While the girls and I flew over the miles toward Florida today, our excitement mounted as we anticipated being with those waiting for us at the end of our journey. By the time we walked through Linnea and Adam’s front door, our little firecracker Skylar was already in dream land, but Micah Nathan had waited up for us.
New babies have their own special club. To join, they must have a scent so alluring, it’s almost intoxicating. Their skin must be like satin, so smooth you can’t tell if you’re touching it yet. And their mouths, able to open wide and cry with vigor, must be mushy when kissed. We got to attend the newborn club meeting tonight to meet Micah, and he qualified on all counts.
Micah’s parents are stronger this time around, having survived the newborn “night” of dynamite Skylar. She had been in the club, too, but had insisted her opinion dominate all others, including her parents’. (As Skylar’s grandma, I’d attended some of those early meetings, too, and remember the whirligig of events.) But when a new baby screams, second-time parents know “this too shall pass,” which is why tonight, even as Micah fussed, we all thought he was utterly adorable.
Holding this precious bundle for the first time, I could see my own babies in him. As his daddy said, “He has a Nyman face.” The marvel is that God never runs out of ideas for making babies unique. Skylar and Micah are as different as a kitten and a puppy, while simultaneously sharing a family resemblance. This phenomenon is a mystery that’s all to God’s credit, and he performs this wonder again and again, in every family.
Just as visiting an art gallery and studying the paintings reveals what the artist is like, so it is with studying this new little baby. As we learn what he’s like, we’ll be getting to know more about the One who created him.
Tonight, as Linnea bounced gently on an exercise ball in an effort to comfort a complaining Micah who was then bouncing in the crook of her arm, all of us reminisced about the difference between today’s one week birthday of Micah and Skylar’s one week birthday 18 months ago. Skylar has since grown into a high-energy, smart-as-a-whip, fast-talking toddler who lives life in a blur of activity. Adam summed it up well when he said, “Looking back at Sky’s first weeks and her intensity then, it all makes perfect sense, knowing her now.”
So what will we see in Micah? What clues will we find during these early meetings of the newborn club? We all look forward to the joy of discovery. In the mean time, our greatest challenge will be to keep Skylar from taking over all the meetings!
“Children are a gift from the Lord; they are a reward from him. Children born to a young man are like arrows in a warrior’s hands. How joyful is the man whose quiver is full of them!” (Psalm 127:3-5a)
Have fun in FL with Micah and his parents and Sky. I’m sooo excited every time I get to read your blog because I normally do it before school/work and it gives me strenght for the day =)… Thanks Midge!
I’m so thankful you three made it safely to Florida! PTL I was concerned you’d have some trouble in the wintry weather on your route. You must be weary, but what joy to hold your newborn grandchild! The fragrance of a newborn is not to be compared with anything else. New life….so soft, cuddly, beautiful, tiny, helpless. Bone of your bone, flesh of your flesh. It is one of the greatest joys in life! May your heart sing as you get to know Micah Nathan, and may you have stamina as you enjoy, play with and listen to Skylar. Love, Rebecca
What a wonderful family you have! I’ve been moved with every post read, in different ways. I’m also reminded of the rich experiences Shirley and I had as members of the Moody Church family. Thank you for the blessings you gave us. Enjoy your trip!
He is definitely a Nyman! What a joy!!!
We are SO happy to have you guys here. Looking forward to every day we have together. 🙂
I love your thoughts on the uniqueness of each child. God is utterly amazing! He gives us all different talents and abilities, to be developed and used for His purposes. What a joy to get to know a brand-new life!
We don’t have any children and therefore have no chance of enjoying grandparenthood. That’s ok, it gives us more time to pray for the parents that need it, which from what I gather is every new parent and grandparent out there. So, Lord, bless this family, guide Linni and Adam as they raise Skylar and Micah Nathan, give them wisdom and strength, continue to teach them the best way to solve each child’s challenges as they come. May Skylar and Micah grow daily in the love and knowlegde of Jesus, your Son. Hallejulah!!! Amen. I will keep praying for you, Margaret too, as you continue to set an example just like your mother did for you and the rest of us.
Welcome to Florida! We know every minute will be a precious memory to reflect on repeatedly. Thank the Lord for digital photos that seem to have no limits on quantity taken. Enjoy!
What a Sweetie-Bunny! (All children are sweetie-bunnies – even my grown ones).
He is so adorable! I’m so glad you could be there with them!
Marni, glad you made it safely. Micah looks like he has grown already and your description of him is wonderful and so you. Have a wonderful time with your grandkiddos and Linni and Adam.Enjoy yourself.
Welcome to sunny Florida! PTL you’re here safe and sound and hope the trip was enjoyable. We were all concerned for the weather..but prayed for the roads to be clear for you. Glad your new grandson was awake when you arrived and Sky was asleep so you could have a ‘special’ time for the first meeting.
Hope to see you all soon. Enjoy !!
patzian
How cute is that face??? I think he looks just like… Micah. 🙂
Enjoy a face full of mushy kisses, a nose deep in new baby scent (Yankee Candle has to get that one figured out), and satiny soft caresses!!
Jacob and Esau arrived almost simultaneously and yet they were very different even in the womb. There aren’t enough people in the world, are there, to each be created uniquely enough to somehow combine them all and completely capture the image of God.
What a little miracle you are staring into!!
Love,
Terry
I’m so glad you arrived safely and that, as someone else mentioned, Sky was asleep. She didn’t run that meeting, did she? Your description of smelling, stroking, and smooching a newborn is just perfect. Enjoy! See you soon.
You made it! And I see Nelson in his eyes–yes definitely a Nyman!
Enjoy it all!
Praise the Lord for this gift!
Oh he definitely looks like a Nyman, what a handsome man he will be someday. Congratulations grandma. Glad you made it safely and God bless your time there.