Selah

When I saw this picture, it seemed to speak to me.  There had been some moments during Jacqueline's pregnancy as well as labor and delivery which were truly dramatic moments.  Not the "drama" of over-reaction, or "drama" of an late term pregnant woman, just plain heart in your throat drama, moments of tears and concern and tears of THANKFULNESS!  Sweet Selah Grace was here - healthy, a little small, but safely here.  I imagine her thinking 

"Oh, Momma, I have waited 9 months to feel your arms around me.  It feels so good to have you hold me."  

or

"Oh Momma, I am so glad to finally meet you, to look into your eyes, and feel your arms holding me."

Our thoughts were "Thank you God for bringing this sweet girl safely into this world.  Thank you for a healthy granddaughter.  Thank you for keeping our daughter safe through this pregnancy and delivery."  

(Thank you Tracy for capturing this moment for this Gram.)

GRAM

My Grandma Wood used to sign our birthday cards, Christmas cards, and notes "Gram & Gramps"  I loved  her written "Grandma" name, and to this day I don't know why she didn't have us call her "Gram".  Way back when, I thought I would like that to be the name my grandchildren would call me....  Years later my sister Brenda's chosen Grandma name was "Grammy" and I began to rethink what I would be called, Gram was kind of close to Grammy and I considered being "Nanna".  When we were expecting our first grandchild Jacqueline and I discussed my new name and she assured me that Gram could be my name if that was what I wanted to be called.  I am now Gram to seven precious grandbabies ranging from 3 weeks to 4 years old.

For Valentines Day this year Brenda (aka Grammy) and Becky gave me a sweet gift.  

You know it will be wonderful, that you will love your grandbabies, and that you will love being a grandparent.  Not until you catch that first glimpse of that little one, until you snuggle them in your arms, until you sing "Jesus Loves Me" to them, you cannot imagine just how wonderful it really is.

Here are the precious little ones who call me GRAM and who hold a special place in my heart.

Selah Grace

William Devin

Elisha Christopher

Lillian Bree (Miss Lilly)

Jeremiah Piper

Kaleah Faith

Chloe Mae