I did not sleep much last night. I was glued to the news. The air, even in the house, which has A/C was smoky.
Yesterday, at the Labor Day barbecue with my daughter and son-in-law, we were distracted by the smoke and falling ash. But my mind and emotions were wrapped around my daughter. She did not look well. She said she thought she had gotten sick from eating a spicy sausage with their church youth group the night before.
But I had a feeling she was going into labor. She visited the bathroom many, many times. I rubbed her back and feet as she rested. She finally ate a bit and had some ginger ale at the barbecue. But I was worried. Her cheeks were red.
I was worried about her blood pressure. My mother, a retired nurse, had taken it that morning and it was normal. Her blood sugars were also normal. I texted my son-in-law a site about preeclampsia; the signs and symptoms.
This must have worried him, because last night he called and said one of their friends next door, a nurse, took her blood pressure. It was normal.
Call it mother intuition. I prayed for her all night.
My daughter is now in the hospital. In labor!
I am sworn to secrecy. She does not want me to post to Facebook, or blog until Baby Grace arrives.
I am keeping my word. No really! Yes, I am typing this right now. But I will not post until after she arrives.
So I may have to put this on tomorrow's blog.
Anyway, my heart is beating very fast. So excited to meet my granddaughter. But praying my daughter has a healthy, uncomplicated delivery. It always hurts me to see her in pain.
So on to the next subject.
Wildfires. I am devasted. Our beloved Columbia River Gorge is on fire. Firefighters have covered the Multnomah Falls Lodge with foam in an attempt to save it. I-84 is closed between Troutdale and Hood River. Several towns have been evacuated near the fire. Schools there closed.
And this monstrous fire has jumped over the Columbia River into Washington!
The air quality is horrible here. Thick, gray, ash falling everywhere. Portland Public Schools are dismissing two hours early today because of the heat and poor air quality.
But, I, the Hoop Warrior did my hooping early this morning. Complete with face mask:
Update: She has arrived! 9/5/2017 @ 3:05pm Grace Isabel was brought into this world.
Thank God for a healthy baby (6 pounds 10 ounces at 19") and for a smooth delivery!
I am sitting in a rocking chair in a hospital from. Gazing at this little miracle while her exhausted mom and dad snore.
My friend and I were sharing our grief over the burning of our previous Columbia River Gorge earlier. Suddenly my son-in-law texted me that they were in the hospital. I told my friend that my daughter was in labor. I will always cherish what she said next:
"You're gonna love this. And yes, so wonderful to have the affirmation that "Babies are God's opinion that life should go on."
Love my beautiful granddaughter, Grace Isabel. She is indeed what we needed.
Love to all of you!
Happy Tuesday!
Talk to you tomorrow.
Love,
Zita
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