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Captured in Time…Or Why I Should Wear Lipstick
There are moments in life that are so unexpectedly sweet that when they happen you can’t believe your good fortune and you spend the rest of your day smiling and shooting rainbows out your arse.
Like when you take out an old coat and find a crumpled twenty dollar bill inside a lint filled pocket.
Or when you buy a lottery ticket and actually win something. (Because that is totally possible. They keep handing out those free tickets just to sucker you back in with false hope.)
Or when your daughter scores the only damn goal her team has seen this entire season and it’s made only sweeter because she’s playing against kids four years older than her and twice her size.
So sue me if I jumped up and down, cheering and screaming like a raging soccer mom lunatic. That little victory was hard earned and made sweeter by the ability to brag that it was MY daughter.
Ya. We She rocks.
I love those little unexpected gifts life brings. It’s like finding a pretty little chocolate resting upon on the pillowcase of life. (Okay, so that is a horrible analogy, but I never professed to be a poet.)
Those little nuggets of goodness are all the more sweeter now that we know just how dark life can get. I tend to cherish them harder and hold them closer than I ever did before our son died.
Which is why, when I received a phone call from a dear family friend, I wrapped myself in the unexpected glow of warmth and thanked the Universe itself for my latest unexpected gift.
This gift was even better than watching my daughter’s triumphant smile after her victory on the soccer field. This gift was even more precious than the time I was snooping and found unexpected photos of my son in my friend’s photo album.
This gift made me smile and then weep with joy (and only a bit of sadness). This gift was a reminder of a life once lived, a love forever shared. I can’t believe I didn’t even know it existed before that phone call.
Video footage of my darling Bug. The ONLY video footage that exists in the world because we were too poor during his life to be able to afford a video camera to capture his beautiful soul.
(If only we had a crystal ball back then and knew how important it would be to document his moments. Sigh.)
Now I have him, captured forever alive and cranky and in his glory. For a few brief moments I get to experience my son’s sweet kisses and remember the warm feeling of his sweaty hair and how he clung to me for comfort for a few minutes. Not that I forgot, but it is so wonderful to see it in front of me instead of just inside my head and heart.
Because now I can share it with you.
You never know what sugary surprises life has in store for you.
You also never know when a bad haircut and forgetting to wear any lipstick is going to come back and bite you on the arse.
I’ll just try to over look that. How bout you do the same?
**Note: The video is around four minutes long. Just click play under the big screen at the bottom and his piece will start. **
June 18th, 2008 at 10:38 am
I am so glad that you now have this piece of footage. I wanted to reach in the video and give that gorgeous boy a hug.
June 18th, 2008 at 10:41 am
Your hair looks great though!
June 18th, 2008 at 10:43 am
*sniff* I am new to your blog and didn’t know about your son. He has touched my heart through the video.
June 18th, 2008 at 10:45 am
I couldn’t get the video to work, but from the still I think you both look cute.
June 18th, 2008 at 10:58 am
He’s beautiful Tanis. I’m soo happy for you and your family that you can see and hear him again. As always, I don’t know how you made it through with your sense of humor in tact. You’re pretty great.
June 18th, 2008 at 10:59 am
i have no idea how you do it..i’m bawling at work..i just wanted to jump in and hug him..soooo cute….
June 18th, 2008 at 10:59 am
Note to self: Don’t read Tanis’ blog unless I’m wearing the waterproof mascara. Beauty. Just beauty.
June 18th, 2008 at 11:02 am
Tanis, I watched the whole video and he is just amazing. I can tell how you really love him soooo much. I cried because I know he’s not with you here in this world anymore. I am so glad that you have that video. I wish you could have had a million others. I would gladly have given you a camcorder if I had known you then. I am glad that your friend called you about it. I hope that you have contacted the hospital to see if they still have the unedited version of that footage. The parts between the takes where you’re just being with him. I think that is just what you needed right now was a little ray of sunshine from your Bug…
June 18th, 2008 at 11:05 am
Wouldn’t you know that it pauses for loading whenever you and Bug are on! How precious to have this footage. Thank you so much for sharing with us!
My friend’s 8 month old is in the hospital right now for testing. Your post and her ordeal really hits home how precious our children are.
June 18th, 2008 at 11:15 am
I have been reading you for a short time but don’t believe I have ever commented.
How wonderful that you got this gift. I’m sure you will treasure it.
