Happy Sunday everyone and Happy Birthday to dollfriend and confidant, Kristin who is celebrating a 'big' birthday today. As a contented and happy wife, mother and friend, she takes this day as a logical progression in life. As it should be. Have a great day, Babe, you deserve all the best and I love you. xo
This is a very exciting week in the life of the 'J'! I am FINALLY meeting my 'Little". Yes, I am officially a 'Big"-sister that is! I read in the Detroit News that our area is seriously hurting for volunteers in the Big Brother/Big Sisters program. This is something I have always been interested in. I filled out the very lengthy application and had about 12 close friends and family called for recommendation interviews. I then went in and met my match specialist interviewed me for and hour and a half. I was asked if I had a preference in a child-and I do. I would like a young child and had no race or religious barriers. I informed them that a physical or mental handicapped child would be okay with me also. I then filled out a great deal more paperwork. I have been approved after their careful consideration.
Generally you are given 3 childrens' profiles that you are able to look over and pick from, but on the first profile, I bit. My 'Little' is newly 7 and likes indoor and outdoor activities. She loves to read and is way above average. She is shy but warms up quickly. Perfect!!
So, on Wednesday, I have a meeting with her family, and they get a chance to approve or disapprove of me. We will see I guess. I can't wait. I have been waiting for this day for so long. It will be all I can do to not spoil her rotten with shopping and travel. My brother has joked that she is the 'lucky little lottery winner'! As if....
So wish me well and cross your fingers for me this Wednesday when the big meeting happens. I will keep you all posted on things as this big event unfolds.
In sadder news, RIP to Amy Winehouse, who passed on Saturday. Another wonderful artistic talent lost too soon.
Y'all have a wonderful week, and take the time to celebrate all that life has to offer. xoxo
5 comments:
Am I too old for you to hang out with like that??? I may be, I need a big sister, haha.
Happy birthday to Kristin. And kudos to you for becoming a big sister. that's very cool.
Happy Birthday to Kristen and Good luck on Wed. -- that's so cool ~~ way to go, Jodi ~~!
Wow! Look at all those cakes!
Belated Happy Birthday to Kristen !
Ah! It would be lovely to have a girl of seven to fill your life!I hope it is loads of fun!
Trav-Yes, you are too old and of the wrong sex to be my little sister. There is no doubt, however, that we could hang out and have a few laughs! x Charles- It IS so cool, and I highly recommend it. Erik-I'm having a blast, but then you know, I ALWAYS do! Mona-I feel like a young Mom again. It's so very cool. Thanks for your support, girl. And all of you, thank you so much for your constant kind works. I love it and you! xoxo
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