I've been upset because the forest in front of my house is being cut down and we hear buzz saws and feel the crash of trees falling. I honestly do not understand what the delight or even the non-caring attitude is towards all the destruction! What is the joy these tree cutters get from hauling down another tree? They are practically cheering at each crash. Tetsu has asked and the wood cutters are a group that harvests good burning wood for stoves... There is reason behind the madness I suppose...
It is not my forest. I was devastated a couple of years ago when the forest behind me was uprooted (I wish... The roots and stumps are still evident) but hey, I learned that there are hidden blessings. My despair was at least soothed by the beautiful view of the mountain range behind us and so I am trying to consider that the loss of the forest now in FRONT of my house will somehow bring about benefits. I cannot see it now... All I get so far is a view of a factory that used to be hidden. Maybe the blessing is one of those forever unknown ones... Like if the trees hadn't been cut down one of them would have fallen on me... Anyway, I am avoiding looking out my windows and basically I am in a bad mood...
On another front... I much better one... I am lacking in sleep because... Leiya has gone into labor and we are clutching our iPhones waiting for some big news! Alas, labor started yesterday morning and already a day and a half has passed. Leiya and Tony are in their cozy, Christmas decorated home counting down minutes and waiting. The midwife has been consulted but the prognosis from afar is that there is still a ways to go so she isn't with them yet... As you can imagine, I am ultra excited and expectant but a little concerned and sleep deprived... Tetsu and I feel much more nervous than we ever were when our own kids were born.
As I said, I'm rather at loose ends so I'll end here today... Hopefully I'll have some great news the next time I post!
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ReplyDeleteTanya,you are in my thoughts and I am sending you all very much love at this time.
ReplyDeleteWe are far from our daughters but that does not matter, I am sure the universe feels our love, Elizabeth
Praying that all will be well!
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear about the trees! :( Congrats on the new grandbaby news :)
ReplyDeleteI pray that all goes well with Leiya and you hear good news soon. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI am happy to hear grandbaby is soon to be here..... and glad I am not in labor this day. Across the street a new first baby came home yesterday!! Looking forward to the NEXT news.
ReplyDeleteOh... best wishes for your daughter and I feel your frustration of not being able to be there.
ReplyDeleteHow nice it will be to have a (almost) Christmas baby! Our first son was born on December 18 and it was such a blessing to have him with us for Christmas. Yours might even hold out till Christmas Eve, and wouldn't that be a great day to have a baby.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful spot to be in labor. My long first labor helped me transition from being a woman who is pregnant to a mother with a newborn baby to take care of. From thinking about myself, as I had been doing for nine months, to thinking about the baby, which I would be doing for the rest of my life. My thoughts are with Leia and you all.
ReplyDeletePrayers that everyone is safe and your beautiful grand baby will be born soon!!! Happy Holidays!
ReplyDeleteI've been checking daily to see if the sweet babe has arrived. What a great Christmas present for your family. Sorry about the disappearing forest in front.
ReplyDeleteHow exciting! The baby news is exciting indeed. I can imagine your feeling of loss over the trees. I felt like that too when some trees were cut down in a park. Yours would be much more since it is around your house.
ReplyDeleteThinking of you all this Christmas. Eagerly awaiting your news. Best wishes to you all.
ReplyDeleteOh yay! Perhaps by the time you see my post you will be a Grandma and Tetsu a Grandpa! Exciting! Many blessings for the parents and new baby! I am so sorry about the trees Tanya, this practice is happening at an accelerated pace in my town, I am so sad, the small animals who live in the forests are being pushed ever further away. The newest destruction is just two blocks from my home, 50 acres bulldozed for yet another shopping complex which our area doesn't need. Yet the city planners give the developers the permits to do this! UGH! I wish you and your family a very blessed Christmas! Hugs from NC, Kitty Ann
ReplyDeleteWow I hope the new little fella arrives safe and sound and very soon too. Thursday - Christmas Eve as I write this from the East Coast of Australia. What a wonderful Christmas gift for you all!!!
ReplyDeleteFive months ago, I felt the same way you are feeling as you wrote this. When our daughter went into labor this summer (even before), I could only think about her - MY baby, and worrying what she was going through. Like you, the pandemic, and geographical distance kept us away. The entire day I was restless and on occasion, tearful. This can't be an emotion felt only by me; but why don't we hear more about the worries born from mother-to-daughter in this circle of life???
ReplyDeletePrayers for Leigha. By now, you probably have great news.
Merry Christmas.