tgif + baby love

Hi everyone! I haven't fallen off the face of the earth - I'm just caught in the black hole known as "the writing deadline." The good news is that it's going really well. I hope to be back to my normal blogging schedule next week.

Today is a special TGIF!

On Wednesday I got a text from my dear friend Dawn that read, "at 6 cm. had epidural."

The next text came 20 minutes later: "at 9cm."

The last (and final text) read, "9.4 and 21 1/2 inches at 9:22am" 

So exciting! Baby Max was a 9-pounder born on 09.09.09!

© Melody Abrahamian

A beautiful life event like Max's birth makes this TGIF pretty easy! 

I'm trusting love.

I'm grateful for good friends and beautiful babies.

I'm inspired by technology, pictures, and stories that help us feel connected even when we're far away.

I'd love to hear your TGIF today!

Comments

[Lu]

9 pounder! Awesome.

I'm trusting my spirit and the direction it is taking me in.

I'm grateful for music and how it moves me.

I'm inspired by so many people stepping out on faith and sharing their goals.

[Jodi]

As a mother of 2 9-pound babies myself (no, not twins!),

I am trusting my children's love for me.

I'm grateful for my intellect.

I'm inspired by beauty all around.

[Anna-Marie Still]

Love the beauty of birth!

I'm trusting myself to just "get it done"!

I'm grateful for a dear soul who offered to help just because I asked.

I'm inspired by this dear soul and her kindness - may I always remember what she did and do the same for others to pay it forward.

[Jo]

I'm trusting that I can stop for a while and the world won't.
I'm grateful for the three really good nights' sleep my daughter has had (and me!).
I'm inspired by the incredible beauty of an English autumn.

[Cameron]

Today, I'm trusting that this is just a hurdle and I/we will get past it.
I'm grateful for my rock-solid knowledge that my husband is my partner, 100%.
I'm inspired by women bloggers who admit (on their blogs) that they struggle and how they handle it.

Have a great weekend and congrats to your friend!! :)

[Gargi]

I am trusting in life.

I am grateful for the friendship and the love that I have received.

I am inspired by the first few pages from this book that I started reading on amazon. I think I may buy this book.
"Taking Flight: Inspiration And Techniques To Give Your Creative Spirit Wings by Kelly Rae Roberts"

[Bridge]

A hearty big baby!

I am trusting the change in weather and the shifts in my life.
I am grateful for tomato sandwiches.
I am inspired by watching sunsets with my family in majestic settings.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ridethewavesoflife/3905326611/

[The Other Laura]

Today I'm trusting that I will feel better tomorrow. (Nasty cold & sore throat)

I'm grateful for the rain.

I'm inspired by my husband's creative heart.

[Lindsay Bateman]

Today I am trusting that it is going to be a good day today.
I am grateful to feel happy and safe.
I am inspired by creative hearts & minds and having the ability to read and be a part of them via blogs.:)

[krys]

What a sweet baby. :)

I am trusting that I'm going to get a feel for this new work schedule before long.

I am grateful for friends that make the days easier.

I am inspired by the little kids in my classroom who are so courageous in taking risks every day.

And Brene, I am taking care of my uncle & aunt's cat while my aunt is at the Cape Cod Symposium you're speaking at this week I'm so envious of my aunt being in a position to hear you speak. :)

[Meg]

Today I am trusting that taking my my son to school will get easier, for both of us.
I am greatful for my husband's reassurance and patience.
I am inspired by those families who have found a way to overcome their loss 8 years ago today and continue to remeber and love.

[Deirdre]

I'm trusting that I will eventually get time alone...
I'm grateful for my health and my family's health.
I'm inspired by the patience of others.

[Janet]

I am trusting in my own authenticity. I am just trying to Be who God wants me to be and Do what God wants me to do. I am trying not to be afraid. It's hard. I am grateful for Pandora.com. It is feeding my soul with contemporary Christian music. Pandora is awesome! I am inspired today by my deadlines and projects in the works.

Life is good! Love ya Brene.

[Cheri Andrews]

Today I'm trusting that things ultimately work out as they should in the grand scheme of things.

Today I'm grateful (and PROUD) to be an American as we all remember 9/11 and work on service projects to honor those who died

Today I'm inspired by all the blog posts I'm reading about 9/11 and life in general, about others inspiration and creativity.

[JKK]

* Trusting: more & more people each day are letting go/breaking free of thoughts that separate, alienate, judge

* Grateful: for second chances (if a thing is truly meant to be, even missed opportunities will come 'round again)

* Inspired: by the phenomenal Marianne Williamson's "Imagine What America Could Be in The 21st century"

[Bree]

On this Friday, 9/11/09, I can't escape the memories of 9/11/01.

I'm trusting that the human capacity for good is stronger than the capacity for evil.
I'm grateful for the sacrifices people make every day... for me, but also for others.
I'm inspired by love.

[Lorie]

Thank you Brene for your fantastic blog! I look forward to Friday every week!!!

I am trusting that our financial situation will improve.

I am grateful for the chance to get away with my husband and our horses over the weekend! Yippeee for fun!

