Addison had just turned one and Jaelyn was just two when Erik moved in. It didn't take long for them to fall in love with him. We have a picture from the first night he was here for dinner and they are both cuddling on his lap, listening to a book he was reading. Erik didn't pay rent; however, he 'paid' us by babysitting our kids. He still remembers giving Addison his bottle before putting him to bed.
There are so many memories of having Erik live here. He was with us for a year and a half. Many of his friends came through and we would all sit around and talk about theory and thoughts. Andy and Erik picked up the guitar while he lived here, so there was a time when guitar chords were always heard. There were so many great conversations late into the night when all of us should have been sleeping; it was a great time.
One night the conversation centered on Laura Miller, the girl who had a pretty firm hold on Erik's heart. That hold eventually turned mutual and then we got to share their engagement and wedding. Jaelyn was their beautiful flowergirl (if I do say so myself), and Andy gave the homily at their wedding.
Today, Erik called to tell us that their daughter had entered the world. Beautiful, healthy, Allison Noel. Laura is doing great too. I'm not sure where to put my happy feelings for them. I feel so connected because of sharing our lives with Erik for so long. But, what exactly is this relationship? Roommate-once-removed? Second generation roommate? I'm not sure, but I'm really happy for them, and I feel really blessed that they continue to connect with us.
Welcome Allison!
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Happy birthday, Lynn :)
I think I've said it before, but I want to thank you for the influence(albeit brief) that you had on me as a teacher. It makes me happy to see people teaching who really love it, and who engage their students fully..you were like that with our class at cba, and I loved learning from you. Thanks:)
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