Junebugs First Birthday Soon!

 
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Post by coalkirk » Sat. Jan. 10, 2015 10:22 am

Hard to believe its January 10th already. My grand daughters birthday (Valentines day) will be here soon. The other night I went back and reread the entire thread from when she was born. All the highs, lows etc. New Grand pop! I can't thank everyone enough who kept my spirits up and supported me during that very traumatic time. You guys and gals were and are great! She is doing very well and is a very normal healthy baby now. :D

One of the things besides this forum that was a tremendous help during that time was the Ronald McDonald House in Washington DC. During the time that Juniper was in intensive care they were amazing. I had no idea how great those places were. They provided an incredibly nice place for my son and daughter in law to stay. As nice as any bedroom in any ones home. Fantastic kitchen facilities too. Now every time I go to McDonalds (too often) I put my change in the collection box for the Ronald McDonald House. I'd urge you to do the same. So to thank them and support the families who are going through rough times now with their children, on February 14th, my son, daughter in law, her parents who will be flying in from Wisconsin, my other son and his girlfriend, my daughter and my wife and me will be going to the Ronald McDonald House in DC to make breakfast for all who are staying there. They told us to plan for between 35-50. This was my daughter in laws idea. She said she wants to make it an annual tradition to give back to those that helped them so much. She wants Juniper to grow up with this tradition on her birthday. Afterwards we will come back home and have a nice birthday party for Junebug.
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What a difference a year makes!


 
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Post by titleist1 » Sat. Jan. 10, 2015 10:29 am

Great news, Thanks for the update CK! Doesn't seem like a whole year ago already.

Very cool idea on the breakfast tradition and if I ever stop in a McWackles I will drop in my change.

Very cute pic!

 
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Post by northernmainecoal » Sat. Jan. 10, 2015 10:31 am

I was just thinking of this the other day. Hard to believe it's been a year already.
That sounds like a great tradition, also sounds like you have a great family there! Happy early birthday to Junebug! Enjoy

 
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Post by michaelanthony » Sat. Jan. 10, 2015 10:51 am

Great news Terry and a wonderful way to give back, I just pinched my computer screen precious!

 
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Post by Keepaeyeonit » Sat. Jan. 10, 2015 10:57 am

Wow CK what a difference a year makes she's a doll :up: glad things worked out and Happy Birthday(early that is) Junebug. Keepaeyeonit :)

 
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Post by samhill » Sat. Jan. 10, 2015 11:03 am

Thanks for the update ck, the little Junebugs are what life is all about!

 
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Post by waldo lemieux » Sat. Jan. 10, 2015 11:39 am

Good on ya, ck. Enjoy junebug and the celebration. Kind of amazing to look into the eyes of the next generation, no? Best to you and mom and dad to!

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Post by CoalHeat » Sat. Jan. 10, 2015 12:47 pm

She looks great! Happy Birthday!

 
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Post by freetown fred » Sat. Jan. 10, 2015 1:10 pm

Nice CK. Thanx for the update & pix--she damn sure is a cute lil rascalette ;)

 
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Post by windyhill4.2 » Sat. Jan. 10, 2015 1:28 pm

Thanks, CK, 1 whole yr ? already ?? And in a few quick yrs she will be driving . That sure seems how it goes..........so fast.

 
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Post by scalabro » Sat. Jan. 10, 2015 1:28 pm

She's beautiful Grandpa!

 
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Post by Hambden Bob » Sat. Jan. 10, 2015 3:34 pm

Alright,Pal,The Jig's Up !! What did you do with The Junebug ? :baby: That Young Lady With The Big-Time Cuteness can't be the little Junebug that stole Our Hearts last year !! In All Seriousness,Thanx So Much for The Update and The Pic's ! It's not often that we can Witness a Great Gift And Victory in This Life......You really Gave Back when You Helped save that Asthma Attack Woman over Christmas,and,that makes Your most recent Post all the more Sweeter ! Enjoy The Life,My Friend !! :up:

 
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Post by Rick 386 » Sat. Jan. 10, 2015 3:42 pm

Oh my is her daddy going to go nuts in about 14 years as she grows up. That is definitely 1 cutie right there. Better start reloading some rounds right now so he has plenty....

As the others have said, it is real nice to see the follow up on here.

Terry, I love the idea of the breakfasts. Definitely a way to say thanks in a big way. And imagine how nice it is going to be for the others who are now facing what you guys went through. My hats off to you guys for coming up with that idea.

Rick

 
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Post by lowfog01 » Sat. Jan. 10, 2015 5:03 pm

Wow, a year's gone by already? I'm glad to hear that all is well. Take care, Grandpa. Lisa

 
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Post by Lightning » Sat. Jan. 10, 2015 6:39 pm

Beautiful Granddaughter there Mr.Coalkirk!
I'm sure yer a proud Papa, thank you for the inspiring post.. :up:


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