Amy (the blog Maven) and Brian are delighted to announce the birth of their second child, a boy named David Howland Manning. He was born November 11th by scheduled c-section at Yale-New Haven Hospital and he weighed 8lb-12oz and measured 20 inches. Baby David and Amy are doing wonderfully and we wanted to share this happy news to all who knew and loved Deb.
As most of you will remember we were blessed to have Deb as Godmother to our daughter Andrea if only for a short time. She was born just prior to Deb's diagnosis and when Andrea was baptised, Deb gave her one of her trademark quilts that we treasure. When we (eventually) were able to come up with David's name we knew it was the right one as it had a "D" shout out to our Debbie!
29 comments:
Congratulations!! He is beautiful! And Amy, you look fantastic! Are you kidding me that you just had a c-section? I've never been able to bounce back that easily from my c-sections. God bless you all!
Donna:)
What a good lookin kid!!! LOL, Congrats to you all! I see you won out on the name game, huh, Amy? He's perfect! God Bless!
Love,
Nikki
Congratulations! Your son is beautiful and what a great family picture.
Love to everyone
Mary
Good job Amy & Brian.Glad everything went well,He is beautiful.Would love to come up & see him if that is ok?Deb would have loved him & made a beautiful quilt I'm sure.
Congratulations Amy & Brian on the birth of David.
Larry & Priscilla
Happy Thanksgiving to you all! Enjoy the time you'll spend with family and friends today!
Donna:)
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Eat,drink and take a nap!!
Love to everyone,
Mary
Debbie's been in my dreams the past couple of nights. I'm missing her.....
Donna:)
Donna,hope they are good dreams.Deb has only given me 1 dream that I can remember,miss her soooo much.Want to see this blog continue,but everyone has their own lives...Have a personal meeting with Maureen Hancock this Thursday hope Deb comes...Will keep you all posted.....Dianne
Dianne, I check the blog every day and hope that it continues as well. My dreams of Deb are always good ones, but they leave me in true disbelief that she is not with us anymore. Good luck with Maureen this week and please let us know what she says.
Donna:)
My mom, Mary, Marianne and I went through Debbie's Christmas stuff today to add some pieces of Debbie to our Christmas. Our kids had fun picking out ornaments that they absolutely needed to put on their respective Christmas trees. Many of them were "so Debbie!"
We now have a "Debbie" ornament on our tree which reminded me of an old soap opera that Debbie and I used to watch as teenagers, Days of Our Lives. Every Christmas, the family (the Hortons?) would place ornaments on the tree with the names of those living as well as those who had died. I know Debbie would approve of her ornament being placed on our family tree.
This Christmas is going to be difficult for all of us, but as Donna said, it seems hard to believe that she is really gone when we have so many reminders of her. I don't think Debbie will settle for being forgotten, so we are all stuck with her messages from heaven until we can see her again. Love you, Deb. Thanks for brightening our Christmas with some new colors and styles all your own.
I too check this blog daily for new chatter about Deb, etc.... I miss her very much....I found her obituary the other day in my drawer, and I just left it there, because now, whenever I open that drawer, she's right on top and I see her face each time.....Kind of like she said, "here I am!" I have not been fortunate enough to have Deb visit me in any dreams....so those of you who have, keep the stories coming for the rest of us!
Happy Holidays to everyone!
Love,
Nikki
Amy,
Congratulation on your little boy. That family picture is priceless. How is big sister holding up? David is a good strong name, and I'm sure Deb is lokking after him from above.
Lots of Love
Antonietta
I check this site almost every day too. I agree let's keep this blog site going. Deb's family I know this is going to be a hard Christmas for you. I love that you put her ornaments on your tree, Deb would agree. I don't remember my dreams often so I can't say Deb hasn't visited me but I have many things Deb gave me when she moved all over my house and I always talk to her when I look at them and I snuggle with the quilt she made me. Makes me feel good. Remember she is always with you and wants us to keep her close in our hearts.
Love to everyone
Mary
The thing with Maureen Hancock went wonderful today.She said Deb was high energy always smiling,was there for people to consult etc.She loved Deb's spirit high energy was her quote.ADHD she said as Deb was all over the place,curious.Was now the head of heaven inviting everyone in,come see my garden etc.Also said she did a show last night at the Kinsale Inn in Mattapoisett and Debbie was there.Noone knew a Debbie but she said it was me with a giggle.Also brought her stepbrother Dan with her to the meeting.She quoted Deb as saying "mine came back mine came back it reared it's ugly head.Deb loved the fact I was wearing her ring told Maureen to grab my hand "she has my ring on she has my ring on,smiling all the time.She said Deb told her she moved back with me,she moved in with you.Don't remember the last few days,I'm free at peace.It was s short time she could'nt communicate but she knew everything that was going on around her.She never gave up she always did everything to the max etc..She was worried about not being able to get to me in my dreams as there was so much grief...reassured me we will meet again but not soon....Much more than I could mention here on the blog.Deb lives on and will in our hearts & minds as long as we allow her too.She also said Deb was working on signs for people to know it is her visiting...More to follow.
wow,that sounds like Deb! Taking charge of things! So happy to hear that she came thru. I really do miss her terribly, started doing my Christmas cards and got a little emotional when I came across her name, it's funny where she pops up, in email contacts, in your phone list on your cell phone, I don't think I'll ever "delete" her name from any of those places....although I get a little sad, I kind of like that it makes me think of her at unexpected times....maybe that's her way of giving me a sign....or at least I can hope! Miss you Deb!
