Sam's First Steps

We had to run down to my mom's house on Tuesday night to pick up some things. The whole family went and had a good time. Carl decided to work on my parents computer to help them out. They are not computer savvy and have been having problems with it. Carl, myself, my mom, and dad were in the office looking at pictures while they were downloading. The kids were watching TV out in the front room. My parents have cable so it is a special treat for them to watch television over there. Sam was with me. I set Sam down and we were all trying to get him to walk. The most precious thing happened. He actually turned a step away from my mom and me and walked right into the arms of my father. My dad had tears in his eyes. When I think of all the times we have almost lost my dad it makes me rejoice that he is alive to enjoy his 12th grandchild. We did not think he would live to see Alex born and here he is almost 10 years later being the one who his grandchild first walks to. It was such a precious moment and one that I am so glad all of us were able to share. Things are still uncertain with my dad as he is still going through chemo. He has next month off and then goes back again for November. After that they will do the tests again to see if the leukemia is in remission. I just thank God for every day we have with him. To see him be able to enjoy all of his grandchildren is such joy and blessing. I can't get down there as much as I would like (about twice a month with gas prices like they are) but the times we do have together are such a joy. What a wonderful memory of Sam's first steps (even though I am a little jealous he did not first walk to me.)