Friday, May 2, 2008

The Keel

It's been cold and rainy here this week, in keeping with the general mood here. We're very thankful to everyone for your thoughts, prayers, phone calls, cards, emails, flowers, and visits.

I've taken to thinking of D Hawk as our keel. "It has two functions: it prevents the boat from being blown sideways by the wind, and it holds the ballast that keeps the boat right-side up." It seems fitting. I vigorously advise anyone planning on having a loss in their family to arrange for a 19 month old to be around at the time. It's impossible not to smile or laugh on a daily basis.

DHV's rain gear.

He knows he's cute.

Looking for salamanders.

SHV has been doing her part; here's the freezer door.

Top shelf.
Leigh Rutledge is no better or worse than earlier this week. We're anxiously waiting and hoping for positive news; after all, someone needs to drink this milk!

Training for the pole vault.

7 comments:

Anonymous said...

Thank God for your little sunshine of Danny Hawk...blessings to you all and especially little Leigh...
Hugs from Minnesota Susannah!
-Sara

Pete said...

Way to go D. Hawk! Maybe "Keel" will be a subsidiary nickname?

Way to go, too, Susannah, and Dan, and Leigh. I think you are wise to trust D. Hawk to keep you right side up and not blown sideways.

arthur and maggie said...

We have to get Elsie and The Hawk and their rainboots together.

Thinking of you,

MAV, AB and EAB

dannibanani said...

Danny is adorable in his raingear. I'm glad that he can produce some smiling faces out of you, despite the circumstances. :)

I'm so glad to hear the news today of the good u/s results... Go Leigh!

And yay Mama!! That fridge picture is priceless!

Anonymous said...

Hugs to you all...been thinking of you nonstop.

Erin and Ollie

Anonymous said...

Hi Danny, good for you keeping your Mommy and Daddy smiling! Isn't it funny how they easily amused they are by us? I hope you were able to find some salamanders, they sound tasty.

Baby Hugs,
Natalie

Anonymous said...

Wow!!! Milk mama~! Leigh will be grateful for all the yumminess now that feeds are starting up again :) We are prayign for her daily. Love the pics of Danny! I'm glad he makes you laugh..as they say - laughter is like a good medicine :)

Hugs,
Thea, Olivia and Evelyn