Hello World
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| My first selfie Grandparents |
Meeting my Big Sister!
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| MiMi and G-Pa |
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Headed Home
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Uncle E came in town on Fri April 3 for Passover. We had a really nice Passover Seder at home the day after we left the hospital. Both my Grandma's put in a lot of work to set things up and cook for the Seder. I slept/cried throughout the Seder, but was happy to be there with everyone.
I had my first doctor appointment the second day I was home. The doctor said I looked perfect and healthy. My weight was down 9 percent from birth weight , but that is expected. I got my first shot and somehow Hannah got my lollipop. Lucky how that worked out for her.
On April 6, I had my Bris . It turned out perfect. We celebrated with family at our home. Rabbi Annie and Rabbi Ari led a beautiful ceremony including guitar music/ singing. I was given my Hebrew name and Mom and Dad shared the meaning of my names.
Here are a few thoughts Mom and Dad shared about my name :
Justin Dylan Fishman
Justin after Heather's paternal grandmother Jennie Zissman
- very loving, supportive and funny person
- a great mom who took a very active role In her children's lives. She was active both in my Dad's school as PTA president , active in the synagogue, and president of Hadassah in El Paso.
- would cook for her family every night
- known for loving beauty. Would love to dress up, wear fancy hats to synagogue
- loved by all who know her
- she always emphasized the importance of school and was very proud of her children's accomplishments
- just as I've been told in stories about my Grandpa Sonny, Jennie emphasized education and the importance of a career. She was known for advising do not just get a degree in college, but leave with a profession which was advise passed down by my dad to my brother and myself.
Dylan after Heather's mom Debbie Friedman Zissman and Doug's grandfather David
Debbie
-Teacher. Taught home economics. I remember she would always bring her craft and cooking projects home for Eric and I to do. It fostered in us a love for creativity, craft/art projects that we still love to do together today.
-Very hard worker who took great pride In balancing family and career. Had to work hard for accomplishments.
- devoted mom who loved her children. She and my dad made she we were exposed to all activities and opportunities in life. We took family vacations, piano/gymnastics/swimming etc classes, spent lots of wonderful family time together.
- loved to dress her children up in special fancy outfits with accessories matching from head to toe. Took extreme pride in her children
- School and success were important values to her. She and my dad would celebrate all of our accomplishments and show their pride, no matter how big or small.
- a devoted friend who was known for being a good listener.
David Ginsberg
- Cindy's father, Justin's great grandfather
-passed away when Cindy was 10
-Very kind hearted and soft spoken
-fond memories of him working in the Empire State Building and special times spent playing handball together
Benyamin Yehuda
Benyamin after Doug's grandparents Ben and Bertha
Ben Fishman
- Myron's father
-He was a Kosher butcher
- He always used to spoil Doug. Active at his synagogue Young Israel
Bertha or Baba
-Myron's mother was Book binder
- fun memories of Bertha giving comic books to her cousins
- Growing up Doug and his family had Shabbat there every Friday night.
-Ben and Bertha helped develop Doug's Jewish cultural identity and love for Judaism
Yehuda
-Named after Heather's maternal grandfather, Louis "Sonny" Friedman, whose Hebrew name is Yehuda ben Pinchas
- pharmacist who devoted his life to helping others
-Extremely devoted and responsible husband who devoted his life to taking care of his wife (my Grandmother Francis) when she became dependent from multiple sclerosis. His care for her has been described as heroic.
- very playful And fun Grandfather who could often be found on the floor playing with his grandchildren.
- had a lot if pride in his accomplishments in school, becoming a professional, and Of his role In the navy
- always telling jokes, happy, smiling , lots of friends, loved and a favorite person by all who knew him.
-One of the most hardworking person you will meet, who never complained, humble about his accomplishments and a true role model . No matter what you were working on Sonny stressed the importance of doing it well and being the best.
- It is my hopes for Justin that he share these qualities of true compassion for loving family, loving children, being a devoted husband/professional/ friend, having a passion for loving and helping others, and a playful happiness in his life.
After the ceremony everyone celebrated and ate delicious desserts while I recovered upstairs. I heard the chocolate covered strawberries and chocolate covered matzah were a big hit. Hannah sometimes still asks for chocolate strawberries after dinner to this day.
I've gone on lots of walks. Hannah likes to help push the stroller when we go. I still sleep most if the day.
We went to Mom's favorite photographer to have my newborn photos taken. We also took some really nice family photos.
Dr. Koush was really happy with my growth at my two week check up. I have been eating well and regained my birth weight plus some.
We got my birth certificate on April 21 and the very next day I got my passport! I think I probably set a record for youngest person to get a Passport. Dad is up to his favorite hobby of vacation planning. He is ready to show me the world and I will start young :)
