Be Ye Separate

Treasure Beyond Measure

Blessings!

   Well, she's here! Our first granddaughter!

~Shea Lynn Eilene~

Oct. 28, 2008

10:48pm

7lb. 4oz

20 1/2 inches

   Reflecting on the past few days has led me to a new season in my life. Having raised 8 children, giving one back to our Lord and Savior, and now having 3 grandchilren brings one to realize that life is precious, life is short and love is eternal.

   Being a part of our Matthew and his sweet Kristina's most precious moment was an amazing blessing. Surrounded by her family and his, loved from all sides, no differences, no barriers, just a togetherness that surpasses all else.

   I look on our son and realize that he has become the man we raised him to be. We have nurtured him, loved him, taught him right from wrong, admonished him in the Lord and praised him. All of our efforts were rewarded beyond measure when our eyes fell upon a scene that cannot be erased.

      Our Matthew, in awe of the tiny life he held in his arms. Seeing the wonder in his eyes and watching him as he tenderly positioned her as best he could in his long and cumbersome arms. Her wee self looking up at him with that undeniable, unconditional trust and love.

   As I watched him admire his wee daughter, I noticed a look of maturity that hadn't been there just hours before. I wondered the thoughts that must be going through his mind. What would he do now? How would he be as a father? Will he make a mistake? Will he always be there to protect her? Will he live up to her expectations of him? Will he live up to his expections of himself? And then that soft look of complete and selfless love washed over him and all was right with the world.

   Seeing the two of them, complete joy and expectation of what was to come, gave me a reminiscent moment of complete peace.

   Pappy and Shea

   Watching the effect that this one little being had over each of us was beyond expectations. Realizing that each of us would walk away knowing complete and unselfish love.

Me & Pappy bargaining for a momentary cuddle:P

Sharing a love beyond ourselves. Washed in His tender Mercies as we realize the blessing He has bestowed upon us all.

I watched and wondered if they will realize the wonders that await them in their new journey together. A journey that will be filled with laughter and tears, joys and sadness. A journey, shared between them that can never be changed. The hands of time are ever forward.

Thank you my sweet and wonderful son for bringing us a beautiful daughter-in-love and together blessing our lives with your wee one who will forever be a treasure beyond measure.

God is with thee!

Love always and forever,

Mom

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{ 00:43, Friday, October 31, 2008 } { Posted by chimicole }

Oh Sister Lori! How incredibly precious! Congratulations to the new family and I pray many, many blessings along the way!

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{ 05:05, Friday, October 31, 2008 } { Posted by borderling }

Thanks for the pictures. She is beautiful. How blessed you are. What a wonderful tribute to your son.
Rhonda

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{ 05:58, Friday, October 31, 2008 } { Posted by heritagehill }

What a beautiful little girl. It was so nice to read of your thoughts of your son and his new journey in life.

I remember the feeling when I watched my son look at his first born in the first few moments of his life. It was something that can't really be put into words. He has grown into a wonderful Daddy and I am so proud of him.
Thanks for sharing with us.
Marilyn

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{ 05:43, Sunday, November 9, 2008 } { Posted by haflinger }

Sister Lori what wonderful family picture. She is beautiful thanks for sharing..
Blessings Sister Brenda/haflinger