The Best Christmas Ever

There are a few things in life that are considered the best presents ever.
Answered prayers and chubby babies are among these.
Truxton takes on both.
After years of heartache,
I am so happy to announce the placement of my nephew
Truxton Daniel into the arms of his joyful parents.
My sister Jessica and her hubbie Dan.

I can't stop looking at their blog and the pictures of their family. The song lyrics "beautiful, beautiful, beautiful, boy" repeats continually in my mind.
And although she will never read this, I must express my deep gratitude for Truxton's birthmother. My sister expresses in her blog that she is a beautiful woman inside and out. Whenever I think of her, which is often, I can't but offer a prayer of gratitude for the gorgeous choice she made. I am grateful for her moral integrity she must have, bringing this child into the world, when so many choose not to bother. And for her strong convictions that allowed her to place her child in a loving home through adoption, despite great opposition. I can't help but be overwhelmed with tears as I think of her and pray she finds peace.

It is just killing me that I might not get to see
him for another month. If I could, I would pack everything and move back home.
At least I (we) can anticipate a visit for New Years if circumstances
prevent me for visiting sooner.