Sunday, May 29, 2011

Almost as good as being there

My girl and her husband live at the bottom of the world. My girl is having her first baby. I wish I could be there to pat her belly. I can't. Not yet, anyway. But in the meantime, I'm so grateful for this little film. Her dad and I can't watch it without wiping away tears. Thanks, Rhys and Joy, for generously letting me share this.

And thank you for the video, Jade. We pray God will take you far with the talent He has given you. You're already a legend in our house.

So dear friends, please watch this little film and celebrate life with us.

Boy? Girl? from Jade Lee on Vimeo.



399 - celebrating God's blessings

400 - your children's children

401 - technology that shortens the miles




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33 comments:

  1. CherylMay 29, 2011 at 8:33 PM

    Too exciting! What a fun way to tell everyone. Congrats to everyone. Great movie.

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  2. RaeMay 29, 2011 at 8:59 PM

    Oh a sweet little girl! You know what that means...PINK!!! Thank you Jodi for letting us be part of the joy! How wonderful. You made my evening full of joy dear friend!!!! I know you are happy...I pray you will get to be with her soon!!

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  3. KitMay 29, 2011 at 9:43 PM

    Jodi, this is just wonderful! Congrats to Joy and Rhys and to you and your hubby. Hope you get to go pat her belly soon, or at least be there when the wee babe comes along.
    And, I only wash my woolens in the spring because I think it's what my mom would do if she had any need for woolens. :)

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  4. LauraMay 29, 2011 at 9:48 PM

    Jodi! Yipppeeee! What a beautiful, beautiful message. Congratulations to you and your girl. I am loving to celebrate such sweet news with you.

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  5. ChristineMay 29, 2011 at 9:58 PM

    Wonderful, my eyes are full of tears, need to go blow my nose now. Bless You and your family.

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  6. ChelseyMay 29, 2011 at 10:44 PM

    That is such a sweet movie and a cute way to tell everyone! Congratulations! Now you'll have to start knitting pink and frilly things!!!

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  7. UnknownMay 29, 2011 at 11:08 PM

    that was awesome. I'm SO EXCITED FOR YOU!!!!

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  8. monixMay 30, 2011 at 7:14 AM

    Congratulations to everyone! I'm sure you are already planning the trip to greet the new granddaughter. What joy.

    Maureen

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  9. amyMay 30, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    that's amazing jodi. i am so happy for you. crying here too... i'm such a sucker.

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  10. CindyMay 30, 2011 at 11:12 AM

    What a keepsake! Psalm 103:15-17 talks about "our children's children"...you will believe this...that I have a short video on my post today too! And yes, I teared up too! So happy for you!

    In His tender arms...

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  11. LeslieMay 30, 2011 at 11:49 AM

    i watched it first over at joy's place, and laughed (and cried a little, too) over it... what a wonderful filmmaker jade is, and if i were you i would have already played it back about a hundred times...

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  12. Sara at Come Away With MeMay 30, 2011 at 11:53 AM

    That was fun and sweet! I like these new traditions for revealing to interested parties if it will be a boy or a girl...and congratulations to your daughter and son in law for this new joy in their lives.

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  13. JodiMay 30, 2011 at 12:15 PM

    Leslie, you know me way too well :) xox

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  14. JenniferMay 30, 2011 at 1:02 PM

    Wow, Jodi! What a creative, fun idea! I loved this video and I am so excited for you and your husband!!! Thanks for letting us share the joy :)

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  15. MistyMay 30, 2011 at 1:59 PM

    ok, i'm crying, too!!! (can i blame my post partum hormones?!!?) this was such a sweet, sweet video... and that song? details, please!!
    i literally cried when i spied the pink icing!!! (and our little owen was *this close* to being an owen rhys... i'm telling you i love that name!)

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  16. AmyMay 30, 2011 at 2:27 PM

    So delightful and joyous! You know, if being away, meant you get this wonderful video capturing a whole party of excitement it just might be worth it. A moment captured = Beautiful.

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  17. JodiMay 30, 2011 at 6:31 PM

    The song is called Everybody Knows by Avalanche City. You can find it on YouTube. :) It's a New Zealand band.

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  18. KerrieMay 30, 2011 at 6:57 PM

    cute! and congratulations! :)

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  19. Bethe77May 30, 2011 at 7:54 PM

    Congratulations!
    How wonderful!
    (Smiling)
    Visiting from Playdate
    Blessings

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  20. a joyful noiseMay 30, 2011 at 8:16 PM

    So sweet and so thoughtful of talented Jade to share with you in your joy!

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  21. RachelMay 31, 2011 at 12:19 PM

    Congratulations! What a fun way of sharing. Have a blessed week.

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  22. Mommy EmilyMay 31, 2011 at 1:29 PM

    i have tears. what an incredible group of friends... what a beautiful video. i'm so excited for you jodi!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  23. Quotidian LifeMay 31, 2011 at 5:49 PM

    So much joy, even across so many miles. Congratulations, Jodi!

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  24. Thickethouse.wordpressJune 1, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    OH, wonderful! Congratulations, Jodi! And to all your family!

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  25. JenJune 1, 2011 at 10:03 AM

    I love it! So well-done. Congratulations Jodi!

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  26. KatJune 1, 2011 at 10:16 AM

    Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful!!

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  27. ValJune 1, 2011 at 8:59 PM

    Totally excellent
    Sending loads of love
    THAT VIDEO WAS GREAT !!!!!!!!

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  28. MelissaJune 2, 2011 at 6:09 PM

    {{{Jodi}}}! What joy! Beautiful, precious mother-girl and husband, and gorgeous, artistic video, and happy, happy news. Thank you for sharing it here. Rejoicing with you,(and aching, just a little, guessing how very much you must miss her/them). Hugs from here.

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  29. michelle derushaJune 4, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    I can see why you are wiping tears every time -- so very sweet! Congratulations to you and yours -- so very, very exciting!!!

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  30. Emily YoungJune 4, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    I just love this video - I almost cried at the end, too!

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  31. Emily YoungJune 4, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    Sorry I've been a slow blogger/commenter lately... summer classes have been taking up too much time. :(

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  32. JodiJune 4, 2011 at 1:55 PM

    THANK YOU, THANK YOU for the kindness of your words, everyone! Being able to share our hapiness eases the disappointment of not being there. Thank you, friends. xox

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  33. UnknownJune 7, 2011 at 6:49 AM

    I had to tell you again how moving and perfect this was.
    You must just beam from inside out.

    love to you Jodi, thank you for understanding me in my season of full time mothering of late.

    hugs.

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