Thursday, November 15, 2007

Drumroll Please . . . .

TA DA!!!!

The answer to my riddle is:



I'M GOING TO BE A GRANDMA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Michelle and Brad are expecting a little one mid-June. Oh my, to say we are excited falls short of how we feel. How is it possible to love someone so intensely that you haven't even met yet? How can you feel so burdened to pray for the life of a person that hasn't yet arrived? God is so gracious and His plan is so perfect. We are truly rejoicing as a family as we look forward to the arrival of a new member of our family.

When Chuck and I were having children, he wanted a son so badly. And I so badly wanted to give him one. But God's plan for us was different and now we cannot imagine it being any different than having our four wonderful daughters. And there could not be a more perfect daddy to daughters than my husband. The other day I asked him if he is hoping for a granddaughter or a grandson - totally expecting the answer to be a grandson. He thought for a moment and then said, "Oh, I don't know, a little granddaughter I guess." It brought tears to my eyes. The truth is, it doesn't matter to us - we will love what we are given. I guess we have learned a lot over the years!

I have already started knitting and planning on what I am going to make for this sweet little baby. Michelle and I are going to make the nursery layette. She is using a Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star theme. Oh the fun we are going to have!

Lilypie Expecting a baby Ticker

11 comments:

Lucydolls' ramblings said...

CONGRATS!!!! I know you are going to be the bestest Grandma. I am so happy for you and Chuck. Wait I am happy for Brad and Michelle too.

Love ya
Lisa

Anonymous said...

How awesome is this?! What a great time for you and your kids. I've been told there is nothing like having grandkids. I hope someday to find out.

Thanks for your comment on my post. I appreciate your prayers and know God is faithful to His own:o)

gail@more than a song said...

How AWESOME! I'm so excited for you Robin, it's just so fun! I missed the riddle, going to go look.....

Unknown said...

Congratulations! I am excited for you. And I love your little counter. That is fun.

Midlife Cycler said...

Darling little counter...how exciting. So much to look forward to in the next season of life !

Jody

Karen said...

OH!! I'm so happy for you! You cannot believe how much that little one will capture your heart! You know, we experienced the same thing...all girls until little man, Austin. My husband said the same thing as yours, too. But the day Austin was born, he went out and bought him his first football for them to play someday. There's just nothing like being a grandparent!

Dawn said...

Wow - I missed the riddle! How did I do that? But I think I would have guessed. I'm happy for you - there's nothing like it in the world.

Karen said...

Oh, Robin, this is wonderful news! You're going to be an awesome Grandma:) I'm happy for you!

kittyhox said...

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S ! ! ! !

No better news in the world! I'm so happy for you and your family. Just the thought of holding a newborn... sigh. What an incredible blessing.

:)

Aunt Angie said...

Congratulations!!!!! You are about to enter into the most wonderful world imaginable!---You really surprised me with this! So exicted for you!!! And of course your daughter and her hubby too!

Willow said...

We are waiting to find out if our little grandbaby is a girl or boy before I start knitting up a storm. Congratulations from one new grandma to another!