This is for Gower

It wouldn't be fair if I didn't Blog for you too!

Starting at the beginning - I had been with your family quite awhile before you finally arrived. You were taking your time. When your Dad and I took your Mom to the Dr. he said it was time you got here, so he sent us over to the hospital. Keara and I stayed in the waiting room. It was some time before your Dad came to get us. He didn't take a lot of time, just said we could come in now. While he walked swiftly back to the room - with us trying to keep up - we asked, WELL
what did you get? He didn't stop, just kept walking and told us it was a boy. Then we questioned WELL what did he weight. When he replied 10 pounds, we thought he was kidding, only he wasn't. You came with a hefty birth weight. Not that it means much. Children grow with their own essentials.

You were a shock to your Dad. He had not expected he would have boys. He had plans for seven girls. All the way home he kept thinking out loud - this would mean Little League, Pop Warner and so on. I told him he should wait a little while before that would be necessary. It was all pretty mistifying for him.

Shouldn't get ahead of my story though. After you were born, he sat in the large rocking chair holding you. The two of you were staring at each other. I wish I had a picture of it, it was so striking. The look on both of your faces was priceless. It was a very serious moment I can tell you. Choice and special to say the least.

You were a very busy boy. You loved to play and hated to stay still. When your Mother would put you up to the table for lunch you would start in: "no nap" sob sob "no nap". You knew what came after lunch, and you were not interested. The only trouble was you would fall asleep before you finished eating. The old "sand man" was closer than you thought!

The difference in your age and Keara made for hard times for you. I guess she had been alone for so long it was hard to make the adjustment of a sibling.

You were busy in all the things that had worried your Dad in the beginning. I guess boys are always boys. They want to play ball and be active in sports from the get go. You weren't the biggest kid on the team, but you did your part well.

In high school you were active in sports. I think you did swimming as well. I wasn't that envolved with you at that age, so I am not sure. You know more about that. We were pleased you had grown into such a neat young man.

Surprising what comes into a life. You had some good and then some not so good experiences. Which is not unusual. It isn't what comes into our lives, but how we deal with them that makes the difference. You seem to have worked your way through them pretty well. Families are either supportive, or troublesome. I would hope we were more supportive. Having the truth that we are "free agents" is a benefit I believe. It allows for room between adults and children who have to work their own way.

What a lovely addition Tina has made to our family. We are greatful to you for talking her into joining us. The boys are a rich blessing as well. I wish we could spend more time with the family. Such is life. There is always so many things we would love to do, but not enough hours in the day or week to be able to get them done.

Your career is moving forward and we are proud of all you do. Tina is working hard to get her nursing career in gear, and we admire all she does as well. Thank you for being such a good example in the family. Our Grand Children have been a great source of joy and happiness for us. I am sad that Grand Dad was not able to be here to see all that has been accomplished by his
"kids". He would be so proud of all of you.

Going to the Temple with you and seeing you sealed, made our family complete. We thank you for that as well. Once we talked about a "forever family" now we can really be just that. Nothing comes easy, this we know, but we are working to that end. Greatful we have a Grand Dad working for us on the otherside.

Sharing time and being a family become dearer to us as we grow older. Miles between us or circumstances which make togetherness difficult can never dull the love or care we have for all of you. It is only when we love each other and remember just how special each is to the other we find true happiness. Being a Grand Parent is wonderful. I am so pleased you came into our lives. Thank you for being.

I love you Gower - Grandma Rosenberg

Written this 6th day of June 2009