Kisko,
I compare your adoption to the selection of the Dali Lama. Here is the synopsis:
Lhamo Döndrub (or Thondup) was born on 6 July 1935 to a farming family in the small hamlet of Taktser in the Amdo province of northeastern Tibet (Now part of Qinghai).[14] He was one of nine to survive childhood. The eldest was his sister Tsering Dolma, eighteen years older. His eldest brother, Thupten Jigme Norbu, had been recognised at the age of eight as the reincarnation of the high lama Taktser Rinpoche. His sister Jetsun Pema years later depicted their mother in the 1997 film Seven Years in Tibet.
Tibetans traditionally believe Dalai Lamas to be the reincarnation of their predecessors, each of whom is believed to be a human emanation of the bodhisattva Avalokitesvara. A search party was sent out to locate the new incarnation when the boy who was to become the 14th was about two years old.[5] It is said that, amongst other omens, the head of the embalmed body of the thirteenth Dalai Lama, at first facing south-east, had mysteriously turned to face the northeast—indicating the direction in which his successor would be found. The Regent, Reting Rinpoche, shortly afterwards had a vision at the sacred lake of Lhamo La-tso indicating Amdo as the region to search—specifically a one-story house with distinctive guttering and tiling. After extensive searching, the Thondup house, with its features resembling those in Reting's vision, was finally found.
The little boy was presented with various relics, including toys, some of which had belonged to the 13th Dalai Lama and some of which had not. It was reported that he had correctly identified all the items owned by the previous Dalai Lama, exclaiming, "That's mine! That's mine!".[15][16]
Lhamo Thondup was formally recognized as the reincarnated Dalai Lama and renamed Jetsun Jamphel Ngawang Lobsang Yeshe Tenzin Gyatso (Holy Lord, Gentle Glory, Compassionate, Defender of the Faith, Ocean of Wisdom). Tibetan Buddhists normally refer to him as Yishin Norbu (Wish-Fulfilling Gem), Kyabgon (Saviour), or just Kundun (Presence). His followers often call him His Holiness the Dalai Lama, the style employed on the Dalai Lama's website.
Monastic education commenced at the age of six, his principal teachers being Yongdzin Ling Rinpoche (senior tutor) and Yongdzin Trijang Rinpoche (junior tutor). At the age of 11 he met the Austrian mountaineer Heinrich Harrer, having spotted him in Lhasa through his telescope. Harrer effectively became one of the young Dalai Lama's tutors, teaching him about the outside world. The two remained friends until Harrer's death in 2006.
In 1959, at the age of 23, he sat his final examination at Lhasa's Jokhang Temple during the annual Monlam or prayer Festival. He passed with honours and was awarded the Lharampa degree, the highest-level geshe degree, roughly equivalent to a doctorate in Buddhist philosophy.[5][17]
He had to leave his birth family to fulfill his destiny...which you need to do as well. They love him. Your birth mother loves you. But your destiny is with Nicole and Jesse (and ME)!!
Love.,
Auntie JJ
Friday, January 30, 2009
Mercury turns direct! Yipee!
Kisko,
I came home yesterday to this Astrology message. Now I don't necessarily put too much faith in this stuff...but in certain cases...like your adoption...I leave no stone unturned!
Mercury turns direct on January 31 (or February 1 depending on your time zone), and the first Mercury retrograde of 2009 is now officially over. Let the misunderstandings, confusions and fuzzy thinking end and new conversations begin anew!
Mercury turns direct in pragmatic Capricorn, so it's time to get a stable plan together. Finish projects that may have been on hold during Mercury retrograde. Whether it was due a muddy mind, unforeseen delays, some one's non-committal behavior or any other confusion, the barriers should lift now and give way to progress.
The gates have been lifted, encouraging you to charge forward. Whether you want to move ahead with a new job, fresh business venture, creative project, relationship, you name it -- get going! Cosmically speaking, there's nothing stopping you! Mercury's trine to serious Saturn indicates that the support you need is there for you. However, Mercury's wide conjunction to feisty Mars, and a square to the impetuous Aries Moon, caution you to not overreact to anything. As you move forward, let things develop at a sensible pace!
I'm hoping that this is a good sign that any obstacles in your way to being adopted by Jesse and Nicole are now lifted and it's smooth sailing from now on! The god Mercury is divine. He oversees thinking and perception, processing and disseminating information and all means of communication, commerce, education and transportation. It may take divine intervention to make this happen but HELLO...Mercury...check in with your pal Bacchus! I have imbibed enough during this adoption process that the two of you should be working together on this! And HELLO...it's Italian and you all know how I feel about Italy!
As I said little Kisko, you have the universe within you...so make it happen!
Love,
Auntie JJ
I came home yesterday to this Astrology message. Now I don't necessarily put too much faith in this stuff...but in certain cases...like your adoption...I leave no stone unturned!
