Little Miracle

An open letter to the unborn of the world…
Well, unborn, but really, really close to being born.
You know. The HALF DAY between water break, and crowning…

I know it must be nice and comfy floating around safe in mommy's belly for months and months without a care in the world. Tumbling around, doing front handsprings, kicking and punching for a giggle…You have a Wii in there or what??
But when that 9th month approaches, sorry kiddo the vacation is over. The fat lady is doing her tongue trills and is ready to hit a C sharp. We have been waiting so very long to meet you, so after the water breakage, why must you make us wait so long to see you?
One day, probably in the middle your gymnastics routine, unexpectedly, you’re going to feel and hear sudden GUUUSSSHHHH of water, kind of like a tsunami, but without all the drama. That day when the parental flood gates finally give way... Do us all a favor and HEAD FOR THE LIGHT! When your 90 and they tell you to “Head for the light” don’t fall for it… but you’re ZERO, so dagnabbit, when you feel the water pressure go to NIL... Come on Down! 14 hours of labor!!?? Seriously? Even Teamsters give up after 8 hours of labor. Are you waiting for that perfect moment? Maybe when Mommy is finally getting some sleep? Your entrance is going to be grand enough, the red carpet is down, so no more of this tomfoolery. The ribcage death grip and grasshopper shuffle might be good for a chuckle, but it isn’t going to stop the inevitable, it only delays it… a lot, and we find that really annoying. Just pretend you’re on the H2WHOA slide at Mount Splashmore and come say hello to us. You have some very irritable, exhausted, cranky, nerve wrecked people outside waiting for you, otherwise known as family.

On Monday, August 22nd at 6:23am we have an addition to the family.
My first granddaughter, Chloe Michelle Johnson.
It has been over 30 years since I have seen a newborn baby in person, and I must say it drew some tears. The wait was worth every second.
Such a tiny little girl, so fragile, so helpless, so perfect.

As we go through life we see many amazing things.
Things that take our breath away.

But they all pale in comparison.
Because today, right before my eyes,
I have seen God’s greatest little miracle.
Welcome to the world Chloe,
With all my love… Grandpa.