Our first grandchild was on the way, and so were we!! Thursday morning, Victor and Dennis dropped off clothes, books, supplies, and food at Grandma and Grandpa's before school in preparation for 3 nights and 4 days of living away from home while we headed to Michigan.
Between soccer games (2), team meals (2), show choir concert (1), Sunday School, church, and youth group (1 each) and a day with the cousins, I'm not sure how much time they actually spent there. But they did at least sleep in the basement of the comfortable house which is conveniently 1 block from the High School.
Back home on Monday night, we compared baby stories at the table.
--Samuel (our oldest son) has already changed more diapers than his father and baby Natalie is only 3 days old, which is an indication of different generations and other things.
--Victor's mom was given several months leave from her nurse's job when her children were born. Then a maid was hired to take care of the baby. Victor's dad did not share in the baby care because he has a job that has transferred him several times, making it necessary for him to live apart from his family for weeks at a time. Victor hopes that he will be able to keep his family together when the time comes for him to be married, but their are no guarantees.
--In Dennis' tribe, the men have nothing to do with the babies unless they have been educated. When asked where he would like to live when he has a family, Dennis replied, "That is a decision that will not be for me alone to decide." Wise young man.
--Samuel and Bethany have divided the household chores from the beginning of their marriage, and baby care will be no different. We are very proud and blessed to observe this wonderful couple glorify the Lord in their relationship- though it is very different than how we did it- it seems to work for them!
We loved meeting our new granddaughter, but it is good to be back home. We missed our African sons! Next time we go to Michigan (in 25 days and counting), we are taking everyone!
Congratulations, Cindy!
ReplyDeleteOh, how so many worlds can collide! Just think: You left your two African sons at home to drive to Michigan, where your daughter in Honduras was getting live updates via tweets and then updating you from her blog. Mom, I sure do love you! I can't wait for the WHOLE fam to be together this summer!
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