Mercury turns direct on January 31 (or February 1 depending on your time zone), and the first Mercury retrograde of 2009 is now officially over. Let the misunderstandings, confusions and fuzzy thinking end and new conversations begin anew!
Mercury turns direct in pragmatic Capricorn, so it's time to get a stable plan together. Finish projects that may have been on hold during Mercury retrograde. Whether it was due a muddy mind, unforeseen delays, some one's non-committal behavior or any other confusion, the barriers should lift now and give way to progress.
The gates have been lifted, encouraging you to charge forward. Whether you want to move ahead with a new job, fresh business venture, creative project, relationship, you name it -- get going! Cosmically speaking, there's nothing stopping you! Mercury's trine to serious Saturn indicates that the support you need is there for you. However, Mercury's wide conjunction to feisty Mars, and a square to the impetuous Aries Moon, caution you to not overreact to anything. As you move forward, let things develop at a sensible pace!
I'm hoping that this is a good sign that any obstacles in your way to being adopted by Jesse and Nicole are now lifted and it's smooth sailing from now on! The god Mercury is divine. He oversees thinking and perception, processing and disseminating information and all means of communication, commerce, education and transportation. It may take divine intervention to make this happen but HELLO...Mercury...check in with your pal Bacchus! I have imbibed enough during this adoption process that the two of you should be working together on this! And HELLO...it's Italian and you all know how I feel about Italy!
As I said little Kisko, you have the universe within you...so make it happen!
Love,
Auntie JJ
Thursday, January 29, 2009
It could be the alcohol talking....
Kisko
I hope I make it through 2/2/09 without becoming a complete alcoholic! I can’t tell you how much energy I have put out to assure that your adoption by Nicole and Jesse goes through as it should. It just has to happen! I can’t stand the days. I just come home and mix up a cocktail…or two…or four until I can turn off my head and the anxiety and go to sleep. I make it through Jeopardy...but I don't remember much after that! I'm not a fan of Wheel of Fortune and I need to switch channels before the "Wheel of Fortune" chant comes on! I really hate that part!
When I see you with your true parents I know that this is where you should be and I can’t stand thinking that there are still a few days left before it is confirmed. Someday you will know and appreciate the sacrifice that your birth mother has made for you. I pray that she sticks with her decision. It will be the greatest act of love she can give you. Between that… and the total love and devotion of Nicole and Jesse… you have more than your share of supreme devotion and love!
There was a single woman here in Los Angeles who just gave birth to 8 babies. Rumor has it she has 6 more children at home. Now how can she give all of them the love and devotion that your true parents can give you? People that shouldn't’t have children, get them in multiples. People who should have them can’t conceive. It is crazy. Life is crazy though…and you need to know that up front.
I think if 2/2/09 doesn't go well that you and your true parents should just get on a plane to Italy! I will pack up the house here, put everything in storage, get Maggie over there and the come visit every year! We can do it. 18 years and then everyone can come home! I may have to sell your dad’s bikes…but he’d do it for you.
On 2/3/91 my mother died. It was the worst day of my life. It would be such a blessing of 2/3/09 was the best day... and that your true parents know that it is the first day that you will be theirs forevermore!
I want an “Uncle”…but I want you to stay with Jesse and Nicole more. I’ve made it 57 years without a mate…I can make it the rest of the way. But Jesse and Nicole will not make it without you.
Positive energy little dude!
Love,
Auntie JJ
I hope I make it through 2/2/09 without becoming a complete alcoholic! I can’t tell you how much energy I have put out to assure that your adoption by Nicole and Jesse goes through as it should. It just has to happen! I can’t stand the days. I just come home and mix up a cocktail…or two…or four until I can turn off my head and the anxiety and go to sleep. I make it through Jeopardy...but I don't remember much after that! I'm not a fan of Wheel of Fortune and I need to switch channels before the "Wheel of Fortune" chant comes on! I really hate that part!
When I see you with your true parents I know that this is where you should be and I can’t stand thinking that there are still a few days left before it is confirmed. Someday you will know and appreciate the sacrifice that your birth mother has made for you. I pray that she sticks with her decision. It will be the greatest act of love she can give you. Between that… and the total love and devotion of Nicole and Jesse… you have more than your share of supreme devotion and love!
There was a single woman here in Los Angeles who just gave birth to 8 babies. Rumor has it she has 6 more children at home. Now how can she give all of them the love and devotion that your true parents can give you? People that shouldn't’t have children, get them in multiples. People who should have them can’t conceive. It is crazy. Life is crazy though…and you need to know that up front.
I think if 2/2/09 doesn't go well that you and your true parents should just get on a plane to Italy! I will pack up the house here, put everything in storage, get Maggie over there and the come visit every year! We can do it. 18 years and then everyone can come home! I may have to sell your dad’s bikes…but he’d do it for you.
On 2/3/91 my mother died. It was the worst day of my life. It would be such a blessing of 2/3/09 was the best day... and that your true parents know that it is the first day that you will be theirs forevermore!
