Happy Birthday Sam…
ByFive years ago I was battling my way back to Mankato through one of the worst storms I’ve ever driven in from a project site in South Dakota. The reason? To get back “just in case” Holly went into labor. After 6 hours of driving, I finally made it back to Mankato around 10:00pm. I said hi to Holly, got a bite to eat, and then crashed. Two hours later I was awoken by Holly saying her water broke. And in true first time Father-to-be fashion I asked, “Are you sure?”.
Later the next day, after a grueling 18 hours of labor and a quick C-section (yes, I make it sound like I did so much work that day), Samuel James Verly came into our lives. He is one of the three most precious people in my life today. Each day I’m thankful (or at least I try to be) for the miracle that arrived in our lives on March 18, 2005.
Here’s some highlights from the last five years:
I remeber that day…I was out in Vegas with your mom and we stayed close to the phone while we waited for the call!! I hope he has a great day.
I can’t believe he is 5!!!!!!! Give him hugs and kisses for me.