June 18th, 2008 at 11:44 am
I have to stop watching because I just can’t cry at work anymore. He’s so sweet. I’m so happy you have this footage. What a gift.
June 18th, 2008 at 11:47 am
I’m so happy for you that you have this footage. I can’t begin to imagine what it means to you, lipstick-less and all.
June 18th, 2008 at 11:55 am
Wow Tanis… This must be such a treasure to you… I’m so glad you found it!
June 18th, 2008 at 11:58 am
This is fantastic! I’m so happy for you, hon. That is truly a gift.
And I wasn’t looking at your haircut at all. I was concentrating on that cute little boy and your adorable accent.
June 18th, 2008 at 12:13 pm
You look sexxy and more importantly, Bug looks adorable. What a wonderful surprise for you.
June 18th, 2008 at 12:34 pm
This is wonderful….I’m very happy for you.
Adam
http://adam-finch.eachday.com
June 18th, 2008 at 12:37 pm
Oh, boy. This one did it for me. I am a blubbering mess. I have been a lurker on your site for ages but have never commented. Your posts have always brought me a good laugh or a tear to my eye but the video footage you have shared with all of us has knocked me to my knees. What an amazing gift to have. He was truly beautiful. And when he gave you a kiss… well, I had to pause the video. My little two year old kept asking, “Mom, what’s wrong?!?” All I could do was give her a big hug and tell her how much I love her. I also have a 5 year old and one on the way… Kids really are the most precious beings.
I agree with a previous poster: you should most definitely contact the hospital to inquire about getting all of the raw footage from that day.
XOXO,
~Rebecca
June 18th, 2008 at 12:37 pm
I think your hair looks great! I once sported the same haircut though, so perhaps I’m biased.
How terrific that you found video footage of Bug!! Per my request, my aunt (whose husband had always video taped family get-togethers) put together a compilation of video footage of my dad, as well as my grandparents and uncle - all of whom had passed away by the time she made it - and I really treasure it. It’s the only recording I have of my dad’s voice.
Bug was a real treasure. You can see from his actions how much he loved his mommy. *sniffle*
June 18th, 2008 at 12:37 pm
I’ve been reading your blog a long time now but never commented. My precious Skye passed away 27 months ago today. I had few videos of her that were lost for 2yrs. After much prayer they were found and returned to me a few months ago…..seeing her and I together was so healing! I know the bittersweet joy it is to finally see a video of your angel. Thank you for sharing him with us. I’m so happy you have this video truly what an unexpected treasure and gift! I really enjoy reading your blog……it’s helped me in my own healing and helped me to realize that there is still joy to be found everyday…….Thanks so much!
June 18th, 2008 at 12:44 pm
At work, have to stop watching. OMG, how beautiful! I want to jump in and hug him myself. BTW, your hair looked gorgeous. What a treasure!
June 18th, 2008 at 12:49 pm
This is a wonderful, wonderful thing. I’m bawling, but I’m so glad that you now have this video of your child. He was gorgeous.
June 18th, 2008 at 12:52 pm
what an incredible gift! i watched every precious second and rejoiced for you that you have this amazing footage.
(and i like your hair…. you’re adorable)
June 18th, 2008 at 12:56 pm
Thank-you for posting that video Tanis. It ripped my heart up, but also blessed my day. It is evident how close you two were. Just the way you scratch his little back, and stroke his hair and he just clung to you and was ready for kisses. Makes me ever more aware how fleeting life is, and how fragile our kids are. I read your posts as often as time allows and your writing always challenges me to be a better mom and be more grateful for my son’s good health. That was truly a treat to watch.
June 18th, 2008 at 12:57 pm
I am sobbing! He is such a beautiful boy Tanis! And to think of him not in this world with you any longer just breaks my heart. I cannot fathom, not at all!
((HUGS))
June 18th, 2008 at 1:19 pm
What a wonderful, treasured find - so happy for you…
June 18th, 2008 at 1:21 pm
Thank you so much for sharing your Bug with us. What a beautiful boy! And you were looking pretty good there as well.
June 18th, 2008 at 1:28 pm
The love coming from you to him - and he to you - in that little clip is so clear and present and beautiful.
I’m so glad you have this, and that you’ve shared it with us.
June 18th, 2008 at 1:28 pm
Someone sent me one of those emails today that said “a blessing is coming your way.”
It did! It was your blog!
Thank you for sharing something so dear to your heart. What a gift!
