As with all the folks who love the Wilson clan, Baby Dougie's early arrival certainly rocked my world. Until I met him that is. He has the spirit of a warrior, an unwaivering strength that is almost disconcerting. His ventilator tubes had only been removed minutes before we met and he was functioning like a champion. Strength, resilience, grace under pressure, beauty...all qualities of his namesake. It's almost as if he's lying there saying "Fear not. Like the rest of my people I like it hot and this little incubator it's just like a beach in Fiji". He was kicking and moving under the "grow light", shades on and all.
My heart is full. I didn't know I could love the Wilson's anymore until Saturday. Now this new life has upped the ante.
I can't wait to see Dougie grow, to watch him develop into the man he will become. With the Wilsons as parents you know he will be wonderful. I love you guys.
xoxoxox
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