Yes, that is EXACTLY what you think it is.... my second grandchild! I am now a "papa" to AT LEAST two grandchildren. I've told people that I'm 1/4th the way to my goal of EIGHT. (Some people say that's mean.... considering I only have one child.) Okay, I know it's a lot of pressure for Ashley, but I figure if I set expectations high, I'll have a better chance of three or four...... something like that.
As I shared with my facebook friends, if you look really close, it appears that you can see some "Steen" in the baby's face.......I think. Of course, that might be his butt... I'm not sure....
I know what you're thinking. Reminds me of that joke -- "You're so ugly, if my dog had a face like yours, I'd shave it's butt and make it walk backwards." Now, that's funny.
On a more serious note -- notice I said "I am now a "papa", and not I'm going to be a "papa". That's because he (I'll use he for now) is already my grandchild. Do you realize how much God has already invested in this child. The minute those cells came together in the womb, He was already making plans for his life. He is strengthening him through his mother right now. He is growing in such incredible proportions, it's unbelievable. When he breaths his first breath of air, he will actually be nine months old already.
God has already established a path that he wants my grandchild to follow, and is counting on his mom and dad, (as well as his "gigi" and "papa") to help him stay on that path. He is forming his personality, he knows what his likes and dislikes will be, he has determined the level of intelligence and types of skills he will be capable of. He knows what kind of athlete he will be. He may have already picked out the lady that he will eventually marry, (if she's been born yet). God has already begun to establish this plan. Why would anybody consider this a piece of tissue that could still easily be thrown away?
I'm commiting myself now to start praying for this child to be blessed of God; that he will follow in the exact path the Lord has laid out for his life; that his parents will rise to the challenge of raising him with the love and discipline that is necessary to make him exactly what God what's him to be. I pray that he will be a man of wisdom, discernment, integrity, truth and righteousness. A man that will love God with all heart and mind, and be tender and sensitive to the things of the Holy Spirit.
As you can see, I'm looking forward to big things from this kid. I want to be a big part of his life, and be able to invest what I have to offer into him. (And yes, I mean more than a few corny jokes...) After all, somewhere in there is a little Steen blood..... Thanks Ashley and Paul. You've made me a very happy "papa". I love you and both of your children..... keep them coming.
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