#1 (4th time around) Molly Ruth Hampton

Molly Ruth Hampton arrived on March 30th, weighing in at 7lbs 13ozs and 20 inches long.

Molly, we welcomed you to this world with open and loving arms. Just the same as your brother and cousins, I remember well, the day we found out you were expected. Grumpy and I had come down to see your new home and help with some of the massive remodeling project. When your Daddy was showing us around the house, he identified the Master bedroom, Reed's bedroom, the guest bedroom/office, and the new baby's room. What a bright spot for the day! And then a few months later when we found out you were a girl.......oh my goodness.......such excitement. I think your cousin Kaelyn may have been the most excited. Finally another girl for the family. Ever since that day, we have awaited your arrival with great anticipation. To help us make sure we had no trouble finding the hospital when your arrival time came, you gave us a trial run. We received the call around 9:00PM on a Friday evening, waited (impatiently) for your Daddy to call us back saying you were definitely on your way, and made it to the hospital in record time. We, along with Granna and Papa T, waited.....and waited......and waited. Sometime around 4AM, the doctor decided you weren't quite ready to make your entrance and decided to send your Mama home later in the morning with you still cushioned safely away waiting for your time to greet the world. After a short stop by your house to see big brother, Reed, we drove back to Clarksville. After another trip down to deliver the glider for your room, we finally got the call at 4:30AM on Monday morning, you were on your way. No question this time. It took us about 45 minutes to actually get on the road. We should have been a little quicker. I kept telling Grumpy to speed up. But, we missed your arrival by 10 minutes. But it was perfect. By the time we arrived in your room, your Mommy and Daddy had already held you and shared a special time with you, so Mommy was ready to let me hold you. I wish there was a way to put into words what it feels like to hold you and meet you for that first time. But that is just something you will have to learn much later in your life. There is just really no way to describe it. The most important thing for you to know is that you are a very loved little girl. And although miles separate us, our hearts are bound together for always. We love you so much Molly and look forward to many visits and shared memories in the years to come. Sending lots of love, hugs and kisses from your Gramma.