Kristin - On Hold For The Moment
On August 4, 1979 .. Rob & I started a new phase in our lives .. Parenthood. It was an experience that was to be the most exciting .. most frustrating .. most nerve wracking .. most worthwhile thing we have ever done. Having Kristin changed us forever .. our focus changed from ourselves .. to this glorious little creature who was a part of both of us .. a true symbol of our unity. Over the years we have seen parts of each of us in this gorgeous girl .. we are truly amazed at the grasp she retains on our hearts. 
As her sisters arrived Kris took on the role of big sister seriously .. she has done an exceptional job at it. One day Rob & I arrived home from language study in Mussoorie .. Kris was only 6 at the time .. she was holding a sleeping Michelle .. tears streaming down her face as she explained that the ayah couldn't get Mich to stop crying .. so Kris had picked her up and now that she was asleep .. didn't know how to put her down.
Over the years Kris has amazed us with her willingness to take on new and often scary positions .. she has lived and worked in a few of the world's scary places .. going to bed at night with a grab bag close at hand .. in case she would have to evacuate at a moment's notice. These positions have not been without benefits though .. she has seen some of the world's beautiful places.
Last fall .. Kris came home with a strange virus that affected her heart and forced some changes in her lifestyle. It has been a difficult and frustrating year with the future looking rather bleak as recovery is extremely slow. Although she is now working full time .. the effects of the virus linger .. making plans is difficult and she is having to learn patience .. it is not easily learned.
As her sisters arrived Kris took on the role of big sister seriously .. she has done an exceptional job at it. One day Rob & I arrived home from language study in Mussoorie .. Kris was only 6 at the time .. she was holding a sleeping Michelle .. tears streaming down her face as she explained that the ayah couldn't get Mich to stop crying .. so Kris had picked her up and now that she was asleep .. didn't know how to put her down.
Over the years Kris has amazed us with her willingness to take on new and often scary positions .. she has lived and worked in a few of the world's scary places .. going to bed at night with a grab bag close at hand .. in case she would have to evacuate at a moment's notice. These positions have not been without benefits though .. she has seen some of the world's beautiful places.
Last fall .. Kris came home with a strange virus that affected her heart and forced some changes in her lifestyle. It has been a difficult and frustrating year with the future looking rather bleak as recovery is extremely slow. Although she is now working full time .. the effects of the virus linger .. making plans is difficult and she is having to learn patience .. it is not easily learned.
So Happy Birthday Kris!!
We consider ourselves beyond blessed to have you in our lives.
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