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Authors: Kate Gosselin
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lurks behind the mischievous twinkle in your eye! I look forward to watching that face—and the rest of you—grow. You have a kindness and empathy for others (and animals!) that I hope you always continue. Remembering that God created every person, no matter their appearance, occupation, abilities, or inabilities, and developing the desire to see others the way God sees them will help you to navigate life successfully. I have not always possessed the skills to see others this way. In recent years, as life has exposed our family to so many people, places, and experiences, I have been more able to love and befriend others more readily, but it took me awhile. I admire your warmth and acceptance of anyone who walks into your life. Never lose sight of this gift that seems to come more naturally to you.
Over the last few years, our family life has changed a lot. I want you to know that one thing that will never change is my love for you. Although these changes are confusing and quite upsetting to you now, I’ll willingly help you understand why someday. Always know that above all else your needs and the needs of your brothers and sisters are my first priority.
Work hard, Alexis. Take the hard road and finish whatever you start! You will develop a deep confidence in yourself if you always do your best—even if it’s difficult.
I love it that you want to “get a baby,” as you constantly say; but be sure you first graduate from college and get married (“get a husband,” as you say). These have been my continual instructions to you and your sisters.
Whatever you choose to do in life, I will support you. I am your biggest cheerleader and will be by your side always helping you. I wish for you a happy life—one that brings you a satisfying education, career, and family. Come to me when you need advice, help, instructions, or just a good listener. I’m here for you—today and all of your tomorrows.
Love forever and always, no matter what,
Mommy
5
BEHIND THE SCENES
Long before anyone had heard of us, Jon put together our family website, which he worked on in the evenings in the closet where his computer was. We were proud of our family and were happy to provide progress reports in response to the many inquiries from the interested and supportive public.
We had been doing local news reports because we felt we owed the community an update. I could picture the little old ladies my grandma’s age saying, “I wonder what happened to those babies.” However, the reporters always tied cute little bows on the story—this cute little couple, with cute little twins, had six cute little babies—without talking about the struggles. Jon was unemployed for a year, we were struggling to make ends meet, and everyday life was isolating and difficult with eight kids under the age of six. We weren’t complaining; we just felt misrepresented. Jon and I didn’t feel like that “cute little couple.”
One day we received an email through our family website from a production company. I called them to find out what they were about. The production company owner’s motto was that he made real TV for people to understand people better. That was all I needed to hear. We felt like we were misunderstood at this time—we were just parents with fertility issues who got more than we bargained for, but we were determined to make the best of it.
The production company wanted to make a one-hour documentary with the Discovery Health Channel. I personally remembered watching documentaries about multiples and found them fascinating, so I thought others might be interested in our story. Our main benefit was that six to nine months of our lives would be on a DVD for us to show our kids someday. The idea of capturing our lives on film at this time was very enticing since we were too busy to do it ourselves. Sign us up!
Cara, Mady, Hannah, and Leah playing in the snow.
It turned out that there were additional benefits besides the family footage.
Over the last few years, our family life has changed a lot. I want you to know that one thing that will never change is my love for you. Although these changes are confusing and quite upsetting to you now, I’ll willingly help you understand why someday. Always know that above all else your needs and the needs of your brothers and sisters are my first priority.
Work hard, Alexis. Take the hard road and finish whatever you start! You will develop a deep confidence in yourself if you always do your best—even if it’s difficult.
I love it that you want to “get a baby,” as you constantly say; but be sure you first graduate from college and get married (“get a husband,” as you say). These have been my continual instructions to you and your sisters.
Whatever you choose to do in life, I will support you. I am your biggest cheerleader and will be by your side always helping you. I wish for you a happy life—one that brings you a satisfying education, career, and family. Come to me when you need advice, help, instructions, or just a good listener. I’m here for you—today and all of your tomorrows.
Love forever and always, no matter what,
Mommy
5
BEHIND THE SCENES
Long before anyone had heard of us, Jon put together our family website, which he worked on in the evenings in the closet where his computer was. We were proud of our family and were happy to provide progress reports in response to the many inquiries from the interested and supportive public.
We had been doing local news reports because we felt we owed the community an update. I could picture the little old ladies my grandma’s age saying, “I wonder what happened to those babies.” However, the reporters always tied cute little bows on the story—this cute little couple, with cute little twins, had six cute little babies—without talking about the struggles. Jon was unemployed for a year, we were struggling to make ends meet, and everyday life was isolating and difficult with eight kids under the age of six. We weren’t complaining; we just felt misrepresented. Jon and I didn’t feel like that “cute little couple.”
One day we received an email through our family website from a production company. I called them to find out what they were about. The production company owner’s motto was that he made real TV for people to understand people better. That was all I needed to hear. We felt like we were misunderstood at this time—we were just parents with fertility issues who got more than we bargained for, but we were determined to make the best of it.
The production company wanted to make a one-hour documentary with the Discovery Health Channel. I personally remembered watching documentaries about multiples and found them fascinating, so I thought others might be interested in our story. Our main benefit was that six to nine months of our lives would be on a DVD for us to show our kids someday. The idea of capturing our lives on film at this time was very enticing since we were too busy to do it ourselves. Sign us up!
Cara, Mady, Hannah, and Leah playing in the snow.
It turned out that there were additional benefits besides the family footage.
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