her > > something that she deserved but would never expect. I went and > picked > > up the dress that afternoon and hung it in her room. She did not > > notice it at first, then she screamed, burst into tears, bounced > > around like a little kangaroo, ran around the apartment, > > jumped " carefullly " into my lap, kissed all over my face, called > > every one of her girlfriends, and cried some more. I have never > seen > > more joy in one little body in my life. It felt so good to be able > to > > do something like that for her. She deserves every good thing that > > life has to offer her. So that was my Christmas miracle- being > > overwhelmed by joy. Hope this brings a smile to yall too. > > Love > > jane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 28, 2004 Report Share Posted December 28, 2004 ((((Tawny!)))) How are you, honey? I sure hope I am doing a good job. Making good memories for my kids and grandkids is so important to me. It's like God letting me put my fingerprints on their hearts. Love Jane > > > > > > I want to share my best memory from this Christmas with yall. My > baby > > girl is 17, a senior this year, an honor student, and an awesome > > Godly young woman. I have been a " gimp " her whole life, and she > never > > complains or asks for anything. When we were Christmas shopping, > she > > saw this absolutely beautiful prom-type dress, size 3, it looked > like > > a little doll dress- Cinderella or a fairy princess, all gold and > > white and fluffy skirt. She tried it on just for fun, knowing there > > was no way we could afford it anyway, even though it was very > > reasonable for that kind of dress. She was so cute, twirling & > > dancing in front of the mirror in her pony tail and sweatsocks, no > > makeup on, and just sparkling. Everyone was watching her and > smiling. > > So we put it back up and went home, but we talked about how pretty > it > > was, and I could tell she wanted that dress more than anything she > > had ever wanted, but she tried to act like it was no big deal so I > > wouldn't feel bad. So,long story short,I get a very unexpected > check > > from her dad in the mail that would not even BEGIN to fix my car, > but > > would pay for the dress and a few other things if we were very > > careful with the budget. For once in her life, I wanted to give her > > something that she deserved but would never expect. I went and > picked > > up the dress that afternoon and hung it in her room. She did not > > notice it at first, then she screamed, burst into tears, bounced > > around like a little kangaroo, ran around the apartment, > > jumped " carefullly " into my lap, kissed all over my face, called > > every one of her girlfriends, and cried some more. I have never > seen > > more joy in one little body in my life. It felt so good to be able > to > > do something like that for her. She deserves every good thing that > > life has to offer her. So that was my Christmas miracle- being > > overwhelmed by joy. Hope this brings a smile to yall too. > > Love > > jane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 28, 2004 Report Share Posted December 28, 2004 Jane, I'm just trying to relax, and wait for my rheumy appointment, which is Jan 6th. I haven't been feeling well, but probably due to the Methotrexate effect. Yes, making memories is so important:)Tawny > > > > Jane, your such a great Mom, thanks for sharing that wonderful > > story. I know that moment will last forever in your daughter's > > heart, T > > > > > > > > > > > > > > --- In , " JANE " <janeatregis@y...> wrote: > > > > > > > > > I want to share my best memory from this Christmas with yall. My > > baby > > > girl is 17, a senior this year, an honor student, and an awesome > > > Godly young woman. I have been a " gimp " her whole life, and she > > never > > > complains or asks for anything. When we were Christmas shopping, > > she > > > saw this absolutely beautiful prom-type dress, size 3, it looked > > like > > > a little doll dress- Cinderella or a fairy princess, all gold and > > > white and fluffy skirt. She tried it on just for fun, knowing > there > > > was no way we could afford it anyway, even though it was very > > > reasonable for that kind of dress. She was so cute, twirling & > > > dancing in front of the mirror in her pony tail and sweatsocks, > no > > > makeup on, and just sparkling. Everyone was watching her and > > smiling. > > > So we put it back up and went home, but we talked about how > pretty > > it > > > was, and I could tell she wanted that dress more than anything > she > > > had ever wanted, but she tried to act like it was no big deal so > I > > > wouldn't feel bad. So,long story short,I get a very unexpected > > check > > > from her dad in the mail that would not even BEGIN to fix my car, > > but > > > would pay for the dress and a few other things if we were very > > > careful with the budget. For once in her life, I wanted to give > her > > > something that she deserved but would never expect. I went and > > picked > > > up the dress that afternoon and hung it in her room. She did not > > > notice it at first, then she screamed, burst into tears, bounced > > > around like a little kangaroo, ran around the apartment, > > > jumped " carefullly " into my lap, kissed all over my face, called > > > every one of her girlfriends, and cried some more. I have never > > seen > > > more joy in one little body in my life. It felt so good to be > able > > to > > > do something like that for her. She deserves every good thing > that > > > life has to offer her. So that was my Christmas miracle- being > > > overwhelmed by joy. Hope this brings a smile to yall too. > > > Love > > > jane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 28, 2004 Report Share Posted December 28, 2004 Jane, I'm just trying to relax, and wait for my rheumy appointment, which is Jan 6th. I haven't been feeling well, but probably due to the Methotrexate effect. Yes, making memories is so important:)Tawny > > > > > > > > > I want to share my best memory from this Christmas with yall. My > > baby > > > girl is 17, a senior this year, an honor student, and an awesome > > > Godly young woman. I have been a " gimp " her whole life, and she > > never > > > complains or asks for anything. When we were Christmas shopping, > > she > > > saw this absolutely beautiful prom-type dress, size 3, it looked > > like > > > a little doll dress- Cinderella or a fairy princess, all gold and > > > white and fluffy skirt. She tried it on just for fun, knowing > there > > > was no way we could afford it anyway, even though it was very > > > reasonable for that kind of dress. She was so cute, twirling & > > > dancing in front of the mirror in her pony tail and sweatsocks, > no > > > makeup on, and just sparkling. Everyone was watching her and > > smiling. > > > So we put it back up and went home, but we talked about how > pretty > > it > > > was, and I could tell she wanted that dress more than anything > she > > > had ever wanted, but she tried to act like it was no big deal so > I > > > wouldn't feel bad. So,long story short,I get a very unexpected > > check > > > from her dad in the mail that would not even BEGIN to fix my car, > > but > > > would pay for the dress and a few other things if we were very > > > careful with the budget. For once in her life, I wanted to give > her > > > something that she deserved but would never expect. I went and > > picked > > > up the dress that afternoon and hung it in her room. She did not > > > notice it at first, then she screamed, burst into tears, bounced > > > around like a little kangaroo, ran around the apartment, > > > jumped " carefullly " into my lap, kissed all over my face, called > > > every one of her girlfriends, and cried some more. I have never > > seen > > > more joy in one little body in my life. It felt so good to be > able > > to > > > do something like that for her. She deserves every good thing > that > > > life has to offer her. So that was my Christmas miracle- being > > > overwhelmed by joy. Hope this brings a smile to yall too. > > > Love > > > jane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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