I want an “Uncle”…but I want you to stay with Jesse and Nicole more. I’ve made it 57 years without a mate…I can make it the rest of the way. But Jesse and Nicole will not make it without you.
Positive energy little dude!
Love,
Auntie JJ
Monday, January 26, 2009
Eclipse!
Kisko,
I have been told that the time between now and the lunar eclipse on Feb 9th is suppose to be a very powerful time for us all collectively to put our good vibes out there and to create and accept the blessings of the universe. I am projecting nothing but smooth sailing in your adoption process so that you can stay in California forever and ever. I am also shining white light on your birth mom that she stays true to her decision and is able to move forward with her life in a positive direction. All people are where they should be and it needs to stay that way.
I am also putting it out there that Auntie JJ gets an Uncle to keep her company, travel with her to Italy and France and wherever else she wants to go and PAYS for it! Once the Miliken and Biliken are done with your immediate attention on 2/2/09 they can turn back to the list I have given them for the Uncle search!! I'm sure you will put those vibes out there for me too(remember a few things are... sense of humor, loves animals...especially mine...financially "flush" and good looking if possible). I'm also putting out there that our office continues to be successful…even if we are off to a slow start...and the thing I always wish for, which is Peace!
The universe is a powerful thing little Kisko…and the universe is within you!
Love,
Auntie JJ
I have been told that the time between now and the lunar eclipse on Feb 9th is suppose to be a very powerful time for us all collectively to put our good vibes out there and to create and accept the blessings of the universe. I am projecting nothing but smooth sailing in your adoption process so that you can stay in California forever and ever. I am also shining white light on your birth mom that she stays true to her decision and is able to move forward with her life in a positive direction. All people are where they should be and it needs to stay that way.
I am also putting it out there that Auntie JJ gets an Uncle to keep her company, travel with her to Italy and France and wherever else she wants to go and PAYS for it! Once the Miliken and Biliken are done with your immediate attention on 2/2/09 they can turn back to the list I have given them for the Uncle search!! I'm sure you will put those vibes out there for me too(remember a few things are... sense of humor, loves animals...especially mine...financially "flush" and good looking if possible). I'm also putting out there that our office continues to be successful…even if we are off to a slow start...and the thing I always wish for, which is Peace!
The universe is a powerful thing little Kisko…and the universe is within you!
Love,
Auntie JJ
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Welcome Home!
Kisko,
I will keep calling you Kisko until 2/2/09. I’m just superstitious and I’ve rubbed so many good luck charms during the process of finding you and bringing you home that I just have to see it through until the end.
I picked you up at the airport today. I was so very honored to be the first person in California to meet you! Not only that…I held you…which I don’t usually do with babies that are only NINE days old. But you are special…so I went outside of my comfort zone and it was wonderful. A total stranger saw you and wanted to know how old you were. Of course she probably thought I was your grandma instead of your favorite honorary aunt… but you weren’t in California more than 10 minutes when you were already causing a stir!
I had to yell a several drivers on the way home! They just were not respectful of the precious cargo I had on board! You know when I was born I only had to go about a mile to get to my house. You have already traveled half way across the country. Going to Italy will be a snap!
I also got to feed you your first meal in California! It’s only fitting…since I have had a much closer relationship with food over the years than your parents. But (hopefully) I have that under control now!
It was such a pleasure to see you meet your grandparents for the first time. They too have waited for you for so long! And as I watched your father hold your hands as you tried to fall asleep I told him that this was the father/son therapy that he has been looking for for so long. I know what you mean to your mom…but to see what you mean to your dad was really great. Just by being, you are the answer to so many prayers. Don’t let that pressure you. Just know that you are a miracle. Someday you will hope for a miracle and when I tell you to believe…it will happen… believe me. Sometimes it’s not an easy process but it can happen. And you have the perfect parents to teach you that. Welcome home!
Love,
Auntie J
I will keep calling you Kisko until 2/2/09. I’m just superstitious and I’ve rubbed so many good luck charms during the process of finding you and bringing you home that I just have to see it through until the end.
I picked you up at the airport today. I was so very honored to be the first person in California to meet you! Not only that…I held you…which I don’t usually do with babies that are only NINE days old. But you are special…so I went outside of my comfort zone and it was wonderful. A total stranger saw you and wanted to know how old you were. Of course she probably thought I was your grandma instead of your favorite honorary aunt… but you weren’t in California more than 10 minutes when you were already causing a stir!
I had to yell a several drivers on the way home! They just were not respectful of the precious cargo I had on board! You know when I was born I only had to go about a mile to get to my house. You have already traveled half way across the country. Going to Italy will be a snap!
I also got to feed you your first meal in California! It’s only fitting…since I have had a much closer relationship with food over the years than your parents. But (hopefully) I have that under control now!
