Welcome, Granddaughter !

Standing in the hallway listening for that first cry, an aunt, uncle, cousin and two very anxious grandparents waited for the news of the birth of Daughter # 2's first child.

"I think it's a boy."

"Wrong, it's a girl. I can just tell by the way she carried that baby."

"I don't care which it is, I'm gonna love it!"

After a couple of episodes of false labor, the day had finally arrived and so did the baby girl !

"IT'S A GIRL!!" Her dad yelled as he came bursting through the double doors of the delivery room. And, the hallway erupted in much rejoicing and dancing around.

That was 24 years ago today when Grandchild #2 , Catelyn Elizabeth, came into this world with a hearty cry. 

There were ups and downs as we watched you grow, Catelyn. There was crying when your curly hair was combed and knees were skinned. But there were many smiles and much joy, first in grade school, then your high school years, when you were drum major in band and a very important part of your church's youth group.

College and your future husband awaited you in Ft. Worth and now, here you are, all grown up with a master's degree, a rewarding job as a social worker, a loving husband and a bright future. We know that God has great plans for you and we await them with anticipation.

"Train up a child in the way he should go,
Even when he is old he will not depart from it." Proverbs 22:6