My daddy was sick yet again with the lung disease he battled for many years. He had a nurse who had relatives from Foreman, where daddy was from. They discovered that her grandfather had been a co-worker and her parents were people daddy knew. When our son Josh came up from the Emergency Department to check on his PawPaw, daddy introduced him to Carissa.
After their courtship, daddy was able to come to the wedding. He confided to me that he “didn’t know it was gonna be such a big deal!” He hadn’t worn his suit, but he fully enjoyed the evening.
Today we welcomed another of his great-grandchildren. Daddy knew there was a baby coming, and that it would have his name, Thomas, if it was a boy, but he would have been tickled just as much over this tiny little girl, as would my mother have been.
We are so happy to welcome Karsyn Lynn to our world.
Sweet baby girl, this is the day of your birth. I remember many, many prayers said for you and your future siblings. I longed for our son to have a wife and family, to grow old with children to love. Your mother and daddy will love you with every fiber of their being. You have lots of family that will be devoted to you as well.
I remember the night I opened a gift that had supposedly been forgotten at Christmas. It was a little onesie with the announcement of your coming printed on the front.
I remember watching your mother’s tummy swell, anticipating your arrival.
I remember your daddy would wake in the night to find your mother not in the bed beside him.
I remember that when he looked for her, he would find her sitting in the rocking chair in your room.
I remember that in a few hours, she will be sitting there with you cradled in her arms. (...if she can get you away from your daddy!)
I remember your other grandmother helping your mother decorate your room with the things she handmade for you.
I remember, they are beautiful!
I remember the gender reveal and how your other grandfather was one of the few right about whether we were expecting a boy or girl.
I remember your Pa says girls can shoot guns and go fishing same as boys.
I remember that he looks forward to enjoying being so nearby. So do I!
I remember that our Creator God knew you before we did. "Before I formed you in the womb I knew you..” (Jeremiah 1:5)
I remember that you are 5 weeks early, perfect and healthy, and loved beyond measure. But as much as we love you, Jesus loves you even more.
