Signs Of Heaven

One day almost 15 years ago, my daughter, Denise called me and tearfully shared her fears about having her first child and becoming a mother…“Dad! I’m so sad!”

“Why, Denise? What’s going on?”

“I’m just so afraid of becoming a parent”, Denise tearfully confessed. “I like my life! I like doing whatever I want, whenever I want! I don’t think I want all the responsibilities and demands of motherhood! I don’t want to give up my self-focused life!”

I’m not sure just how I responded to Denise, since she was already halfway along.

But that was the first and last time she lamented her fears to me about this new chapter in her life.

But, a few months passed and Natalie Jane was born. And Denise and Matt were so happy and proud to be new parents! And they began building their life around their little family.

But once again, Denise became “with child” a second time! I heard not even one complaint or tear-filled fear! Denise and Matt seemed to be settling quite nicely into their new responsibilities!

But Denise was so happy with her new life, she desperately wanted a third child. But it just didn’t seem to be God’s will for another child. And yet, after some sad disappointments, she was once again going to have one more child!

And before long, Gabe was born! Rambunctious and energetic, little Gabe came happily crashing into the world!

And now Matt and Denise have three fine children, Natalie, Connor, and Gabe! And Matt and Denise have become so focused on their children, dedicating themselves fully to rearing up their kids to be happy, healthy and fulfilled!

And it has been a great joy of mine to watch them all grow and thrive.

And it is a joy to see little Gabe growing up so nicely, receiving so much love from his parents.

And one of my regrets is that Denise’s loving Mother, Becky, is not here to experience these joys with us!

But my daily prayer is that one day, Becky and I will be able to walk along the highways and byways of eternity with our kids and grandkids!

LOVE, GRANDPA CHUCK!