Introducing Cameron!
Instead of going to the party at Andrew’s house tonight, I went and saw Valorie at the hospital. She gave birth this morning. Cameron is a healthy baby boy weighing 7 pounds, 6 ounces. He’s absolutely beautiful. I got to see Valorie’s parents walk in and the looks on their faces. They are grandparents for the first time! Doug (Valorie’s husband) was there, too, and he was beaming. Valorie was still in some pain, but the kid was so happy and peaceful that it made her feel better.
It was really special to be there for that. I have never really seen and held a newborn (little Cameron had spent fewer than 12 hours on this earth when I picked him up.) I guess tonight I realized that I really do want kids someday. Kids are very special creatures, and there’s something magical about looking into a tiny face that has never really known all of the trials on this earth. I have to say that I am moved.
