blog resuscitation
This is MTN blogging from our beloved Nashville - here for a conference on education pedagogy and policies. It is great seeing old friends and old places, though I have mixed feelings as I recognize the truth in the ancient notion that you can never step in the same river twice. I am certain that our stay in Nashville (2000-2003) was too short, and equally certain (and saddened) that it cannot be recreated. I think I am personally more honest than most in my retrospections, and I have not forgotten the stresses of money, uncertain futures, academic challenges, adjusting to adulthood, sleepless babies, and SJZ’s intolerance for humidity. But the depth of our friendships, the beauty of this segment of earth, and the intellectual, spiritual, musical, social, and familial growth we achieved/experienced/endured makes us suffer saudades for 1803 Blair Blvd/Harpeth River Drive. As the Wreckers say, things are sweeter in Tennessee.
Catherine said,
June 27, 2008 at 6:27 pm
I know how you feel about going back and wishing you could create the same feelings you had…I experienced that when we went to the Smokey Mountains. I am glad you are having a good time but we are anxious to have you back out west!!!
Mom(in-law) said,
June 30, 2008 at 4:36 pm
Well, as great a time as you two had, it can’t even begin to compare with the time I had with HEN and OMN. I’ve learned several things this week but the most profound is this; anytime OMN starts a sentence with, “Well…” I know it’s gonna be a doozie! For example; I called him at his Aunt Alicia’s and asked him how he was doing. He responded in his “froggy” Owen voice. “Well, actuallY noT so gooD. (side note, O’s words are very crisp and distinct). LeT me see if I can explain iT to you”! I then asked him if he would like to come to my house to stay with me for the rest of the time. He paused ever so slightly and said “Well, thaT would be just fine”! On Sunday he leaned over to me in Sacrament and said, “If you turn my name upside down and then backwards, my name is NEMO”! Sure enough, he’s right! But my personal favorite is this (as reported by his Primary teacher). “I’m probably the smartest boy in this class”! and “I’m much smarter than I look; I’m small for my age”! As for HEN, he’s the easiest child on the planet to tend. Just give him a hat, a binkie and some blocks and he’s good to go till bedtime. However, as soon as the boys leave this afternoon, I’m gonna need a nap! Have a safe trip home…VSZ
Holly said,
July 2, 2008 at 4:49 am
the nostalgia for the east coast is with us at times, too. but we are loving the climate out here in CA and don’t miss the hot humid summers. and I really like being a few hours drive from my sisters and their kids! not to mention the perks of having my parents on hand for house repairs and other needs…. : )
Sean said,
July 15, 2008 at 4:38 am
Bums me out we missed you both in Nashville and Utah. But now we have your blog, we will know when you are coming again!