There are some who enjoy many, many grandchildren and, even, great grandchildren. In our case, we are fortunate to have five grandchildren who have provided us all that we could hope for.
Yet, we anxiously await the arrival of our sixth grandchild. The due date is 24 December, a perfect time for a present of joy.
Waiting is filled with all sorts of emotions. In this instance, we do not have to attend to the periods of waiting that evoke dark feelings.This moment of waiting is filled with positive feelings.
First, we have watched with great love our daughter-in-law's second journey into motherhood. In some ways, it has been physically harder than the first. In addition, her "other life" of work and motherhood is far more complicated. Her ongoing responsibilities do not subside just because she is pregnant. So, we wait to see the moment when her labor of forming a baby has ended.
Secondly, we wait to hold a new baby. It is amazing how the arrival of a new-born breathes new life into all. Our entire family will be present in New York to greet this new one. He/she will know that this world is filled with love (I will try to slowly share the dark side of our universe and its inhabitants as I urge the young one to dream about making this world a better place!). We rented space in near-by Williamsburg so that everyone could be present to hold the baby and share the moment.
While the period of waiting is somewhat stressful, this type of waiting is creative. Positive thoughts about the future cannot help but bring a smile. Without rushing into the far future, there will never be enough moments to hold the baby and get a return smile that speaks only of pure happiness.
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