June 18th, 2008 at 1:54 pm
And THERE he is! My GOD, Tanis, he’s BEAUTIFUL.
Thank you for showing us that video - I hope against hope some other nice surprises pop up for you too!
June 18th, 2008 at 1:59 pm
I love your hair, and your lips look fine. I nearly cried whenever I saw that tube in him tummy. It must hurt so much for you to put it in to feed him. I couldn’t hear what they are saying though (my sound systems are down). And that is partly why I’m not crying (yet). He’s absolutely beautiful. I’m really glad I have stumbled upon your website and I have been reading all of your archives. I think you’re a great mom and I want to be as good a mom as you are when I have my kids. I can tel why you love Bug so much. He does look like the angle you describe him to be. This kind of personal touch in your posts makes me feel truly special.
Thanks so much.
June 18th, 2008 at 2:10 pm
I am so glad you now have this treasure whenever you just need to see him. You looked wonderful and he is a doll!
June 18th, 2008 at 2:35 pm
Bawling my freakin eyes out down here ! Such a beautiful boy, Tanis !
and the love you have for each other just shines thru the screen !
June 18th, 2008 at 2:37 pm
The combination of your face and your perfect accent evokes Canadian Charlize Theron for me. Who needs lipstick when you’ve got eyes like that and a dipthong to boot?
But I didn’t like watching the video.
June 18th, 2008 at 3:41 pm
Oh, God, Tanis, what a gift, and thank you for sharing that gift with us. How easy it would have been to keep it all to yourself.
And you both look absolutely beautiful, and the love between you is … palpable. Even without lipstick and a supposedly bad haircut (I think it looks great).
June 18th, 2008 at 3:55 pm
The video wouldn’t play for me, but damn. I am so happy for you. We were using crappy disposable cameras when bug was alive because we were also poor. The one roll I had of him smiling was used on an outdoor camera and so I have one dark, fuzzy, grainy photo where you can barely tell it’s him. I think I would give everything I own for a video of my bug. ANYTHING.
June 18th, 2008 at 3:59 pm
That was beautiful. I am crying from sadness/happiness for you. Life is just too short. Wish I could get my in-laws to realize that. He is such an adorable little boy and you could tell how much he loves you and you him.
June 18th, 2008 at 4:12 pm
Wow, what a beautiful beautiful boy, this is a wonderful gift, I am so happy for you. You both look so lovely together I can only imagine how much you miss him. Best wishes.
June 18th, 2008 at 5:17 pm
You look awesome - but here’s the nice thing about having a cute child - who’s looking at you?
Misterpie was laughing at me for filming a few minutes of Pumpkinpie jsut running around a cuple of weeks ago. But it’s one of those things you might remember, but would love to be able to relive later, even if you still have them. If not, I can’t even imagine how precious that tiny snatched moment must be. I’m so glad you have it!
June 18th, 2008 at 5:31 pm
you were so well spoken, and your hair looks amazing!
June 18th, 2008 at 5:51 pm
I’ve been reading your blog for a while now and you crack me up so often. What a sense of humor and knack for writing! I’m so glad that this video exists for you, it’s a beautiful gift! Bug looks so cute and when he gives you a kiss- a moment to treasure for sure caught forever. Thank you for sharing! And the work at the hospital seems to be amazing, what a lot of work and good things are being done there.
Also, your hair looked awesome and I never noticed your lack of lipstick!
June 18th, 2008 at 5:55 pm
I’m sorry my hormones are not letting me watch the video. I’m crying without even watching it.
June 18th, 2008 at 6:55 pm
Now that I can see through my tears I would like to say what a beautiful little boy. I am so happy for you that you now have this amazing footage.
June 18th, 2008 at 6:56 pm
OH! The kiss!
From a mom who has used ambulatory care…hugs!
June 18th, 2008 at 7:02 pm
Oh Tanis, thank you for sharing this with us! What a beautiful little boy! I’m so glad you have this footage to look at. Funny how little gifts show up when you least expect it. I bet Bug had his hand in that. >
BTW…You look great, too!
June 18th, 2008 at 7:06 pm
Oh FFS I already spent an hour crying today and this just made me BAWL. I’ve held my child’s head steady just. like. that. to get the height, put them on the scale, sort of guarding them from the nurse’s touch as much as possible, I’ve sat in those meetings trying to pay attention to those Very Important Things with a child who was cranky and totally over being there, and, the real kicker? The button on Bug was the same brand and even the same SIZE as the one on my child today. I’m going to go and hug my kid now. Thank you for showing us this, and I think you looked fine (I’m lucky if I get a bra on trying to hustle people out the door for those things).
