I am blessed nine times over with grandchildren. Jazmine Lynn is the oldest grandchild and the day she was born my entire life’s focus changed. Our daughter, Jody, was pregnant and we watched as her belly grew and helped her gather the necessary items for the baby’s arrival. While we were happy and excited for her, there was a certain distance. Then Jazmine was born and I was in the delivery room. The baby, just minutes old, turned her head and looked directly at me. Our eyes connected and I swear I actually felt as if she sank hooks into my heart. In that moment I recognized that I was going to love this child. I mean love this child with my entire being, heart and soul. She was the first but I’ve experienced that same feeling eight additional times.