About a year and a half ago my sister and brother-in-law found out they could not have children naturally and they were devastated. Their only hope was a low percentage but very expensive routine called in vitro. I could explain how all that works, but Web M.D. could be more specific and I don't want to be! So they decided to give it a whirl and went through with the procedure. After all was said and done, they had 7 very good specimens, 3 or 4 good and several not so good. After placing 3 eggs back to their origin, the waiting game began. I can only imagine the flood of emotions they must have felt when that pregnancy test came back positive. I know I was grinning from ear to ear so I am sure theirs was ten fold.
Several months later we got a little glimpse of what was to come.
Today's modern technology is like that of another world. Thank goodness there are smarter people than me out there.
Finally on October 13, 2008, Cal entered into this world and the life of my family was forever changed. My sister said it best by saying "how did we ever live without him"? All I know is Christmas is gonna be a blast! I went ahead and bought him a Red Raider cap today even though his dad is pushing this Alabama thing. {haha}
I have always been a person who loves kids! Maybe because I'm still a kid at heart or maybe it just keeps me feeling younger, whatever, I love kids! Even back when I volunteered at UMC, I told them that all I wanted to do was hangout with the kids and they let me and even though these kids were in pain, unimaginable pain, we still found laughter and good thoughts. I miss hanging out with those kids. Now with the gift of Cal he has filled that void.
Cal already has a personality which is growing minute by minute. He is such a happy kid and is just as lucky to have such great parents as they are to have him. They make a great team!!
It is amazing how a small bundle of joy can effect your life so much. I was pretty down on some things, my crop, where I am in my life and a few other things and since Cal came into my life, this 7 lb boy has lifted me up so high and reminded me that I too have a miraculous life to live.
This is the first of many, many stories to come involving my favorite nephew...I promise. So I think God everyday for Cal and I can't wait for the adventures we are certain to share together......I Love You Buddy!!!
