The blows of an unthinkably difficult week were softened on a daily basis by kind words, loving gestures, warm hugs, delicious food, lovely flowers, blog responses, prayers and meditations, phone calls, emails, and visits. We have felt the love all the way from Tennessee to Tokyo. I don't know how we would have survived this week without all that.
Extra special thanks go out to Grandma Nancy and Grandpa Bob who rerouted a road trip by many hundreds of miles to come lend a hand. Abuelita María Elena took the baton from them and flew out from California to take the next shift.
Our deepest gratitude goes out to the Memphis Friends Meeting for organizing drop-offs of delicious, wholesome meals; making visits to both home and hospital; sharing with us the meeting quilt; and holding us in the light.
Thank you.
The adventures of Fausto & Enrique
Emil Enrique
Baby Enrique was born on October 13, 2011 at 4:03 p.m., weighing 4 lbs 7 oz and measuring a tiny 17.5 inches. He was named for Teresa's paternal grandfather, Urho Emil and her favorite uncle, the late tío Enrique. In the tradition of all our kids, he goes by his middle name.
Enrique arrived via c-section 3 weeks ahead of schedule after a routine ultrasound found no amniotic fluid and growth restriction that had him measuring more like a 33-week-old.
Enrique arrived via c-section 3 weeks ahead of schedule after a routine ultrasound found no amniotic fluid and growth restriction that had him measuring more like a 33-week-old.
Bebé Enrique
Just born
Fausto
Baby Fausto was born on May 20, 2008 at 4:08 p.m., weighing 6 lbs 12 oz and measuring a lanky 21.5 inches. He was named for a dear friend of his daddy's, the late Fausto Alegado. Coincidentally he also shares a name with the great Italian cyclist, Fausto Coppi, il campionissimo. Incidentally, this old Latin name means "fortunate one."
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Tropical Storm Fausto
July 2008
2 comments:
So glad to hear that everyone is home, you are amazing people, and I'm so grateful to be a little tiny tiny part of all of this. You have a beautiful son, and he is so lucky to have you both as his parents. Lots of love and good wishes to you all.
Laura
I am so glad that Fausto is home! I can only imagine the relief you must feel. Much love to you, William, Teresa, Wen, and Fausto
Chris
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