In the mix...

So I went back to work today...I was off a month on paternity leave. You know, men do not leave work to work on the ultimate job, that of their family. But I feel like the most important thing that I have ever done was be there to support my wife and my newborn baby. It was a phenomenal experience-filled with very high highs, and some adjustments that could be considered...at moments, lows. A child is a most precious gift, but Lord knows it ain't no easy task to take care of a baby. Heavy lifting as one of my homies says.

Regardless though, my home stay was a foundational piece for the longevity of my family. In conjunction with this family theme, we have received more love than the average person may receive in a lifetime...gifts, visits, well wishes in the most abundant way. God is grand-for I believe he speaks through his children. They have embraced us and been a reflection of his goodness. Cameron has been brought into a very special little corner of the world.

The result of all this is that I am a father. A daddy. I knew this day would come in some manner, but the actuality of it all still overwhelms me at times. I count hours now...never did that before. Everyday is so precious, he is growing by the minute and I can see it. The craziest thing is I helped to make him...he is a piece of my very being. Melissa and I created the most amazing thing in the world, a human being.