It is now officially after midnight. Reflection time. I cannot believe it’s been 6 years since we were preparing to go have these babies. Thinking about it bubbles up a lot of emotion (no surprise to my friends). We had such a time trying to have them (I so want to lay it out in this post but not the time).
Everyone in the house is asleep and I still have dishes calling but I want to be online… writing about it instead. Right before these boys were born we had so much fear. Fear of doing it, fear of possible circumstances, fear of being able to do it. I was so glad my parents were able to be with us. A miracle with my dad’s illness.
I’ll never forget sitting and waiting together. These little guys came into the world so quickly and with so many unknowns. I was happy to wake up to my mom and dad watching over me. Chip was off making daddy decisions in the NICU while I recovered. Waking up (sorta consciously) with family was good. From there time flew with NICUs, Big Gary and little Gary’s illnesses and a blood transfusion for me, not anticipating a death to follow.
Fast forward in time and it continues to fly by faster than I can keep up with. Many seasons have changed, a lot has happened (both positive and negative), and we were/have been so fortunate to have so many be a part of our community to raise these boys. Every.single.person is appreciated whether I’ve said so or not. To some I haven’t had the opportunity to express my appreciation and I am sorry for that. Others (I hope) you know that every minute you spend/have spent helping us is valued more than we can say. So many events between now and then. You’ve been a part of shaping our lives. I am more than grateful to everyone who has been involved over these years.
My girls (Kate Frihse and Gillian Frihse) amaze me. Young women doing very cool stuff and all the while being good to their brothers who think they are beyond amazing. Just feeling blessed with all of those who are and aren’t here that have been a part of this journey. More to come later today I’m sure. Regardless…thank you thank you beyond words. Momma will be mushy for a few days. I feel like I’m allowed.