Oh we can't even explain how much fun (and what a big help) it was to have Auntie Jodi come visit from Florida! Her husband Cory so graciously took the week off and stayed home with their two daughters so that she could come visit us for a week. She came right after CC's blessing so that we could enjoy her company for a week. We had so much fun! Thanks Cory Brown! We had a couple of adventures but mainly we just chilled and enjoyed each other and especially little Claudia!
Jodi and I have been friends since we were babies I'm sure. Our moms our best friends. When Jodi was having her first baby Lauren (who turns 8 this year sheesh!) she lived in Lewiston and she said my momma helped encourage her with nursing and was a nurturing support. Jodi was that for me. She was my champion.
I had other champions as well, don't get me wrong, my sisters, my mother in law, and other dear friends. But there was something about having one of my oldest friends here with no other purpose then to help and give me ideas and solutions. I had her undivided time attention and love.
It's hard to explain, but I just felt so relaxed and comfortable. Not that I was stressed out before, but I was relaxed and able to think about things with a perspective rather than just being hyper focused. I know that I can't put it into words. But believe me. It was such a great week.
Since Jodi left, we have missed her. She is such a good friend, I would even say she is family...well she is family! The sense of peace, calm, and support she brought was much needed and honestly, I really feel blessed that she was able to be with us. Things were just less rushed and having an extra set of hands was nice to be able to get things done--or not--and it didn't matter.
We didn't get any photos of us together, but here is a picture of Jodi and CC!
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| This is little Claudia Cate bundled up in Jodi's arms in the blanket she made for her! |