It was such a pleasure to see you meet your grandparents for the first time. They too have waited for you for so long! And as I watched your father hold your hands as you tried to fall asleep I told him that this was the father/son therapy that he has been looking for for so long. I know what you mean to your mom…but to see what you mean to your dad was really great. Just by being, you are the answer to so many prayers. Don’t let that pressure you. Just know that you are a miracle. Someday you will hope for a miracle and when I tell you to believe…it will happen… believe me. Sometimes it’s not an easy process but it can happen. And you have the perfect parents to teach you that. Welcome home!
Love,
Auntie J
Monday, January 19, 2009
Keep believing!!!!!!!!!!
Kisko, You have to stay very positive that all will go well for the next two weeks and you will be with Jesse and Nicole forever! It's a very complicated thing that someday you will learn about and understand...but for now just trust me. You need to keep sending out those vibes into the universe that these are your true parents and the only possibility is moving forward with them at your side. Adults sometime get all caught up in the drama of a situation and it effects their thinking. I think that's what's happening with your blood relatives right now. We all need to stay focused and positive that they will stand by their decision to let you have the greatest life possible.
I'll be at the airport this week to pick you up. Hang in there little buddy! This is the tough part but we're all gonna get through it then we can move forward with everything else! See you soon!
Love, Auntie JJ
I'll be at the airport this week to pick you up. Hang in there little buddy! This is the tough part but we're all gonna get through it then we can move forward with everything else! See you soon!
Love, Auntie JJ
Saturday, January 17, 2009
Favorite "Aunt"
Kisko,
I am sure I will be your favorite Auntie. You will have many others...but I will be your favorite...I know it. I love my sister...my blood relative...but I am much closer to your mom. Having a blood connection is great but having a spiritual connection is sometimes more powerful. You have a birth mother. She loved you so much she let you go to your true parents. It was quite a sacrifice. But with parents like yours...it was an easier decision. You will have true Aunties with Gabby, Jordana, Ali and Haley but I know you'll like me best! We don't have to tell the others. It will be our secret. I don't need to be the headliner.
You know the thing that really brought your mom and me together is something that I hope you never have. Cancer. I think the turning point in our relationship was when your grandma Sunny was diagnosed with cancer. It wasn't long after my mother died from cancer. I will never forget talking to your mother that evening as she poured her heart out to me. Your mom and I have been through at lot and will be through a lot more. (And I'm not just talking about the bottles of wine!) I can't think of anyone I would rather have by my side.
My dad LOVED her and your dad. He will love knowing that you have finally been found. You will not meet him in this life but someday you will be able to tell Bond Jobie that you are Nicole and Jesse's son and he will be so happy to meet you. My mom never knew your parents...but I know she would love them if she did.
Did you know that my niece and nephew are adopted? Yep! And I couldn't be more of a true aunt to them if they had my blood running through their veins! And their kids too! Shelby, my great niece...who you will meet very soon...has an aunt that buys her underwear for Christmas. I took her to Venice. Hello!!! I'll take you to Venice too! It's not about the cost it's about the experience and I want you to experience everything!
In the beginning I will we be there...but if I kind of back off a little it's only because so many people want to see you. But know that I will always be here for you in the long run! And I expect you to be there for me too! I don' have my own kids so you are part of the "younger" generation who need to look out for Auntie J! But don't worry. ..with any luck...that will be many, many, MANY years from now!
Love,
Auntie JJ
I am sure I will be your favorite Auntie. You will have many others...but I will be your favorite...I know it. I love my sister...my blood relative...but I am much closer to your mom. Having a blood connection is great but having a spiritual connection is sometimes more powerful. You have a birth mother. She loved you so much she let you go to your true parents. It was quite a sacrifice. But with parents like yours...it was an easier decision. You will have true Aunties with Gabby, Jordana, Ali and Haley but I know you'll like me best! We don't have to tell the others. It will be our secret. I don't need to be the headliner.
You know the thing that really brought your mom and me together is something that I hope you never have. Cancer. I think the turning point in our relationship was when your grandma Sunny was diagnosed with cancer. It wasn't long after my mother died from cancer. I will never forget talking to your mother that evening as she poured her heart out to me. Your mom and I have been through at lot and will be through a lot more. (And I'm not just talking about the bottles of wine!) I can't think of anyone I would rather have by my side.
My dad LOVED her and your dad. He will love knowing that you have finally been found. You will not meet him in this life but someday you will be able to tell Bond Jobie that you are Nicole and Jesse's son and he will be so happy to meet you. My mom never knew your parents...but I know she would love them if she did.
Did you know that my niece and nephew are adopted? Yep! And I couldn't be more of a true aunt to them if they had my blood running through their veins! And their kids too! Shelby, my great niece...who you will meet very soon...has an aunt that buys her underwear for Christmas. I took her to Venice. Hello!!! I'll take you to Venice too! It's not about the cost it's about the experience and I want you to experience everything!
