Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Faith, Fatherhood, Football and now GRANDFATHER

This week has been a very moving and a blessed week! On Monday, Nov. 23, at 4:11 pm, our granddaughter, Kaydence Marie Brazzille was born. I may be a little prejudice, but she is beautiful and perfect. I was not ready for the emotion that came when I was able to hold her just minutes after she was born.

I remember being in the delivery room when my children were born and that was overwhelming, but holding the daughter of my own daughter was very moving. I found tears of joy streaming down my face and the realization that my life has been forever changed...for the better.

Both Kari and I have been overwhelmed with the emotions that come from now being called "Grandma and Grandpa." Although I must confess I don't feel like a grandfather...don't know how I was going to feel when that day came and that maybe why I don't feel like one.

We are extremely proud of Andrea and Cliff! It is obvious that Cliff is going to be a great father and Andrea a great mother. It is humorous and cute that it takes Cliff 20 minutes to change a diaper! He tries to be so meticulous and so careful when he changes Kaydence's diaper...I am sure that time will speed up as he gets more practice.

I pray that you all have a wonderful and blessed Thanksgiving...for the Donahues this will be a Thanksgiving of joy and celebration and praising God for blessing us with this wonderful gift named Kaydence Marie Brazzille!