HE Had Arrived.....

Thirty-seven years ago it happened! We had a complete set! Our family now was as equal as it would ever be again, so far.....
We had a BOY; and boy.... was that great!

I can still see Jim doing the "Rocky" cheer, the same one done at the top of the stairs in Philadelphia.

Our girl was so welcomed, but a boy made our Joy full.

It was something I had never witnessed, being from a all girl family. My poor Dad. Until then, I never imagined what he'd missed. I still have empathy for him not not get the completed set. I never saw or knew if he felt it. I never felt or noticed he was missing something.  Even when I got a microscope and a mitt at Christmas.

Jacob James was a wonderful bright light and spirit, entering earth life quickly as full Ackerman. He had the hands, toes, and nose to prove it! Attracting o-ohs and ah-hs most of his childhood, he was handsome, sensitive and affectionate, and had one problem...... "rookie" parents to raise him.

I still need his forgiveness for my erring ways, and am grateful he has overcome his upbringing (for the most part) and makes our family complete in all ways.

Thank You Son! You have taught us so much, and we still have a lot to learn from you!
Thanks for the thrilling ride, and vistas to come!