8:15 pm: Nancy Sue Torian-Goodman, mother of my wife Jocelyn and grandmother of my daughter Julia, landed on the fifth floor of the South Tower at William Beaumont Hospital – Royal Oak. Words cannot describe how everything feels like it’s coming together. For the first time in over a week, I have seen my wife totally… Relax.
Within a few minutes of arriving, Nancy’s natural teaching gift came out; and in one short coaching session, there was a quantum improvement in the breastfeeding interaction between Jocelyn and Julia.
Even now as I prepare for bed, Nancy and Jocelyn are in the baby’s room and the coaching and learning continues. And I know that our family is truly, truly blessed. Feels like the cavalry has arrived.
There’s still a lot of work to do, and the expertise, concern and professionalism of the hospital staff has been nothing short of magnificent. But in the past few hours, I have been reminded that there is stuff only a mom can do.
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Oh, if only every Mama had a Nancy to help and coach so much with breastfeeding! What a wonderful gift to give your daughter and granddaughter! 🙂
That’s right, some things only this mom can do!
I continue to be grateful for these posts… catching up after a few days on the go and on my feet all day.
Jocelyn was missed by our team about a 100 other people who have come to expect her grace and charm at our annual HR conferences… everyone sends their love and best wishes.
Flying down to Orlando, and reading your blog on the airplane. Gotta love techn ology sometimes. Looks like Miss Julia doesn’t have a chance to fail with her support system coming on -line, all on marching orders from the Captain upstairs. Looking forward to seeing the Cook family in their natural habitat. We’ll be sure to give our best to Mickey, Minnie and the Duck. Perhaps Miss Julia has a request from the happiest place on earth?
Love Dan & Judith
PS. Looking forward to stopping by when the dust settles, and the soldiers have retreated, with dinner and aspecial gift for our Cook family
Had not heard the news……so very happy and excited for you all….she is beautiful..congrats to you both……this site you are creating is just wonderful for those of us not near and dear…continued prayers for all being sent your way….rest easy now Jocelyn you did good!!!!
chris – I know your mom is watching over you all too. Julia is lucky to have a gramma on each side.