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Kamilly
Jan 22 2013 at 4:37 AM
This post took my breath away. Honestly, I don't think I bretahed as read about you approaching the tree and imagining what Bella would be like this Christmas. I can be walking on my sales route and a mom will approach with a stroller. I hold my breath if I see pink and think she'd be about Nara's age. I stare without shame and drink that little girl in as she passes. The girls usually notice all the love pouring out and respond the mothers seem to feel a bit awkward unless I
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find my voice enough to gush about how beautiful their baby is and if they open themselves up to conversation, I ask how old she is. I calculate. Nara would be ___ old, but she was a preemie. If I used a preemie adjusted age, she'd be ___ and compare to this girl, see if one of the ages fits. It's a strange little game I don't seem to help but play. Our babies are everywhere, demanding our attentions just as our living ones do. Make. Do. Give. Be. Accomplish enough for me, too. I love mothering all of my children, but I wish it was different.

rrennick
Jul 04 2012 at 2:41 PM
How about the Everglades in Florida? You can still see the modern day southern plantation there now.












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