Well, I said, at the end of yesterday’s update that I might have something great to share with you.
After approval from the parties involved, I am so very proud/pleased/chuffed to announce that I have a new nephew!!!
My brother and his wife became parents to their second son on Sunday evening! My nephew is now Finndian #1 and he has a new little brother, Finndian #2!
He is a beautiful bundle, and the news of his arrival really perked Pops up too.
We managed to get a video call in and say hello to the new addition too, yesterday, which was a true boost to Pops.
The Finndian population has increased by one!
And in celebration of this wonderful news, I have penned a tanka whcich fits perfectly with the challenge words from dear Colleen, where she gives 2 words but you must use them in synonym form!
The words this week are Bewitched & Treasure. I used Captivated and Precious.
Another new life
I’m truly captivated
Can’t contain my smile
Precious bundle from above
Bringing joy to all aroundRitu 2018
Every cloud has a silver lining, it is true, and this week’s HUGE cloud has produced an even SHINIER lining!
Pops is doing so much better today, he is less two tubes too, which is great… Two more to go!
Thank you EVERYONE for the good wishes, all your hopes and prayers have really helped.
But I Smile Anyway... 
Jul 17, 2018 @ 00:12:08
congrats on the new arrival! Well done! ❤
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Jul 17, 2018 @ 05:56:31
Thank you 💜
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Jul 13, 2018 @ 01:11:15
A beautiful time😊 A hearty congratulations!!
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Jul 13, 2018 @ 05:47:32
Thanks so much! 😍
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Jul 12, 2018 @ 21:10:11
Congratulations all around! 🎉💗
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Jul 12, 2018 @ 21:29:58
Many thanks Tonya! 😍
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Jul 12, 2018 @ 02:07:23
Congratulations, auntie for the second time!
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Jul 12, 2018 @ 05:51:19
Thank you Trudy 😍
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Jul 12, 2018 @ 02:01:41
Such good news to you for having a precious new nephew. Congratulations to your brother and his wife.
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Jul 12, 2018 @ 05:51:11
Thank you Miriam 💜
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Jul 12, 2018 @ 06:33:30
You’re welcome, Ritu. ❤
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Jul 11, 2018 @ 18:30:55
Wonderful news Ritu and I am sure it has perked your dad up no end..hugsx
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Jul 11, 2018 @ 18:33:02
Oh it really has Sally 😍
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Jul 11, 2018 @ 17:25:22
Congratulations, Ritu, on the new arrival. The good news about your Pops is very exciting.
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Jul 11, 2018 @ 17:49:31
Thanks Robbie it’s been a tense few days but dotted with happiness. Things are going in the right direction xxx
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Jul 11, 2018 @ 11:28:07
Oh, what wonderful news! Congratulations, Ritu!
This made me smile.
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Jul 11, 2018 @ 11:35:40
Thank you so much! 😍
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Jul 11, 2018 @ 11:02:55
Congrats! You must be very proud 🙂
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Jul 11, 2018 @ 11:25:34
Beyond proud! Thank you 😍
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Jul 11, 2018 @ 10:36:33
What a wonderful piece of news. A handsome fellow and a great lift for your Dad.
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Jul 11, 2018 @ 11:25:20
Thank you Ellen 😍
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Jul 11, 2018 @ 10:01:29
Congratulations aunt. Happy also your dad is doing better.
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Jul 11, 2018 @ 11:24:45
Thank you! I’m glad too!
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Jul 11, 2018 @ 09:18:05
Congrats – and thanks for the invite to celebrate!!!
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Jul 11, 2018 @ 09:34:17
Thank you 😍
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Jul 11, 2018 @ 08:32:58
Comgratulations to all concerned! A new baby is a reason to celebrate!
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Jul 11, 2018 @ 09:06:26
Thank you 😍🙏🏼
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Jul 11, 2018 @ 17:03:53
New babies are fun! Stressful, time consuming, cause for occasional worry, but fun!
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Jul 11, 2018 @ 02:02:52
That wonderful news Sister!! Congratulations to all and glad Pops is getting better!!
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Jul 11, 2018 @ 06:37:26
Thank you Brother 💜🙏🏼
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Jul 11, 2018 @ 13:08:33
You’re welcome Sister! 🙏🏾💜
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Jul 11, 2018 @ 00:44:34
Woohoo and yeehaw! Boy did that event fit that prompt! (Or vice versa) Great news for your family, great tanka for the news.
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Jul 11, 2018 @ 06:36:55
Thank you so much!!! It was a perfect prompt!!!
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Jul 11, 2018 @ 00:28:00
Oh congratulations! New babies are the best – enjoy!!
