The Number Ten...

The number ten is an even natural number following 9 and preceding 11. Ten is the base of the decimal numeral system, but far the most common system of denoting numbers in both spoken and written language. The reason for the choice is ten is assumed to be that humans have ten fingers.

The Ten Commandments

Tithe 1/10^th of income

Ten plagues inflicted on Egypt

There are 10 generations between Adam and Noah and 

then 10 from Noah to Abraham

10 years is called a decade

Ten is the smallest number whose status as a possible friendly 

number is unknown

10 plays a role in the atomic number of neon, the number of hydrogen atoms in butane and the number of space-time dimensions in some superstring theories.

So what is so important about the number 10? Someone could have 10 cats, 10 kids or ever 10 friends, but to me the number 10 means so much more than that. In December 1987 I had a beautiful baby on the 10^th of that month. It was a Thursday and she barely made it on the 10^th being born at 11:52PM. The 10^th of December has been a very special day since 1987 and it has never stopped being a special day.

here is am in all my glory

Miss Violet Rayne made her debut on February 10^th, 2009. At the time I did not think much about it being the 10^th day as I was so thrilled she was here. For the last four years the 10^th of February has come and we have celebrated in grand fashion her birthday.

Mimi kisses are the BEST

Here we are in August 2014 and baby Ellie was to make her grand debut around the end of the month. Jenn had not been feeling really good and last Friday, the 9^th began being able to time contractions. As time went on it looked like this was the real thing and we might have a baby soon. As I was walking and thinking and killing time waiting to hear it dawned on me that the next day was August the 10^th. The 10^th!!! Really? Could this all be happening this way? Was this a sign from Aunt Missy that she was watching us from heaven? Yes I believe it was. 

I am so beautiful

Jenn was very discouraged when she found out it was false labor and she would be going home, but them Ellie’s heart rate rose too high as well as Jenn’s blood pressure. An ultrasound revealed that Ellie did not have enough water around her and that the placenta had begun to shut down. This was not good and no one would have known had Jenn not been there at the time. It was decided she should stay and be induced right away. Now I knew that Baby Ellie would be born on the 10^th just like Violet and Heather. Aunt Missy was keeping watch as baby Ellie did not tolerate labor very well and her heart rate kept dropping. 

Mimi, Ellie and Mom

Jenn progressed very rapidly and I am proud to announce that Elinor Sadie made her grand entrance into the world at 5:52PM weighing in at 5 pounds 12 ounces and 19 inches long. She had the cord wrapped around her neck twice and did not really want to breath at first. Baby and mom were kept an extra day at the hospital to make sure that everything was just fine with Ellie before she went home.

It is tough getting ready to go home

Aunt Missy would be thrilled to have her two nieces to spoil and love. I do know that both my granddaughters being born on the 10^th is not an accident and it is a gift from Heather. The only other person in our family born on the 10^th is Sunnie, Wendy’s husband. The 10^th began as a special day and will always remain a special day. Thank you Aunt Missy for your Kisses sent form heaven.

3 generations, 2 sisters and 2 granddaughters Do you see the spot where one is missing? right between Jenn and Wendy? It is always there.

“You gave me a forever within the numbered days, and I'm grateful.”