Understanding

I just read that John Travolta and his wife, Kelly Preston, are expecting a baby. She is 47 and he is 56.

I’m surprised at my reaction.

Pure envy.

After losing David, I so wanted to adopt a child. It was a bigger urge than any biological clock ever. It was really HUGE.
But I was 59 years old. I knew that it would be terribly hard to do. I had plenty of love and caring to give but I also was well aware of how my body was slowing down. And there is no hope of the opposite happening. It’s all down hill from here on in that aspect.

I’m sure some people will say they’re too old and many other negative things. But I completely understand and am glad for them. They are probably in a position to have lots of help so it won’t be as hard and even if it is, I’m happy for them.

I’m very thankful that life brought me these two little twins in my life to love and enjoy. I doubt very much I would be as happy and content with life as I am now if they hadn’t been here. Being a mom or a grandma is the just the very best thing in the world. You can never replace the child you lose but it sure feels good to be an important part of a little child’s life.

im not sure i’d be envious here…….i wish them luck, but i know this is risky yet they have the finances to support the risk. i think settling for grandkids is my choice here; yet……..that seems far off if not even possible

Here’s to Grandma spoiling the little ones. And may they spoil Grandma a little too!!

I believe if you are a good person life gives you what you need when you need it. I’m so happy the twins came into your life. They are lucky little tots too. ryn: re snapfish….I guess it was me that was pissy and not snapfish. Maybe I should be more patient next time? love to you…Susan

One of my many regrets is not adopting a child after Chuck died. Many friends encouraged it but all I could think was…no child could take Chuck’s place. I just wasn’t ready emotionally and then it became too late or I became too old or both. Like you, I’m happy for Travolta and his wife. There’s no doubt they will love and care for a baby and be financially able to care for a baby who could be challenged in some way because of her age. The twins are so very lucky to have you and you, them. xoxo

its time you knew………….. in four weeks i shall be two years OLDER than you sweetie. you look 40 i feel 80 at least today lolol

ryn: Hell YES you can come next time. That would be terrific!! Sally and I would be thrilled to meet you in person. We don’t have a definite plan yet except “October” but we’ll sure let you know. love to you… PS: you would not be an interloper – you would be a friend.

ryn: Yep – we (Sally and I) think you most surely should join us. So far our planning has gotten as far as “lets do it again in October when it’s not so hot”. Of course this is the gulf coast and it could very well still be hot. We’ll keep you posted when a plan starts coming together. love and Happy Birthday!! Susan

PS: LOVE your new photo – you are gorgeous!