In the beginning I will we be there...but if I kind of back off a little it's only because so many people want to see you. But know that I will always be here for you in the long run! And I expect you to be there for me too! I don' have my own kids so you are part of the "younger" generation who need to look out for Auntie J! But don't worry. ..with any luck...that will be many, many, MANY years from now!
Love,
Auntie JJ
Friday, January 16, 2009
Countdown
Kisko,
It's totally easy to make your mom cry right now because she has waited for you so long, she is totally exhausted and totally in love with you. I don’t cry so easily! I might feel the same..but I just don't cry!
You are steps closer to coming to California for good! Yipee! AND…the office your mom and I work in is NUMBER 1 again for 2008!! As I said…it's all g-o-o-d!!!
It is nice and warm here in California. You will be au natural…kicking back with your bottle very soon! Dude!!!!!!! Calls and messages from all over the country (and England) have been coming in to check on your progress to 822 CAVANAGH RD(that is your address so start to learn it). It's all very exciting! When you get settled in and all is well, I will come paint your bedroom. We may have to do it on a day that your dad leaves the house…if he ever does again since getting you…because he'll be very anal about the whole thing…but creativity is not always neat and tidy. Don't worry. I'll take the heat for it! When all is said and done…it will be fabulous and he will be fine…but It's probably best he doesn't see the process!
I think 2009 is going to be a great year all around and you are the poster child that is giving us all hope that all things are possible!
Counting the days….
Love, Auntie JJ
It's totally easy to make your mom cry right now because she has waited for you so long, she is totally exhausted and totally in love with you. I don’t cry so easily! I might feel the same..but I just don't cry!
You are steps closer to coming to California for good! Yipee! AND…the office your mom and I work in is NUMBER 1 again for 2008!! As I said…it's all g-o-o-d!!!
It is nice and warm here in California. You will be au natural…kicking back with your bottle very soon! Dude!!!!!!! Calls and messages from all over the country (and England) have been coming in to check on your progress to 822 CAVANAGH RD(that is your address so start to learn it). It's all very exciting! When you get settled in and all is well, I will come paint your bedroom. We may have to do it on a day that your dad leaves the house…if he ever does again since getting you…because he'll be very anal about the whole thing…but creativity is not always neat and tidy. Don't worry. I'll take the heat for it! When all is said and done…it will be fabulous and he will be fine…but It's probably best he doesn't see the process!
I think 2009 is going to be a great year all around and you are the poster child that is giving us all hope that all things are possible!
Counting the days….
Love, Auntie JJ
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Family Time
Kisko…soon I will be calling you by your real name…which, I might add, contains 4 letters that my name has! How perfect is that?! I can't begin to tell you how happy I am that you and your parents have found each other! And even though we all want to see you so badly and we miss your mom and dad, I am so happy that they have these first days alone with you …to look at you…to squeeze you…to cry with joy over you…to love you and each other all by yourselves! One day you may all need space from one another…but right now is your magic moment of realizing that you are a family for ever and ever. I even had my cell phone ON and ANSWERED it while I was DRIVING so that your Grandma Sunny could give me the good news that you and your parents were finally alone together! I don't know if I was more nervous answering the phone or hearing the news. But it was all good. (All go-o-o-o-d!)
I also have to tell you that I feel like crap! Finding you and your birth has been hard on your old Auntie J! I'm not as young as I used to be! Don't worry…I'm still up to exploring your hillside looking for bugs, and going to see Shamu and introducing you to San Cassiano…but the stress of getting through this has churned what's left of my stomach into a huge knot. I am going to eat Mexican food today (in an office celebration of your arrival) so it will either help me or I'll barf! Either is fine with me because you are so-o-o worth it!
It's only days until we meet little one. Soon it will only be hours. Whenever it is, I'm sure we'll know each instantly because you've been in my thoughts for years!
Love,
Auntie JJ
I also have to tell you that I feel like crap! Finding you and your birth has been hard on your old Auntie J! I'm not as young as I used to be! Don't worry…I'm still up to exploring your hillside looking for bugs, and going to see Shamu and introducing you to San Cassiano…but the stress of getting through this has churned what's left of my stomach into a huge knot. I am going to eat Mexican food today (in an office celebration of your arrival) so it will either help me or I'll barf! Either is fine with me because you are so-o-o worth it!
It's only days until we meet little one. Soon it will only be hours. Whenever it is, I'm sure we'll know each instantly because you've been in my thoughts for years!
Love,
Auntie JJ
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Thank You Universe!
Thank you universe for bringing you to your parents. Thank you Kelsie for letting you go. Thank you Nicole and Jesse for hanging in there. Thank you Kisko for working so hard to get to your true parents.
I am getting a little faklempt...which is not normal for me...but none of this has been normal! I was going to post Thank You in a zillion different languages...but it would take up too much room, so just go to http://www.elite.net/~runner/jennifers/thankyou.htm and you will see it there.
I'm now wishing for smooth sailing for the next 30 days! See you soon little Kisko! I can hardly wait!
