My Life in a Nut Shell

3 surgeries for Endometriosis, countless medications, and lots of difficult years trying to conceive. We put the medical stuff on hold and decided to work on being parents instead. In July of 2000 we were blessed beyond all measure with a phone call announcing the birth of our daughter, Megan. Megan's birth mother had given birth the day before and was leaving the hospital. We had no warning that Megan was coming. At 4:29 in the afternoon we were a couple, at 4:30 we were parents. Deciding that we wanted a sibling for Megan, we looked into all our options. This time insurance covered IVF. One round and we were blessed with triplets, Abigail, Brigid, and Caroline. Did you know that there is a 70% chance of divorce in families of Higher Order Multiples? Almost two years after the triplets were born my ex-husband and I separated and eventually divorced. During that time both my Mother and Father passed away from cancer. In February of 2007 my sister came to live with us to help out. In December of 2008 she had to leave so now it is me on my own with the girls. In February 2010, Lisa passed away and finally found her own Peace.

Sunday, April 25, 2010

My Dad

I sure do miss him.  While going through boxes today  found this picture of him with my niece, Ana.  She was about 1 1/2 when he was feeding.  My Dad liked to call himself the big grump.  He was gruff and loud; an old Air Force sargeant.  This is such a tender photo of a man with a big heart.


  Damn, I sure do miss him.


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Unknown said...

Kristina, I know exactly how you feel. I miss my Dad terribly too. Thanks for sharing - a sweet photo and I'm sure a nice memory.

J

April 26, 2010 at 11:40 AM

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