A bundle of joy

A bundle of joy

I have a new reason for getting well. ...
My daughter, Elizabeth, announced today that she is due to give birth to her first child this fall. Her due date is Nov. 20. It will be mine and Lynn's first grandchild. Lynn and I are the youngest children in our families. All our brothers and sisters are grandparents. We have six grandnieces. A grandnephew is on the way. Now comes our time to be grandparents. We are happy for our daughter and her husband, and we are very excited for ourselves. Please pray for Elizabeth's good health. ...
In honor of my daughter, here is a "Prayer for Expectant Mothers," courtesy of beliefnet.com:

All loving God,
you created the human family
as a reflection of your own divine life
so that your creation might share in your happiness.
Hear our prayer for your daughter
who awaits the birth of her child.
She has cooperated with you in giving life.
Assist her now as she prepares to give birth
to the child in her womb.
May Mary be her guide and support,
calming her fears and strengthening her love.
May your daughter be filled with your peace and blessing
so that she may bring her child into this world
safely and in good health to the praise
and glory of your name.
Amen.

P.S. I'm pushing for the child to call Lynn and me MeeMaw and PeePaw. I don't think anybody, especially Lynn, is going to go along with that.

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Comments

Comment Wonderful news! I'm jealous. I've only got grandcats and a granddog at this point.

Fri May 5, 2006 6:52 am MST by Susie in Ohio

Comment How wonderful for you and Lynn -- not to mention Elizabeth and her husband. How about PawPaw for your "grand" name instead?

Thu May 4, 2006 3:02 pm MST by B.J.

Comment Given the prostate problems men of our age are prone to, I'd stay away from "PeePaw."

Thu May 4, 2006 11:16 am MST by Steve

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