More about Evan

Well, I have a new grandson. And what a handsome boy he is. See previous post for pictures and vital statistics.

This is the first child for my second son Adam and his wife Lisa (I have 3 sons and one daughter). Evan was originally scheduled to make his appearance on the 14th, but like his dad he does things on his own schedule. Lisa was admitted to the hospital late morning on the 23rd. Nothing much was happening and her doctor said the baby probably wouldn’t come until late morning on the 24th.

Marlys and I had gone to my monthly support group meeting at Virginia Mason late in the afternoon of the 23rd. On the ride home I noticed that my throat was getting that “cold/flu” feeling. By the time we got home I was sure that I had something unpleasant. Marlys left me to my misery and went to the hospital to check up on Adam and Lisa. Lisa had invited Marlys to be present for the delivery (as if she could have kept her out). Marlys came home and informed me that the baby probably wouldn’t come until the next day, maybe even a day later. We went to bed at 10:30.

At 11:30 the phone rang and Adam said, “If you want to be here for the birth you better hurry up and get down here”. We got dressed and were at the hospital within 18 minutes. I was not invited to attend the birth, but I had already told Adam that I was going to be standing outside the door, first in line to welcome my new grandson to the world.

Evan came into the world at 3:15. At 3:24 I kissed his mother, hugged his father and thanked them for delivering the most precious gift in the world. At 3:26 Evan was in my arms receiving my welcome and blessing and commitment. Nothing in the world can make you appreciate life more than holding such a miracle. God does exist. God does have a plan.
We were back home and in bed shortly after 4:00. Our heads and hearts were filled with love and fulfillment. My problems completely overwhelmed by the blessings of new life.