June 18th, 2008 at 7:41 pm
A truly remarkable gift. Thanks for sharing.
June 18th, 2008 at 8:48 pm
De-lurking to say what an amazing video that was. Your boy is beautiful. What a powerful story.
June 18th, 2008 at 9:06 pm
Hardly heard what the professionals were saying - too focused on your beautiful little boy. What a treasure, this video. I can just imagine your joy at receiving it. Thank you for sharing. So touching.
June 18th, 2008 at 9:15 pm
Thank you so much for sharing your little boy with us. He is so cute and obviously loving and trusting his mama SO much. By seeing him moving, interacting, reacting, etc. I know you struck a huge nerve with me and your other readers. I could *see* him - not just in a 2 dimensional/picture way, but a little bit of his soul, too. Thank you so much. I’m going to kiss my kids now.
June 18th, 2008 at 10:00 pm
Awww I was fine up until you said “peek a boo”. *sniff* Coming out of lurk mode to say I think you both look beautiful and to thank you for sharing such a wonderful video.
June 18th, 2008 at 11:33 pm
Oh, Tanis ~ what a beautiful little boy! I loved putting a voice with your name and pictures, too. Thanks so much for linking to the video of ShaleBug, and you ~
*tearing up now*
I just wish he was still in y’all’s arms instead of only in your hearts.
{{{hugs}}}
June 19th, 2008 at 4:31 am
I am so happy that you have this video. I have been reading your blog for quite some time, I have heard your stories about bug and have seen some pictures but the video leaves me here crying for you.
June 19th, 2008 at 5:21 am
I can’t even begin to tell you how happy I am that you have this video. I! am happy that you have this video… so I can only imagine your joy.
I watched it….and cried. Thanks for sharing your Bug with us… You can only watch it and know what a great mom you are…and how great you’ll be to your future adopted child.
And I didn’t notice the lack of lipstick through my tears.
June 19th, 2008 at 5:50 am
Thanks so much for sharing the video of your little man with us. It was wonderful to see you and him together. And I actually love your haircut.
June 19th, 2008 at 5:53 am
I’m sitting here at my desk, crying.
I’m so glad you have this Tanis. What a beautiful boy.
June 19th, 2008 at 6:03 am
I am so happy there is a video…Bug is beautiful…and Tanis…you are too. Love the Canadian accents…and now must tell you…it will be a few hours before I can re-apply my mascara….
June 19th, 2008 at 6:44 am
You son is beautiful, I am so glad you will be able to keep this piece of film of him. Hugs to you.
June 19th, 2008 at 7:26 am
Ummmm. Your eyeliner looks nice!?
What an amazing universe present you have received. You are an amazing mother and woman. You needed him for your life, just as he needed you for his. You were gifts to each other.
June 19th, 2008 at 7:28 am
I have been reading your blog for several weeks and have never commented. This is the second time now that I have read one of your posts and had to stop and go give my kids a hug. You bless more lives than you realize. Thank you.
June 19th, 2008 at 8:04 am
What a great video of you and your son. It’s obvious even from this short clip why he was such a light in your lives.
June 19th, 2008 at 8:11 am
How wonderful for you (you look great, BTW). Its like finding a treasure. I’ve been reading for a while and love hearing about your life. Thanks for making my day.
June 19th, 2008 at 9:51 am
What a really great find.
And your hair looks fine and I can’t even tell about the lipstick
June 19th, 2008 at 10:23 am
Beyond awesome T - I am so f’ing happy for you. What a treasure.
June 19th, 2008 at 10:59 am
Thank you so much for sharing that with us! What a treasure.
Bless the Stollery, for being there when needed.
June 19th, 2008 at 11:19 am
Oh that’s awesome to have! I had no idea his name was spelled that way!
June 19th, 2008 at 11:35 am
a very good article. thx for sharing
June 19th, 2008 at 11:35 am
awesome article. very good blog
June 19th, 2008 at 11:56 am
What an AWESOME gift. He’s beautiful. He seems so at ease when you’re holding him.
June 19th, 2008 at 12:07 pm
Thank you so much for sharing this. *sniffle sniffle*
What a beautiful boy.
