Happiness is grandchildren...
Today, I am going to be a grandmother, for the eighth time. It’s inevitable. My daughter and her husband left this morning at 6:00 am, for the hospital. Her doctor scheduled an induction. As of right now, there is no turning back – Seth Robert Paul will be born on March 30, 2009. The only thing about this birth that we still do not know for a fact, is what time this will actually occur, and how much Seth will weigh. I have no doubt that he will look like a carbon copy of his older brother, Ethan. He will be a beautiful strawberry blond. His skin will be very fair. He will be exquisite!
I’m here in Texas, to help out with the three younger children. Today, so far so good. I got up on time, and took Ethan to school. A one hour drive, round-trip. I will leave to pick him up after school, in just a few minutes. I also was successful in getting Elenna and Eleise to preschool; hair curled, and on time. It was picture day! I was given specific instructions of how the girls should be dressed and their hair done. I think I did pretty good. LOL
Be right back…
Okay, so I’m back from getting Ethan from school. Time to do homework and begin dinner. Still no Seth. Steven and I, (Seth’s dad) have been communicating via text – a bit – back and forth. Apparently, Jennette’s epidural is doing its job — but we are still waiting patiently. I have reported to the grandchildren (Seth’s siblings) that he will be born before they go to bed. (crossing my fingers – tight:-) I am exercising great faith, as I have been informed that the doctor has pulled out all the stops on this birth – they have done all that they can (naturally) and now it is up to Jennette and Seth. As I said, it is inevitable that Seth must be born, TODAY!
Last night, after the children were tucked in bed, Jennette came into my room, where I was reading. She told me that Steven was going to give her a priesthood blessing, and asked if I would like to be there. I had been hoping all day, that this had taken place for my daughter. I felt honored to be included for something that I consider to be sacred. After the blessing concluded, we all hugged.
As much as we have confidence that everything will happen as planned, and as expected – there is always the sure knowledge, that when a mother gives birth, she is making a great sacrifice. Life is fragile. As a mother, it is a delicate time, knowing that these things are out of our hands. Truly, it is our faith in the Lord and his mercy, that our daughters will prevail though childbirth.
And so, as tender feelings of gratitude, faith and joy collide – I continue to wait upon the Lord. To be continued…
tDMg
LdsNana
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