Ah, I get it!!!

I feel the exact same way, when I'm approaching a crib of a little one, and the baby reaches out their arms and gives me a big smile and everybody goes oohh and aahh.

Same feeling.

And let me tell you, it can translate into AN ACTUAL FEELING in one's body.

I remember when I was hospitalized with pneumonia for 2 weeks, when my son was 6 years old.

I was released and told "you can't hug your son, you can't touch anyone for one more week". I said 'can I hug him through a sheet?" and the doctor laughed and said "oh, okay".

I will never forget the day I came home. I took the sheet, wrapped it around my son and held him.

The feeling of pure joy that emanated throughout my body, was one I shall never forget as long as I live. And that was 20 years ago.

He is no longer in my life, but I do have that memory. I don't access that memory because it's too painful. But sometimes (like today, which is my 28th wedding anniversary), when I think back to when I walked into the house, and hugged my son, I remember the joy.

And we all need joy. Whether it's from puppies, babies, whatever.

I think little puppies are the cutest thing.

The girl across the street was given a baby golden retriever. You should have seen all the neighbors running over wanting to hold the little guy. And she had him all bundled up in some kind of bunting. We thought she had a baby, and we all went oooh aaah, when this little head popped up.

She explained that she couldn't put him down because their feet can't go on the floor until they are a certain age. Never even knew that.

So good luck to you hon.

Feel better.

Melody