Drifting Off To Sleep...

Normally when Weston is tired, I just lay him down in his crib and he goes to sleep all by himself without a single peep. Today when he started winding down, however, I just wanted to hold onto him a little longer. Actually, I didn't just WANT to hold onto him longer, I actually NEEDED to hold onto him. You see, I read a story this morning that literally broke my heart. It was the story of an absolutely beautiful little girl who was diagnosed with cancer a couple of days ago. It told how an ordinary day turned into an instant nightmare for this child and her family - how one moment all was right with the world and then, in the next, everything was shattered. I don't know this family - just kinda stumbled across their story - but my heart aches for them so deeply. I simply cannot fathom what they must be going through. Watching your child suffer must be the cruelest of all pain. So, I once again thanked God for the miracle that is Weston and prayed that He will always keep my precious grandson healthy. I prayed too for the little girl and her parents. Then, I held on tightly to that "baby of mine" because I simply NEEDED to feel him close...

We started with a bottle.

Then he just looked right at me with those beautiful, crystal blue pools that are his eyes. When we lock eyes like that, it is the most incredible feeling - he clearly sees my love for him as I clearly see his love for me. Then, he slowly became drowsier and heavier as he began drifting off to sleep - completely confident that he is loved, cherished and safe.

Almost gone my little one.........................sweet dreams! Granny's gonna hold you just a little longer and tighter today, my love!