It was just yesterday that we were welcoming our oldest son and daughter-in-love's first little one, Caden, into our family. That exciting and life changing day was just a little over two years ago...   We had no stinkin' idea just how much joy this little hooligan would bring to our lives. His antics cause an unbelievable amount laughter within our four walls when he is visiting! I am not quite sure where he gets his personality from and... my~oh~my, how stubborn but fun loving he can be!  We spent the last eight months patiently awaiting the arrival of his new little brother...the anticipation was worse than a kid at Christmas! Well... he arrived safe and sound on an early Tuesday morning just a few weeks ago...very uneventful, but memorable all the same! :) Just as planned, Caden spent the night before his little brother's birth over here at Nana D, Poppa T and Uncle B's house. We tried to create a memorable night for him as his life was ABOUT TO CHANGE...to say the least! We stopped for a treat, "fen fie" (French fries), at Sonic...  Then he spent an hour playing football with Uncle Blane where he learned the "3 point stance!" Too funny...  After a bath and a few new bedtime stories about the new little "baby" that he was going to (hopefully!) love, it was time for dreamland. I wondered what thoughts were swirling through his head as he drifted off the sleep...   I must admit...there was a bit of anxiety building as the big day approached. While big brother, Caden, had been expecting a new "bruder", we were all sorta sitting on pins and needles to see his reaction on the day of delivery. My daughter-in-love was desperately afraid that Caden would immediately reject the idea of this new little creature invading his world...the thought of him not embracing this new life would be hurtful and disappointing! As you can see, little Caden is eager to share his sense of distaste for things...  Do you get the sense that he MIGHT be just a BIT strong willed? LOL The next morning, we woke early to head to the hospital where he was treated to a few more new books to help him learn some "brotherly love."   After waiting patiently...   ...and lots of entertainment with sticker books and hospital toys...   ...we soon got the go ahead to head back and see the newest addition to the Burnett bunch. Let me officially introduce you to the cute little guy and our youngest grand baby... Colby Brysten    And then that sweet moment came after baby Colby's arrival and the question, "Will Caden like Colby?" was answered...  Yes, he LOVES him! No doubt...it was a sweet and tender moment to see him respond so positively to this new thing invading his world. Caden was intrigued...  ...and over-joyed!   In fact, we were all over-joyed...   He was born so perfectly perfect with scrawny fingers...  and fat little toes...  (BTW...how can people NOT believe that there is a Creator that created this amazing creation?!?...just sayin'!) We all watched in amazement Caden's adoration for his new adorable brother. It was such a wonderful feeling to see him so engaged and even protective of his "bebe" (baby!)   What a burden lifted to see him so eagerly welcome his little brother into his world with open arms...such a sigh of relief as we held our breath for his response to this precious one that the rest of us had come to love before we ever laid eyes on him. This incredible, heartfelt and embracing love is the only example that I can fathom could be close to what my Heavenly Father and Savior feels for me. Our response to Christ's unfailing love is up to us...we can rejoice in it or reject it! Today Christ offers a life of joy and delight if we respond to His love for us. Paul reminds us in Romans 5:6-8 (ESV)..".For while we were still weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly. For one will scarcely die for a righteous person—though perhaps for a good person one would dare even to die— but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us." This love is what gets me through some days here at ~ No. 9257 ~ ...knowing that I am a Child of God and the fullness that that life brings...not always easy, but fulfilling! Praise God that He accepts me...my ugliness and all. I am honored to be loved by Him! =) I love the way that the smallest miracles teach us the grandest lessons! Won't you embrace God's unfailing love today? =) It will be a changing day... Loved and Inspired, Dawn |
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