New grandson

This afternoon Eric and I will become Pops and Granny B for the 3rd time.  This is a happy time for our family and we are excited to see who he looks like and how his big sister reacts to him.

My parents and in-laws are all deceased.  When the first grandchild was born, only my father-in-law was still alive.  His comments about her still make us laugh as we remember them. 

Eric and I believe that only good things are talked about in Heaven.  My father passed away several years ago when all of his grandchildren were young.  He missed Eagle Scout ceremonies, high school and college graduations, grandchildren's weddings and great-grandchildren births.  I hope that when my mother passed away, she was able to tell my dad about all of the things that had happened since he was gone.  I know he would have liked to have been here and I know my mother missed having him by her side.

Out of the 8 great-grandparents that our new grandson would have, only 2 are still alive.  I think the 6 who are no longer with us, picked this baby out for us.  I can see my mother rocking and singing to him just like I think she did before my 2 other grands and my nieces children were born.

This morning as the baby is preparing to be born, I think the 6 great-grandparents are holding him one last time and saying good-bye to him.  I think they are whispering "I love you and I will always watch over you."

Welcome to world little one.  We can't wait to meet you.