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My middle son Arthur and his fiancee invited the family to witness the birth of their first child. Naturally I jumped at the opportunity and when news arrived that Stephanie's water had broken, the girls and I jumped in the car and sped to Evans Army Medical Center, which happens to be the same hospital Rachel was born in over 17 years ago. We arrived just before midnight Mother's Day. Unfortunately the breaking of her water hadn't triggered labor and while she was experiencing contractions, Stephanie would have to endure 22 hours of them before her baby was born.
Nolan Alexander Navakuku was born on May 14, 2012 at 8:33 pm. The room was full of cheering and singing. The air was charged with love. He came into the world with his tiny eyes wide open. Everyone immediately fell in love with him.
I have always regret that I was not able to be there with my first two grandsons. I am sad that they live on the other side of the country and I have not seen them in years. I am blessed to have Nolan so close to me now. And he fits so perfectly into my hugs. I have already put in an order for a granddaughter.
It is hard to concentrate on all the devastating misfortunes that have pummeled me relentlessly these past few years when things like this happen. To say that I am walking on air right now would not even begin to describe my elation. In laymen terms, my luck has sucked lately but now I'm fricken happy! Oh yeah!
I like creamer in my coffee. Fat, sweet creamer. I like buttered toast with orange marmalade. I drink my wine from a mason jar. I drink regular beer, not the lower calorie and less filling beer that makes you want to drink more. And I walk leisurely through life so I can see, and hear, smell and taste... and feel everything rather than rushing through with blinders and hope I don't crash and burn along the way. I'd rather savor my empty calories than burn them up during a self induced cardio pain fest sometimes referred to as exercise. (shudder!) I've got better things to do with my time.
This may all change very soon. Today I have a little visit with my family practitioner to discuss my unscheduled overnight sojourn in her facility a fortnight ago. I plan to plead my case by offering a chart documenting my resolve to get my blood pressure under control but~ realistically speaking I fear my days of butter soaked toast and hazelnut creamer laced caffeinated coffee are over.
Crazy as it may sound, coming from me of all people, I'm okay with that!
My 3rd grandbaby is due on Mother's Day. And with my 5 kids I just know that there are plenty more where that comes from! So this, my admission, is my first step to a healthier lifestyle.
Bleh~
May 6th~
I'm sure there is some silly holiday or day in history to commemorate this date but for me it means one thing.
I woke up alive and that in itself is cause for celebration. So I shall celebrate, with coffee and chocolate, a stroll in the sunshine with the family I love as I over dose on the mountain air. Is that even possible, to get too much fresh air? I think not, but if it is then I cannot think of a better way to go.
But then, if by chance, fate, design or luck, I shall wake up alive again tomorrow then I shall once again celebrate.
With coffee, chocolate, sunshine and the family that I love... in the fresh mountain air.
Sometimes I have to keep reminding myself
Who I am and how my life is different now.
Sometimes I wish it wasn't so easy to forget~
Sometimes I wish it wasn't so hard to remember.
Nolan Alexander Navakuku was born on May 14, 2012 at 8:33 pm. The room was full of cheering and singing. The air was charged with love. He came into the world with his tiny eyes wide open. Everyone immediately fell in love with him.
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