Feelin’ the Love!!

Today, just a short note to follow up on the kindness post from the other day!  Baby Gabriel is just a little over two weeks old and I have been blessed with sweet cards and notes from so many people!  Kindness at its best!!  Katie & Anthony have received love and thoughtful gifts from friends and family.  It’s amazing what a baby can do!

LOL!!  I keep thinking about that Christmas song…”A Baby Changes Everything” which has always made Katie and me laugh.   It is about the birth of Jesus, and how His birth changed the world.  We used to laugh because oh yeah, a baby does change everything!

Today, knowing that our worlds were changed forever when that sweet boy entered the world, I don’t know that I’ll ever think about those words the same way again!   This baby Gabriel has changed everything!

I have a quick FaceTime chat with him every day…even if he is asleep, I make sure he hears my voice.  Now that he is over two weeks old, he surely recognizes me!!  LOL!!  In fact, I'm guessing he gets fussy as his way of letting his momma know that he wants to hear CeCe!  I find myself trying to figure out when I can connect with Katie and Gabriel for our daily chat. 

On Saturday, I’ll head to Pittsburgh for a few days…Anthony returns to work on Monday so I’ll be there to help Katie ease into being at home with the baby and the dog…alone!   I am beyond excited to get my hands on him and to marvel at how he has grown and how advanced he surely is at this point!!  

I have no doubt that Katie will do great on her own!   She and Anthony have already proven to be great parents and although it is a huge adjustment, baby Gabriel is fitting into their lives so well!! 

With so many people showering them (and me) with phone calls, meals, cards, and gifts, they know that they are loved and there is no doubt this baby already has quite a tribe!

I shared all of this with Beth (my counselor) today and she reminded me of the times I have mentioned the great tribe of people I have, loving and supporting me.   She said it’s heartwarming to feel the love as our family grows.  

I’m watching my legacy continue, through Katie, as she has become a Mom.   It’s such a gift!  For me, watching her become a Mom has continued to overwhelm me...even in counseling, we talked about all the "feels" that have come along with this realization.

Sending love and thanks to all of you who have done so much for our family during Gabriel’s birth and even before he was born.   We truly “feel the love” and send it right back to you!!