Today, I'll talk about sounds.

Six years ago, our only son died in an auto accident. 18 months later, a young couple moved in next door. Dude was a little older than our son, but the chick was exactly the same age. Didn't go to the same school as our son, but had mutual friends. I thought this was just a coincidence.

Fast forward a few years, and they had a baby. The most awesome girl child anyone could have.

She and I have loved each other from day one. About 2 months ago, they sold out and moved.

Today, we visited them at their new house. Kinsley ( the baby ) didn't know we were coming. The ecstatic giggles when she saw me walking toward the patio were the sweetest sounds I have ever heard. The joy that this child brings cannot be put into words.

I guess I am just an old softy, but this baby melts my heart.

Baby's are good at melting hearts. I got two 7 yr old babys that still melt mine daily
Sorry for your loss

Never knew that bout your son, condolences ...i couldn't imagine....baby sounds r great, i always enjoy the purest sounds the ear can hear outta babies

Nothing wrong with that. Life is speeding up on me faster than I ever expected. I’m going to more funerals than weddings. I’m getting to where I hate my closet. I know where my coat is. Life passes us by at record pace. Im having a hard time dealing with this. Harder than I ever expected. I’ll just leave it there. At one time I never hesitated on hunting trips with the guys. Now I like to stick around the house or have my kids go to the farm with me. Meh. Enough of my ramblings not a good night

Reminds me of my granddaughter at that age. Today, she’s a 6’ tall 15 year old star Basketball and Volleyball player. Her high school Volleyball team was 32-0 last year and are undefeated so far this year.

The laughter of a child is THE most beautiful sound on this earth. I'm sorry that you lost your son and proud that you have chosen to remain close with the family that brings this magic back to your heart.

Well said Wiley. I concur.

No one can understand until you become a parent. I been thinkin about life passin me by lately as well. A lot around me are gettin cancer and stuff. Life is very short. It seems like each day just flies by. I feel like i need to get rid of this phone and slow down and go back to the old days of boredom. I think im getting to the age where life starts taking.

The days are long but the years are short. I’m living it. It’s the word man.

I used to be made of stone until my daughter was born. It can really soften a man by holding his own baby. That was over two decades ago, now, and sometimes I wish I could go back but those days are gone forever. Time is like a river.............

Beautiful words and so true.

yes sir.

Right there with you Mark. Used to have a black heart. Children and the Lord almighty softened me up.

Great post

I'm so sorry for your loss UncleHuck, I can't even imagine. Thank you for sharing!!

I used to park in our basement. When my little girl would hear me pull in, she would run to the basement door to meet me. That running across the floor sure was a beautiful sound!

Heart felt story. Thanks for sharing. God Bless