Love,
Nikki
Maureen Hancock said that some of the signs Debbie has been sending to all of us are rainbows and butterflies. She wanted everyone to know that if you see either, especially a butterfly that won't go away, that is Debbie.
The other odd thing that Maureen mentioned was that Debbie has been sending me, in particular, feathers in weird places. A week or so ago, there was a feather in the living room that has Debbie's furniture. I remember walking by the feather for a few days and getting annoyed that it was there, but not picking it up until a few days later. Not sure why I left it there to annoy me, but I just couldn't pick it up. Now I guess I know why. Siblings can annoy each other even from heaven, who would have thought that possible?
Debbie also wanted us to know that she is in heaven working with children. She mentioned this a few times and really wanted to make sure that we knew that. Maureen kept asking whether Debbie worked with children when she was alive. My mom and I didn't think so but if anyone has any info about Debbie working with kids, can you post something on the blog?
Another feather in weird places story . . . I saw one at the gym this morning! Who ever sees them there?
isn't a feather the ultimate symbol of an angel?
So glad to hear that Debbie came through for you!! No feathers or butterflies here, but I'll definetly watch out for them. :)
Donna:)
We saw a beautiful rainbow today in Framingham. Hi, Debbie!
I see feathers ALL the time in my house.....but I also have 2 covered down pillows on my sofa...what do you think?....I'd like to think it's Deb, but I think it's too much the pillows at fault? LOL, I still think of her everytime I see one though!
Love ya Debbie!!!!!
Nikki
Paul and I talk about Deb all the time. We spent two New Year's with her, a fourth of July, and last Thanksgiving with Deb. Great memories, great feelings she brings to anyone who thinks of her.
Maybe she's working with children now cause she didn't have the opportunity while she was on earth. And "come and see my garden", so Deb!
I've been thinking about flying down to see Rebeca Fearing, the Psychic Deb introducted me to 10 years ago. If I make an appointment I will tell you all about it.
Ant
Larry and Priscilla: Just wanted to let you know that I wanted to send you the "Nala" ornament that we found in Debbie's Christmas stuff, but every time I go to get it ready to send, my 5-year-old tells me that the ornament is the only thing that we have left of Nala and that you don't need it because you have Nala in person. You likely won't be getting Nala's ornament this year, but I'll keep trying! Hope you are having fun with her! We just may have to stop by for a visit next time we pass through Connecticut.
Amy, I agree with your daughter that you should keep the "Nala" ornament as it was a part of Nal's life with Debbie. Thank you for wanting to send it. Nala is doing great!! She and the cats have found they enjoy each others company. As always Nala is full of energy. We are enjoying her company.
When we went to Colorado for our vacation Nala had a vacation with Anita and her family. All seemed to have enjoyed the arrangement. Nala being the social dog that she is has won over a number of the neighbors and a few of them come and get her for walks and visits and as you can guess she loves every minute of it. You, your family and anyone else are always welcome to come and
visit Nala She will welcome you with wagging tail and happy smile.
It has been good to hear that Deb has come through for some of you. Looking forward to hearing more.
Debbie has been on my mind quite a lot lately. We miss her so much.
Our best to you and your family. You are on our minds always.
Larry and Priscilla
I'm happy to hear Deb has come through. When you miss someone as we all miss Debbie terribly you miss the signals they send you. I've told all of you before I love looking at her things and talking to her through them. I take care of 3yr old twin boys and they love butterflies, when they see one they run after it and try to catch it. Next time we see one I'll know Deb is near.
Love to everyone
Mary
I had another dream about Deb last night. Although in it I was having fun with her and some of our other friends, it made me sad because I knew the dream was taking place right before she headed back to CA this past July. I miss her......
Donna:)
I know what you mean, Donna. Yesterday, I found an old neighbor on Facebook and the first person I wanted to call was my sister. I love my brothers dearly, but there is just something about the connections one shares with a sister. I miss you, Debbie . . . by the way, Janie Gotshalk is on Facebook!
well, this is a hard time of year, for sure! I always enjoyed getting Deb's Christmas card, they were always so pretty! I wish I was dreaming of her, but I haven't had such luck...at least that I can remember, but she is constantly on my mind! I agree with Amy D.....I have a brother also, but there is a special connection between sisters....my sister was hit by a car yesterday (her actual body...not in a car, but on foot!) (she's Ok...nothing major) but it really makes you think....my heart aches for you Amy!
Hope you have a great Holiday....we love you all & miss you Deb!
Love,
Nikki
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