(and a beautiful Momma with a rockin haircut)
June 19th, 2008 at 12:10 pm
Ok maybe I’m a dork, but I couldn’t get Video One to play. I saw Video 2 just fine. What am I doing wrong?
June 19th, 2008 at 12:26 pm
Thank you so much for sharing this with us, Tanis. Of course your blog has made me cry AGAIN but so, so happy you shared. Such a precious, beautiful little guy.
June 19th, 2008 at 12:36 pm
Gorgeous. He’s absolutely gorgeous. I’m so glad that you were given this precious gift.
[Your hair looks awesome so it makes up for the no lipstick issue.]
June 19th, 2008 at 1:33 pm
delurking
Thank you for sharing it with us. I’m in tears, not just sad tears but happy ones too at seeing you and your bug together. What a wonderful gift!!
ps you hair is beautiful but what is more beautiful was the little kiss with you and bug. It really is the little things in life that make it all worthwhile.
big hugs to you
June 19th, 2008 at 1:38 pm
Thanks so much for sharing. What a sweet and wonderful little boy he was. I loved the part when he gave you a kiss. Who needs lipstick when you have a wonderful little boy sitting on your lap giving you kisses? And I thought your hair looked great. Also…Canadians have accents?
June 19th, 2008 at 2:01 pm
Thank you for sharing your little man. I’m bawling. I’m so glad you found this.
June 19th, 2008 at 2:15 pm
Funny, I thought you would have more of an accent. What kind of accent I was not sure.
Glad you found this and glad you shared it with us.
Is it weird to say that I see nothing wrong with they way you look, but I focused more on your Bug, anyway.
June 19th, 2008 at 3:05 pm
He is beautiful. The kiss you shared had my heart clinching up. Thank you for sharing with everyone.
June 19th, 2008 at 3:47 pm
Tanis,
I’ve been lurking for a long time now, and I’m just so happy for you that you have this video to hold on to and watch.
I never got to meet my son as he was stillborn but I know the agony of knowing you will never see your child again, and walking away and having to rebuild your life. I would give anything to have a memory like this and I am so so so happy for you. This is such a gift.
Your son is beautiful and I think you looked amazing - missing lipstick and all.
June 19th, 2008 at 6:23 pm
What a blessing for you to find this footage! He is a beautiful boy.
June 19th, 2008 at 6:29 pm
What a special surprise for you! I’m glad that you decided to share with us.
Thank you
June 19th, 2008 at 9:07 pm
Come on Tanis! You look good!
Shale is just a sweet boy. Thank you so much for sharing and I’m so glad you have this video now.
June 19th, 2008 at 9:18 pm
This was absolutely beautiful. It’s an amazing gift to have found something like that and I’m glad you shared it
June 19th, 2008 at 9:25 pm
What they said!!
Hey, I’m 82 in the queue.
I read all the “Missing my Bug” diaries ages ago and took it all on board, and now you spring this on me!!
Thanks for sharing.
You do good work.
June 19th, 2008 at 9:26 pm
83!!
Chicklet pushed in!
June 19th, 2008 at 9:39 pm
You are beautiful and articulate and I’m so happy for you that you have this.
June 20th, 2008 at 2:45 am
How great! And by the way I think the hairdo was cool and you look great without the lipstick - don’t be so hard on yourself!!!
June 20th, 2008 at 5:38 am
Thank You for sharing Shale with us. It is nice to see and hear you too!
June 20th, 2008 at 7:51 am
long-time lurker here:
what a sweet video. i think it’s wonderful that even though your little shalebug lived such a short life, he’s going to be an encouragement to countless families with special needs kids who see this video.
cheers
hh in atlanta
June 20th, 2008 at 7:56 am
I am speechless. He is such a beautiful child! Just exactly like you have described him. I love sloppy drooly kisses - I couldn’t help but notice you holding the “towel” in the interview. We always have one handy when we cart Ben around as well.
I am so very thrilled you received this gift. I had no idea that you didn’t have video of Skjel (I know I probably spelled that wrong). Now I must go - there’s something in my eye I need to attend to…
June 20th, 2008 at 10:44 am
hugs
for you and for the bug
and for the time you spent together
June 20th, 2008 at 11:46 am
What an amazing gift that video is — for your readers as well.
Thank you for sharing.
June 20th, 2008 at 12:34 pm
Thank you for sharing your gorgeous gorgeous Son. I came here and read yours and Bugs story and stayed. I didn’t think I could feel any deeper towards your family and your plight, seeing Bug though got me right in the heart. In a bittersweet way! Your a walking angel to be able to do what you do. And very Blessed to be able to do it so well.
