Birth Day

My baby brother has a baby.   On Thursday, the 16th, Brooklyn Marie Tragos was born.  

    Her parents are smitten, and I am in awe that this brother of mine is a daddy.   They live in Tallahassee, which is about a 6 hour drive from our living spot at the moment.    I was so sad I couldn't be there to hold this sweet darling on her day of birth.   I wanted to see her precious face fresh from the womb.   I did get the next best thing thanks to Facetime on our phones.   Technology is amazing.   As I sat through her birth day I couldn't help but remember each of my children's days.   The day they became a real face to me.   The first day I got to hold them in my arms.   The first day I got to look in their eyes.   The first day I got to hold their hand.   The first day I got to feel their soft skin.   The day I got to watch my husband become a daddy.   I loved those days.   Each was a day I will never forget.   Watching life literally happen is such a miracle and such a gift.   God has blessed our family with this newest blessing, and we are so grateful.