Monday January 31, 2005 A Taylor is Born
Caleb Gene Taylor was born today at 10:23 AM to Brandon Eugene Taylor and Tiffany Lynn Taylor. He weighed in at 7 pounds 11 ounces and measured 21 inches in length. Both grandmothers were on hand to greet the new arrival - Tiffany's mother was in the delivery room and my mother was waiting just outside.
For a number of years now, my foremost aspiration has been to become a father (I find it of utmost significance that God's first command to man was to "Be fruitful and multiply" Gen 1:28). Consequently, the fulfillment I experienced today was truly profound. I felt privileged and humbled to witness one of God's greatest miracles - the miracle of life - in a very immediate and personal way. I wish that I was more articulate so that I could adequately express the full extent of my joy. I suspect, however, that such a thing transcends the ability of anyone to reduce it to mere words.
The pride I felt in my wife and son while witnessing the birth far exceeded any pride resulting from any of my personal achievements. That being said, I believe I nearly dislocated my shoulder patting myself on the back for my role in the events leading up to today. :-)
Tiffany and I appreciate all of the well-wishes and congratulations from family, friends, and co-workers. Your support and sentiment have meant a lot to us.
( Jan 31 2005, 02:05:44 AM PST )
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