June 20th, 2008 at 9:57 pm
Oh, sweetie. Thank you so much for letting me see your gorgeous Shalebug. What a wonderful, wonderful gift for you - to be able to see him again like that.
When he gave you that kiss, I think my heart stopped.
What a beautiful, beautiful boy he was. xoxo
June 21st, 2008 at 9:23 am
Oh, Shalebug. It was great to see him in live action.
Did he get the sundae, T?
I’m so glad you found the video.
June 21st, 2008 at 1:16 pm
Oh Tan(n?)is! What a special video! I didn’t realize until it was over that I was crying…what a sweet Mom you are. Your kids are very lucky to have you. xoxo
June 21st, 2008 at 6:05 pm
What a beautiful little soul. Thanks for sharing.
June 21st, 2008 at 9:08 pm
Thank you for sharing that with us. It was beautiful. He was beautiful. What a sweet, sweet boy.
Did he ever get to have that Sundae?
Oh, and I don’t know what you’re talking about, you were hawt!
June 21st, 2008 at 9:59 pm
Oh T. Man, that did a number on me. You and he were just amazing.
I’m so glad you have this video.
June 22nd, 2008 at 2:10 am
This made me cry tears of happiness for you! Your little Bug is so sweet!
June 22nd, 2008 at 6:32 am
Were you and your son at Stollery in 2003ish? I worked as a PICU and Pede Float pool (mainly Surgery and Cardiology) RN form spring 2003 to fall 2004. Now flying on a Pede/Neo transport team in Portland.
Love the Blog . . . reminds me of life in the Fort and Redwater!
June 22nd, 2008 at 1:53 pm
It was lovely to see your son, and you. Reminded me a little of Katie, I’m always wipe the drool off her chin. It was a wonderful gift to receive and thanks for sharing it.
June 22nd, 2008 at 5:16 pm
You still are, as you were then - amazing. I am so glad that you have this.
June 22nd, 2008 at 7:06 pm
wow wow wow.
what an incredible gift. Thank you for sharing with us!
June 22nd, 2008 at 7:20 pm
I can’t wait to meet and hug that boy in heaven!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
June 22nd, 2008 at 8:01 pm
Wow! You two are both gorgeous. What a gift to have this video of your little one.
Thank you so much for sharing him with us!
June 22nd, 2008 at 8:59 pm
Oh T, you are goodness and light in every way. No one for a second is thinking about your lipstick.
June 22nd, 2008 at 10:52 pm
Liz put it right. Good mother. good mother. good mother.
Sweet child, not a word of a lie.
June 23rd, 2008 at 9:52 am
Ug, the video isn’t working for me either. I’ll have to try it at home.
June 23rd, 2008 at 11:43 am
T, he is even more gorgeous than his adorable pictures, and your words, had me believe. Thank you for sharing this with us, even though I’m not sure I’ll ever stop crying.
June 24th, 2008 at 7:27 am
Lord, T, he is beautiful. Thanks for sharing this gift with us. I am so glad to get to see Bug with his mommy like this.
Amazing.
June 24th, 2008 at 10:52 am
oh sweetness. what a gift that must be, to have that footage.
he is beautiful.
June 24th, 2008 at 2:55 pm
What an awesome video to have
I dont know how you do it.
But I will tell you, you looked fabulous….no lipstick and all!!
peace
#2
June 25th, 2008 at 7:06 pm
I know I’m a few days late, but what an incredible blessing to receive this video! It shows what a truly amazing mother you are. Thank you so much for sharing this with your readers. Bug is so sweet and your hair looked fabulous. The style becomes you.
June 27th, 2008 at 10:52 pm
Hi! I am happy for your find. You are a wonderful friend for me and so many others. I believe a sharp wit and great sense of humor is just the ticket in a world in so much trouble. I am new to your site but love it and have published the URL elsewhere as well as personally urging friends to give it a read, that’s all it takes and they, like me, are hooked.
Thanks so much for giving an old man the smiles and belly laughs I garner here daily from your well written and amazing funny stories. Keep it up please, I would miss hell out of you otherwise.
June 30th, 2008 at 11:29 am
Thank you so much for sharing this video with us. I’ve been a follower of the blog for some time, but to see you together with your child is so powerful.
Best wishes-