Sunday, February 1, 2009

POPSICLETOES? Who are we?

I wanted to share our journey with our family and close friends so I started a blog. My main focus my muse if you will, is Devynn, our precious baby girl. I want to share our journey towards healing and unconditional love.
It's a bit a surprise, starting this blog. I'm excited, but slightly uncomfortable. It's so public and open, somehow I feel pressured and a little exposed.

So lets open the doors to this public space!! POPSICLETOES...
Curb, my souls mirror, for as long as I can remember has always commented that my feet were always icy cold. Sweet and thoughtful as he was (still is) he use to carry a pair of socks in his pockets when we go to the movies, ready to rock when the theater blasted their AC. He dubbed my icy feet as "Popsicle Toes". Devynn unfortunately inherited my icy feet. She has popsicletoes just like mommy. So now we carry extra socks and give her constant foot massages to warm her lil' tootsies. She may have cold little feet but she has such a big heart that warms us from the inside out!

Our life seems to be defined by what is going on in the present time.--right now--Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Junior Blind, Treatments Plans, Doctor's visit, Home Treatment--navigating the road to wellness--physical, spiritual and emotional recovery, and getting on with our lives. We, Jason (aka Curb) Devynn and myself aren't defined by the special challenges we face. We are much more than that.

So: We are children of God. We are passionate about life and love fuels that passion. We are blessed with wonderful and supportive family and friends. We live in a little house in sunny CA. We love the ocean, we try to go at least once a week to see the water and refuel and dream. We only have one child. Sure, we have special needs. We also have a good life and getting better. I married my best friend and Devynn is our angel girl, our heart grew arms and legs and crawled out of our chest. We are blessed and inspired, we are the Cripe Family:)

5 comments:

Alysson and Abbie Castro said...

Mary Jane, you are such a beautiful person. Everything you say is full of so much love and hope and faith. I have always admired you, but the longer I know you and Curb the more I see what amazing human beings and parents and friends you are. We love you and miss you guys so much!! Can't wait to hear more from you about your daily lives on your blog. Love you guys!!!!

Anonymous said...

SUP FAM... testing 1... 2...

Anonymous said...

I love you and miss you! Richiee Cee LBC Family!

Nicole Fuca said...

I miss you all so much and am sooo happy that i got this email from you. I can't believe how big Devyn is getting and she is such a beautiful little girl!! You are an amazing Mom Maryjane and the love that you and Curb have for one another is something everyone in the world should admire. I hope that I get to see you guys when I come and visit in July!! Give Devyn kisses for me!!

Toni Flenniken said...

i love this :) what a great idea. I love your family and you guys will always be apart of our family. You are an strong woman that stands up for what she believes and i admire that. Post some more pics please as well as some of you big belly.....