Love,
Auntie JJ
I am getting a little faklempt...which is not normal for me...but none of this has been normal! I was going to post Thank You in a zillion different languages...but it would take up too much room, so just go to http://www.elite.net/~runner/jennifers/thankyou.htm and you will see it there.
I'm now wishing for smooth sailing for the next 30 days! See you soon little Kisko! I can hardly wait!
Love,
Auntie JJ
A Miracle Please!
The child must know that he is a miracle, that since the beginning of the world there hasn't been, and untill the end of the world there will not be, another child like him.
Pablo Casals
YOU are a miracle Kisko and you need to pull another miracle out of your tiny hat! Throw your weight around and get in that car with your parents, Jesse and Nicole...and spit up on anyone who gets in your way. You can do it!
Love, Auntie JJ
Pablo Casals
YOU are a miracle Kisko and you need to pull another miracle out of your tiny hat! Throw your weight around and get in that car with your parents, Jesse and Nicole...and spit up on anyone who gets in your way. You can do it!
Love, Auntie JJ
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Positive Energy
Kisko…I know you have a name…two or three to be exact, but until you are safely home in California I will still call you Kisko.
We are all so thrilled that you are finally here and in a big way apparently! NINE pounds…that's HUGE…but then we always knew you were gonna be a big deal! It's a very difficult time for your parents as they wait to receive you and I'm sure it's a very difficult time for your birth mother who wants only the best for you and knows she can't do that for you in the long run. Embrace what she can give you now, but stay strong little Kisko that the direction you need to go is toward your parents Jesse and Nicole. It will all work out…but keep putting out that positive energy, along with the rest of us, that your adoption goes through and you are home here in California before it's the year of the Ox!
Love and Kisses…Auntie JJ
We are all so thrilled that you are finally here and in a big way apparently! NINE pounds…that's HUGE…but then we always knew you were gonna be a big deal! It's a very difficult time for your parents as they wait to receive you and I'm sure it's a very difficult time for your birth mother who wants only the best for you and knows she can't do that for you in the long run. Embrace what she can give you now, but stay strong little Kisko that the direction you need to go is toward your parents Jesse and Nicole. It will all work out…but keep putting out that positive energy, along with the rest of us, that your adoption goes through and you are home here in California before it's the year of the Ox!
Love and Kisses…Auntie JJ
Monday, January 12, 2009
St. Jude hear my prayer...
I am not a Catholic but that’s not to say that I am not a religious person. I guess I need to brush up on my religion as I have been asked to be the godmother for my cousin Kevin’s son, Cambell Alexander Crosby, and I know that involves the Catholic Church. Religion is basically a series of beliefs and traditions and as long and the beliefs are for us to rise to a higher purpose and be good to one another, I’m all for it. Your parents are Jewish and will raise you in the Jewish tradition, which is based on traditions and beliefs that we need to rise to a higher power. It's like Catholicism...but slightly different. The differences are not as important as the similarities. It's complicated...but part of rising to the higher power is to make it all less complicated so we all can find a way to be good to one another and get along.
You are in the process of being born. It’s very exciting…but it’s also very scary as it is so important that your birth mother and her family recognize that the best thing for you is to be adopted by Nicole and Jesse, and there is always the possibility that they will not rise to the higher power. So tonight, in keeping with my godmother role, I am praying to St. Jude, who is the patron saint of desperate situations and impossible causes. Not that I think you are a desperate situation or an impossible cause, but I think that the situation could be because it’s complicated by too many people wanting the spotlight for the moment, instead of Nicole and Jesse, your true parents, who want to be with you for the long haul. Whatever it takes to get you here in California little Kisko, I’m willing to do…so St. Jude hear my prayer. Let this child be born well and healthy and let his birth mother and birth relatives release him to the loving arms of Nicole and Jesse who will nurture him and give him a wonderful life, full of love, honor and the highest principles of life. Let the blood relatives let him go into a life that will allow him to flourish and make the best of his life. Let the pattern of egotism and neglect, selfishness and apathy end as he moves from his blood family to a family that will help him live his life to the highest potential. This I ask, in all that’s sacred…Amen.
Love,
Auntie JJ
You are in the process of being born. It’s very exciting…but it’s also very scary as it is so important that your birth mother and her family recognize that the best thing for you is to be adopted by Nicole and Jesse, and there is always the possibility that they will not rise to the higher power. So tonight, in keeping with my godmother role, I am praying to St. Jude, who is the patron saint of desperate situations and impossible causes. Not that I think you are a desperate situation or an impossible cause, but I think that the situation could be because it’s complicated by too many people wanting the spotlight for the moment, instead of Nicole and Jesse, your true parents, who want to be with you for the long haul. Whatever it takes to get you here in California little Kisko, I’m willing to do…so St. Jude hear my prayer. Let this child be born well and healthy and let his birth mother and birth relatives release him to the loving arms of Nicole and Jesse who will nurture him and give him a wonderful life, full of love, honor and the highest principles of life. Let the blood relatives let him go into a life that will allow him to flourish and make the best of his life. Let the pattern of egotism and neglect, selfishness and apathy end as he moves from his blood family to a family that will help him live his life to the highest potential. This I ask, in all that’s sacred…Amen.
