Josephine

Not the best picture of my daughter. Excuse me, "Favorite Daughter."

It was taken rather spur of the moment just seconds after we walked in her apartment and she erupted with "We're pregnant!" this past Thursday.

She had done 2 home tests, both with positive results. Yesterday, June 18th, she had a blood test done. Same results. Whoever "we" are, I know my dear daughter is pregnant. She and our precious son-in-law are blessing us with a grandchild. (One only allowed)

A lot of thoughts run through my mind. I don't know that I like the name "grandma." I want the title and the job but surely there's something else I can be called??!! Anyone have any suggestions for an alternate name? Maybe "grandma" is a name I'll grow into. :-)

I thank God this baby is being born into a Christain home. Little Kiwi (as the baby has been dubbed) has Godly parents, grandparents and an aunt and uncle who already recognize Little Kiwi as a precious gift from God. Little Kiwi has a support system of love that stretches from Washington state to Pennsylvania. Kiwi has already been a blessing and has been blessed. Our God is amazing!

According to the clinic, Kiwi will enter our earthly arms about Feb 4th. Josephine and Travers arrived late. I'm wondering if Kiwi will wait until Feb 19th (Bill's b'day) or Feb 21st (Jo's b'day). God, do you think you could give me a tiny hint about the delivery date- NOW! While you're at it, I'd like to know the gender -NOW! I was never the kind of person who liked surprises.

Please, in the days, months and even years ahead I covet your prayers for Kiwi as well as Josephine and Richard. May God grant them patience, and wisdom as they embark on this wild ride we call parenthood. May they relinquish the frontseat to Him and find security in knowing He's at the wheel.

Thank You!!!

And congratulations to "we."