Waiting for my Walker

So, my little sister went into labor this morning. I will find out in about an hour if they decide to take her to C-section, and I am wrestling with so many emotions as I sit and wait for the phone call.

I can barely contain my excitement at being an 'Auntie'. There is something completely different when you are welcoming a baby into this world that is of your blood but not your responsibility...something purely joyful. I can sit back and not worry about a thing except loving this little miracle that we will welcome into this world today.

I know that my mind should be on nothing but the health of this little one, but I am more concerned, right now, with my sister's health. Fortunately, we live in a world today with such medical advances and technology that allow for many more successful outcomes for both mother and child. This does not give me comfort because this is my little sister.

I will wait, pray, and find my faith that all will turn out beautifully.

Happy Birthday little Walker, and Happy Birthing Day my Bristol.

Stories Untold

My grandmother died two years ago today. It still hurts. She was the most intelligent, strong, creative, and elegant woman. She had the softest hands and made opening a can look sophisticated. She had cheekbones so high that they brushed the rim of her lower lashes. She raised four children and sent her husband off to war two times.

Are you there...looking down on me? Are you dissapointed in me or do I still make you smile?

Stories Untold

Experience has been a task mastered long ago
You have tales to tell than remain untold
Memories filled with countless riveting images
Yet you see the future in my eyes

Never pressureing opinions or judgement
Only soaking in the present
Casual acceptance and understanding of passing ideas
Yet you see the future in my eyes

Abounding knowledge fills your mind
Only to be freed when asked in earnest interest
I want to know all you know
I want you to know what I know
I want to emit your presence and love
Yet, you see the future in my eyes

I see it in yours.

nahw-1997

Grandma, I love you.......