In fact, that which is going to take place in my life TOMORROW is leaking a little bit of joy into my life TODAY; as I sit TODAY in anticipation of TOMORROW!
To be honest, it's not a leak, it's a flat out "Joy Flood" pouring into my life TODAY, in anticipation of TOMORROW!
OK, enough of the sappiness and mystery. What is this event that has never happened to me before? I'm going to be a grandpa for the first time. (Sheesh--I have a hard time even writing that without getting something in my eye! And yes, I AM too young to have a grandson!).
That's right, tomorrow, my son and my daughter-in-law are having a son (naturally, it's a first time for them too!) and I'm so excited for them, for both extended families, for our church family (although they're probably going to get tired hearing about it) and for our adopted families around the world.
The First-To-Be-Grandma, my wife, sent me an email today with an excerpt from a book that I'm going out to buy soon. It was written in 2008 by Billy Crystal and beautifully illustrated by Elizabeth Sayles. It's entitled I Already Know I Love You. Here's just a portion:
I'm going to be your grandpa!
I have the biggest smile.
I've been waiting to meet you
For such a long, long while.
I have so much to tell you
Before you slide into home plate.
I already know I love you
As I sit right here and wait.
I'm waiting to show you everything,
Hear your giggles and your sighs,
See butterflies and monkeys
And clowns who cross their eyes.
I want to hear your heart beat
As you lay up on my chest.
Bait you hook, fly your kite,
help you study for a test.
I'm waiting to play peek-a-boo
and sing you to a nap...
Then the story ends with this:
Get ready little sweet one,
Your life will be just great.
I'm going to be your grandpa, and
I can hardly wait!
I'm sorry...I need to stop...there's something in my eye!
A Humble Servant To My Family!
Greg
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