My first born had her first born on Saturday!! We are over the moon in love with our precious grandson. He was in a hurry, apparently, so he is six weeks early. However, and Amen… he is healthy and doing great! So is his mother, whom I am so very proud of ❤
There’s something about being in a hospital that gives you such a diverse slice of humanity. So many stories passing by- the joyous, the tragic, the troubled, and everything in between. The highly educated and skilled and affluent, the poor and struggling, the healthy and the unwell, the families, the elderly, the living and the dying. Those who love their jobs no matter how demanding and draining and fraught with difficulty, both emotional and physical , and those who begrudgingly get through their shift.
I can of course only speak from my own experiences and being so hard of hearing, I pay much more attention to those around me than I suppose the average person might. What I notice are the wealthiest among us are not for certain those walking around with Gucci bags and a stellar wardrobe and a fine education and important meetings and places to be. It’s not even the healthiest among us, although that’s a treasure one should value above all … Nope. It’s the people who have enough love within that they freely shine it on others regardless of their circumstances, in the warm greetings and casual smiles in passing, the little courtesies, the big ones, the sharing of stories and commiseration , the compassion shown to strangers, the nurses and healthcare staff who are exhausted, who have seen so much heartbreak, but still show up and shine their light and do the hard things, and do them with kindness. It’s the people who embrace without effort the notion that we are all in this together , that truly get the most out of life. They have what matters most.
Till soon –
congratuations to Mom and Gram and the entire family! I agree 100 percent with what you said. we were at ER last week with my husband and I formed a relationship with 3 patients that were there for acute pain, so much so that when the doctor came to tell what bob’s test showed, she looke at the two of us and the 3 women sitting with us and said are you family? I said no, but you can talk to all of us and she did. compassion is a uniting factor
CONGRATULATIONS! There is nothing in the world like a new baby in the family…and the first of the first is always very special. I am extremely close to my oldest daughter’s oldest child. We are bonded by love and souls that have touched. Even though she is away at school (Disney College) she is never far from my mind or heart. Enjoy every precious moment of that sweet baby.
I worked in a hospital for many years and you nailed it! Sometimes I would go stand behind a wall and cry after interacting with someone. God bless the staff/people that really care!!!!! xo Diana
Congratulations! Welcome to the sweet new baby.
Congratulations to you – mum and baby look happy and well. He looks bonny, despite putting in an early arrival.
Congratulations to the devoted nursing staff – where would we be without them?
Those first days of joy are the beginning of a lifetime of memories. Savor all of it and write it down.
Blessings to all
Love is in the air! Beautiful baby boy, beautiful new mom, beautiful new gram!
So very happy for all of you.
xoxo
Congratulations, Gram. So glad mom and the little man are doing well. You are so right. Truly rich people have enough to share and it doesn’t cost them a thing.
First of all, congratulations! That’s so exciting and I’m just thrilled for you. That’s one lucky baby. I’m so pleased all are well and doing fine.
And second, your words are so true — and so beautifully stated. We should never forget that.
Congratulations Gram! So happy for all of you! A baby is such a wonderful gift!
I have a feeling once he is walking and talking, he is sure to be your little shadow, following you around the farm!