About a week after my son was born, I received this email from mom’s friend from her church:
From: Gregg, Lydia
To: Gagne, David
Subject: Re: [Your son] is adorable
Sent: August 28, 2010 7:36 PMI really enjoyed the pictures you sent, [Your son] is so sweet and precious. I hope you have been able to transition home OK. Developing a routine will come in time. Enjoy every moment, because every moment is precious, even when [your son] is upset and seemingly unconsolable. Then you will settle into a routine and [your son] will change it because he’s having a growth spurt.
As a mother of four, I can tell you treasure all your times together, they grow up so quick.
Send more pics when you get a chance.
Till later, I wish you quality rest when you get to sleep.
I replied to her the next day:
From: Gagne, David
To: Gregg, Lydia
Subject: Re: [Your son] is adorable
Sent: August 29, 2010 6:18 PMHey Lydia!
Thanks so much for your sweet words of encouragement, and for sharing the photos I’ve been sending with my mom!
In exactly five hours my son will be exactly one week old … I am completely in awe of him. He is infinitely more amazing than I could have ever imagined.
She replied a few hours later:
From: Gregg, Lydia
To: Gagne, David
Subject: Re: [Your son] is adorable
Sent: August 29, 2010 9:28 PMDavid,
Thanks for sending more incredible pictures, your mom is going to be thrilled.
I am attaching a picture of one proud grandmom showing off the best grandson ever
[Your son] is incredibly sweet. God bless all of you.
Lydia Gregg
