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Michelle Levy's avatar

A bounty of blessings!

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Kathy MacKay's avatar

For sure, Michelle!

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Judith Lindbergh's avatar

Kathy, congratulations first on your beautiful granddaughter! Maisy is absolutely adorable and you look so happy in that final photo holding her in your arms. Second, winning the editorial meeting is fantastic. You're on a roll. Wonderful to meet you in person in Miami. Happy new year.

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Kathy MacKay's avatar

Thanks, Judith. Wonderful to meet you, too. I’ll be I touch!

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Joy V.'s avatar

awww, congrats!

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Kathy MacKay's avatar

Thanks, Joy!

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John Nogowski's avatar

Kathy; What a story! Wonderful idea for a memoir, one that needs to be written, you’re so right and that’s what your editor glommed onto. This is just lovely and it’s great that kids like us still have something to say. And we’re doing all despite having worked at the nearly defunct Nashua Telegraph. Hahaha. I didn’t know your full story before so thanks for sharing. You definitely DO have a story to tell and I’m pulling for you. And make certain to spoil that grandbaby (not that I needed to tell you that).

Proud of you. Wow.

Nogo

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Kathy MacKay's avatar

Thanks, John. I appreciate your support!

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Kathy MacKay's avatar

Thank you, John!

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Thalia Toha's avatar

Kathy- your depiction of Dave dancing with Maisy and then taking them to the library, is like a golden childhood memory that refuses to die. I’ve heard being a grandmother is a lot more fun than being a mother. I look forward to this moment. In the meantime, do give dear Maisy the biggest hugs!

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Kathy MacKay's avatar

I hope you get to enjoy that moment, too, Thalia! Maisy will get hugs very soon. :)

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Thalia Toha's avatar

Yes, savor those delicious moments, Kathy! Seemingly, they seem to change and grow by the week! I hope your kids are sending you lots of pictures every week? 🙌🏼

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Kathy MacKay's avatar

Indeed!

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Susan Edgar-Lee's avatar

Sweet! I love your story and thank you so much for generous shares of writerly info and tips. Congratulations on being a new Grandma!!!

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Kathy MacKay's avatar

Thanks, Susan!

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Karl Tame's avatar

Kathy: So much honesty, so much hardship, so glad, that your a grandmother.

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Kathy MacKay's avatar

Much appreciated, Karl!

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Jen Gilman Porat's avatar

Congratulations on Maisy & all your good news!

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Kathy MacKay's avatar

Thanks, Jen! Thinking of you!

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Jenna Kivlin's avatar

I love your tenacity. Also , being a first time Grandma is delightful!! I sobbed when I met my sweet Lainey. My love for her is intense. I’m so happy for you . And like you, I love watching my son with Lainey. His touch is soft and his eyes sparkle when he looks at her. It’s like magic.

Enjoyed your writing . Carry on.

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Kathy MacKay's avatar

Thanks, Jenna (Jeannie)! We are lucky!

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