Sunday, March 6, 2011

Lydia Lynette and some observations.

Owen and Grandma love Lydia 
Cute family, Nate, Shelly, Owen, and Lydia
Proud Grandpa
Monday we had a new grandchild, Lydia Lynette born at about 8:00 in the morning. She weighed 8 pounds,  9 ounces and was 19 inches long. She is beautiful and she already likes her grandpa. Lydia makes 16 with two more to go late this summer.The Peterson clan has been prolific. I cherish each and every one as well as their parents.

The latest checkup I had (Friday) was uneventful. I feel stronger each day with the exception a few days during chemo (5 days in 28) when I struggle energy wise. I am not sick and look forward to a wonderful summer hopefully seeing my kids on a regular basis.

It's strange how even good weeks and months weigh on you. I couple of weeks ago I was feeling especially good. Roma and I were talking about it when we both started crying, we were both wondering when the other foot would fall and we would have a season of grief. Then we started laughing. Why not enjoy the good times. Whatever happens, happens. We decided we can't control what happens to us; we can only control how we react to it. The Lord has given a season of relative health. We intend to be grateful for every minute of it and when and if it changes be thankful for what may come. We can grow spiritually whatever happens. We have been mightily blessed through our trial. Each of your prayers are felt and your service appreciated, both by us and the Lord. We pray for you also. There are guardian angels all around us and a large number of them are you.
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  1. EmilyMarch 7, 2011 at 6:55 AM

    Dad, I can't believe your hair!!!! I have been missing both of you. We'll have to figure out a way to come out and see you.

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  2. amyMarch 9, 2011 at 9:22 AM

    First of all Dad, your hair is looking fabulous! Of course Lydia loves her Grandpa, you are the baby whisperer. Great post! You are always such a inspiration to me. You are right, its not what happens to us but how we respond to what happens to us. I needed to hear that this week. Thank you. I love you so much! Cant wait to spend some time with you in a few weeks.

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