Meeting Silas

Marshal took the family on a weekend overnight to meet our newest nephew, Silas Benjamin, two weeks old today. When I take time to hold a newborn, I can't help but marvel at his individuality, forever unique body and soul, in the image of God, with the breath of Him that gave him life. Silas is lean, muscular, and strong. He sleeps contentedly in long stretches. He snuggles into your shoulder and sucks his little fist when hungry. He stretches and pushes his little feet when cradled like he wants to hold himself erect, his neck, back, and legs straight and taut. He prefers to avoid eye contact, but then he'll grace you with gazing eyes in a peaceful study, as I caught him looking at Grammy from her lap below.