Reflecting

Me & Jesse 7/21/85

I ran across this word document today that I had written some time ago about my son. Here it is, a sweet memory close to my heart...

April 19, 2010

Where Has the Time Gone?

It seems like it was only yesterday that I
carried you under my heart. My little boy so quickly (it seems) you’ve grown into a man.

You joined the Army and I cried the day you left wishing I could keep you here with me and protect you under my wing. I thank God that you came back safely and didn’t have to be in harms way.

You fell in love, and got married to a wonderful young woman. I miss seeing you as often as I would like, but I understand that your lives are busy and you have jobs that keep you occupied just like the rest of us.

I cherish the times you can come and visit and we all sit around just talking and enjoying each other’s company. 

Last night you and your lovely wife came to visit and after thirty minutes or so of talking about your recent vacation you blessed me with a wonderful gift. You asked me how I felt about being a grandma.

I looked at you, you looked at me, your lovely wife was glowing, and yes you said I am going to be a grandma!

I’m still trying to absorb it all, my baby, my little boy, is going to be a daddy! It doesn’t seem like you should be this old yet, old enough to bring your own child into the world and start your own little family.

I wonder, where has the time gone?