For Carmen--A new beginning--A new journey: She arrived-----Ruby Gail Lee

Monday, February 1, 2010

She arrived-----Ruby Gail Lee

Grandma Gail is rejoicing in heaven as she welcomes Ruby Gail Lee today. Ruby arrived at 10:01 today. She weighed in at 8 lb 6 oz and stood tall at 19 1/2". I should add that Ruby was Aaron's grandma Lee's name and of course we all know Gail. Aaron said everyone is doing fine. I had to have a short tear session as I could not welcome the news with my Gail but I do rejoice for Aaron/Amy. Aaron sounded so excited and happy.
I don't know who Aaron has been able to call at this point but he said it was fine to put it on the blog. Amy's parents are driving to Madison now and Cynthia stayed there last night and she took Leo to day care before she left for the funeral. It certainly sounds like a family approach to new life and I am so excited to now have Henry, Liam, Leo, Faustina, Audrey, Jude and Ruby. I would say there is not a boring or mundane name in the bunch!!! I am not sure how to celebrate but I will think of something to do for the special occasion. Maybe I will have a hamburger for lunch!
I just knew the baby would come today. I had a difficult morning. It was one of those mornings where I could not get Gail off my mind. I wanted to hold her, I wanted to kiss her, I wanted to look into her eyes, I wanted to tell her how much I loved her so to hear of the birth of Ruby Gail it made my day. I will be so excited to see a picture and then to travel to Madison in a couple of weeks to see Ruby.

3 comments:

Unknown said...: Congratulations Everyone! I shed a tear or two also. But Gail is definitely rejoicing with all of you and I know she will be watching over her namesake.

Kim; February 1, 2010 at 12:49 PM
Anonymous said...: Wow! Congratulations to all! Both Gail and Mom are pretty proud today! What a wonderful day with everyone doing well.
It could be scary though since that would be my namesake as well, she may take on one or two characteristics known to me! Can hardly wait to see pictures.
Love, Helen; February 1, 2010 at 1:56 PM
Anonymous said...: Congratulations! So excited to hear of your happy addition. Looking forward to seeing pictures of your new bundle of joy!; February 1, 2010 at 2:22 PM

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The first reading at Gail's funeral September 18, 2009

I know of no one who fit this better than Gail

Proverbs 31: 10-31
A wife of noble character who can find?
She is worth far more than rubies.
Her husband has full confidence in her
and lacks nothing of value.
She brings him good, not harm.
all the days of her life.
She selects wool and flax
and works with eager hands.
She is like the merchant ships,
bringing her food from afar.
She gets up while it is still dark;
she provides food for her family
and portions for her servant girls.
She considers a field and buys it;
out of her earnings she plants a vineyard.
She sets about her work vigorously:
her arms are strong for her tasks.
She sees that her trading is profitable,
and her lamp does not go out at night.
In her hand she holds the distaff
and grasps the spindle with her fingers.
She opens her arms to the poor
and extends her hands to the needy.
When it snows, she has no fear for her household;
for all of them are clothed in scarlet.
She makes coverings for her bed;
she is clothed in fine linen and purple.
Her husband is respected at the city gate,
where he takes his seat among the elders of the land.
She makes linen garments and sells them,
and supplies the merchants with sashes.
She is clothed with strength and dignity;
she can laugh at the days to come.
She speaks with wisdom,
and faithful instruction is on her tongue.
She watches over the affairs of her household
and does not eat the bread of idleness.
Her children arise and call her blessed;
her husband also, and he praises her;
Many women do noble things,
but you surpass them all."
Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting;
but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.
Give her the reward she has earned,
and let her works bring her praise at the city gate.

Well done good and faithful servant, your praise is much and your reward is to be with God forever.

Our Story

Our story begin in 1951, when Carmen was 4 and Gail was 5! We met as our parents were at a camera club. Fast forward--Carmen begin to attend grade school in town in 1957, the same school that Gail went to. Fast forward--We had our first date in the winter of 1964 in Gail's senior year of high school. Again--we were married June 1st of 1968. We moved to St. Paul in October of 1977 and lived at 2094 Niles Ave until Gail's death September 14 of 2009.
Gail first breast cancer was found in October of 2003. After surgery, chemo, radiation and infusions for a year she felt well and we lived life in our normal mode. Carmen retired in June of 2007 and shortly after that we quit doing the paper route as well. In the fall of 2007 we went on our dream vacation. We camped for 7 weeks in Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia and in the New England states. Sleeping in our truck and eating over an open fire we felt that we had experienced heaven. Then in January of 2008 we spent 3 weeks in Hawaii with friends and again had so much fun. In the fall of 2008 we did much work on the outside of the house and we were so excited to enter 2009 with big plans and dreams. In January Gail was diagnosed with new cancer. For the next 7 1/2 months we prayed, changed our life style, laughed and cried often. As the end of Gail's life drew near she was peaceful and family cared for her at home until she met Jesus. It was a journey that was wonderful, exciting, blessed, full of life and full of love but of course it was too short. Gail is so missed but I know she is in a better place so my journey must continue on without my true love.
I enter a new decade as the "I" that I never wanted to be but I have hope. Hope of things not experienced and hope that life will again, in 2010, become something that I look forward to each morning. My hope is based on our Lord who gives all, who is all and who gives love to all who believe. I enter this new decade with so many questions and so few answers but with faith that all will be well.

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Monday, February 1, 2010

She arrived-----Ruby Gail Lee

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The first reading at Gail's funeral September 18, 2009

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