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I am thankful for babies, and the mothers who share theirs with me now that I don't have any of my own. As we were seated on our regular pew waiting for Sacrament Meeting to start, or friends walked in with their five young children and sat in front of us. Julie, the mom, took her baby out of the carrier and I snatched him from her before she could sit down. My girls quickly surrounded me, ok, I really mean the baby. They oohed and awed and asked to hold him. No, they could not.

He snuggled right up and within minutes was fast asleep. I love sleeping babies most of all. Wyatt was warm and sweet and I loved every minute I got to spend with him. He woke up when there was only about 15 minutes left in the meeting. He seemed content and I decided not to be a complete "baby hog" so I let Estelle hold him. She loved every minute of it. I love watching my own children as they learn to nurture. She was gentle and patient. After about 10 minutes he started to squirm a bit so I handed him up to his parents.

Babies bring a bit of heaven here with them. I loved the feeling my own newborns brought into our home. I love holding my nieces and nephews, grateful that the circle of life continues. I am especially grateful for the baby whose birth we celebrate in just a few weeks.

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