Sahm I Am - By Meredith Efken Page 0,78
day.
I hope you’re doing okay. You’ve been a bit quiet this week.
Hugs,
Z
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From:
Brenna L.
To:
Dulcie Huckleberry
Subject:
Question about your parents
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Hi Dulcie!
I have sort of an awkward question to ask you about when you were adopted. Did your parents ever feel sad or anything because they missed out on being pregnant with you? I guess it was probably different for them since they’d had children already….
See, Darren told me last night that he doesn’t mind the idea of adoption so much. Ever since Madeline made that comment to him about all of us being adopted by God, he’s decided adoption is pretty cool. But he’s feeling really sad about not being able to go through a pregnancy with me. He said he keeps looking at all my baby pictures from Madeline, and when I was pregnant with her, and the ultrasound picture and all that. And he told me he really wants to do all that stuff with me, since I had to go through it alone the last time. (Well, my mom was with me, but it’s not the same as having a husband.) He got really sad, and even looked like he was going to cry—which he never does.
So that’s why I was asking. I hope it doesn’t offend you or bother you at all. I’m not trying to be nosey. I just wondered if that feeling of disappointment ever goes away.
Thanks for being such a good friend.
Brenna
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From:
J. Huckleberry
To:
Dulcie Huckleberry
Subject:
Wedding Favors!
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I almost forgot! What do you think we should do about wedding favors? I haven’t ordered any yet, and if I don’t this week, I’m afraid they might not arrive in time. I was thinking it would be nice to make them a Branson souvenir/Wedding favor combination. I saw the cutest miniature cedar rolling pins in a gift store on the strip the other day—they had “Ozark Husband Tamer” carved on them. I think there’d be enough room on the opposite side to put our name and wedding date. That would be for the ladies. The men could have corncob bubble pipes with our names and date on it. Wouldn’t that be just so cute?
Gotta run! TTFN!
Jeanine
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From:
Dulcie Huckleberry
To:
“Green Eggs and Ham”
Subject:
Busy Day!
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Hi everyone!
I’ve had a whirlwind day! I scheduled a dentist appointment for McKenzie this morning, and then we all went to the store to buy shoes for the twins, who seem to be having another growth spurt. We ate lunch out, and then I figured I really should stop at Jiffy Lube and get the oil changed in the car, since it was long overdue. While the car was being worked on, we walked over to our hair salon and got all four of us trimmed up. After that, I went grocery shopping, and then the girls were getting really fussy, so I took them home and put them down for a nap. Spent all afternoon doing bills, then laundry. Since I was working on clothes anyway, I decided to sort out the spring and summer clothes the girls will need and get them washed and put away. Fixed supper, put on a movie for the kids, and ran next door to feed the neighbor’s cat for her while she’s visiting her niece in Ohio. Came back and read a story to the girls and put them to bed.
I have a ton of e-mails! And I still have to marinate some chicken for a slow-cooker recipe tomorrow. So if any of you wrote me, I’ll try to answer right away. I just feel like I’m chasing my shadow today! But I did get everything done that I wanted to, which is a good feeling.
Have a good evening.
Dulcie
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From:
Dulcie Huckleberry
To:
Brenna L.
Subject:
Re: Flowers
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I’d suggest the pink ones. They’ll match our dresses better. Don’t do multiple colors. Simple is best.
I think Tom felt like he didn’t have any choice. Don’t get upset at him. We’ll manage.
Dulcie
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From:
Dulcie Huckleberry
To:
Zelia Muzuwa
Subject:
Re: Music
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Considering “Ride of the Valkyries” is already an unusual choice for processional music, I’d suggest letting the band play it so it will sound more traditional. You don’t want Shoji upstaging you. You’re the bride.
Dulcie
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From:
Dulcie Huckleberry
To:
Brenna L.
Subject:
Re: Adoption reference
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I’d be happy to do a reference for you for the adoption! Just send me the information you have. Good luck on the home-study tomorrow!
Dulcie
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From:
Dulcie Huckleberry
To:
J. Huckleberry
Subject:
Re: Question about your