I remember exactly where I was 20 years ago today. I was watching my son being born. It was easily the single most incredible thing I had ever witnessed. He was slightly early and consequently had to be placed in ICU. But I remember looking at him in his little plastic cage and feeling so panicked about being a new parent. I put my hand into the thoughtfully provided gloved slot on the side of his cage. He grabbed my forefinger and squeezed. I remember that I was surprised at how strong his grip was. I mean he was only a few hours old.
He came into this world his own person. An individual I had never met before. I've watched for twenty nears now as he became and delivered that person to the rest of us. I'm very grateful for him.
Tonight Mary Belle and I are taking him to eat sushi, sans the plastic cage, thankfully. He's 20 years old and my amazement has never dwindled.
Posted by Shawn (Pants) at September 12, 2006 08:45 AM