First we found a comfy hotel and checked in. Then we called DJ and made arrangements to come to his place. As I walked in the door, the girls shyly greeted us. I wanted to give them their presents right away, but Kiel thought we should give them some time to get used to us. Then suddenly Elijah made an appearance. I was handed the little blanket-wrapped bundle of peacefully sleeping grandson and my heart immediately melted.
I sat on the couch only half aware of what all was transpiring around me as the girls warmed up to our presence and unwrapped their presents and did crafts with Andrea. All I could do was stare hungrily at Elijah's face, marveling at his perfect little eyes and nose, listening to his steady breathing, touching his tiny fingers, feeling the warmth of his body against mine. His heart beat against my heart. I shifted his position to my shoulder, and he sighed with great contentment.
What a wonder babies are! How amazing their calm acceptance of all the change in their world. The girls' squeals of delight and play did not disturb his calm. I could sit this way forever. But too too soon it was time to tear myself away and let this family get on with its bedtime preparations. As I relinquished this little boy to his parents, I felt bereft and utterly exhausted. I knew sleep would come easily and quickly tonight. I will dream of him, and renew my prayers on his behalf and for his sisters and parents. Aren't grandchildren wonderful?
I sat on the couch only half aware of what all was transpiring around me as the girls warmed up to our presence and unwrapped their presents and did crafts with Andrea. All I could do was stare hungrily at Elijah's face, marveling at his perfect little eyes and nose, listening to his steady breathing, touching his tiny fingers, feeling the warmth of his body against mine. His heart beat against my heart. I shifted his position to my shoulder, and he sighed with great contentment.
What a wonder babies are! How amazing their calm acceptance of all the change in their world. The girls' squeals of delight and play did not disturb his calm. I could sit this way forever. But too too soon it was time to tear myself away and let this family get on with its bedtime preparations. As I relinquished this little boy to his parents, I felt bereft and utterly exhausted. I knew sleep would come easily and quickly tonight. I will dream of him, and renew my prayers on his behalf and for his sisters and parents. Aren't grandchildren wonderful?
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