Well the results are in. We had thirty two entries. The date of birth ranged from February 6th to February 18th, the weight ranged from 6.1 to 9.0. The average weight was 7.6.
Currently DeeAnn is doing fine and does not have any signs of labor. We go to the doctor tomorrow for a checkup and will send out any progress if any.
Now back to the introspection of our lives. Last night we came back from a weekend with friends and I realized that this was the first time in several weeks that I was on a freeway. Why is this important? Well for one it is amazing how your perception changes. Cruising down a freeway affects my thinking more so than cruising down small two lane roads. Is it the speed, or is it the journey that makes the difference. One would think that a long journey on a freeway would allow you to ponder more than a short journey but consider this. On my short jaunts around town I often do not turn on a radio but drive quietly on my errands. Freeway drives are always accompanied with music, talk radio, or news.
During one of my trips around town I began to think about the history of heraldry. It started during the Middle Ages in order to identify soldiers during battle as well as to document the deaths of those left behind. Over time standards were created and those who studied and memorized the emblems would be the announcers at tournaments. Those who are interested can look it up at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heraldry It caused me to think that if I were to create my family crest and shield what would I choose, what do I want to be known for and why. Like crests, names have so much meaning yet we seem lose their original importance. Imagine if the name your parents choose for you dictated who you where. Do you wish you could change your name or are you living up to its expectation?
What I thought would be a simple and really fun exercise turned out to be an adventure in who I am. Your faith, family name, birth order, place of birth, heritage successes and failures all contribute to who you are. Which ones identify your associations and which ones shape who you are today and those of tomorrow? Are some so integrated into your person or are they simply a Sunday morning obligation? Do some stand the test of time or are they popular today? Will your crest look like a glamour photo from the 80’s or will it be replicated by those you touch for its authentic and timeless truth?
I have much to learn and more to understand before I put pencil to paper and begin the process creating our family crest. My challenge to you this week is to drive as you normally do only this time turn off the radio and listen.
Love Rich, DeeAnn, Gavin, Ethan, and baby
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