02 October, 2010

It's Time...

Our granddaughter decided that the time is now. It's been a busy day, my husband and I spent the day in the mountains and had a leisurely lunch. We got back home just in time to change clothes and make it to a birthday dinner for my sister-in-law at a nearby restaurant, that's when the telephone call came. "Can you come", my daughter asked; "I think it's time". Everyone thought they had a few more weeks to prepare, she isn't due until the 31st; everyone, that is, except this little one. It's after 11 PM now and we're babysitting while Mason sleeps. He has no idea what tomorrow holds for him, his life is about to change forever. And so, we wait; for a call from the hospital. We wait and pray for her safe arrival! Will it be today, will she share a birthday with her Aunt Barbara? Will she hold out another hour and create a birthday of her own within our family? Only God knows, His timing is always perfect.

... and I need coffee...

Life is Good!
Update: Lucy Ann was born at 11:45 PM on October 2, she weighed 6 lbs. 7 ozs!
Both mother and daughter are doing well.
We cannot wait to meet her~ stay tuned for photos!

17 comments:

Janet said...

How exciting! Prayers for a safe and speedy arrival! And look forward to reading about the "birthday" soon. Good luck to all!

Mary Lou Casada said...

Oh my word!!! How cool is that!! Praying along with you for safe delivery and the wonder of the new arrival!
Blessings,
Mary Lou

AnnieO said...

An independent little girl already! Truly a joy worth waiting for.

Pam said...

How wonderful.... we will all wait with you... best wishes!!

Trudi said...

Oh how wonderful! Hope all goes well for Mother, baby and Mason! Look forward to reading the happy news, hugs x

*karendianne. said...

Immediate chills of delight. A sudden gush of a tear. Overwhelmed by the emotion of it all - your post, the moment, the thought of Mason and the acknowledgment of his changing life and finally the announcement of her arrival. Lucy Ann. The arrival of Lucy Ann. It is in this moment that I sit back and feel the beauty and delight in the name. Lucy Ann you are life. Welcome and thank you for chosing Us.

Nancy Near Philadelphia said...

Eyes filling up -- a sister for Mason, a granddaughter for you, a beautiful beautiful name -- all is well! Imagining you meeting her and just loving the whole thing! xx

OhQuilter said...

Congratulations and the best of all blessings!! A new life, the greatest gift! I know you are all tickled PINK! Enjoy! Looking forward to the pictures!

Angie said...

It is so exciting!! Congratulations to everyone. So happy that all went well. Now relax and enjoy!! :)

Pat said...

Oh my goodness! A wonderful surprise with a truely charming name. As Tevyeh would sing: "A blessing on your house!"

Marilyn said...

Congratulations and glad that Mom and
Lucy Ann are doing well.

Unknown said...

Yeah! I'm so excited for your family. Congrats.

Ancestor Collector said...

Congratulations!! :-) So excited for all of you! More later!

Barb said...

Congratulations to your family! I am happy all went well, Lucy Ann will be loving that she is born into your family, and how wonderful that Mason gets to be a "big brother" and I know he will be wonderful with his new title! Enjoy, enjoy ~ it will be so wonderful to meet your newest family member!

Kathleen said...

Congratulations all around. God is good!

LizA. said...

Congratulations and welcome to Lucy Ann! Love the name. Can't wait to hear what Mason thinks......

Unknown said...

May the good Lord bless you and keep you.

Children are the best blessings, huh? I surely do love all of mine, the g'kids and the g'g'daughter.