I was on a wild adventure this past week. No apologies when I say I didn’t mind being away from the blogging world for one minute…excitement was happening.
Mira Jaya and Gigi (Grandma Gayle)
I was in Sebastian where my daughter and her husband live to attend the birth of my granddaughter and first grandchild. I left home last Saturday to be ready if the labor began over the weekend. Sebastian is on the east coast of Florida, south of Melbourne. It’s a sleepy, small retirement community…quiet and breezy from the winds coming off the Indian River and Atlantic Ocean.
Mira Jaya Rose-Hutner was born Monday night, September 3rd (Labor Day) at the Indian River Medical Center in Vero Beach. She weighed 8lbs. 6oz. and was 20 ½ inches long. She came into the world very curious and looking around and seemingly listening when you spoke quietly to her. Her Daddy held her close after she had been checked out…you could feel the love. My daughter and the baby are doing very well.
I arrived back home last night still flying high over the addition of this sweet, precious, new being in our family. The best news of all…I’ve been asked to take care of little Mira when her Mom returns to work in a few weeks. I’ll be moving over there within the next couple of months. I can’t believe my good fortune.
Mira and Dad
Sharing this today with Occupy Blogosphere over at Soul Dipper’s place. What’s more inspiring than a new little being entering our world?
http://souldipper.wordpress.com/2012/09/12/occupy-blogosphere-thursday-september-13-2012/
Renee Espriu
/ September 9, 2012Welcome to ‘Grandparent Hood’ or so to speak. Now you only have about a dozen more and you will be caught up to me! LOL Beautiful name to go with a beautiful granddaughter. Congratulations! 🙂
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Bodhirose
/ September 10, 2012Thanks, Renee…a dozen more? I wondered if even one was ever going to make it! I’m so happy she’s here…
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Polly Robinson
/ September 10, 2012Gayle, what wonderful, wonderful news ~ heartfelt congratulations ~ the photos are beautiful ~ so pleased for you ~ Mira, what a gorgeous name ~ the start of a brand new adventure ~ congratulations again 😀 xx
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Bodhirose
/ September 10, 2012Thanks so much, Polly…I don’t think I could be happier…she’s a little angel. xoxo
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Madeleine Begun Kane
/ September 10, 2012Wonderful news! Congratulations to all and good luck with your move!
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Bodhirose
/ September 10, 2012I know…it’s great! Thanks so much, Madeleine…what an amazing feeling…
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booguloo
/ September 10, 2012You are blessed!!!
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Bodhirose
/ September 10, 2012Yes, I am…many thanks, Michael.
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wightrabbit
/ September 10, 2012Fantastic news, Gayle, Mira is absolutely beautiful! You are going to have so much fun together, a wonderful relationship full of love and laughter. I have been wondering when this gorgeous little being might arrive in your world ~ I am so happy for you! 🙂
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Bodhirose
/ September 10, 2012She really is beautiful…I’m not biased am I? I look forward to all her cuteness and fun as she grows up. She’s so very dear…
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Inside the Mind of Isadora
/ September 10, 2012A special little angel was brought into everyones lives. She looks like a little doll. You are going to have a best time. Your life will be filled with overwhelming love and joy. You will find it hard to walk around without a smile on your face. Congratulations, Gayle.
namaste … Izzy xoxox
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Bodhirose
/ September 17, 2012She does look like a little doll…so tiny. My daughter and son-in-law are enjoying her so much…what a precious gift for all of us. Bring on the smiles…(smiling)…
Thank you, Izzy, my friend…namaste… xoxo
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Androgoth
/ September 10, 2012Congratulations on the birth of
your sweet Granddaughter, she
is really lovely Gayle 🙂 🙂
Androgoth XXx
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Bodhirose
/ September 11, 2012Thank you, my friend…I’m so excited…she’s such a darling. I’m glad you came by! xoxo
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Androgoth
/ September 11, 2012I agree she is truly beautiful my great friend and what a joy to have her 🙂
By the way you look lovely with your sweet Granddaughter, it is a most lovely photograph filled with happiness 🙂
Androgoth XXx
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Bodhirose
/ September 11, 2012My happiness definitely shown through on that photo…it was bubbling out of me. 🙂 Thank you for your sweet compliments for the both of us. I’m so glad to share this with you. xoxo
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Androgoth
/ September 12, 2012You are welcome Gayle
and do have a very nice
Wednesday 🙂 🙂
Andro XXx
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libithina
/ September 11, 2012Oh adorable!!! and what a lovely name ~ bet you’re so excited to be minding that little treasure ~ *huggles and love* :)) many warm congrats x x x so lovely
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Bodhirose
/ September 11, 2012Thanks so much for your enthusiastic joy and congratulations for me, Libithina…I’m very excited at being honored with helping her parents take care of her. Can hardly wait to get started. 🙂
Hugs…Gayle xoxo
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souldipper
/ September 13, 2012I am choked, Gayle. Just choked! Where are those new tissues I just unpacked?! You look and sound so happy and excited. Oh, Grandma, what a fabulous relationship you are about to build. What a bond. Blessings on all of you, but especially on the sweetest little girl I’ve seen in some time! This is a perfect Occupy submission – and you are taking it literally by moving there! 😀
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Bodhirose
/ September 13, 2012Aww….what a sweet reaction to my good news, Amy…thank you! I think we’re going to be good friends…I can’t wait to get started. What an honor to have been chosen for this role…one that I will love. I knew this would be perfect for today over at Occupy! :~)
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journeyintopoetry
/ September 17, 2012Congratulations Gayle!! What wonderful news. And you get to look after her too! She’s a sweetie and you look so young!! Beautiful name too and the birthdays al together! Baby Tess is our fourth grandchild but the first girl! They are all 3 and under. We are in the UK and Tess and her two older brothers,James 3 and Fionn 2 live over in Ireland so we don’t see them too often but we Skype. Then we have little Theo who is 2 and he lives about half an hour car ride away so we see him loads and look after him one day a week. They bring so much joy! Many congrats once again!! 🙂
Christine
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Bodhirose
/ September 17, 2012Many thanks, Christine…yes, many changes coming up which will be blessings for all of us. Well then you’re an old hand at being a grandma…four of the darlings…so nice. Wasn’t it nice to add a little girl to the mix?! Especially nice that you have one nearby so you can help look after him too…I can’t wait to get started…
Hugs…
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Bodhirose
/ September 17, 2012P.S. Christine…I may look young but I’m really “old”… I’ve looked younger than my years my whole life…bothered me something terrible when I was younger…now, I’m ok with it! 🙂
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bardessdmdenton
/ September 19, 2012What a wonderful happening for you, Gayle. Heartfelt congratulations on the birth of your absolutely beautiful grandaughter with such a lovely name. I wish blessings for her life, long and full of wisdom and joy and much love (which I can see she will have in abundance from Mom and Dad and Grandma! I don’t need to tell you to enjoy, and all the best for the move!
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Bodhirose
/ September 19, 2012Thank you for the kind wishes and blessings for that sweet, tiny girl and your generous congratulations, Diane. I’m going to be in heaven! xoxo
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