Day 39...what a blessing

Feb 27

Right now, my little son is laying happily in my lap as I type this. Actually, he's squirming away, just flailing his little arms all over, and kicking his feet like crazy....but he's very happy. He should be asleep, or at least acting sleepy...which he was a half hour ago....for what ever reason, he's just happy as a lark, and content to lay across my lap (and arm, which he's cutting the circulation off in) and flail all of his extremities to his hearts delight.

Earlier this afternoon, we had some more visitors, Grammie and Great Auntie Ruth and Great uncle Jerry. Martyn is always a good little visitor, and was awake for a bit, but then fell asleep and was content to be passed back and forth, while asleep. Ruth gave me a card when they left, and I didn't open it for a couple hours after that. It had a certificate for a savings bond they had purchased for Martyn inside the card.

What a great gift, and wonderful idea! I felt so blessed, I could hardly wait for Eli to get home so I could show it to him.

That got me thinking about how so many people in our lives have blessed us...in our marriage, as a couple....and now as new parents. Martyn is loved dearly by so many already...a lot of people who haven't even met him yet....which fills my heart with joy. This little boy has already brought much joy and happiness to many, and he's not even 6 weeks old yet!

I love that there is no question if he will feel loved, and more than just feel loved, know that he's surrounded by people who love him and care about him, and his well being. People care about his future, and they don't even know him yet....that to me, is one of the greatest blessings I could think of.

That gives me hope, that he will learn to be a kind and caring man when he grows up. Even before that, just learn to be kind and caring. For some people, that does not come naturally, and they really have to work at it. I hope that's not the case for my son. I hope he learns from a young age, that it's good to love people...to look out for the best interest of others.

I'm looking forward to teaching him that.