I must say that it is wonderful to be back home after a week away.
I had a good flight on Thursday from Orlando although I did leave claw marks on the runway due to my great reluctance to fly away from that sweet baby face!
Nathan drove me to the airport, a trip that was way too short. He and I always have the nicest conversations whenever we have time together and it felt like we were just getting started when we pulled up to the airport. He is such a dear son and already such a great dad.
In fact, here are a couple of paragraphs taken from Sheri’s blog that give a glimpse into his daddy skills.
Frank and I had just stepped in to meet Noah for the very first time. Meagan was propped up on pillows looking like her labor had been no big deal at all. (Unbelievable!) And Nathan, standing over to the side, was actually the one holding the young prince.
Noah, swaddled tightly, seemed to fit perfectly in the crook of Nathan’s strong arm. As we slipped over to kiss Meagan, Noah gave a little whimper. Nathan looked into the tiny eyes, began to jiggle his son gently and with great conviction whispered, “It’s okay, Daddy’s here. Daddy’s right here, little guy. It’s okay.”
When I read that story, I got tears in my eyes—it’s such a joy to know that my own son has a son of his own.
And speaking of sons and son’s sons, this is Noah last Saturday at a flag football game at Nathan and Meagan’s church. Don’t you just love that shirt?
And this is the little guy yesterday morning getting ready to attend his first church service.
Nine days old and he’s already been to church and a sporting event. He’s getting started off right!
The whole time I was hanging out with Noah (and Nathan and Meagan) in Florida, the temps were in the 80’s. Back here in North Carolina, it’s been dipping down into the 40’s. And then this Thursday, I will fly to Wisconsin for my niece’s wedding where it is supposed to get down below freezing at night. In short, my wardrobe is in split personality mode as I unpack Capri and cotton blouses and get ready to repack jeans and sweaters.
Fun times.
Let me close out with a few family picture taken by the wonderful Susan Stein https://www.facebook.com/SusanCramerSteinPhotography
In answer to Mel’s question, yes, I have the same problem…all I could see was the title. I must say, I love Noah’s blond hair! All the family pictures are beautiful! God bless all of you.
Hugs and Blessings,
Judy
Judimarie,
If you would like me to copy and paste Sheri’s Noah posts into an email for you, I’ll be happy to do it. Just send your email address to smithellaneous@yahoo.com
I see ALOT of Steve in Noah’s looks. Particularly in the post previous to this on with some of the funny looks that Noah was giving. I guess the with Nathan looking so much like his dad, the apple didn’t fall far from the tree!!
I have been watching Sheri’s blog for her story on the birth and when it finally showed up, all I can read is the title. 🙁 There is no story. Anyone else have this problem?
Mel
Mel,
Yep, you can definitely tell they are related! Love it!
I’ll make you the same offer I made Judy; if you’ll send your email address to smithellaneous@yahoo.com I’ll copy and paste Sheri’s Noah posts and send them to you.
I’ll let her know people are having problems.
You have such a beautiful family and I just love Noah’s blonde hair.
Thanks, Shawn. I don’t usually see a lot of very blonde babies so it’s fun to see Noah’s lovely locks! (Or maybe I should say, “manly locks.”
Loved that shirt Noah wore. Hard to believe Megan had Noah without meds. The pictures of the family are so beautiful. God’s best to each of you.
Sharyn,
Yes, that was a great shirt!
Not that I’ve met any of you in person, but gauging by photos, Noah looks SO much like Steve! Do you think so??
Ellen,
Well, I always thought Nathan looked liked Steve so I guess the “Steve look” is being passed along. And that’s a good thing! It’s fun to look at his little face and see representations of all sorts of different family members.
I love the new family photos! Such a good looking family!! 🙂 And the new family in Florida looks pretty awesome as well!
LeeAnne,
Thanks for your sweet words. I’m just glad we live in a time in history that has cameras; I would have gone crazy being a camera-less grandma back in the 1800’s. 🙂
I Just came back from a weekend with my grandson. You can identify with that feeling, for sure! I just love Noah’s hair and the story Sheri wrote brought tears to my eyes, also. What a special little guy with two wonderful parents. He certainly is getting out and about and to all the right places. Love the new family photos. Sarah is a beauty.
Becky, could I ask for some prayers, please. My dear friend of almost 30 years just found out last week that her 19 year old nephew has Leukemia. He has two kinds AML (80%) and ALL (20%). He is undergoing chemotherapy at Children’s Hopsital here in St. Louis and will be hospitalized for a month and then 6 more months of chemo as outpatient. He is a wonderful young man. His mother is one of the sweetest women I know. Please keep this family in your prayers as Greg, is determined and is fighting like a champion all along keeping a sense of humor. He just lost his dear grandmother almost a year ago. The family lost their “center” when she went to Heaven and they could use a little extra prayers. Greg, you can do this! Thank you.
Mary, thanks so much for sharing Greg’s story; my heart goes out to that sweet family (and to his friends) as you all enter the fight with him. He is so near to Sarah’s age now that I have extra, extra empathy for what they are all experiencing. Praying for him this morning . . .