Earlier this week, Maki’s mother, Synnove, returned to New Zealand after a week resettling him into his American life with us. As I mentioned in a June post, one of the major positives that has come out of Vernon’s accident is the fact that Maki’s two families have come together in an unexpected and special way.
Divorce is hard for everyone involved…at first. But it happens. And when people move on, a blended family can be an amazing thing. I can’t speak for anyone else, but it seems that I hit the jackpot: a great husband, a great step-son, and now a great friend in Maki’s mum. Imagine that! 🙂 And though it is probably a little strange for Maki to have two mothers fussing over him, I hope he understands its all because he is LOVED. He may not always appreciate the extra attention at 12, but I expect he will in time. It takes a village, anyway!
I could go on and on about her as I have so much respect for how she has handled the situation—arriving in our crazy (and foreign, to her) world as soon as she heard the bad news, showing her support for Maki at every turn. (And also her support for Vernon and myself.) I don’t take her involvement for granted. I know this is a unique gift.
While she was here this time, I got to take a few photos of her as she needed some for her upcoming book release. It was quite an adventure and I love how they turned out. I feel they captured her Nordic strength and her youthfulness at once. You can see them out on my photo website, here.
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Romans 8:28…You are stunning…Your eye and your writing……Blessings…and of course Prayer….XXOO
Loved the photo shoot.
….how beautiful it is-was to see you and Synnove connect and share your excitement for the future and sharing your concerns about family matters with grace and honor -….for the different -important positions you both hold in Maki’s life… And now your unique new bond as friends/family you take out into the world-richer for knowing each other… How beautiful and precious you both are. Truly. I’m grateful to have met Synnove and become a friend (I hope) bonded because Noah and Maki are great friends-so yes! We are bonded by our great loves- our kids! Maki is a stellar young man. Good job mom and Alli-mom! You two are awesome. And Vernon when you read this-I hope you feel very proud. You have a pretty amazing generous family! And you’re a great dad too 🙂 xo
really like the sentence: it takes a village!
so glad this came out of it as a beautiful side effect
You are amazing, Allison, and I am so happy that I have got to know you and become Your friend. Spending time With you now and those weeks earlier in the summer I just have to say, (to make sure everyone know), that what you are doing in this situation is very special. I dont know how you do it, but I really appreciate Your ability to be generous all the time. (There might be better ways of saying this but Ill try:) Im not totally sure People realize quite what youre dealing with! (Its hard to imagine) Lots of love
He’s fine. The Maki is fine. So many mums. So much fuss. 🙂
These are amazing pictures. Such a lovely story you have here, too.
Allison,
You and the members of the family have made a adjustent too come together and be with Vernon at this most crictal time in his live. Am so proud of you. Just keep going and praying for Vernon and all the family and he will have a complete recovery. God is still in control.
Love,
Becky