Looking back...

Today I was reading on my uncle Rusty's blogger and read the post that he wrote back on the day that Bryson was born. I love it :) I have printed this out and placed it in his baby book. Just thought I'd post it here so everyone can read what he wrote:


Tuesday, June 14, 2005

"It's so weird!"

Bryson,

"Weird!" That's what you mom, Tracy, said as she held you at the hospital this afternoon. It wasn't anything personal, I'm sure. I asked Tracy what she meant. She said it felt weird that you were finally here. I could already tell that she loves you very much.

Your name is Bryson McCall Edwards. You came from God to our family on June 14, 2005. We had been waiting for you to come and join us for 9 months.Your mom, Tracy, is my oldest niece, who just happens to be the first daughter of my sister, Dayla. She's married to Clay, who is rushing home from China today so that he can hold you in his arms. Afterall, you are his first grandchild, you know? (Are you taking notes to keep up with all of this?)Your name, Bryson, is my mom's maiden name. It's also my middle name. I'd like to claim that Tracy named her first child after me, but I know better. Tracy and Jerrod (he's your dad, you know?) liked the sound of the name and wanted to honor Tracy's granny--my mom. They also wanted to honor you grandad . So you have his family name (McCall). Wear both names well...make us proud!

I know this is a bunch of stuff to dump on you on your first day in this big world. But hey, you're a bright kid....remember...you take after you great uncle, right:-)When I first laid eyes on you, I had two thoughts. First thought; "That boy has big, blue feet!" You were barely one hour old and your feet hadn't turned that cute pink color that babies get. They were also big--taking after your daddy. Second thought; "Tracy's right!" It is so wierd! You were born today (watching it happen made your daddy cry), but you will now live forever.

As you grow up you will learn about God and sing songs to His Son, Jesus. Jesus will show you the way life should be lived.It's so weird! God let's us all have a part in this life of yours. I'm sure glad He let Sallye and me share in the start of it.


posted by Rusty Peterman at 5:18 PM