NaNa

Hope has a favorite blanket.

One Ricky’s mom made while I was still expecting her.

Around 8 months old she began calling this beloved blanket NaNa.

Oh, and this is no ordinary blanket. “She” is a needed part of Hope’s day.

NaNa goes EVERYWHERE with us. And everyone who knows us also knows NaNa.

A couple of years ago NaNa needed some major repairs. So after much searching I found the same fabric. My friend Robin kindly covered one side of NaNa as Hope held on to it. Then a few weeks later after Hope had gotten adjusted to the feel of it she covered the other side.

Sadly, NaNa has recently been in need of some major repairing. Actually, more like recovering.

Yes, she had been carrying it around looking like this. All the while I searched for the same fabric. But it has been discontinued. So we had to settle on a new fabric for the cover of NaNa.

Now, Hope will only let my friend Robin fix her NaNa. (No, I can’t sew. Okay, maybe I can sew a button on, but this? Only an expert will do for NaNa!)  So as soon as Robin could squeeze it into her busy schedule we made an appointment for a little “procedure”.

              

We took pictures along the way. Robin holding NaNa’s new “dress” and inserting the tattered NaNa inside.

 

Hope watching every move of NaNa being repaired.

We were not really sure how Hope would react to this new outfit for NaNa. Robin kept showing her that NaNa was inside and even told her she could feel it through the “dress”.

Then we waited for the true test.

When Hope was tired, sleepy, or just in need a little down time. Because that is when she would cuddle up to NaNa.

So far, so good. She has made several comments about wanting the old NaNa and I reassure her that NaNa is inside and that soon the dress will feel the same way as NaNa’s old “outfit”.

What a blessing to have a friend who is so understanding about our “attachments” and so willing to go the extra mile to make Hope comfortable with the adjustment.

Thank you Robin. Only you will do as NaNa’s doctor!