I have always felt a maternal protection toward my little brother Patrick so when I found out that his wife Taren was in labor with their first child Neeley and I made a last minute decision to jump in the car to drive to Dallas to welcome their son into the world. It was an absolute whirlwind of a trip with Neeley and I driving until midnight, sleeping in a hotel and waiting the next day for his arrival. Aunt Cindy also felt the pull to drive in and made the waiting game all the more exciting having her there. We were able to meet my nephew, Wesley Patrick within an hour or so of his arrival, give his parents big kisses and hugs before we jumped back on the road to Midland.
I knew without a doubt that Mom would have been there to welcome her grandson and felt like it was my responsibility to represent her in that moment. I was so proud and grateful to have the opportunity to leave things behind in a flurry and be there with my brother on that day. We can't wait for the kids to meet their new cousin and the memories they will hopefully create together!
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