Friday, March 25, 2011

Happy Birthday Jordan Lynne Winfield, 3/25/2011

My son Chris and my beautiful daughter-in-law Jaime, had their first child about 8:15 this morning. I was sitting here dazed by the wonder and joy of it all, and moved to putting my thoughts on paper. These aren't my exact thoughts, of course. I am incapable of expressing them. But, I hope these words say what a truly wonderful and joyful day this is for this unworthy grandpa. Welcome to the planet Earth, Jordan. May your heart be filled with your mother's and father's love, spirit and determination. Don't let gravity or anything else ever hold you down.

Jordan Lynne


The sun was bright on that cold March day

We knew Jordan Lynne was well on her way.

No news of any kind had our hearts on the edge

But no news is good news it's said by the hedge.

Grandmas and Aunties were all so aflutter

Impatiently awaiting to click every shutter.

She'll be the most loved child on the planet

Years before, that was hammered in granite.


Hair chestnut brown and eyes of bright blue

She looks like her dad, no she's really more you”

As the relatives gathered around and opined

Deep in their hearts she became more entwined.

She's here, she's here for all to love and hold

From birth to adult, even when she grows old.

She's already the most loved child on the planet

Everyone can see it's hammered in granite.

2 comments:

Jodie said...

Don, I never knew you had it in you to be so sentimental !!! I am really glad all are doing well.

onjee said...

Nice!!