The World of "Mother"

As a mom, it is hard to explain the emotion of knowing that YOUR baby girl is in labor and about to give birth. You want to do something... and there is absolutely nothing you can do. Nope, she has to walk this road... on her own.

When we arrived in VA - we were able to go back to the room and visit for just a minute. Our first born baby girl was in labor. Her hands were shaking from the meds - and I could hardly contain the emotion. But I did. As I said, I just wanted to do SOMETHING. So, I prayed. And went back to the waiting room. And continued to pray. And went to sleep curled up on a small chair. And prayed. And waited.

She did so well - of course! You can read her story here.

It is the beginning of motherhood. The beginning of being able and willing to give your life for your child. The beginning of sacrifice. The beginning of a love that is incomprehensible and unexplainable and unending.

And for the Mom of the new Mom - it is certainly another "No Greater Joy" moment..

Welcome, my Julia, to the world of "Mother".








(P.S. - there will be pics of our Baby Josiah coming soon!)

Coming Soon...

In the next few days or maybe a week or so...

... I should be getting a call from my Julia that grandbaby #3 is on the way. We will jump in the car and hurry to VA to greet our little Josiah Daniel Mayhew. I have already resolved myself to the probability that I will not be there when he arrives in this world. But I will be there soon. And I will be staying for a while.

What I have not settled in this heart of mine is how in this world I will be able to leave after a couple of weeks. I keep trying to prepare myself... but I don't think it is working.

I have been so spoiled by the first two grandbabies. They only live across town. And it takes me about 5 minutes to get to them. Or to their mom. When she calls, whether it is day or middle of the night - I can go. And I do.

Regardless, I am so excited. For Ronnie and Julia - as their world is about to be "rocked" by the arrival of their precious baby boy. I am excited for Ronnie's parents (Roger and Connie) - as this is their first grandbaby. They will join those of us who have already found out that grandbabies are as grand as we have always been told. I am excited for me and Hal - again! And then there is the excitement for the rest of the famly... we are a close knit bunch!

Life has been so busy - that the blog posts have been few lately. And I really keep thinking that I will soon be back on track - But you can know for certain that you will hear from this MommaDee when the little one joins our world!

The miracle of birth...
Coming again soon...

WFW # 19 Beach and Babies...

Psalm 78:4 (b)

"...we will tell the next generation

the praiseworthy deeds of the LORD,

His power, and the wonders He has done.

A Baby and A Warrior...

Emotional. That is the only way to describe me today.

I just finished rocking and feeding my 2 month old grandson.

But my mind and heart was in Cleburne, Texas. 27 years ago. Rocking and feeding my 3 month old son.

It really was just yesterday.

This morning my son left to start the preparations for deployment. He has 3 Days at Drill. Then gets to come home for Mother's Day. Then a few days at his Unit before leaving state. One month (or so) before the flight overseas. My heart aches.

Oh, I have been here before in this particular mixture of emotions. (You can see my previous post on the last deployment here.) On one hand.... I am SO proud of him. For his willingness to serve our country. I am so thankful for what God has done in his life and what he has been brought THROUGH. But I am reminded of the saying, "Freedom isn't Free."

Then on the other hand, I am so sad for him to leave. Like I said last time... a year is short on the other side of it. But when you are facing a year knowing that your son is going to war... it is a long time.

Oh, you all know me. My faith is still strong. I know he is in God's hands. I believe I previously worded it this way: Times like this make me believe what I say I believe.

But I don't even have to tell you that my emotions are weak. And once again, the blackberry is glued to my hand.

So, I come back to the present in the mix of emotions and praying... back and forth between these two... a son facing war... and a grandson facing life.

I pray constantly for the son and his precious wife and all that this next year will hold for them.

I pray for the little one in my arms today. Where will he be in 27 years? What will he be doing?
Only God knows... but one thing I do know for certain...

It will be here tomorrow.

WFW # 16 New Life...

The Spirit of God has made me;

the breath of the Almighty gives me life.

Job 33:4

The miracle of birth still amazes me...

the blessing of offspring...

the joy of family...

Blessed beyond measure...

Welcome...

to TUESDAYS TOGETHER (in the WORD). I am so glad that you have joined us.

Remember our goal/purpose is that we are reading God's Word and we are sharing with each other a "nugget" of what we are learning.




I am preparing this blog on Sunday night - the Grandbaby is coming
on Monday... (note - been changed to Tuesday morning)

I wanted to get Mister Linky ready for you all - Not sure when I will be able to post.

So, share together and I will try to join you later in the week. You all are blessings to me.

I probably will need to read what you all have to share... so thanks in advance.

You know the drill... leave a comment... share your thoughts... and if you blog - link with us.

Baby Barrett

***UPDATE***

The baby has turned - and they are going to have to do a c-section. But not today... Jen's Doctor is sick. They are scheduling it for tomorrow morning.
Thanks for your prayers

*****And I will update tomorrow******

Our Grandson - Barrett McMillian Stewart - is on the way!! We are on the way to the hospital. I will post again soon with pictures.

Thanks for your prayers for our Jenifer (MOM) and for baby Barrett. Pray for Andy (our Wonderful Son-in-love) and for Little Aubrey (the big sister).

Children truly are an heritage from the Lord - and grandchildren... well ...

Proverbs 17:6 says, "Children's children are a crown to the aged..."

Precious crowns...

And we are about to meet #2...

Blessed beyond measure!

Emotional Roller Coaster

The appointed RIDE for next week...

Extreme Joy - Julia is coming home on Sunday (Ronnie will be here Thursday).

Extreme Excitement- Jenifer will be induced on Monday (Baby Barrett will be here before the day is over)

Extreme Concern - Mom is having a second biopsy on Friday.

Extreme Sadness mixed with Extreme Pride - Jonathan leaves for a 3-week training for deployment on Saturday.


EMOTIONAL . ROLLER . COASTER .

I think I remember a post about MULTI-emoting... Here I go again.

Thank you in advance for your prayers.

WFW # 8 Children's children

Read the T-Shirt...

And we have just recently found out that it is a boy...

"Children's children are a crown to the aged..."

Proverbs 17:6a

I need to go buy something blue :)

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