Love,
Auntie JJ
Friday, January 9, 2009
One (bottle) for the Road!
I just want you to know that I drank a whole bottle of wine tonight prior to taking your parents to the airport in the morning! It was called Fat Bastard...which is sort of what I feel like right now...but that will pass! This is NOT A REFERENCE TO YOU...but I do hope you are fat and robust! I have my alarm set for 4:30 am...which I don't do for just ANYBODY on a Saturday! There is lots of red tape to get you safely home with your parents but you know what? You have say in this too! Once you enter OUR world you have the power/energy to make things happen! So put it out there! Make it happen for Nicole and Jesse who have waited for you so long! Kelsie will always love you and think about you. But she is not equipped to raise you. Go into the light and the light is Nicole and Jesse! Come out into the world and to California little Kisko! We're all waiting for you!
Love. Auntie JJ
Love. Auntie JJ
Thursday, January 8, 2009
BOOKED!
Well Kisko...I had to take charge of things today with your mom and dad. Basically they are totally on top of things but sometimes I just have to step in. I/we decided they should just go to Minneapolis and wait for you. Your mom was pulling up flights, was anxious about the cost out of LAX and times available to leave when I "real quick" (a term your mom uses all the time) went online to Orbiz, plugged in flight info from Burbank (which is much closer to where we all live) to Minneapolis and had a flight for them at half the cost of the flight from LAX! I was ready to book it...she was nervous...she called your dad...he wasn't sure...she wanted Saturday...your dad wanted Sunday...she called Kelsie...Kelsie was excited to have them come on Saturday..so it was decided! I clicked on "Book this Flight" and the rest, as they say, will be history!
They/you will change planes in Phoenix but I think that is sort of symbolic. The Phoenix is a creature that rises out of the ashes, symbolizing birth/re-birth and that it what this journey to find you has been all about. And just remember...when your parents get crazy and can't decide and they are going back and forth and back and forth...just come to me. I'll figure it out!
The time is getting very close little Kisko. You will know your parents by their big beautiful WHITE smiles as they look at you with tears streaming down their faces. Don't worry...they clean up beautifully!
See you on Jan 23rd!
Love, Aunti JJ
They/you will change planes in Phoenix but I think that is sort of symbolic. The Phoenix is a creature that rises out of the ashes, symbolizing birth/re-birth and that it what this journey to find you has been all about. And just remember...when your parents get crazy and can't decide and they are going back and forth and back and forth...just come to me. I'll figure it out!
The time is getting very close little Kisko. You will know your parents by their big beautiful WHITE smiles as they look at you with tears streaming down their faces. Don't worry...they clean up beautifully!
See you on Jan 23rd!
Love, Aunti JJ
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Anticipation
Your mom says I'm a good cook. I suppose that's true. I know how to cook and I know how to eat! The eating is something that I need to decrease...but I will still buy you a corn dog at Disneyland...and McDonalds fries! They are the best! We won't overdue though...your parents won't like it ...unless, of course, it's a Reese's Peanut Butter Cup!! But just as there is fast food, there is good healthy food to that you will love! And then there is Italian!! M-m-m-m-m! Pasta! What could be bad! In your house, just beware! You mom will eat off your plate all the time! Just learn to live with it...we all do.
I have my car ready to roll and take your parents to the airport so they can meet you and bring you home. Come out when you're ready...but if you could hurry it up a bit it would be great! No pressure...just a suggestion!
You're being born into a world racked with economic recession...but don't worry. I think it's all part of the circle of life. I think that things are a little slow at work right now so your mom can take time off to be with you and not feel "guilty". It will all work out. In a few months, business will start to pick up and all will be well.
Here's a picture of LAX. I'm imagining you on that plane coming home to Cavangh Road with your parents. You'll love it there. There is this hill in the backyard that I'm sure has not been explored thoroughly. But it is fabulous. A perfect place for a hideout or fort! A perfect place to find bugs. We'll explore it together. I promise. And you can get as dirty as you want!
Waiting anxiously to meet you...
Love, Aunti JJ
I have my car ready to roll and take your parents to the airport so they can meet you and bring you home. Come out when you're ready...but if you could hurry it up a bit it would be great! No pressure...just a suggestion!
You're being born into a world racked with economic recession...but don't worry. I think it's all part of the circle of life. I think that things are a little slow at work right now so your mom can take time off to be with you and not feel "guilty". It will all work out. In a few months, business will start to pick up and all will be well.
Here's a picture of LAX. I'm imagining you on that plane coming home to Cavangh Road with your parents. You'll love it there. There is this hill in the backyard that I'm sure has not been explored thoroughly. But it is fabulous. A perfect place for a hideout or fort! A perfect place to find bugs. We'll explore it together. I promise. And you can get as dirty as you want!
