Today I am Godmother

Today at around 1:30pm I got the call from my best friend that the time had arrived, little Miss Hannah Marie Jackson was going to grace us with her presence today. I knew when I got the call I was leaving Atlanta no matter what I was doing. But I had not actually prepared for the leaving. I had no bag ready to pack, I had to scramble to find clean clothes to throw into a bag when I found one. I found myself circling unable to align my thoughts with what I should do first. I frantically started throwing clothes into my suitcase. I hastily got together my toiletries and anything else I would. And to my credit the only thing I have so far forgotten is just a toothbrush. Since I have managed to forget much more at a more leisurely pace I look at this as a plus.

I raced across state lines to arrive at Thomas hospital some 350+ miles away in about 5 hours (4 when you adjust for the time difference. I arrived at the perfect time, just 10 minutes before Hannah made her way into the world. My best friend handled labor like a champ. Starting her mommy duties as soon as Hannah was out. I've never seen a more determined look on anyone's face and that look alone shows what a great mom she's going to be. Likewise Hannah's dad held the purest look of joy on his face for his little girl.

And then I got to see her, in life, up close and personal, I got to hold her and I had never held anything so small and perfect. I was awed and scared and humbled all at once. All the things parents express when their child comes into the world made complete sense when I saw her. And in those few moments I was amazed by my best friend, by her husband, and their new little baby and I am so excited that I will be able to be apart of all their lives.