Christmas Bundle

Tuesday, December 13, 2011: Yesterday, I received the happy news that my sweet niece, Malyree, had given birth to her first baby, a precious girl named Briia Madysen. She was born on 12/12 (you know how I love the number game!). I went to the hospital today to see little Briia and her mommy & daddy. Snow was lightly falling and the winter air was cold and crisp, but I was thrilled to be walking into that hospital to see a new baby and not to have some treatment or procedure done! Oh, and then to see that tiny innocent baby snuggled on her daddy's lap, sound asleep, oblivious to the big strange world she has suddenly landed in, and to be bathed in the warmth of her family's love. She truly is a gift, a special Christmas gift. When I saw my Maly, I got all choked up. She's a mother!! How can this be? Only yesterday, I snuggled with her as a tiny baby and watched her grow and become her cute self. The life cycle goes on. For the first time in many months, I was happy to go through those hospital doors to the happy place of new mommies and babies. That little bundle is the reason we all fight to live every day, so that we can share memories with those we love.

My scan is six days away. Thinking good thoughts and sending much prayer heavenward...