Our New Baby Girl

When I was a kid my family and I took a trip down the Sabine River in east Texas. We were no strangers to boat trips, but these were uncharted waters for us. The Sabine was full of new things to look at for me, new places to camp, and with it's shares of unknown obstacles lurking just below the surface. I remember one of those obstacles ( a stump ) was hidden from our view as we made our way through the water. I was the first to spot it and yelled to my father who couldn't hear me over the noise of the motor and before we knew it we were thrown sideways on the log looking straight down into the water. I was wondering for a little bit how we were going to keep going if our boat capsized. All of our belongings would be soaked, and it was a long way from where we started. Luckily friends, who were traveling with us, turned their boats around and came back to help. So why do I share this story under the Title "Our New Baby Girl"? Because On the 13th my dear sweet wife gave birth to our sweet little girl, Jade. Once again I have found myself in uncharted waters. When our son James was born I can remember feeling an overwhelming sense of love for him come over me almost instantaneously. It was so strong I couldn't control my tears. I felt that same feeling for our little girl, only this time it was coupled with other feelings. I instantly began to look at the other little boys in the nursery differently and told them in my head that they better watch out if they ever came in contact with my daughter and tried to date her! I can also honestly say that in the past few years since James was born I have learned to change a diaper while being half asleep and being in the dark (I've done it a few times) but now... that's changed as well!! Do you realize you have to change a girls diaper differently than you change a boys? I am certainly in for a learning experience! It never ceases to amaze me how women are built so much stronger than us neanderthal men. My wife is completely amazing. She is my hero! Nothing makes me lover her more than standing by her side, holding her hand as she gave birth to our beautiful daughter. Daughter... wow, I have a daughter.... and a shotgun... watch out future son in law! She was 7 lbs 2 oz, born at 5:35, and 19 inches long. The most special part for me is that she was born on my birthday! Tiffany did great through the labor and delivery and is doing great now! I feel so blessed to have a wife as amazing as her. I'm sure that in the coming weeks and months the tasks of raising two kids compared to just one will not seem so daunting. The uncharted waters that I feel like I'm in now will seem less and less uncharted as our small family rides the current along. How grateful I am to have the love of a beautiful wife, and the love of two wonderful children to help me to see the great blessings that I have been given. Our sweet little Jade is absolutely precious. We are grateful to all those who share in our Joy and are grateful to have friends and family who help this journey so meaningful. Happy Birthday to me and baby jade! And congratulations mommy and James on the newest addition to our little family!
Jade's picture at the hospital can be seen by going to: http://www.gsmc.org/services/maternity-services/great-expectations/newborn-nursery/
Just type in her name or birthday (7/13/2009) and click on her name to see her pic. and all her birth info.