In August of 1983, Katie gave birth to our first child. We didn't know in advance if it would be a boy or girl but I was hoping for a son. When Keith was born we were SO happy, even though he had to stay in the hospital several days due to his being premature. As a matter-of-fact, we would have lost him if they hadn't induced labor early. Kendra, as per her character, was different. When she wanted out, she tried kicking her way out & we had to rush to the hospital around 11pm.
When Kendra and Jeff had Alayna we were over 2,000 miles away & were being updated by cell phone. We got a call around 11pm that the baby would be born in about 15 minutes and then nothing! An hour then 2 hours went by. We couldn't reach anyone by phone. Finally we received a call that there was a problem and that Scott, Jeff's brother, would be calling us. We finally found out about Alayna's condition around 2am. A few minutes later I had Katie booked on a flight that morning & she was packing. Joy was replaced with worry for the next few days. Everyone we know responed with prayer. Slowly our worry was replaced with joy as Alayna healed and grew stronger. 
Alayna was our first Grandchild and we love her deeply but there still remained 1 more wish for me. I looked forward to my son experiencing what I did in August of 1983.
That wish was granted on October 19th !!!!!!!
I am now the proud Grandpa to two beautiful Grandaughters in addition to gaining a wonderful son-in-law and a beautiful daughter-in-law.
I am so proud of Keith and happy for both of them.
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Ditto on all counts! This was a good overview of how blessed we are!
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