Gracie Reagan Davis

I know everyone is wondering why it has taken me so long to get something posted. Let me just say it has been a crazy (almost) 2 weeks.

February 16, 2009 - it happened again! The sweetest little angel came into my life and heart, and I will never be the same.

What a perfect answer to prayer you are. Myself and so many have prayed so diligently for you even before God created you. And what perfect timing He has. You came into our lives on
2-16-09, but it seems as though you have always been. I already can't imagine my life without you. It is amazing, this capacity to love. There is a constant flow that never runs out. The more we need, the more we have, the more we have, the more we give. So I give you my love sweet girl. I'm so excited to begin this adventure with you. To watch you grow and see all the firsts that you will have. What a priviledge to be your Gigi. Thank you God for this sweet blessing!

Sweetest Little Hands

I just cried this morning when I opened my mail. I had my very first artwork from Kendall. In the envelope was a big red piece of construction paper that said Hands Down your the very best valentine, love Kendall. And right in the center were the sweetest little hand prints I ever saw. I can say without a doubt that it is the best valentine I ever got.

What is it about those hands?
I love to kiss them, watch her clap them, hold up one finger to tell me how old she is, hold them out to me for me to hold her. Those chubby little hands hold a huge piece of my heart. And
I'm great with that!

I Feel Like I've Been on a Roller Coaster

You know that feeling of excitement and anticipation you get when it is climbing up the hill? Then the huge tickle of butterflies in your stomach when you zoom down the hill? That feeling of light headedness? That is how I feel. (No, I have not been drinking)

We just came back from such a fun weekend. Kendall's first birthday. I saw her walk for the first time. When she walked up to me and let me scoop her up in my arms my heart leaped. I have loved this past year and watching her grow, but I must say she is in my very favorite stage. This time between 12 months and 2 is so much fun. Walking, talking and developing into such a "little" person. The next 12 months will be even more amazing than the first. I can't wait for us to really talk on the phone. For her to call my name with her sweet voice. For her to spend the night with Gigi and Peeps (without mom & dad) for the first time. We have so many firsts to have and I look forward to every one of them.

Whoops...then the coaster goes around the curve at break neck speed and you try to catch your breath before the next twist. That twist is my Gracie. I can hardly keep from crying at the thought that I am going to see her sweet face in a few short days. I am thrilled to be getting a new grandaughter. I have prayed for her and her mommy so much over the last 9 months. As you know she needs to flip so she can be born the way her mommy and daddy had planned. If she doesn't then Valerie will be having a C-section. My heart hurts for her because I know this isn't what she planned. Whatever happens I am confident that God has planned the perfect way for Gracie to arrive. I'm confident because we have asked for it and I have faith that He will provide.

So for right now I'm going to keep on riding....

And so it goes.....

I'm trying my hand at this blogging thing. I may not be any better at it than my son-in-law. I invite you to read my ramblings, but mostly this is a way I can say all the things that never seem to make it out of my head.

I am so excited about my life. My beautiful sweet grandaughter Kendall is about to turn 1. And my sweet and beautiful (I'm certain of it) grandaughter Gracie is about to make her appearance in this world. Where has the time gone? As a mother of two kids I know how fast it can fly by. But it still amazes me.

I have always heard how fun being a grandparent is but you just can't imagine it until you experience it. The love that fills your heart when you look at your own child just doubles, triples, maybe explodes when you look at their child. It is such an expression of love, the Love God has for us, we have for Him, we have for our spouse and of course for our children.

I was not the perfect parent, but in spite of my mistakes my kids turned out completely wonderful. I know I won't be a perfect grandparent either but I'm sure going to give it my best shot. One thing is for sure, I'm going to keep thanking God for all the blessings of my life.