He doesn’t know it yet but we celebrated him this weekend and over the past few months many people have joined his parents in celebrating him. Bringing gifts, throwing showers, eating cake and toasting champagne; these all because he is already so deeply loved and he is not even born .
My sisters face is different not just because of her pregnancy glow but she now carries concern, joy, pride , excitement and anticipation. All of which will be forever with her now that she is a mother. When his name Jack comes from her lips it is like she is talking about a best friend, but better. In our time together I have seen her be a lot of things, a sissy who helps me feel good about myself even if it means spending her whole paycheck. A powerful working woman giving every ounce of her time to pull off the perfect event. A daughter who needs advice but always finds her individuality. The blissful bride who is confident in the way she loves and know he will be her forever. An auntie that shares laughs, tears and will someday hold secrets because the bond she has created offer the strongest trust. And now I am charmed to watch her grow in this new role of her life. She has waited patiently and passionately for past nine months to wrap her arm around him and breath him in. But what she doesn’t know is that at that moment her heart will be replaced with a new one. A more beautiful one that sees more wonder in the world and learns more about true love every day. He will captivate her soul and make her happier then she has ever known. I cannot wait to watch the beauty which is to unfold in that room on the very day Jack graces us with his arrival.
All of us are anxiously awaiting the arrival of baby Jack. I know am looking forward to the moment I get my chance at embracing him in my arms and getting my heart filled just a little fuller. But for now we will wait praying for his health and a smooth delivery. And with that said cheers to baby Jack, we will forever celebrate you!
