Welcome Aboard, Mason!

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This afternoon we welcomed our 5th grandchild into the world, Mason James Davey.  And to think that just over 5 years ago Beth & I didn’t have any grandchildren!  Our kids have been busy! :)  Mason entered the world at 2:15 PM, weighing 7 lbs. 1 oz. and 19 ½” long.  (I would say ‘tall’ but he was laying down when they measured him!)  Both mother and baby are doing well.  With the middle name of ‘James’ I am honored to now have 2 grandsons who have my name for their middle name.

Of course, everybody was excited over this long-anticipated event.  Mom was a little sore (she had a C-section) but Dad was absolutely beaming when he brought Mason out for us and Ava to see only minutes after he had been born.  Now they have a son and a daughter.  When possible, I think it’s always great for parents to have at least one of each.  As you can imagine, Beth & I were very excited as well.  And so were the other grandkids.  Brett and Jaydon couldn’t wait to get to the hospital to see their new cousin.  Being only 7 ½ months apart, Brett & Ava are very close.  Practically like brother and sister.  On the way to the hospital Brett mentioned that now his sister Kylee (8 months old) will have a playmate in Mason like he does in Ava.  A pretty good observation I would say.  Then our son Luke, even though he’s in Arizona, was excited as well.  We sent him a couple pics via cell phone and expect to send him some more.

What is it about the birth of a baby that brings so much excitement?  Several things, actually.  As I mentioned, first there is the anticipation.  Usually a couple finds out that they are expecting a child within a month of conception.  This means that they (and other family members) have 8 months to wait.  That can seem like a very long time.  So when the baby is finally born everyone is excited that he/she has finally arrived.  Another reason why the birth of a child is so exciting is that every child represents hope.  Hope for the future.  What/who are they going to look like?  What kind of personality will they have?  What types of talents and abilities?  What occupation are they going to pursue?  What are they going to do with their life?  How are they going to impact the world?   A third reason for being excited at the birth of a baby is that the wonderment that birth brings.  When a child is held only minutes after they have been born one can’t help but to be in awe of God’s creative genius.  A miniature human that you can hold in your arms!  Tiny eyes that can barely see.  Little nose, mouth and ears.  Big lungs!  Fingernails and toenails that are barely visible.  And people say that there are no such things as miracles.  In my opinion, every single baby that is born is a miracle.  A miracle of life.

And so today has been a wonderful day.  Another milestone in my life.  Another grandchild to care for.  And do things with.  And love.  And pray for.  And influence for Jesus!

Lord, I thank you for little Mason.  For the gift that he is to his parents.  His big sister.  And to us.  May he grow up to know You at an early age.  May He love and serve You all the days of his life.  And be a blessing to many.  In Jesus’ name, Amen.