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Jul 11, 2018 @ 06:36:25
Thank you! I can only hope it won’t be long before I get my cuddles as they aren’t near us but in Finland!
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Jul 10, 2018 @ 21:54:47
Welcome to earth Finndian #2!
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Jul 10, 2018 @ 21:56:30
Ha! Thanks Mitch!!
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Jul 10, 2018 @ 20:34:13
Congrats Ritu and family. Welcoming tanka is fabulously written.
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Jul 10, 2018 @ 21:42:02
Thank you so much Hélène 💜
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Jul 10, 2018 @ 20:06:42
Awww. Congrats, Ritu. Beautiful poem to welcome your nephew to the world.
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Jul 10, 2018 @ 21:41:36
Thank you so much… Can’t wait until I get to see him xxx
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Jul 10, 2018 @ 19:21:11
Congratulations to all!! 💙🤱🏻
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Jul 10, 2018 @ 19:23:38
Thank you xxx
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Jul 10, 2018 @ 22:12:51
You’re welcome xoxo
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Jul 10, 2018 @ 19:05:36
Congratulations to your latest family addition. 🥀😎🌺🎊🎉🎈
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Jul 10, 2018 @ 19:18:53
Thank you Dorna 💜😍
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Jul 10, 2018 @ 19:00:22
Congratulations on becoming an aunty! I wish the new family lots of health and happiness!
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Jul 10, 2018 @ 19:19:03
Thank you so much Kirsty 💜
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Jul 10, 2018 @ 18:50:52
Congratulations to everyone 🙂
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Jul 10, 2018 @ 18:52:18
Thank you 😍
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Jul 10, 2018 @ 18:19:59
Congratulations Auntie Ritu
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Jul 10, 2018 @ 18:24:12
Thanks Dan 💜
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Jul 10, 2018 @ 18:17:17
Wonderful news on both fronts, congratulations 💜💜💜💜
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Jul 10, 2018 @ 18:24:01
Thanks sis 💜💜💜
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Jul 10, 2018 @ 18:26:42
💜💜🍾🍾
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Jul 10, 2018 @ 18:07:10
Feeling the joy in YOUR family, as mine own. Thank you , for making MY day, by sharing your beautiful news. And May God continue to bless you and yours, richly. ❤
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Jul 10, 2018 @ 18:08:00
Thank you so much Sis, and you ARE family!!! ❤
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Jul 10, 2018 @ 18:05:21
congrats 🙂
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Jul 10, 2018 @ 17:49:57
Oh how lovely what wonderful news Ritu. Cheers to the new arrival. Sweet.:)
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Jul 10, 2018 @ 17:57:04
Thank you Marje! 😍
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Jul 11, 2018 @ 19:31:06
🙂 x
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Jul 10, 2018 @ 17:49:35
Congrats to the proud parents and aunty!
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Jul 10, 2018 @ 17:52:59
Thank you so much! Proud and excited!!! 😍
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Jul 10, 2018 @ 17:26:12
Congratulations to everyone!! Great news indeed. Glad to hear your dad is feeling better too.
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Jul 10, 2018 @ 17:27:04
Thank you so much Darlene xxx
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Jul 10, 2018 @ 17:06:33
There’s nothing like a warm baby hug to enlighten the spirits. Congrats to your family!
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Jul 10, 2018 @ 17:11:19
Thank you Jacquie! Hopefully it will be a real hug rather than a video one soon enough!! 💜
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Jul 10, 2018 @ 16:39:39
Congratulations to your brother and his wife!
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Jul 10, 2018 @ 17:10:32
Thank you so.much Rob 😍
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Jul 10, 2018 @ 16:30:30
Sis, I had no idea your Pops was ill. I’m lighting incense now as we speak. Sending prayers for a speedy recovery. Congratulations on your new nephew! You’ve got a lot on your plate right now. Hang in there. Hugs and love. ❤
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Jul 10, 2018 @ 17:09:31
Thank you so much Sis. The past week has been pretty tense but I think we’ve had a lot of positives too xxx
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Jul 10, 2018 @ 18:43:51
Happy to hear that things are improving! ❤ 😀
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Jul 10, 2018 @ 18:49:38
🙏💜😍
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Jul 10, 2018 @ 16:19:14
Good news indeed. 🙂
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Jul 10, 2018 @ 16:19:28
Thank you April ❤
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Jul 10, 2018 @ 16:09:13
Fantastic news all round. Congratulations on the new addition to your family and so glad your dad is on the mend.
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Jul 10, 2018 @ 16:16:54
Thank you so much Eloise! It has kept a smile on our face the last two days 🙂
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