Emily and Mark's due date is just about a month away, and I still have trouble grasping that there will be a new baby in our family is just a few short weeks. I've been thinking about how this new little life will change everything. For one thing, it expands our family and I am thrilled about that. It also expands our love. Just as we embraced Mark when he and Emily decided to get married, so too will we love this baby. And I really think he/she already feels our affection. When I hear Em and Mark talk to her, there's no way that he doesn't already know what's in store.
I found myself getting teary earlier today. There was a story about premature twins who were having difficulty after they were born, but began to recover as soon as they were snuggled together in the same crib. Life outside the womb is a scary place, and we all need and deserve as much cuddling as we can get--whether one is two days old or several decades. Nana's here with open arms.
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