The Early Years
I was Joshua's and Michael's first au-pair, January 1993 to February 1994. We spent the weekdays together in their house in Cape Neddick, Maine. It didn’t take long for me to feel part of the Bloom family. George and Barri, Joshua, Michael and Corky made me feel at home. It also didn’t take long for me to fall in love with the Bloom brothers. Beautiful and fun little boys. We did everything together during that year. Michael was just two months old when I first came. I didn’t have so much experience with so small babies but I learned. Joshua was a great helper. He told me and showed me what Michael needed and wanted. He really looked out for his little brother. Of course, the parents also told me and showed me how to take care of Michael. Michael grew and learned how to eat real food. Michael loved food. He was the easiest baby to feed. He loved boiled potatoes. I see Michael sitting in a stroller and Joshua sitting on a bench beside the soccer field when I played soccer in a summer league in York. It wasn’t hard to bring Michael and Joshua anywhere. They were my best friends and companions. Where I went they followed and of course the other way around. The brothers made big success and all the girls on the team helped me to look after the boys when it was my turn to play. Food and soccer, two interests that followed Michael through his life. I didn’t know Michael as an adult but I knew him as a baby. He was a beautiful baby boy and I cherished my time with him. I loved him and I still do. He and his brother have a special place in my heart. Love and the warmest thoughts to all you who where close to Michael. I’m so, so sorry for your loss. Anna from Sweden
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