Amy M. Schaefer
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I am an "accidental blogger". When I launched my writing career in March of 2014, one of the things that I decided to include was my journaling, which I have always found to be a comforting and therapeutic endeavor.  It was a big risk to open myself up in such a public forum, but it has taught me that, for the most part, we share far more experiences than we think. It's comforting to know I'm not alone!  (*the "Button Text" is the link to my first novel)
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A New Definition for Love

8/31/2015

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Happy Birthday little angel baby, 29 August 2015
 Friday after work, my youngest daughter phoned me, "It's time, Mom. Hannaha's having the baby." My heart kicked into overdrive! Nine months of waiting for the arrival of the newest little human in our family and now he was on his way. I grabbed something to eat from a drive-through (that didn't have TWO sections) and rushed to the hospital. The rush was unnecessary on my part, however, because our little guy had other plans that would involve making us wait all through the night and well into Saturday morning before his arrival. At 10:03 am the most amazing creature I've ever seen slipped into this world. I couldn't wait to see his exhausted mother. I couldn't wait to count his fingers and toes, hold him, smell him, and just take in his entire essence. I was a goner, drawn wholly in to a tiny life only minutes old!

Sunday night, when the house was quiet and dark, my husband and I lay in our bed softly talking about the big event. "I've experienced all kinds of love in my life, babe, but this one...I've never felt like this before." "Oh yeah," he replied. "Discovered a new one, did you?" I snuggled close, nodding. "Yessir, I did. Holy cow! I didn't know," I whispered. "I didn't know this feeling even existed," I told him. He hugged me tight. "Me either, grandmaw," he teased, playfully drawing out the new title then smooching my whole face.

Some people have said that becoming a grandparent made them feel old, while others have wished me a warmhearted welcomed to the "club". I don't know what having a grandchild is "supposed" to feel like, all I know is that being a Nana has changed my life. It has showed me a new layer of love connected to a legacy that feels as if it has just begun, a legacy that I helped create. That is a serious WOWZERS feeling! And even though I was exhausted, it was a long time before I was able to fall asleep last night, my mind in hyper-drive over the unlimited possibilities for this smallest member of my Tribe. Welcome to the world my little angel baby. Grow and do GREAT things! You have a lot of people who love you and are cheering for your success!
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Over the Moon for this boy, 30 August 2015
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Nana Loves You Without Measure, 30 August 2015
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Angela Miles
8/31/2015 04:37:08 am

Time for the spoiling to begin!! Beautiful blog from a beautiful nana with SOOOOO MUCH LOVE TO GIVE.

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Amy M. Schaefer
9/1/2015 03:59:22 am

Thank you!

<3
A.

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Jacqui Boster
8/31/2015 07:05:33 am

Amy, my sweet friend, he is simply perfection and the most gorgeous baby boy I've ever seen!!
(and you are right, it is a whole different kind of love that takes over you! ❤️)

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Amy M. Schaefer
9/1/2015 04:00:05 am

It really is, Jacqui. I had NO idea!

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Rob Skinner
8/31/2015 07:58:55 am

He's simply a handsome little man, Amy. Welcome to the world, Colin! May your life be blessed with happiness, love, and success!

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Amy M. Schaefer
9/1/2015 04:00:51 am

Thank you for the blessings and for being a part of his Tribe!

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Claudia
9/1/2015 01:05:13 am

Beautiful! Made me cry joyful tears. Love you♡♡♡

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Amy M. Schaefer
9/1/2015 04:02:56 am

Love you too!

Always,
A.

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Robyn
9/1/2015 01:16:55 am

Awww...loved this...Congrats Nana!!! He's beautiful!

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Amy M. Schaefer
9/1/2015 04:03:50 am

Thank you Robyn. He is our little angel baby, for sure.

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Cheryl Brooks
9/1/2015 01:20:46 am

The anxiousness of protecting your baby, while having their own is overwhelming. To remember being in that moment as this amazing person joins us. To know and see the love in his Mama's eyes, just as you did with Hannah's. It's an amazing moment. Congrats!

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Amy M. Schaefer
9/1/2015 04:04:44 am

It really is...chokes me up EVERY time I think about it. And thank you!

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    I grew up in rural North Carolina. When I was only nineteen, I moved away and became a military wife. My only aspiration at that tender time in my life was to create an adult life that "fixed" all of the "injustices" of my childhood. Secretly, however, I wanted to reach for the sky! I wanted to be a writer and find ways to "save the world" (my mother used to say, "You have Save the World Syndrome".). Mostly, I wanted to matter.

    Since then, I have learned to reach well beyond what I ever dared to think was possible. I've learned not to allow fear to stop me from whatever future I want to create!

    What keeps me grounded? My Tribe! What provides the wind beneath my wings? A well of reserves filled with unstoppable passion!

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  • Blog: From the Front Porch
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