Last night our sweet neighbor sent us an old photograph of her as a young mother holding her son in her arms. Now that little boy is almost as tall as his dad. She made the comment that she would do anything to be able to spend just 24 hours with any of her children when they were that age just one more time. I looked at the picture and felt the same emotions. Pam responded by sending her a picture from 39 years ago.
It is impossible to underestimate just how little we knew about how our world was about to be transformed by the arrival of that little girl. All we knew was that we were in love with her and fascinated by every little thing she did.
Now, that little girl has brought another child into the world, and Pam and I are in love with him and fascinated by every little thing he does.
There is a beautiful symmetry to this life if you live long enough to recognize it.
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