Waiting anxiously to meet you...
Love, Aunti JJ
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Waiting...waiting...waiting
We are all on pins and needles waiting for you little Kisko. I know your name...but it's not for me to reveal yet, so you're still little Kisko to me! Your mom came to dinner tonight. I could see her excitement. I could see her smile at the thought of you. After the struggle in the Ukraine to find you, it was good to see her smile. One of my favorite movies is the Wizard of Oz. One day we'll watch it together. I can sing all the songs. We cannot invite Aunt Anna. Not that we don't love her...but we can't have her singing. Know that up front. Anyway...in the Wizard of Oz Dorothy is looking for her hearts desire in a land far far away. At the end of the movie she realises that it was always waiting for her in her own backyard. That's sort of the way it's been with you. Your parents went to the Ukraine to find you when you've been cooking in Minnesota all the time. For us Californians Minnesota is almost as foreign as the Ukraine but it's a heck of a lot closer. And most likely they have a Target store...which, you will find, is a very important place! Sometimes in life you have to take the long road around to something but the long road teaches you so many things. I feel I've been on the long road most of my life!
There is a baby pool with everyone trying to guess when you'll be born. I picked January 7th at 5:30 am. I was born at around 5:30 am so that's why I picked that time. I picked January 7th because it just sounded good... but you come when you are ready. Don't let the rest of us push you around. That's the first lesson you need to learn in life...be true to yourself. Whatever day you are born is a good day. You decide...we'll deal with your decision. You will be born in the year of the rat... but don't worry! The rat gets a bum wrap. I had a pet rat one time. His name was Louie and he came when I whistled! Rats are very smart...so don't let anyone tell you otherwise!
My cousin Kevin just had a baby...Cambell Alexander Crosby...I'm sure you'll meet him. Kevin and Leslie asked me to be his godmother. Between this and your arrival, I am totally blessed! Of course I do need to have another lunch date and more with a man (the last one didn't pan out to well) but if I don't, at least I have my "kids"! We'll talk!
See you soon!
Love, Auntie JJ
There is a baby pool with everyone trying to guess when you'll be born. I picked January 7th at 5:30 am. I was born at around 5:30 am so that's why I picked that time. I picked January 7th because it just sounded good... but you come when you are ready. Don't let the rest of us push you around. That's the first lesson you need to learn in life...be true to yourself. Whatever day you are born is a good day. You decide...we'll deal with your decision. You will be born in the year of the rat... but don't worry! The rat gets a bum wrap. I had a pet rat one time. His name was Louie and he came when I whistled! Rats are very smart...so don't let anyone tell you otherwise!
My cousin Kevin just had a baby...Cambell Alexander Crosby...I'm sure you'll meet him. Kevin and Leslie asked me to be his godmother. Between this and your arrival, I am totally blessed! Of course I do need to have another lunch date and more with a man (the last one didn't pan out to well) but if I don't, at least I have my "kids"! We'll talk!
See you soon!
Love, Auntie JJ
Friday, January 2, 2009
Are you "done" yet?
It's 2009...the year that you will be born! It's very exciting. I know it's very cold in Minnesota, where you will be born, but come on out! You will soon be coming to California and the weather here is much MUCH better!! Your mom and dad are just waiting for the call that you're on your way and I'm waiting for the call that they need the ride to the airport. We're all waiting on you...so hurry up!!
Now here's a secret that you need to keep from your mom and dad. You know they are very superstitious about buying anything for you until you are safely here...but I have bought you a bunch of stuff already. It's hidden in my extra closet...not so much from your parents as from Sophie...who already killed Santa this Christmas! You'll love Sophie...but you have to be very careful of your stuff around her. She likes to chew things up...especially when you least expect it... so keep your booties on at all times when you're around her. But don't worry...she won't chew you up. She'll just give you a huge, wet, sloppy basset hound lick. Maybe your mom will bring the stroller over once you get here and you can help me take Sophie and Jack for a walk. They would love to show you their "hood".
Finish up baking little Kisko and come out to play! We're all ready and waiting for you!
Love, Auntie JJ
Now here's a secret that you need to keep from your mom and dad. You know they are very superstitious about buying anything for you until you are safely here...but I have bought you a bunch of stuff already. It's hidden in my extra closet...not so much from your parents as from Sophie...who already killed Santa this Christmas! You'll love Sophie...but you have to be very careful of your stuff around her. She likes to chew things up...especially when you least expect it... so keep your booties on at all times when you're around her. But don't worry...she won't chew you up. She'll just give you a huge, wet, sloppy basset hound lick. Maybe your mom will bring the stroller over once you get here and you can help me take Sophie and Jack for a walk. They would love to show you their "hood".
Finish up baking little Kisko and come out to play! We're all ready and waiting for you!
Love, Auntie JJ
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