SOMETHING SPECIAL

Something really special happened to our family in the last couple of weeks. We gained a new member of our family in the form of a "little peanut" named August. Just as any grandparent would say, we think he is absolutely the most beautiful child.

It has taken me two weeks to really understand the scope of my feelings about this special event in our family. As parents, and now grandparents, it certainly does solidify "the circle of life" for me.

It is truly unbelievable that a child that came from me and Steve, now has a child of his own, born out of love with the love of his life. This child is so loved by great grandparents, grandparents aunts and uncles and friends...some who have not even seen him yet.

I know that God already has His hand on this special child. As God has plans for every child that comes into this world, I know His plans are great for August. I pray that he grows in love and knowledge of our Lord and Savior all the years of his life.

I always felt my purpose in life was to be a mom...to this day, I would go back in a heartbeat to the "early years"with our sons when they were young. The trials of those days are not remembered, only the wonderful cherished moments live on. In the birth of August, I find new purpose. I hope that I can be the best Noni that there could ever be--That I can love him, teach him, care for him, and love him some more and have that "special" grandparent/grandchild relationship that will so enrich each of our lives.

I am still a mom...in a different way, to adult children. That will never change, and that is OK with me. In the last 4 years our family circle has grown in 3 wonderful ways...adding two daughters (in laws, although I don't think of them that way) and now, August. It feels good, right...like my purpose was just as it should have been. It is absolutely awesome to see our circle enlarge. I continually pray for the other additions to our family as I have for many years...new daughters and new grandbabies. I hope and pray that August and future additions to our family will make me a better person.

While I still cannot really grasp what it means to be a grandparent, I do know that it holds alot of fun and wonder. I am SOOO looking forward to this part of my life in this family. Love is the tie that binds, and love is abundant for August. Our circle is bigger, it's just amazing...