SHOWERED WITH SO MUCH LOVE!!!

I feel extremely spoiled and extremely loved!

A few months ago my dear sister-in-law, Andrea, offered to throw me a shower for this new little baby girl. That was before Christmas and every time she mentioned it I just told her, "I don't know; we'll see after Christmas." So Christmas came and went and when the subject was brought up again, it honestly terrified me. While on one hand it sure would be fun and no doubt helpful, I was by no means emotionally ready. It was one more form of attatchment my heart did not want to make. The vulnerability it created was too much. However as the days passed on I continued to move forward thinning that invisible, yet very real, wall of protection around my heart. So it was after Lynn Kimpel's shower, I thought okay maybe we can do this. The next day my mom and sister said, "hey we want to throw you a shower!" So we called on Andrea to head it all up. She did a fabulous job! Thanks Andrea!!! However she had some amzaing help. Amber was so sweet to offer her home. And my mom, Aunt Linda, Kera, and Tara all helped with the food! I love a shower with great food!!! Thanks guys for all the time, effort, and expense!

Now let me just say the food was great but the treats this baby girl and were spoiled with that day went far beyond good food. Lots of adorable clothes, shoes, hair bows, diapers, wipes, flowers, scrapbook, blankets, toys, nursing cover, sling, mommy treats, and not to mention a totally awesome diaper bag (which I enjoyed stocking at 3 a.m. this morning!). Thanks so much to all my wonderful friends and family. I truly appreciate all your love and support! For those who couldn't make it, we missed you!!! But I know it was a busy day for so many and while not there in person I still felt your love and desire to be there.

So how did I handle it emotionally? Pretty well. Only got choked up twice I think. Still tender. But it was good. Thanks to all!