Fast forward to today and my nephew just posted his "out of office notice" so he will be off for the next three weeks as he and his wife are going to celebrate the arrival of their new daughter. Momma is way preggers (due Sunday) but the doc decided to induce tomorrow, so we have a birthday, just waiting arrival of VIP. They are heading off to hospital in morning for the most expensive, scariest, life changing, awesome event of their young lives. I clearly recall 22+ years ago the night before we were supposed to deliver how scared/excited/nervous we were. Total terror/panic/euphoria and, after tomorrow, nothing will be same.
As I sit hear dealing with my daily headaches and complaints, this blessed event makes one stop and appreciate how short/unique life is. My day-to-day problems pale in comparison to what they are about to experience. It helps put life in perspective and keep me humble.
Good luck Greg & Jasmine and I know that she will be the light of your lives.
Life's short, dance like there is no tomorrow.
3 comments:
It's been almost 22 years since my first baby arrived and I remember those days as the most precious of our lives. Congratulations to your nephew and his wife!
Our oldest would have been 23 this summer. It was a day that changed us both for ever - anyone who thinks they can become a parent and not change is either deluded or an asshole.
Wishing them the best - they are in for one hell of a ride.
"As I sit hear dealing with my daily headaches and complaints, this blessed event makes one stop and appreciate how short/unique life is. My day-to-day problems pale in comparison to what they are about to experience. It helps put life in perspective and keep me humble. "
Best. Paragraph. Ever.
Congratulations to your nephew and his wife!
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