A Few Husbandly Observations and the Miracle Baby

Hello to all of the Gillian blog readers out there. This is Dan, Gillian's husband, writing. Gillian has no idea that I am doing this (don't be mad), but I have had a few observations that I just felt like sharing with everyone and can perhaps explain Gillian's long blogging absence. Many of you may already know about the "6 months from hell" where she had a 12 week miscarriage followed by the tragic passing of her 27 year old brother followed by another 12 week miscarriage all within a six month period. Well as you could imagine, it left her quite empty among other things. Now, obviously she didn't post much during that time, but after the second miscarriage she became a blogging fool. I think blogging had become her outlet and a source of connecting with others without having to see people face to face and have to carry on small talk and answer all the "how are you doing" questions. I believe it helped her a lot. So thank you everyone for reading and commenting and "being there" for her. Anyway, sometime in August of 07 we got the great news of baby Keiran being on the way, but naturally were very guarded about getting excited. Eventually it became clear that all was well with the baby and a funny thing happened. Gillian stopped blogging. It was like the emptiness was filled, or at least patched up. Gillian became herself again and I had many people mention to me that she seemed to be glowing. Everyone assumed that it was due to the pregnancy but it was really just that she was back to the same Gillian that I have known for the past 17 years. Well then came the little (big) guy and what a blessing he has been to our family. He has individually changed each member of our family for the better. It is amazing to see our family's transformation so far and he is only 5 months old! So now Gillian is back in the blogging saddle, I think because she realized how much she enjoyed it and a little prodding by all of you.  So anyway, sorry for the rambling but I just wanted to give an explanation for the absence (at least in my opinion) and to say thanks to all of you. And to my beautiful wife, I love you, I'm happy to have my GuGu Bear back (sorry I know that is so overly sappy) and I'm glad that you are posting again because I too am a fan of "All the Small Things".

Comments

[Karol]

That was absolutely beautiful. Blog connecting can be an amazing thing. Always love reading about your lovely family.

[Holly Child]

Well, I'm happy that's she's back to blogging that's for sure! As much as it helped her, I'm positive it helped others too!! You're a good husband to her!! :o)

[chellie]

Dan is awesome! Wow, I have actual tears. Well, Gillian, you know I love ya! I've read your blog for a long time. You are amazing!! I missed you so much when you were not blogging. I thought about you all the time!

[Tressa Meacham]

What a sweet post, Dan! I am excited about Gillian being back online too... she's one of my favorites! :)

[gillian]

Well, you're a lovely boy, aren't you?

[lila stuteville]

this is wonderful. what a great team you make. i like that glow about her too. congrats on a beautiful life together.

[~Kim]

I missed me Gillian drought for sure but knew that things were a total adjustment with a newborn in the house! (Gillian....I had no idea about the two miscarriages....what an emotionally draining time for you! I am so sorry)!

Dan...you may just rank up there with like the best husband ever. Do you give educational classes on husbandry? I think I would like to sign my husband up for the random acts of kindness you do....he could use a refresher course! : )

~Kim

[giuseppina]

aww...
thanks so much for sharing!
glad things are getting better for you!
wishing nothing but good things for your family :)

[Mary Ann/Ca]

Thanks for such a lovely post. My newest granddaughter was due just about the time of Keiran's due date and I was so worried when Gillian stopped blogging. I was thrilled to see the lovely family photos and hear all is well.
This connection online is so strong and I feel privileged to know you all. And I especially look forward o seeing everything Gillian is up too!

[Yvonne]

oh!..>>Sob..> "Tito...get me a tissue..".

Gillian, I'm so glad you all are back, girl! I kept your blog bookmarked, and every so often I'd check in. I knew you had the baby because I spied your mom at the mall (I always see her there! LOL)..and she was pushing a baby carriage. I wanted to run up to her and say.."oohh! I used to teach with Gillian at TM...can I see the baby?" but then I figured she'd think I was a crazy stalker or something so I refrained. Anyway, I thought I'd check in again today KNOWING what a Halloween nut you are, and viola! Motherlode! Hello! Dan, what a lovely thing you wrote about Gillian. Congratulations to you all!