As I was making my way to my connecting flight home this morning, my phone rang. It was Crystal. She was overwhelmed as she watched the movers pack and load up our possessions to transport them to Jacksonville. I didn't know what to say. So I prayed. And I recommended that Crystal go out for a couple of hours, so that she wouldn't have to watch them moving our things out.
I arrived home several hours ago, with a message to pick up a car rental. Another does of reality. Our cars are gone and on their way to Jacksonville.
When I arrived home, I walked into an empty house. My mind went back to the day we first saw this house, and the rather large family that occupied it. I also remembered moving into this house as first-time homeowners. It was a good, special time for us.
Seeing it empty again was strange. Same house. But in many ways its so different. It has the feel of the place that has been home to us for more than four years. Yet it feels so empty. It is empty. Literally. Another dose of reality.
There are many memories here.
The competing emotions that I am having right now have left me numb.
Please continue to remember me and my family in your prayers during these days of transition.
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Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Introducing Miss H.B. Charles
There is a new addition to the Charles family!!!
Crystal gave birth yesterday (3/24) to our new daughter at 3:14 pm.
She is a little early, but both Crystal and the baby are doing fine.
She was born at 7 pounds and 3 ounces, 20 and 1/2 inches.
She looks like... Well, we're not sure who see looks like yet.
The process went smoothly, with no complications. Praise God!
As Crystal was still in surgery, I laid the baby on her chest. And she began to lick Crystal's face.
She was not out of the womb two hours before she found her thumb.
Crystal is still in a little pain, and will have to be in the hospital for several days. Otherwise, "the mother bear" has returned!
Her dad was in the delivery room during the birth, and did not pass out. He even cut the umbilical cord. Who doesn't believe in miracles?!?
H.B. and Natalie are both excited about their new baby sister and concerned about why mommy and the baby could not go home last night.
We have named her Hailey Breanne Charles.
Thank you for your prayers and concern.
Pictures forthcoming shortly.
Crystal gave birth yesterday (3/24) to our new daughter at 3:14 pm.
She is a little early, but both Crystal and the baby are doing fine.
She was born at 7 pounds and 3 ounces, 20 and 1/2 inches.
She looks like... Well, we're not sure who see looks like yet.
The process went smoothly, with no complications. Praise God!
As Crystal was still in surgery, I laid the baby on her chest. And she began to lick Crystal's face.
She was not out of the womb two hours before she found her thumb.
Crystal is still in a little pain, and will have to be in the hospital for several days. Otherwise, "the mother bear" has returned!
Her dad was in the delivery room during the birth, and did not pass out. He even cut the umbilical cord. Who doesn't believe in miracles?!?
H.B. and Natalie are both excited about their new baby sister and concerned about why mommy and the baby could not go home last night.
We have named her Hailey Breanne Charles.
Thank you for your prayers and concern.
Pictures forthcoming shortly.
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