Tuesday, September 20, 2011

I'm a Grandmother...and I'm Grateful!

Here is my gratitude list for today.

433. I’m a grandmother.
434. My grandson was born a few days ago.
435. My daughter was a champion.
436. We made it to the hospital in time.
437. He wasn’t born on the living room floor.
438. Her boyfriend was an awesome coach.
439. He took it in stride when she temporarily threw him out of the delivery room.
440. She was glad when he came back.
441. I got to see the birth.
442. Everyone is healthy.
443. My daughter is a better new mom at 19 than I was at 35.
444. Her boyfriend is the best new dad I have ever seen.
445. They have magically transformed in the past months from irresponsible teenagers to mature, compassionate, informed, and loving parents.
446. Being a grandmother is lots of fun.

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32 comments:

  1. My Grama's SoulSeptember 20, 2011 at 5:56 PM

    Oh Galen.....You have lots to be grateful for.....and grand babies are even MORE FUN as the time passes!! LOL

    xo

    Jo

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  2. Grandma BonnieSeptember 20, 2011 at 8:46 PM

    Congratulations! I am sure you will make the best grandmother. It truly is a blessing to be at the birth of a grandchild. I hope you have fun and enjoy.

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  3. Tess The Bold LifeSeptember 20, 2011 at 10:56 PM

    Congratulations! You're now in a whole new world of love! It's the most unconditional love I've ever experienced.

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  4. BelizaSeptember 20, 2011 at 11:33 PM

    Congratulations, Galen! The little boy is very lucky in life already, since he has you as a grandmother! All the best to the family and even more to the newborn! :)

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  5. InspiringAlwaysSeptember 20, 2011 at 11:50 PM

    Congratulations, grandma! I am totally awed at how much love this is.

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  6. darlinSeptember 21, 2011 at 12:23 AM

    I'm smiling from ear to ear, you sounds as excited as I was when my granddaughter was born. Once again congratulations to the proud parents and to you, the proud grandmother!

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  7. Roberta WarshawSeptember 21, 2011 at 5:11 AM

    Congratulations! I am so happy for you. I know you were nervous about this. But you will wonder how you ever lived without this new small person in your life.

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  8. AnonymousSeptember 21, 2011 at 5:42 AM

    EXACTLY! I love being a Nana...I do not guess one can ever even come close to the joy of grandparenthood! :) I share your joy with you this morning! What a Happy Place!

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  9. Karen S.September 21, 2011 at 6:18 AM

    Oh goodness, sending you many hugs and kisses ! The joy and fun is just beginning! You have so much to be thankful for, and it was a treat to read each and every line! Congratulations to the new parents!

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  10. Debbie @ Happy MakerSeptember 21, 2011 at 7:22 AM

    Congratulations! Those grand babies are wonderful. What I like about it is that you can have fun with them and then give them back to mom and dad.

    There are times when my girls hit me with baby sitting and I have other things to do,but then I remember how fast they do grow up so I take them time to be with them.

    I have a new one coming in November. That will make 2 boys and 5 girls. Glad to have another boy.

    Blessing to you and enjoy. By the way what is the name?
    Debbie

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  11. AnonymousSeptember 21, 2011 at 7:51 AM

    WHOOOOHOOOOOO, I'm SO happy for you and the new mom and dad!!! Congratulations!!
    It's going to be ok!
    And you'll spoil the crap out of the little one!

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  12. Corinne RodriguesSeptember 21, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    How lovely! So happy for your whole family :)

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  13. Galen PearlSeptember 21, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    Thanks to all of you for the wonderful congratulations and good wishes!

    Debbie--His name is Jaden.

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  14. Sandra WilkesSeptember 21, 2011 at 10:16 AM

    Oh sooo sooo good! All of it. One day maybe I'll be writing that post but until then I'll enjoy every day I have. I simply must "emulate" your gratitude list...if that is okay. I know emulate really means copy so I will give you a should out in every grateful post....and I will wait to hear if that is okay with you. I don't steal without permission. :) Thx, Sandra

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  15. PatriciaSeptember 21, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    Happy Birthday to you - a new Grandmother YES!
    Lots of love and a wonderful list.
    Welcome Jaden
    Best wishes to the parents

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  16. Galen PearlSeptember 21, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    Sandra--The gratitude list is not an original idea, so go for the gusto! The specific idea of 1000 Gifts is something I've seen on several blogs. I think it started with Ann Voskamp. So while I'm always happy to be mentioned on anyone's blog, the credit for the gratitude idea does not belong to me. Thanks for commenting.

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  17. Jean BurmanSeptember 21, 2011 at 1:20 PM

    What a great gratitude list... so real... so happy... so so positive and well... grateful!

    Congratulations Galen on each and every point. Your part in this happy outcome cannot be underestimated. You successfully raised your child with love so she in turn could raise her own child. All is as it should be. You've done well. You've ALL done very very well. Hugs all round on a job well done x

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  18. LeAnnSeptember 21, 2011 at 3:28 PM

    Loved your grateful list! Congratulations on your new little grandson. There is nothing more precious than a newborn child and I think being a grandparent is the greatest time of all. Blessings to you and enjoy all those wonderful moments with your new grandson and parents!

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  19. AnonymousSeptember 21, 2011 at 3:44 PM

    So happy for you. It is so very special.
    Enjoy every moment.

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  20. Bob LowrySeptember 21, 2011 at 3:57 PM

    OK, it has been long enough. Where's a picture of the little fellow?

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  21. RILEY HARRISONSeptember 22, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    Galen,
    Congratulations and wish all involved the best!
    Riley

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  22. Galen PearlSeptember 22, 2011 at 12:27 PM

    Thanks to all for your congratulations and lovely comments!

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  23. AnonymousSeptember 22, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    Happy News - Congratulations! It's so wonderful.....following you from today - Think I will like the journey by your side!

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  24. AnonymousSeptember 22, 2011 at 3:13 PM

    Oh hooray! How wonderful that you were there at the moment your grandchild took his first breath in this world. So excited for your new season. xo

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  25. JJSeptember 22, 2011 at 3:38 PM

    Congrats, my friend!

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  26. BohemianSeptember 22, 2011 at 3:56 PM

    Congratulations! Yes, being a G-Parent and a Gt.-G-Parent is so very special and I am thankful that I have had the privilege of growing old enough to experience each generation Fresh from the Father! Growing old is a privilege not afforded to many. I'm Loving your Blog... such Positive Energy! I discovered it via another Blog I enjoy and one of your comments had a most lovely message about if what we're about to say is an improvement over silence... I LOVE THAT! Such wisdom in so few words!!!

    Blessings from the Arizona Desert... Dawn... The Bohemian

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  27. Galen PearlSeptember 22, 2011 at 5:44 PM

    Thanks everyone, and a special welcome to Marie and Dawn.

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  28. Christina BerrySeptember 22, 2011 at 7:25 PM

    I'm so far behind in my reading, but I have to say CONGRATULATIONS, GRANDMA! So happy for you, and so happy that things went well! I assume this was baby #1?

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  29. ♥●• İzdihër •●♥September 23, 2011 at 4:36 AM

    That is so cute .You are cutest grandma.new to your blog .I love its concept.

    Follow each other .

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  30. Toyin O.September 23, 2011 at 8:42 AM

    Congrats to you and your daughter:)

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  31. Galen PearlSeptember 23, 2011 at 4:35 PM

    Thanks to all. And yes, Chrissy, this is baby #1. #2 is due in four weeks!

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  32. SBN JessicaSeptember 26, 2011 at 9:52 PM

    Wow! I have been wondering! And now I know! Congratulations!

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