Hello Owen. I am your Father....your Pa. I became your Pa officially on January 13, 2010. I was there, for the whole thing. I saw your brave mother, Coral, usher you into this world. Her mother was there, a woman named Diksha and several other women. They were all mothers and each one cared for you as you came into the world. I hope that you feel this care and concern for you, your entire life...for I will always have it for you to draw on.
The last couple of days you have been rolling about the floor. I have cleverly named you 'RollinOwen'. You shoot your right arm up and slightly behind you like a bull rider and your massive round head follows. For the last couple of mornings, it's the first thing you do in bed.
You sleep with your mother at night and you and I sometimes take naps together. You like to lay on my chest. I have and I believe you will have a broad chest. You almost certainly will fall asleep, shortly after I place you there. I then roll you to the side and go play some video games. I check on you about every 20 minutes to make sure you are still breathing.
Your Uncle Tim, my brother, gave me the idea to start writing a blog for you. So that you may understand how you became you. I will try not to embarrass you too much. This blog will largely be about my issues and how they might relate to you. Maybe you will find it helpful.
I am 41 years old, what many consider half-way done with this life here on Earth. I am not sure I believe that, but I have been around for some time now and I know this; Life is Spectacular. There is so much to see, so much to understand, so much is at your fingertips. This is especially true for you. You are EXTREMELY fortunate to have caring parents, food shelter and clothing. You live in a day and age where information and knowledge is readily available, and practically instantaneous. It has not always been this way.
As you come into this world, beginning to perceive it's wonders, you'll notice things that seem 'not quite right'. AS we speak, humans have punctured a hole into the very body that sustains them, injuring themselves quite severely. We seem to have an insatiable appetite for everything. When you see examples of this, please remember that there is also peace and beauty here. Sometimes you just have to wait a bit for it.
We waited to have you....and now you are here. You have brought a lot of laughter and pleasure to my life. Some say that babies bring joy.....I do not agree. I had joy before you came, but now I have someone to share it with. I get moments of fear, fleeting as they are, concerning your future.....but mostly I am honored. I look forward, very much, to getting to know you. I Love you, and Welcome.
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