Beginning an exciting adventure

Published 02 August 08 05:52 AM | auntbobby

Hi, all my Artella friends and family:

Today I begin a new and exciting adventure.  A young girl, 18 years old, with a 2-year-old son and expecting a baby in October, was told by her family (actually, two families living in one small apartment) that there was no room for her.  She needs a place to live.  The choir director from my church and his wife heard of this and thought of me.  SInce Chet died, I have been living alone in this big house.  They asked me if I would take her in.  I told them yes.  She and her son come today.  Her name is Jeanette.  Her son's name is John-Claude.  The fact that she is a refugee from Burundi, Africa, and speaks very little English, adds another ingredient to the mix.

It's going to be interesing.  Pray for me and for her.  Thanks!

Hugs ~~ Aunt Bobby

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# Billizetti said on August 2, 2008 08:30 AM:

See?  That's why we love you.  You have such a wonderful, big heart!  I have always loved the name John-Claude.  I would love a grandson named that.  :^)

# Julie Burger said on August 2, 2008 08:49 AM:

Hi Aunt Bobby!

The ginormousness of your heart is greater than the Universe and your kindness and caring unsurpassed.  I will most definitely keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.  I'm also wishing you and your new family great happiness and lots of magical moments and memories.  I am honored to know you, Aunt Bobby!

Love & Hugs,    Julie    (I tried to put some really cool smileys here, but I forgot you can't put them in blogs!)

# chameleon said on August 2, 2008 07:01 PM:

The more I get to know you, Aunt Bobby, the more I believe you're one of the most loving, caring, people I know!  Obviously your heart has no limits, and I wish you and your new little 'adopted' family much happiness, health, and laughter!

~ chameleon

# Judy said on August 2, 2008 08:29 PM:

What an exciting adventure.  And what a big and selfless heart you have dear Aunt Bobby.  Jeanette, John-Claude have been added to my prayer list.  And Of course, you are always in my prayers.  Please keep us posted on your adventure!

Blessings,

Judy

# tmfmom said on August 3, 2008 07:27 AM:

Aunt Bobby,

The world needs more beautiful people such as you.

Your new "family" are very blessed indeed to have you.

Prayers are with you all.

Terri

# soozwillamuse said on August 3, 2008 08:03 AM:

Aunt Bobby: I can't think of anything to add to the other perfect sentiments that my friends here have expressed.  I "ditto" all of them.  You're indeed one-in-a-million person and have so much to share.  Jeanette and John-Claude will benefit greatly from this wonderful stop along their life journey.  I look forward to hearing all about it at the cafe, in one place or another...

# KateSinging said on August 3, 2008 09:20 AM:

Wow, Aunt Bobby!  You really are the coolest person - and wildly inspiring, too.  Thank you for telling us this beautiful news.  I am wishing you all love, peace, and fun together.

KateSinging

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