I am inspired by our fearless, athletic, beautiful vaulting students. I just returned from their end of the block performance and it was so wonderful I cried.

[Leana]

I am trusting that things are exactly as they should be.

I am grateful for my new friends that are making my "away" month in CT an amazing experience!

I am inspired by Nicholas Kristof & his wife;s new book, Half the Sky, and the movement they are creating (http://www.halftheskymovement.org/)

[Liz]

Today I am trusting that I can learn to breathe through the fear.

I'm grateful for the amazing Mondo Beyondo community and Andrea and Jen for the amazing experience they've created for us. And I'm grateful for another Trust Gratitude Inspiration Friday -- thank you for posting when you're so busy, Brene.

I'm inspired by the anticipation of participating in Susannah Conway's fall Unravelling class!

[Monica L. H.]

Today...
I am trusting that I will get back in the grove of teaching.
I am grateful to have a job for the year.
I am inspired by the brilliant ideas of my students.

[Mallory]

I'm trusting that I will find another good dog, soon!
I'm grateful for all the wonderful years I had with my Spike.
I'm inspired by nature as she begins to don her autumnal garb.

[Allison]

I'm trusting my gut and my good friends..

I'm grateful for ALL THE AMAZING THINGS that unfolded this week!!! Starting the new job, finding the new apartment... I had so many fears about moving into this phase of life and it is all falling into place!

I'm inspired by the people with whom I work.

[Davielle]

welcome to baby MAX !!! all those 9's must mean something beautiful for his future!

I am TRUSTING that if Mark and I are meant to get into our Cursillo weekends this October, then we will get in -- and if it's not our time, then the call will come next year instead.

I am GRATEFUL for the strong church community we belong to ... right now, as in any times of uncertainty or nationwide troubles, it is good to be grounded in one's faith. Having a faith FAMILY to share the journey with makes it all bearable.

I am INSPIRED by ... artists. Artists of all kinds, sizes, shapes, talents. Mixed Media is my favorite, but I can totally appreciate, and even want to try, other mediums. Media? whichever is grammatically correct, that's what I mean !!!

:-) HAPPY FRIDAY, all.

-- Davielle (aka, Princess Magpie)

[Davielle]

and GARGI, I tried to reply to you directly but have to do it like this -- IF YOU GET THE BOOK THAT KELLY RAE ROBERTS wrote, Taking Flight ... YOU WILL LOVE IT !!!! I did, and I do, and I hope you go for it. Let your artistic dreams TAKE FLIGHT, and Kelly's just the gal to walk alongside you on the path. :-)

-- Princess Magpie (Davielle)

[Chiska]

I am trusting that things will continue to improve for my sister.
I am grateful for my amazing kids and wonderful husband.
I am inspired by a lovely tablecloth my grandmother embroidered. That my aunt saved when she was going to get rid of it due to a stain. That my aunt gave to me for my wedding after my Grandmother was gone. Everytime we take it out and use it I am in awe. Tonight my tiny one seemed in awe as well as she traced the threads with her fingers. That inspires me too!

[Carolyn]

I'm trusting that I'll find really captivating projects to keep me motivated and happy while my beautiful friend is away for two weeks. It's daily contact I'm really going to miss!!

I'm grateful for the people who really know me and see me.

I'm inspired by the generous love my children offer every day.

[Amalia]

Today I am trusting this feeling of freedom that I found this week. I'm trusting that it has come from good choices. I'm trusting that it is here to stay because I really, really like being rid of a few proverbial elephants I had been dragging around with me.

Today I am grateful for my yoga practices that have become "routine" over the last almost-year. While there are definite physical benefits, I've been more impressed with how yoga has helped my mental flexibility and has challenged me into places I wouldn't have otherwise dared to have gone.

Today I am inspired by new music that's been appearing in my house this week. I posted a youtube of some new Will Hoge to my blog yesterday, there's new Lucero I'm listening to right now- and the theme is beautiful, magical words and music that move me.

[Karen]

I am trusting that my son will be ok and return home safe even though he is serving his country in a land far away. I take heart in that this is his choice, his calling and he feels good things are happening for the people there.

I am trusting that it's ok to embrace joy. That doing so won't make it disappear. That the universe isn't using me for entertainment and that life really is more good than bad.

I am trusting that life (and the internet) bring sprititual and inspirational people into my life for a reason. And I just need to be open to their words and thoughts.

I am trusting that saying thank you is enough. :)

[Jill]

Wow, I really love that first image. Would you mind if I make a copy of that??

[qmama]

congratulations to your friend, dawn and her family (and to you). birth is enchanting...thank you for sharing the beauty.

this week...
i am trusting that our needs will be met.
i am grateful for our family flow.
i am inspired by my children's art.

[JustinV]

What a beautiful picture! Welcome, baby!

Trusting: that I will be able to let go and simplify
Grateful: for this beautiful sunny day, open windows and soft breeze
Inspired: by my younger daughter who has pushed past fear and anxiety and is now so happy and proud of herself

Have a great week, everyone!

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