Room For One More
In September, my son married his soulmate and I gained a new daughter. Before they were married, I certainly loved Crystal because she loved my son and made him happy. What I didn’t realize was the difference I would feel after she became his wife, in the moment she said, “I do.”
It was like the very instant the sun rises and is fully present, in all it’s golden glory and splendor; as a new day reveals itself. She instantly became part of my family. One I would defend with every inch of my being to protect her; like she was my own. My heart expanded that day and the first time I referred to my daughters and son, it felt natural and completely wonderful.
This past weekend, my son Andrew and Crystal invited me and my daughter Hannah, over for a last minute dinner. We were under a winter storm warning, the roads were snow packed and a bit icy, yet had decided not to cancel the evening. It made me wonder if they were going to make some sort of announcement…..hmmm.
As the snow continued to fall, I first confirmed with my daughter who lived an hour away. She was bound and determined to be there. OK, did she know something I didn’t? My mother’s intuition kicked in full force and I headed out the door to face the winter elements, for this impromptu dinner.
My mind was swirling, as I wasn’t planning on being a grandmother anytime soon and besides they told me they thought they’d wait until they experienced some adventures being married, before they settled down with a family. They travel a lot in the winter for work, so I couldn’t imagine what was causing all this mystery.
As I turned in, nothing looked out of place and my daughter had already arrived. There weren’t any other cars in the driveway; and I thought I must be losing my mother’s intuition touch…haha. I opened the door and as I walked in, a little goldish-tan fluff ball, happily waddled right towards my opened arms, that it gladly accepted and spontaneously placed warm puppy kisses all over my face. Oh my gosh, the cutest thing I’d laid eyes on……..and instantly, fell in love.
I knew they wanted a puppy but thought they would wait until the spring; however I guess that plan didn’t quite work out. Which is normally how life happens. Opportunities present themselves and your whole life changes in an instant. Just when they thought they couldn’t love anyone more than each other, they opened their arms and expanded their hearts and family. It’s amazing how much love we can give and receive, yet always find room for one more. Have you expanded your heart lately?
xoxox…..Sheryl
PS…..meet Barley…..isn’t she just the cutest?