This is Olivia Kate Jackson my friend Stefanie Grawe's Daughter!!! Isn't she so cute?!!! She was born September 23, 2009. She was 7 lb. 1 oz. and 20 inches long, and born with a head full of hair!!! Holy cow! I Love her hair! I saw her the day after she was born and wow! I didn't want to leave because the feeling in the hospital room was so peacefull! It was so amazing! I met the adoptive parents Valery and Dustinn Jackson and their son Bradshaw(2 years old and one of the cutest little boys I've every seen! :D). When I went to the hospital, I was a little nervous, I can admit because I wasn't sure what Stef's emotions were, I don't know why, but I knew she was having a hard time and was confused and I didn't know when she wanted to have "alone time" with her Daughter before she signed the placement papers(of which happened the day after I saw Olivia, so I was happy and felt humbled that I got to meet Olivia). I met Stef's Case worker Loni, of which is an amazing Lady in of it self, she came in Crutches! Ahh! at the time she had about 3 weeks or so left in the crutches so hopefully she wouldn't have to hobble around in those for too long! And I can relate from when I broke my foot, I had to use crutches for 4 weeks where Loni had to use them for 8. Anyways back in the subject here! Any how, Loni asked if she could talk with Nic and Stefanie alone(Nic is the Biological Dad of Olivia), and Val, Bradshaw, Stefanie's younger sister and I went down to the gift shop! Where I got to get to know Valery a little better and of course cute little Bradshaw! :D When we went back up stairs, Loni was out side talking with Dustinn and Sister Grawe(Stefanie's Mom). And they were talking about post Adoption Group, and what Stefanie (and what other Birth Mom's experience emotionally after giving birth), Loni was talking about how confused Stef might feel and is feeling, but also knowing that Adoption is the right thing, it's just hard for her to deal with(you know what I mean?). And she was telling Sister Grawe to not let Stefanie be in the house for longer than 6 hours(having sleep being the exception) and have her start getting back into "Normal life" again. And giving advice to Val and Dustinn because they were a bit worried that they were being pushy, but Loni said that they were actually doing great because Stef wanted them there! And she loved having them there and what not. But, Loni also told them to listen to stef, because if she says leave her alone then leave her alone, but if she says "wait! Stay!" then stay. And some other things, I don't really remember... Any how, After she gave some helpful advice to Valery and Dustin, I asked "I'm a friend that can't relate to Stef at all, but I want to help support her, and Love her, cause, I know how hard it is for her, but I don't know 'exactly how she feels' I just want to be there for her. What can I do to help her know that she has someone to talk to, just to listen." Loni answered, "you are a very good friend to ask that, you are in Patient mode, because she is confused and trying to get back into a 'normal' schedule as well as finding out who Stefanie is. Just let her know that you are there for her, and that you Love her, and that you'll be there for her when she is ready to hang out with friends, and talk about it." And I'm glad that I heard that, because I don't want to push and say "Hey! you want to go hang out?" and have quote on quote hopes that she'll talk about it! Heck No! I don't want to expect that, I would want to have a great time, and if she feels a comfort to talk about Olivia all the time, and how cute and adorable she is! GREAT! But I will not push her! That is the last thing I want to do, I don't really want to ruin a friendship for being pushy! I care for Stefanie, and she is an amazing friend! I truly do Look up to her for making a decision that will benefit her Daughter's life as well as her's in ways that she can't imagine right now! The Song "Everything to me" by Mark Shultz Explains it all! I Love Stefanie for who she is! She is absolutly amazing, and I hope she realizes that even through her down times! :D
This cute little puppy! Is my Grandpa Bourne's new puppy he got in July named Nemo, cause when they got him his name was Kirby, and my Aunt Celeste's Papillion's name is Kirby so they had to change the name! isn't he so cute! Nemo and Kirby are best friends like crazy! They like to play all the time and are very close!
Any how... I'll try to update my blog a little more often since I'm at my apartment a lot and need something to do! Why not Blog some of the time?
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