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Almost to the minute, eight months ago Jonathan walked through those delivery room doors beside the nurse who had "our little sunshine" in her arms, and told us, "mommy was doing great!" Eight months! What a wonderful, blessed eight months we have had with Corbin. It is still amazing to me how quickly time flew with my baby boys who are now men, and the same thing is happening with our Sunshine. I'm so excited about the things that are ahead for him and for us, but saddened when I realize that once he starts walking, he won't be quite as happy in our arms as he use to be when he had to depend on us to take him to the window to look outside. But this is the way God planned it and I cannot complain about His gifts. We have friends with babies this age, and I know they are going through the same emotions. We just thank God for His goodness! Love you little guy! I hope you don't outgrow our Saturday night "great sleepovers", at least not until you're of the age that you're asking for the car keys for your Saturday night date! Oh dear...we won't go there! xxoo meme

Jon and Tessa's announcement that they were "expecting" couldn't have been more shocking! Looking back I question why we were so shocked, because it was certainly the most wonderful news we could ever hear and for the first time in my life, that anyone can remember, I was "speechless". When I went to work the next day, bursting to share my news with my co-workers, I couldn't get the words to come out because I was crying and smiling from ear-to-ear and they thought I had lost my mind. I had prayed Corbin would arrive a little early, on May 26th, my brother's 50th birthday, so when we received the call from Jon, shortly after midnight on the 23rd, we were surprised again. He was so funny! I fuss at him sometimes when we are on the phone because he seems to be whispering and I have a hard time hearing him, but the more excited he gets, the easier he is to understand. He said (loud and clear), "Mom, we THINK Tessa's water is broke, so we're going to the hospital. How did you know when yours broke?" My experience was almost idential to Tessa's. I told him to call me when they got there and got set up in their room. Of course, I was dying to jump in the car and "get in their way" as Ed said, so since we had to go to work at 3:30 a.m., I just paced the floor and prayed for God's protection. Around 5 a.m. I could stand it no more so I delivered breakfast to Jon, Roy and Carol, but nothing for the one who needed it the most :-( and we had made boxes of "special blue iced donuts" for the nursing staff because they were taking care of the most precious mommy and baby in the world. Tessa had the sweetest spirit ...people in and out, 1000 questions and Mr. Corbin was STUCK and "snug as a bug in a rug". When they made their decision for the cecerean I was both relieved and sad for Tessa because she was so prepared for labor. But the important thing was they were in God's hands. At that point it truly hit me...our lives were forever going to be changed and for the better. It seemed like an eternity before we got word that she had given birth to the largest baby boy her doctor had seen. His comment was, "if a riot breaks out in the nursery, my money is on your baby!" I cannot put into words the emotions we were feeling...overwhelming heartfelt appreciation to God for His goodness and mercy! We were madly in love and hadn't even set eyes on him, yet. When we did, he was one of the three most beautiful baby boys I have ever seen! I am awstruck at the love between our son and his wife; they are the very best of friends and my heart could not be more grateful! We treasure every moment we get to spend with Corbin and he is the apple of our eyes. We prayed for a healthy baby with a sweet spirit and God has given us so much more. He has the sweetest spirit and is absolutely beautiful with the most beautiful eyes and a smile that will melt your heart...Oh, and those dimples are the icing on the cake. He must be a genius because he is so alert and curious. He is looking more and more like his mommy and Poppy Ed said, "Watch him...he acts like his mommy. Those arms and legs are going all the time; he can't be still, he has to be on the go!" If life got any better, we would be in heaven! Thank you, God, Tessa and Jon, for this precious blessing! We adore all three of you!

I remember the amazing SURPRISE when we first heard the good news! I remember the CONCERN that I had for our precious Tessa's health, the EXCITEMENT and LAUGHTER when we saw the turtle, the ANTICIPATION as we awaited our angels arrival,and the HUMOR of the late night phone call. I don't remember driving to the hospital. I remember the LOVING support that my wonderful son-in-law gave to my baby, the incredible BRAVERY that my amazing daughter showed,and the ANXIETY that only a mother can understand. I will never forget, the BONDING of two families, the LOVE in a new fathers' eyes, the shear JOY of watching the instant love connection between mother and son, and the ABSOLUTELY OVERWHELMING PRESENCE of GOD ALMIGHTY. For this I simply say THANK YOU!