The only thing I want to do today is to say thank you. We have been utterly overwhelmed not only by the events of the past month, but as much, if not more, by the outpouring of love and support that has found its way to our entire family.
Less than a week after my husband’s older brother died, our daughter-in-law was diagnosed with lymphoma.
Today we are grateful beyond words to say that our daughter-in-law has delivered a magnificent little boy, that she has completed her first round of chemo, and that she and my son are well on their way to learning how to care for their infant son. Though he arrived five weeks early, he required neither supplemental oxygen nor even a warming blanket, and he stayed in the NICU only as long as it took for him to get himself over five pounds.
Remarkable and devoted friends have filled his parents’ home with all the onesies, blankets, bottles, diapers, and swaddle cloths they might need, plus a few more. They have filled their refrigerator and freezer with food and set up a meal train. They have carried a basinette up to the apartment until the nursery could be set up, which it now has, courtesy of one handy new grandpa with a set of tools. These extraordinary friends made all the arrangements for our grandson’s brit milah. Three grandparents arrived almost immediately, and the fourth (me) will be arriving in just a few weeks.
We can do this, we will do this, and I just want to say thank you.
Good things come to good people! So glad things are moving in a better direction❤️
I will begin praying for your daughter-in-law, her husband, and this precious newborn baby. I will also pray for your husband. It is hard to lose a brother. My dear brother-in-law was just placed in hospice care. I think of you often, one of the finest physicians I have ever met. I also want to congratulate you on the birth of another grandchild. May he grow in love, wisdom, strength and health and have a long and happy life. Mazel tov!
I am happy and sad for you and your family. How is that possible? Thank you for sharing.
All my best. Cheryl
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your brother-in-law and about your daughter-in-law’s diagnosis. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. And congratulations on the your new grandchild!!!
Our hearts are full for you and your family, Roxanne. We embrace you in your grief and in your joy. Our hearts hold yours. Am remembering a brit milah in your dining room all those years ago and the sacredness of that moment. May you find so much joy in grandparenting that you can’t speak – and I know you will. Sending peace and prayers to you, Eddie and your beautiful family. Much love to you, dear friend.